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AGENDA - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20150903ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 3,2015 7 P.M. HOLLAND ROOM AURORA TOWN HALL PUBLIC RELEASE August 27,2015 TOWN OF AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA DATE:Thursday,September 3,2015 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 June 10,2015 pg.1 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 10,2015, be received for information. 4.DELEGATIONS 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.7 Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update be received for information. 2.Extract from Council Meeting of August 11,2015 pg.61 Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10,2015 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of August 11,2015,regarding the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 10,2015,be received for information. 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.ADJOURNMENT TOWN OF AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date:Wednesday,June 10,2015 Time and Location:7 p.m.,Leksand Room,Aurora Town Hall Committee Members:Councillor Mrakas (Chair),Irene Clement,Larry Fedec, Danielle Howell,Melville James,Sara Varty,Nancee Webb, and Kristina Zeromskiene Member(s)Absent:Councillor Pirri (Vice Chair) Other Attendees:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives,and Gloria Hardychuk,Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Irene Clement Seconded by Danielle Howell THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the following additions,be approved: •Delegation (b)Klaus Wehrenberg,Resident Re:Item 1 –Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015,Re:New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Minutes Page -1 -1 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 10,2015 Page 2 of 6 •Additional Information to Item 1 –Extract from Council Meeting of April 28, 2015;Re:New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens •Item 4 –Correspondence from Tom Chervinsky,Canadians for Clean Prosperity Re:Garbage to Gold Campaign to Bring Individual Producer Responsibility to Ontario CARRIED 3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 2,2015 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Larry Fedec THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 2,2015,be received for information. CARRIED 4.DELEGATIONS (a)Peter Piersol,Resident Re:Swimming Pool Discharge Environmental Issues Mr.Piersol provided a presentation regarding Swimming Pool Discharge Environmental Issues.The impact and concerns regarding unregulated discharge of private swimming pools and hot tubs into Aurora’s streams and creeks was explained.It was requested that consideration be given to addressing the matter within the Town’s By-laws or consider a public education component to increase awareness.Literature outlining water discharge best management practices including recommended guidelines, disposal options and restrictions,collected from several municipalities and organizations,was provided for information purposes. Staff briefly reviewed the ongoing research and monitoring being undertaken by The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and highlighted several excerpts from the Town’s Stormwater Management Master Plan that address the matter. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Minutes Page -2 -2 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 10,2015 Page 3 of 6 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Melville James THAT the comments of the delegate and information provided,be received for information. CARRIED (b)Klaus Wehrenberg,Resident Re:Item 1 –Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015 Re:New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens (Added Item) Klaus Wehrenberg provided a brief history of the neighbourhood community gardens initiative and reviewed the benefits and overall concept.The Committee requested clarification on the neighbourhood’s knowledge of the project and the public consultation process. Moved by Sara Varty Seconded by Danielle Howell THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information. CARRIED 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1.Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015 Re:New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens The Committee was informed that Council has directed staff to report back through the Environmental Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on the opportunity to develop community gardens on public land,and the proposed site for a pilot neighbourhood community garden was identified.A location map of the proposed community gardens along with a sample resident survey were reviewed. Klaus Wehrenberg and Catherine Cook reiterated the significance and benefits of community engagement and involvement.The Committee requested that clarification be provided regarding the Town’s role, responsibilities and involvement on an on-going basis and requested information regarding the financial implications associated with these neighbourhood community gardens. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Minutes Page -3 -3 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 10,2015 Page 4 of 6 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Sara Varty THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015 regarding New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens be received for information. CARRIED 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 2.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives Re:Town of Aurora’s Corporate Energy Management Plan Moved by Danielle Howell Seconded by Kristina Zeromskiene THAT the memorandum regarding Town of Aurora’s Corporate Energy Management Plan be received for information. CARRIED 3.Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015 Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 21,2015 Moved by Kristina Zeromskiene Seconded by Nancee Webb 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. CARRIED 4.Correspondence from Tom Chervinsky,Canadians for Clean Prosperity Re:Garbage to Gold Campaign to Bring Individual Producer Responsibility to Ontario (Added Item) The Committee requested that consideration of this matter be referred to a future meeting pending an update from the York Region. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Minutes Page -4 -4 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 10,2015 Page 5 of 6 Moved by Kristina Zeromskiene Seconded by Nancee Webb THAT the correspondence from Tom Chervinsky regarding Canadians for Clean Prosperity Re:Garbage to Gold Campaign to Bring Individual Producer Responsibility to Ontario be referred to a future Environmental Advisory Committee meeting. CARRIED 7.NEW BUSINESS The Committee discussed the importance of developing a public education component for distribution to all owners of swimming pools and hot tubs outlining the environmental impact and implications associated with the discharging of water from private swimming pools and hot tubs into sewers,rivers and creeks.The Committee also discussed the importance of implementing a by-law to address the discharging of wastewater from swimming pools and hot tubs into Aurora’s waterways and storm sewer system.It was noted that comprehensive guidelines are needed to address water discharge best management practices. Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Melville James THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends to Council: THAT a public education component and strategy be developed instructing residents on the proper discharge of wastewater from private swimming pools and hot tubs,and that options be provided for distribution of this information to all owners as soon as possible;and THAT staff investigate revising the current Sewer Use By-law to deal with the correct handling and discharge of swimming pool and hot tub wastewater. CARRIED The Committee identified the importance of beginning the public education process as soon as possible prior to the commencement of pool closings in the Fall. The Committee discussed the issue of community gardens and suggested that the feasibility and costing estimates be investigated regarding the establishment of the McMahon Park Neighbourhood garden.It was also suggested that the public consultation process for this proposal begin to determine if there is acceptance by the local community. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Minutes Page -5 -5 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday,June 10,2015 Page 6 of 6 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Larry Fedec THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends: THAT feasibility and costing estimates for the establishment of a second community garden located at McMahon Park be investigated;and THAT the public consultation process begin with the local community to determine the acceptance of a Community Garden. CARRIED The Committee inquired about the likelihood of banning the sale of plastic water bottles Town-wide.Reference was made to the ban imposed by the City of San Francisco.The Committee will research the matter further and revisit the issue at a future meeting. The use of drought-resistant landscape applications for boulevards within the Town was identified as a future topic for investigation and discussion. 8.ADJOURNMENT Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Danielle Howell THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:18 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,September 3,2015 Minutes Page -6 -6 - MEMORANDUM DATE:September 3,2015 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 for information. BACKGROUND The CEAP is a five-year plan that was developed in order for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora to meet its environmental goals.The Plan focuses on what the Town can do to protect and enhance the natural environment.The Plan also supports the implementation of the Town’s Strategic Plan,Official Plan,master plans,and other ongoing environmental activities.The CEAP planning process,consultation,and outcome provided the Town with an opportunity to capitalize on past experiences and implement change that allowed Aurora to deliver progressive environmental policies and ensure that all departments were working together to achieve common environmental objectives. The purpose of the Town of Aurora’s Corporate Environmental Action Plan is to: Protect and enhance the natural environment; be a catalyst for local initiatives that promote environmental sustainability, integrity and conservation of our resources and ecosystem;and, to enhance environmental stewardship within the community. In August 2010,Council approved the Corporate Environmental Action Plan.Section 3.3 of the implementation section requires that Aurora,review and update this plan every five years.In response,staff have prepared the attached memorandum. Linkages to Other Plans In addition to the Town’s Corporate Environmental Action Plan,Council has also approved a number of Action Plans and Master Plans that provide strategic direction. Examples include the Corporate Energy Master Plan,Town Official Plan and the Town’s Strategic 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 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -1 -7 - September 3,2015 -2-CEAP Update Project Terms of Reference Project justification In August 2010,Council approved the Corporate Environmental Action Plan.Section 3.3 of the implementation section requires that Aurora,review and update this plan every five years. Project Overview The Staff and Council recognize the importance of the environmental initiatives already underway and the need for a renewed strategy to continue to protect the environment and identify new steps to steer the corporation towards renewed environmental leadership. The Town of Aurora is committed to renewing the Corporate Environmental Action Plan by 2016.The process of renewing the CEAP will provide the Town with an opportunity to capitalize on past experiences and implement change that will empower Aurora to deliver progressive environmental policies and ensure that all departments are working together to achieve the environmental objectives. The CEAP update aims to: Increase the Corporations Environmental leadership role within the community Give support and help influence budgetary items which have measurable environmental impacts associated with them Continue to report successes within the Progress Report Card Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -2 -8 - September 3,2015 -3-CEAP Update Serve as an impetus for the advancement of a community education and awareness program Proposed Approach and Timing The update is expected to be completed within twelve months of commencement.The initializing of the project will commence with this Memo being considered by EAC in Fall 2015. Completed steps: Creation of progress report summary Chart,see Attachment 3 for summary of progress achieved on specific actions Develop a timeline Write a formal Terms of Reference for project,includes scope of project Determine the Steering Committee Next Steps: Determine outstanding action items (Sept) Determine actions that are on-going (Sept) Determine which outstanding actions are still relevant (Oct) Review other environmental plans (Oct-Dec) Identification of new:Goals,objectives and Actions (Jan –Feb) Staff consultation:interviews with Staff,council members,community organizations/ groups (Oct –Nov) Trails and Active transportation Committee engagement (Q4 2015) Parks and Recreation Committee engagement (Q4 2015) Finalize draft with steering committee (Q2 2016) Take draft to council in early April (Q3) Implementation of Plan The renewed CEAP demonstrates Council’s continued commitment to protecting and enhancing the environment.To ensure implementation,the town will need to: Continue to integrate the CEAP framework into the day-to-day function of the municipality Increase efforts to maintain and enhance internal and external partnerships Continually review and enhance this plan Annually prepare a progress report outlining the progress made beginning in 2016 toward achieving the objectives laid out in the CEAP Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -3 -9 - September 3,2015 -4-CEAP Update Project Scope In June 2015,Council requested that staff renew the CEAP in-house.There will be no consideration of creating a community component to the plan within this update.The CEAP will continue to have a corporate scope. Due to the development of the Corporate Energy Master Plan (CEMP)and the need to implement that plan without any additional resources,it is expected that the Energy component will be removed from the updated version of the CEAP.This would enable the staff who are responsible for implementing the CEMP to maintain one set of objectives for the Town and document their progress in one location,instead of two. Project Administration Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives ext.4382,be the Project Manager for the Town for this project (or will lead the update of the CEAP).The PMEI will continue to consult with the Environmental Management Team,comprised of key staff from various departments,formed to assist the development and implementation of the original Plan. ATTACHMENTS 1.Extract from Council Meeting of Tuesday,June 23,2015 2.Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP),August 2010 3.CEAP Progress Report Summary Chart Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -4 -10 - Page 1 of 1 9.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 4.Memorandum from Director of Planning &Development Services Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan Progress Report 2014 Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Abel THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan Progress Report 2014 be received;and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee be directed to review the Corporate Environmental Action Plan and make recommendations to Council on new initiatives,changes,or updates to the Plan. CARRIED AS AMENDED EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,JUNE 23,2015 Attachment 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -5 -11 - CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanTownofAuroraAugust2010Attachment 2 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -6 -12 - LocatedonthebeautifulanduniqueOakRidgesMoraine,theTownofAuroraiscommittedtotheprotectionandmanagementofthisenvironmentallysensitivelandscapeabundantinnaturalandhistoricalheritage.TheTownofAuroratakesprideinitsenvironmentalstewardshipactionsandiscontinuallyworkingtowardsgreatersustainability.WearepleasedtopresentyouwiththeTownofAurora’sfirstCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan.ThisPlanhasThisplanhasbeenestablishedtoprioritizecorporateactionswithrespecttotheenvironmentandreliesoncollaborationamongvariousTowndepartments.ItnotonlysetsthetoneforourTowninitiatives,butitalsoworkstocontributetoabetterglobalenvironmentbyaddressingissuessuchasgreenhousegasemissionsandglobalwarming.IttakesintoconsiderationthatwhatwedoinAuroracanimpactareasdownstreamthroughtheheadwatersoftheOakRidgesMoraine.MayorPhyllisM.MorrisAuroraTownCouncilendorsedthedevelopmentoftheplanwhichwasinitiatedandguidedbytheTown’sEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommitteeanddevelopedtogetherwithTownstaffandaconsultinggroup.TownCouncilformallyadoptedtheplanonAugust17,2010.AlthoughthisisaformaldocumentwhichhasbeendevelopedtosetthepaceforTowncorporateenvironmentalinitiativesitshouldbenotedthatinAurora,therearealreadymanyexistingandongoingenvironmentalpracticesandpoliciesthatcorrelatewiththeCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan.Thisplanismeanttodocument,solidifyandgivestrengthtoanalreadyexistingcorporatecultureofenvironmentalleadership.Itisacommitmenttoenvironmentalpolicyandpracticeandreliesonsupportfromthecommunitytobesuccessful.Weinviteyoutobecomefamiliarwiththeplan’senvironmentalinitiatives.WeallhavearoleinprotectingtheenvironmentofAurora–ourhome,ourlandandourfuture.MayorPhyllisM.MorrisDateWelcomeEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -7 -13 - FINALPageiiCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheTownofAurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)wouldnothavebeensuccessfullycompletedwithouttheextraordinaryefforts,professionalattitudeandenergyofmanyindividuals,includingtheMayorandmembersofCouncil,theEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommittee(EAC),theExecutiveLeadershipTeam(ELT),andtheEnvironmentalManagementTeam(EMT)overtheninemonthsofthisundertaking.Leadershipandcoordinationcontributionsweremadebythefollowingindividualswithinthecorporation:ChristinaNagyOh,ProjectManager(ManagerofEnvironmentalInitiatives);andAnthonyIerullo,ProjectAdvisor(ManagerofStrategicInitiatives).TheMayorandCouncil,EAC,ELTandEMTprovidedvaluableexternaldirectionandcritiqueatkeypointsintheprocess.Thekeyindividualsincluded:CouncilMayorPhyllisMorrisCouncillorBobMcRobertsCouncillorEvelinaMacEachernCouncillorWendyGaertnerCouncillorStephenGrangerCouncillorAlisonCollinsMrakasCouncillorEvelynBuckCouncillorAlWilsonCouncillorJohnGalloAcknowledgementsEACPeterPiersol(Chair)CouncillorEvelinaMacEachern(ViceChair)CouncillorWendyGaertnerCouncillorJohnGalloGordonBarnesDavidTomlinsonSusanWalmerRichardWizemannHeatherColeELTNeilGarbe(CAO)AnthonyIerullo(Manager)IlmarSimanovskis(Director)AlDowney(Director)MarcoRamunno(Director)DanElliot(Director)JohnLeach(Director)TechavanLeeuwen(Director)ChristopherCooper(Director)EMTChristinaNagyOh,ManagerofEnvironmentalInitiatives,Administration,(Lead)AaronKarmazyn,ManagerofFacilities,PropertyandFleet,InfrastructureandEnvironmentalServicesSaraTienkamp,ParksSupervisor,ParksandRecreationServicesFaustoFilipetto,PolicyPlanner,PlanningServicesAncaMihail,ManagerofEngineering,InfrastructureandEnvironmentalServicesEnvironmentalInternsLindsayPoulinLauraAlpiEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -8 -14 - FINALPageiiiCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)isafiveyearactionplanthatwillallowthecorporationoftheTownofAuroratomeetitsenvironmentalgoals.ThePlanisbasedonseveralconsultationworkshopsandmeetingsheldoverthepast17monthstoreceiveinputfromresidents,thebusinesscommunity,staff,seniormanagementandlocalenvironmentalorganizations.ThepurposeofthePlanistoprotectandenhancethenaturalenvironment,promoteenvironmentalsustainability,integrityandconservationofresourcesandcreateapracticeofenvironmentalstewardshipwithinthecommunity.TheCEAPisintendedtoprovidecorporatedirectiononkeystrategicenvironmentalinitiativesthatwillbeinitiatedoverthenext5years.ThePlanhasbeendevelopedtoassistCounciltoplanforandimplementspecificactionsthatwillimprovetheTown’senvironmentalperformanceandimpactthesustainabilityofAuroraforfuturegenerations.TheCEAPincludesaseriesofgoals,objectivesandactionitemsstructuredaroundfourElementalthemesAir,Water,Fire(Energy)andEarth(Land).Thefollowingprovidesasummaryofthekeygoals,objectivesandactionitemsineachthemearea:Air:Theprimaryfocusofthe“Air”sectionoftheplanistoimproveairquality.Inordertoachievethisgoal,thePlanaimstobothreduceharmfulemissionsanddevelopstrategiestoadapttoourchangingclimate.ActionitemsintheAirsectionincludeimplementinganantiidlinginitiative,developingaGreenFleetPlanandestablishinggreenhousegasreductiontargets.Fire(Energy):TheFire(Energy)sectionofthePlanisfocusedonthereductionofenergyconsumptionthroughenergyefficiencymeasuresandrenewableenergysources.Theobjectivesofthissectionaddressenergyefficiencyandenergyretrofitsaswellastheuseofrenewableenergy.ActionitemsintheFire(Energy)sectionincludetheimplementationofenergymanagementsoftware,energymanagementretrofitsandrenewableenergysourcesatnewTownfacilities,andsupportingtheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyAct.Earth(Land):ThepurposeoftheEarth(Land)sectionofthePlanistoplanandmanageAurora’secology.Morespecifically,thePlanintendstoprotectwildlifehabitat,promotealternatemodesoftransportationandimplementsustainablelanduseplanning.Theobjectivesofthissectionaddresswildlifemanagement,greenspaceandstreamsidenaturalization/rehabilitation,sustainablelanduseplanning,sustainableconstructionprojects,transportationdemandmanagement,winterroadmaintenanceandwastediversioninitiatives.ActionitemsintheEarth(Land)sectionaddresslinkingwildlifecorridors,improvinglandscapingandnaturalhabitats,trails,sustainableconstructionpractices,reducingcorporatewasteanddevelopingagreenprocurementpolicy.ExecutiveSummaryEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -9 -15 - FINALPageivCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraWater:Thefinalelementoftheactionplanfocusesonreducingcorporatewaterconsumptionandutilizingstormwatermanagementtechnologies.Theobjectivesofthissectionaddresswaterconservationandstormwatermanagementpractices.Actionitemsinthissectionincludedevelopingawaterlossreductionstrategy,enhancingandoptimizingthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryandimprovingstormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojects.ThesuccessofthePlanwillrequireacoordinatedapproachtoimplementationthatincludesalldepartmentswithinthecorporation.AstheTownmovesforwardwiththeimplementationofthisPlan,wewillneedtocontinuetobuildandenhanceinternalandexternalpartnershipsandsynergiesandcommittocontinuallyupdatingandmonitoringthisPlan.TheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanisapreludetothedevelopmentofabroaderSustainabilityvisionandPlanfortheTownofAurora.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -10 -16 - FINALPagevCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.0INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................11.1AboutAurora................................................................................................................................................................11.2BackgroundandContextCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan..................................................................................31.3WhatistheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan?.......................................................................................................31.4Aurora’sSustainabilityVision........................................................................................................................................51.5LinkagestoOtherPlans,ReviewsandProjects..............................................................................................................61.6Aurora’sKeyEnvironmentalSuccesses..........................................................................................................................72.0AURORA’SCORPORATEENVIRONMENTALACTIONPLAN2.1Air...............................................................................................................................................................................112.2Fire..............................................................................................................................................................................142.3Earth(Land) ................................................................................................................................................................172.4Water..........................................................................................................................................................................253.0IMPLEMENTATION...........................................................................................................................................................293.1IntegratetheCEAPFrameworkintotheDaytoDayFunctioningoftheMunicipality..................................................293.2MaintainandEnhanceInternalandExternalPartnerships..........................................................................................303.3ContinuallyReviewandEnhancethisPlan..................................................................................................................30AppendixA:PublicConsultationAppendixB:ListingofCompleted,CurrentandOngoingTownofAuroraEnvironmentalInitiatives,ActivitiesandActionsAppendixC:MapofAuroraNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatTableofContentsEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -11 -17 - FINALPage1CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.1AboutAuroraTheTownofAuroraislocatedwithintheGreaterTorontoAreaandthegrowingYorkRegionontherollinghillsoftheOakRidgesMoraine.Auroraisacommunityofover50,000residentsthathasdoubledinsizesince1986.Thisgrowthisanticipatedtocontinuewithanadditional20,000residentsplannedinthecommunityby2031.Thecommunityisalsohometoover1,300businessesincludingapproximately150majorindustriesandheadofficesandfeaturesastrongentrepreneurialspiritwithover84%ofAurorabusinessesemployinglessthantwentyemployees.TheTown’sbusinesscommunityhasgrownsignificantlyinrecentyearsandthisgrowthisforecastedtocontinuewithanadditional10,000jobsanticipatedby2031.Auroraisawelcominganddynamictownwithastrongsenseofcommunityprideandvolunteerism.Wearecommittedtohealthyandinclusivelifestylesinspiredbynaturalheritage,historicculture,diverseneighborhoods,thrivingbusinessesandnaturalenvironment.Auroraisamosaicofcontemporarylivingincharmingheritagesurroundingsthatcontinuestoattractthoselookingfortheidealmixofsmalltownfriendlinessandurbanamenities.WeareabustlingcommunitythathasmaintaineditssmalltownfeelandisapopularresidentialdestinationforthosewhoappreciateitscentrallocationintheGreaterTorontoArea.Residentsenjoyavarietyofsportingandculturalfacilities,morethan500acresofparkland,pedestriantrailsystems,valleylands,creeksystem,acommunityArboretum,championshipgolfcourses,finedining,theatre,shopping,andamyriadofcommunityactivities.TheTownishometolandwithsoilcapabilitytoaccommodateagriculture,encompassesthreeseparateheadwaters,openspaces,naturalareas,wildlifeandwildlifehabitat/corridors.Figure1illustratesAurora’sgreenlands,openspacesandenvironmentalprotectionlands(nextpage).TheTownofAuroratakesprideinitsenvironmentalstewardshipactionsandiscontinuallyworkingtowardsgreatersustainability.ThedevelopmentoftheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanreflectstheTown’slongtermcommitmenttotheprotectionandmanagementofthisenvironmentallysensitivelandscape.1.IntroductionEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -12 -18 - FINALPage2CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -13 -19 - FINALPage3CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.2BackgroundandContextCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanThephysicalenvironment–theairwebreathe,thelandweliveonandthewaterwedrink–isthebasisforourhealth,economyandwellbeing.Theenvironmentnotonlysupportshumanlivelihood,itisalsoanintricateanddelicatewebofmicroorganisms,flora,fauna,biodiversityandhydrologicalcycles.TheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)isapreludetothedevelopmentofabroadersustainabilityvisionthatintegratestheTown’senvironmentalcommitmentwithcommunityandeconomicconsiderations.TownCounciliscommittedtosupporting,throughitsplans,policiesandinitiatives,avisionofamoresustainableAurora.Basedonthiscommitment,directionwasprovidedtoprepareaCEAPwiththesupportandstrategicguidanceoftheEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommittee(EAC).ThecreationandimplementationoftheCEAPisaclearindicationofCouncil’sdedicationtoenvironmentalstewardship–toprotectandpreservenaturalareas,maintainbiodiversityandadvancekeyenvironmentalinitiativesacrossthecorporation.TheTownalsorecognizesandvaluesthepartnershipsandcontributionsofthecommunityinanumberofenvironmentalinitiatives.ResidentsandstakeholdersarecrucialtotheTown’songoingsuccessandcommitmenttocontinuedpublicengagementacrossthecommunity.ThedevelopmentofthisPlanwasbasedonseveralconsultationworkshops/meetingsheldoverthepast17monthstoreceiveinputfromresidents,thebusinesscommunity,staff,seniormanagementandlocalenvironmentalorganizations(seeAppendixAfordetails).Thegoaloftheworkshopsincludeddeveloping:ThepurposeandrationalefortheCEAP;KeythemesofthePlan;Keygoalsandobjectives;PotentialPlanoutlines;andOptionsforimplementation.Basedonthefeedbackreceived,aninterdepartmentalEnvironmentalManagementTeamwasformedandmetbetweenAugust2009andAugust2010.Initialmeetingswiththegroupaddressedthestructure,context,objectivesandgoalsofthePlanastheyrelatedtoeachdepartment.Thelatermeetingsinvolveddiscussionsrelatingtoactionitems,environmentalindicatorsandfurtheringthecommitmentofleadsandsupportsforeachactionitem.AllcorporatedepartmentsareresponsiblefortheimplementationofthisPlan.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -14 -20 - FINALPage4CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.3WhatistheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan?TheCEAPisafiveyearplanthatwillallowtheCorporationoftheTownofAuroratomeetitsenvironmentalgoals.ThePlanfocusesonwhattheTowncandotoprotectandenhancethenaturalenvironment.ThePlanalsosupportstheimplementationoftheTown’sStrategicPlan,newOfficialPlan,masterplans,andotherongoingenvironmentalactivities.TheCEAPplanningprocess,consultation,andoutcomewillprovidetheTownwithanopportunitytocapitalizeonpastexperiencesandimplementchangethatwillempowerAuroratodeliverprogressiveenvironmentalpoliciesandensurethatalldepartmentsareworkingtogethertoachievecommonenvironmentalobjectives.ThepurposeoftheTownofAurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanisto:Protectandenhancethenaturalenvironment;beacatalystforlocalinitiativesthatpromoteenvironmentalsustainability,integrityandconservationofourresourcesandecosystem;and,toenhanceenvironmentalstewardshipwithinthecommunity.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -15 -21 - FINALPage5CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.4Aurora’sSustainabilityVisionTheCEAPisonesteptoformalizetheTown’scommitmenttoamoresustainableAuroraandisapreludetothedevelopmentofabroadersustainabilityvisionthatintegratestheTown’senvironmentalcommitmentwithcultural,socialandeconomicconsiderations.Moreover,theimplementationoftheCEAPwillbeaidedbythedevelopmentofaCommunitySustainabilityPlan,whichwillallowtheTowntoaccessgastaxfundingforenvironmentalinitiatives.TheCommunitySustainabilityPlanwillalsodevelopdecisionmakingprocessesthatintegratefactorsbeyondtraditionalfinancialincentivesandconsiderthesocial,environmentalandeconomicramificationsofouractionsasamunicipality.TheTown’svisionforsustainableAuroraislinkedtothetriplebottomlinewhichdemonstratestheinterconnectednessof:a)thenaturalenvironment;b)theeconomy;and,c)thecommunity(asillustratedinFigure2below).ThepreparationofaCommunitySustainabilityPlanisplannedfor2011inassociationwiththedevelopmentofanewStrategicPlan.Figure2:SustainabilityVisionNaturalEnvironmentCommunityEconomySustainabilityEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -16 -22 - FINALPage6CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanStrategicPlanOfficialPlanRegionalPlansBudgetsDepartmentalBusinessPlansOtherStudiesandStrategies(e.g.LakeSimcoeProtectionPlan)1.5LinkagestoOtherPlans,ReviewsandProjectsTheTownofAurorahasanumberofplansthatguidepriorities,dailyactionsandplanningforthefuture(Figure3–below).TheseincludeplansdevelopedbytheTownaswellasotherjurisdictionsthatwerecriticaltothedevelopmentofthisPlan.Examplesinclude:TownofAurora’sStrategicPlan;TownofAurora’sOfficialPlan;OakRidgesMoraineConservationPlan;CommunityWildlifeParkMasterPlan;TownofAuroraParksandRecreationMasterPlan;YorkRegion’sSustainabilityStrategy;andYorkRegion’sOfficialPlan.Figure3:LinkagestotheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -17 -23 - FINALPage7CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.6Aurora’sKeyEnvironmentalSuccessesThereareconsiderablecompleted,currentandongoingcorporateTownenvironmentalactions,activitiesandinitiativesthatconveyAurora’senvironmentalsuccessesandcommitments.Belowisabrieflistingofthekeysuccessesandactionsbyelementalthemearea.AmorecomprehensivelistofcompletedsuccessesandongoinginitiativesbyelementalthemearenotedinAppendixB.AirInstalledtrafficcirclestoreducestops/startstherebyreducingemissionsAdditionofSmartCartothefleet,2008Installed17IdleFreeZonesignsat6TownownedfacilitiesFire(Energy)ParticipatedinYorkRegionDemandResponseProgramsince2006inordertoconserveenergyduringsummermonthswhentheelectricitydemandisatitspeak.GreeningofAuroraFacilities–greenbuildingtechnologyandretrofitshavebeeninstalledthatwillsaveongasandhydroconsumptionandreducecarbonemissions.Examplesinclude:PublicLibrary,FamilyLeisureComplexandTownHall.StronachAuroraRecreationComplexThedesignforthisComplexhasbeenrecognizedbyNaturalResourcesCanadaecoEnergyprogramasafacilitythatreducesenergyconsumptionandgreenhousegasemissions.TownofAurorareceived2008AuroraChamberofCommerceBusinessAchievementAwards:ConservationandEnvironmentalSustainabilityBullfrogEcoCertifiedGreenPowerAurorahascommittedtopurchasinggreenpowerin2008to2010topowerTownHallwithgreenpower.TownofAuroracapitalprojectsretrofitsforenergyconservation.Earth(land)WildlifePark:TheCommunityWildlifeParkwillbeapproximately170AcresandconsistsofaportionoftheEastHollandRivervalleylandsandadjacentnaturalareaslocatedeastofBayviewAvenue,betweenWellingtonStreetEastandSt.John'sSideroad,innortheastAurora.TwoTownnurseriesgrowtreesandharvestseedlingtreesfromTownwoodlotstomaintainnativegeneticsTheAuroraCommunityArboretumwasestablishedin1996.AMasterPlanfortheArboretumwascompletedin2005;itprovidesforaSpecimenTreeCollection,educationforresidents,aDiscoveryTrailandmanyotherinitiativesrelatedtothecollectionandpreservationoftreesandshrubs.TheTownofAurorahasbeenafundingpartnertotheArboretum’s10yearImplementationPlansince2007BoardwalksInstallationofboardwalksoverenvironmentallysensitiveareasi.e.wetlands/marshesFertilizer/Herbicides/PesticidesParksgreenhouseoperationsusebiological(beneficialinsects)tocontrolnon–desirableinsectsTrails/WoodlotsTrailsystemsareconstructedusingpermeablesurfacesandarenotlit,loweringlightpollutionlevelsEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -18 -24 - FINALPage8CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraUseofEcoFriendlyBuildingMaterialsSince2008theTownofAurorausesecologicallyfriendlybuildingmaterialswherepossiblewhendoingrenovations,repairsandmaintenancetoTownofAurorafacilitiesincluding:reusingmaterials,recyclablecarpetreplacementandlowVOCpaintsandadhesives.Installationofbicyclepathsandtrailswhere/whenpossibleandpublishedamap/planshowingbicycleroutes/trailsSaltReductionPlanhasdocumentedadecreaseinsaltusefrom200kg/km/laneto170kg/km/lane.BrinetankshavebeeninstalledandallTowntrucksand(most)contractedtrucksarefittedwithprewettingequipment.WaterAholdingtankwasinstalledatAdaJohnsonParktocatchtherunofffromthesplashpadandrainwater;waterisusedtowatertrees,newsodandannualplantdisplaysaroundTownofAuroraIn2006theTownchangedover20%ofthehangingbasketstoareservoirbasedcontainer;thishasresultedinlessfrequentwatering,lessrunoffandadecreaseinvehicularemissionsStreambankanderosioncontrolprojectsrestoreandprotectcreeksandwatercourses,providevegetationenhancementsandbuffersAurorainitiatedtheretrofitof4existingstormwatermanagementfacilitiesaccomplishingthefollowing:Improvedthequalityofstormwaterrunoffbyupto80%ReducedtheamountofphosphorusenteringLakeSimcoebyupto84kg/yearCutbackweedgrowthinourwaterwaysby41.6t/yearEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -19 -25 - FINALPage9CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)hasbeenstructuredaroundthefourelements–air,water,fire(energy),andearth(land)–toprovideadirectlinkbetweentheprescribedactionsandthenaturalenvironment.ThiselementalthemehasstrongrootsinvarioushistoricalculturesincludingthoseoftheCanadianAboriginal,Hindu,Buddhist,JapaneseandGreek.TheCEAPincludesfourgoals–oneforeachelementalthemeandaseriesofobjectivessupportedbyanumberofactionitemsthatareoutlinedinthissection.Asummaryoftheactions–includingexpectedtimeframesofongoing,short(initiatedin12years),medium(initiatedin34years)andlongterm(initiatedin5+years)–categorizedbyeachofthefourelementalgoals,issummarizedinFigure4.2.Aurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -20 -26 - FINAL Page 10 Corporate Environmental Action Plan |Town of Aurora Figure 4:Overview of the Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) Objective A1:Reduce the town’s vehicle emissions &support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by town staff &at town facilities Action 2.1.1 Implement an anti idling initiative Medium Term (Page 12) Action 2.1.2 Implement the Clean Air Commute program for town staff Ongoing (Page 12) Action 2.1.3 Develop a Green Fleet Plan Medium Term (Page 12) Objective A2:Minimize or prevent the negative impacts that contribute to climate change through harmful emission reductions Action 2.1.4 Prepare a Climate Change Adaptation Plan Long Term (Page 13) Action 2.1.5 Establish greenhouse gas reduction targets Medium Term (Page 13) Objective F1:Increase energy efficiency by changing behaviour and retrofitting town facilities/infrastructure Action 2.2.1 Phasing in of energy management software Medium Term (page 14) Action 2.2.2 Increase awareness about energy management and conservation programs for facilities Short Term (page 15) Action 2.2.3 Energy management retrofits of large scale town buildings Medium Term (page 15) Objective F2:Reduce facilities energy demands,optimize passive solar gains and make use of renewable,on site generation and district energy options including solar,wind, water,biomass,and geothermal energy Action 2.2.4 Investigate renewable energy sources for construction of new town facilities in conjunction with LEED or equivalent Medium Term (page16) Action 2.2.5 Support the implementation of the Green Energy Act within Aurora Short Term (page 16) Objective E1:Protect,preserve,enhance,limit,conserve and/or extend wildlife and wildlife habitat in Aurora Action 2.3.1 Development and implementation of wildlife corridors that link major existing areas of important habitat and create connectivity beyond Aurora’s municipal borders Medium Term (Page 17,18) Action 2.3.2 Implement the Community Wildlife Park in partnership with various stakeholders Short Term (Page 18) Objective E2:Improve and enhance the Town’s existing green spaces through research on best practices and implementation on a local scale Action 2.3.3 Increase ecological landscaping Short Term (Page 18) Action 2.3.4 Protect and enhance our natural habitats and improve green space and outdoor recreational areas Ongoing (Page 19) Action 2.3.5 Update Aurora’s Landscape Standards Short Term (Page 19) Action 2.3.6 Improve boulevard conditions to meet enhanced ecological standards Short Term (Page 19) Action 2.3.7 Development and implementation of the Arboretum’s 10 year Action Plan Ongoing (Page 19) Objective E3:Implement sustainable land use planning with a view to securing the health and well being of Aurora Action 2.3.8:Develop and implement a Trails Master Plan Short Term (Page 20) Action 2.3.9 Protect and enhance the Oak Ridges Moraine –Ongoing (Page 21) Objective E4:Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste,incorporate sustainable design and reclaim or recycle materials Action 2.3.10 Sustainable Construction and Building Operation Policy Short Term (Page 21) Objective E5:Promote alternate modes of transportation in order to improve the quality of life of Aurora’s residents. Action 2.3.11 Promote Transportation Demand Management (TDM)for town staff Medium Term (Page 22) Action 2.3.12 Update the Master Transportation Operation Plan Long Term (Page 22) Objective E6:Enhance environmental responsibility within winter maintenance operations Action 2.3.13 Enhance environmental responsibility within winter maintenance operations Short Term (Page 23) Objective E7:Reduce corporate waste going to landfill disposal Action 2.3.14 Reduce corporate waste Long Term (Page 23) Action 2.3.15 Reduce waste at corporate events Short Term (Page 24) Action 2.3.16 Develop a green procurement (purchasing)policy for the town Medium Term (Page 24) Objective W1:Reduce overall town water consumption Action 2.4.1 Reduce corporate water consumption Medium Term (Page 26) Action 2.4.2 Develop a water loss reduction strategy Long Term (Page 26) Objective W2:Enhance the functioning of the current stormwater management facility inventory within the Town of Aurora and reduce the uncontrolled stormwater areas with respect to both quality and quantity. Action 2.4.3 Investigate ways to enhance and optimize the functioning of the current stormwater management facility inventory –Ongoing (Page 27) Action 2.4.4 Review the current stormwater management policy in accordance with Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Long Term (Page 27) Action 2.4.5 Improve stormwater quality in all new road reconstruction projects –Ongoing (Page 28) Timeframes:Ongoing:Current Short Term:initiated in 1-2 years Medium Term:initiated in 3-4 years Long Term:initiated in 5+years Earth (Land)Goal Plan and manage Aurora’s ecology by protecting wildlife habitat,promoting alternate modes of transportation and utilizing sustainable land use planning. Air Goal Improve air quality by reducing emissions and developing a Climate Change Adaptation Plan. Fire (Energy)Goal Reduce the Town’s overall energy consumption through energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy sources. Water Goal Reduce corporate water consumption;and utilize stormwater management technologies to improve control of stormwater quantity as well as enhance stormwater quality. water resources. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -21 -27 - FINALPage11AirCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.1AirAirisanessentialcomponentofsustaininglifeonearth.Aircontaminantsaresubstancesthatarenotnaturallypresentintheenvironmentorarepresentinunnaturalconcentrationsthatcan,insufficientconcentration,adverselyalteranenvironment.Theyaregenerallyassociatedwithhealthhazardsbecauseoftheirpersistence,toxicitylevelsormobility.Tominimizelocalaircontamination,theTowniscommittedto:Reducecontributionstoairpollutantsenteringatmosphere;Improvehealthconditions;andReducehazeandsmog.Theactionitemsinthissectionwillhelptoreducepollutantsenteringtheatmospherewhichwillinturnhelpcontributetoanimprovementinhealthconditions,theenvironmentandtheeconomy.TheAirGoalissupportedbytwoobjectivesandfiveactionitems.ObjectiveA1(AirQuality)Action2.1.1:ImplementanantiidlinginitiativeAction2.1.2:ImplementtheCleanAirCommuteProgramforTownStaffAction2.1.3:DevelopaGreenFleetPlanObjectiveA2(ClimateChangeAdaptation)Action2.1.4:PrepareaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanAction2.1.5:EstablishGreenhouseGasReductionTargetsAirGoal:Improveairquality,byreducingemissionsanddevelopingaClimateChangeAdaptationPlan.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -22 -28 - FINALPage12AirCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraA1Objective:AirQualityReducetheTown’svehicleemissionsandsupportthereductionofgreenhousegasemissionsbyTownstaffandatTownfacilities.Action2.1.1:ImplementanantiidlinginitiativeToimplementanantiidlinginitiativethatwillincludetheinstallationofidlefreezonesignageatpublicfacilities,schoolsandtransitstations.ThiswillalsoincludetheimplementationofanantiidlingeducationcampaignforTownstaffandcontractors.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Theinstallationofantiidlingsignageatpublicfacilities,schoolsandtransitstations.Annualpercentageofstaffcompletingantiidlingtraining.Action2.1.2:ImplementtheCleanAirCommuteprogramforTownstaffToimplementtheCleanAirCommuteprogramtoencouragestafftocarpool,ridetheirbicycle,walkortaketransit.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingAdministration(Lead)AnnualincreaseinstaffparticipationintheCleanAirCommuteProgram.Action2.1.3:DevelopaGreenFleetPlanTodevelopacorporateGreenFleetPlanthataddressesnewgreenfleetprocurementandreplacementtoreducegreenhousegasemissions.ThePlanshouldconsideralternativefuels,higherefficiencyvehicles,hybridandelectricoptionsthatmeettherequiredneed.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaGreenFleetPlanforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -23 -29 - FINALPage13AirCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraA2Objective:ClimateChangeAdaptationMinimizeorpreventthenegativeimpactsthatcontributetoclimatechangethroughemissionreductions.Action2.1.4:PrepareaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanTodevelopaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanthatwillassisttheTowntomitigatetheeffectsofclimatechange.Thisactionmayconsiderclimatechangeplanningpartnershipswithothermunicipalities,ConservationAuthoritiesandYorkRegion.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermAdministration(Lead)ThepreparationandpresentationofaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanforCouncilconsideration.Action2.1.5:EstablishGreenhouseGasReductionTargetsToestablishgreenhousegasreductiontargetsthatconsiderbenchmarksforenergyconsumptionandgreenhousegasemissions.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofgreenhousegasreductiontargetsforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Percentagedecreaseingreenhousegasemissionsfrom2010levels.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -24 -30 - FINALPage14Fire(Energy)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.2FireThedemandforenergyisanticipatedtoincreaseasaresultofplannedincreasesinpopulation,theneedforadditionalinfrastructureandsocietallifestylechanges.BymakingchangestothewaythattheTownofAuroraconsumesenergycorporately,wecanreducespendingonutilities,contributetoareductionintoxinsandworktowardsreducingourrelianceonlimitedenergyresources.EnergyefficiencyrelatestochangesinbehaviourthatresultinareductionintheenergyusedforvariousTownservicessuchasheating,lighting,orlevelofactivity.Areductioninenergyconsumptioncanbetheresultoftechnicalchanges,betterorganizationandmanagementandimprovedefficiency.Thefollowinggoalissupportedbytwoobjectivesandfiveactions.ObjectiveF1(EnergyEfficiencyandRetrofits)2.2.1:Phasinginofenergymanagementsoftware2.2.2:Increaseawarenessaboutenergymanagementandconservationprograms2.2.3:EnergymanagementretrofitsoflargescaleTownbuildingsObjectiveF2(RenewableEnergy)2.2.4:InvestigaterenewableenergysourcesforconstructionofnewTownfacilitiesinconjunctionwithLEEDorequivalent2.2.5:SupporttheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyActFireGoal:ReducetheTown’soverallenergyconsumptionthroughenergyefficiencymeasuresandtheuseofrenewableenergysources.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -25 -31 - FINALPage15Fire(Energy)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraF1Objective:EnergyEfficiencyandRetrofitsIncreaseenergyefficiencybychangingbehaviourandretrofittingTownfacilitiesandinfrastructure.Action2.2.1:PhasinginofenergymanagementsoftwareToimplementtheuseofenergymanagementsoftwareinTownfacilitiesandinfrastructureincluding:Sourceandpurchasemeasurementandverificationsoftwareforhydroloadprofilingandproactiveloadshifting;Monitorutilitybillusageandtrackconsumption;andOptimizeenergyuseforalllargescaleTownfacilitiesbyinstallingbuildingautomatedcontrolsandaserverbasednetwork.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)AnnualPercentagepercapitareductioninenergyuseatTownownedfacilities.Action2.2.2:IncreaseawarenessaboutenergymanagementandconservationprogramsToprepareanEnergyManagementandConservationCommunicationsPlanthatincreasesstaffawarenessofenergymanagementandconservationprograms.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofanEnergyManagementandConservationCommunicationsPlanforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Action2.2.3:EnergymanagementretrofitsoflargescaleTownbuildingsToplanandcompletetheinstallationofenergymanagementretrofitsatalllargescaleTownownedfacilities.ExamplesofpotentialenergymanagementretrofitsincludepurchasingandinstallingenergyefficientHVACequipmentandoccupancysensorsforlightingcontrol.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Thecompletionofplannedenergymanagementretrofitspriorto2015.PercentagedecreaseinenergyuseatlargescaleTownownedfacilities.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -26 -32 - FINALPage16Fire(Energy)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraF2Objective:RenewableEnergyReducefacilityenergydemands,optimizepassivesolargainsandmakeuseofrenewable,onsitegenerationanddistrictenergyoptionsincludingsolar,wind,water,biomass,andgeothermalenergy.Action2.2.4:InvestigaterenewableenergysourcesforconstructionofnewTownfacilitiesinconjunctionwithLEEDorequivalentTodeveloparenewableenergygenerationstrategythatconsidersrenewableenergysourceswhenplanningtheconstructionofnewTownownedfacilities.Thismayincludeconsideringgreenenergyproducersaswellasgeothermal,windandsolaralternativeenergyproduction.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)TodeveloparenewableenergygenerationstrategyforTownownedfacilitiesaspartofalargersustainablebuildingpolicyforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Action2.2.5:SupporttheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyActTosupporttheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyActthroughamunicipalpolicyandbylawreviewtoensureconformitytotheAct.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShorttermPlanning&DevelopmentServices(Lead)Building&BylawServices(Support)CompletionofpolicyreviewtoensureconformitywiththeGreenEnergyActby2012.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -27 -33 - FINALPage17Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.3Earth(Land)Auroraisover50squarekilometresinsize.ThevarietyoftheTown’slandassetsisahugepartofoureconomicstrengthandhighqualityoflife.WithdevelopmentpressuresinAurora,itisimportanttomanageandprotectoursignificantnaturalresources.Theintentionofthissectionistosupporttheprotectionofnaturalareasandtheiramenitiesaswellastopromotemoresustainable,accessibleandenvironmentallycompatiblelanddevelopment.Thefollowinggoalissupportedbysevenobjectivesandsixteenactions.ObjectiveE1(WildlifeManagement)2.3.1:Developmentandimplementationoflinkedwildlifecorridors2.3.2:ImplementaCommunityWildlifeParkinpartnershipwithvariousstakeholdersObjectiveE5(TransportationDemandManagement)2.3.11:PromoteTransportationDemandManagement(TDM)forTownstaff2.3.12:UpdatetheMasterTransportationOperationPlanObjectiveE2(GreenSpaceandStreamsideNaturalization/Rehabilitation)2.3.3:Increaseecologicallandscaping2.3.4:Protectandenhanceournaturalhabitatsandimprovegreenspaceandoutdoorrecreationalareas2.3.5:UpdateAurora’sLandscapeStandards2.3.6:Improveboulevardconditionstomeetenhancedecologicalstandards2.3.7:DevelopmentandimplementationoftheArboretum’s10YearActionPlanObjectiveE6(WinterRoadMaintenance)2.3.13:UpdatetheTown’sWinterMaintenancePolicyObjectiveE3(SustainableLandUsePlanning)2.3.8:DevelopandimplementaTrailsMasterPlan2.3.9:ProtectandenhancetheOakRidgesMoraineObjectiveE4(SustainableConstructionProjects)2.3.10:SustainableConstructionandBuildingOperationPolicyObjectiveE7(WasteDiversionInitiatives)2.3.14:PromoteTransportationDemandManagement(TDM)forTownstaff2.3.15:Reducewasteatcorporateevents2.3.16:Developagreenprocurement(purchasing)policyEarth(Land)Goal:PlanandmanageAurora’secologybyprotectingwildlifehabitat,promotingalternatemodesoftransportationandutilizingsustainablelanduseplanning.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -28 -34 - FINALPage18Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE1Objective:WildlifeManagementProtect,enhanceandconservewildlifeandwildlifehabitatinAurora.Action2.3.1:DevelopmentandimplementationoflinkedWildlifeCorridorsTosupportthedevelopmentandimplementationofwildlifecorridorsthatlinkandinventorymajorexistingareasofimportanthabitatandthatcreateconnectivitybeyondAurora’smunicipalborders.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermPlanning&DevelopmentServices(Lead)Parks&RecreationServices(Support)Annualpercentincreaseinwildlifecorridorhabitat.Action2.3.2:ImplementaCommunityWildlifeParkinpartnershipwithvariousstakeholdersToworkwithkeystakeholderstoimplementaCommunityWildlifeParkinAuroraincludingthedevelopmentofaNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatPlan.PleaseseeAppendixCfortheMapoftheTOANaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitat.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofaNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatPlanby2014.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -29 -35 - FINALPage19Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE2Objective:GreenSpaceandStreamsideNaturalization/RehabilitationImproveandenhancetheTown’sexistinggreenspacesthroughresearchonbestpracticesandlocalcommunityimplementation.Action2.3.3:IncreaseecologicallandscapingToincreaseecologicallandscaping(ornaturalization)onpublicpropertyby:Reducingmownturfgrassandincreasingnaturalareaswhereappropriate;Reducinggrasscuttinginperimeterareasthatarenotactivelyused;Extendingtheareaofnaturalgrassland,woodlandedgeandincreasingthecoreareasofexistingwoodlandswherepossible;andUsingnaturalizationincentivestoimproveandcreatenewwildlifehabitatforinvertebrates,amphibians,reptiles,birdsandmammals.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Percentagechangeinmownturfgrass.Action2.3.4:ProtectandenhanceournaturalhabitatsandimprovegreenspaceandoutdoorrecreationalareasToincreasetheamountofprotectedandenhancednaturalhabitats,greenspaceandoutdoorrecreationareas.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Annualpercentageofnaturalareas(forested,wetlands,prairie)protected,managedand/orrehabilitated.Action2.3.5:UpdateAurora’sLandscapeStandardsToupdatetheParksMaintenanceStandardstoreflectenvironmentalbestpractices.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)ThepreparationofupdatedParksMaintenanceStandardsby2012.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -30 -36 - FINALPage20Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.3.6:ImproveboulevardconditionstomeetenhancedecologicalstandardsToconsideroptionsforimprovedboulevardconditions,movingthetreeplantingzonetobehindthesidewalks,increasingsoilvolumeforstreettreeplantingsinnewdevelopmentsandtoamendtheDevelopmentStandardsaccordingly.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Policy&DevelopmentServices(Support)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofamendedDevelopmentStandardsforimprovedboulevardconditionsby2012.Action2.3.7:DevelopmentandimplementationoftheArboretum’s10YearActionPlanTocontinuetodevelopandimplementtheAuroraArboretum10yearActionPlan.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingParks&RecreationServices(Lead)ArboretumCommittee(Support)Numberoftreesplantedeachyear.Acresofpropertyplantedeachyear.E3Objective:SustainableLandUsePlanningImplementsustainablelanduseplanningwithaviewtosecuringthehealthandwellbeingofAurora’sresidents.Action2.3.8:DevelopandimplementaTrailsMasterPlanTodevelopandimplementalongterm(50year)TrailsMasterPlanthatpromotesaconnectedoffroad,multipurposetrailnetworkthatisaccessible,primarilypedestrianorientedandprovidestheopportunitytoexperiencenatureandsupportsanactivehealthylifestyle.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)TrailsSubCommitteeofLeisureServicesCommittee(Support)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)ThepreparationandpresentationofaTrailsMasterPlanforCouncilconsiderationby2012.Newlyaddedorupgradedtraillength(kilometres)peryear.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -31 -37 - FINALPage21Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.3.9:ProtectandenhancetheOakRidgesMoraineTocontinuetoprotecttheOakRidgesMorainebyenforcingthepoliciescontainedintheProvincialOakRidgesMoraineConservationPlan,municipalbylawsandtheAuroraOfficialPlan.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingPlanning&DevelopmentServices(Lead)Building&BylawServices(Support)NoneE4Objective:SustainableConstructionProjectsImplementsustainableconstructionpracticestoreducewaste,incorporatesustainabledesignandreclaimorrecyclematerials.Action2.3.10:SustainableConstructionandBuildingOperationPolicyTodevelopasustainableconstructionandbuildingoperationpolicyforTownbuildingandinfrastructurefacilitiesthatconsiders:LEED(LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign)orcorporatenewconstructionpolicyequivalent;LowImpactDevelopment(LID)items,includingretrofits;Reclaimed,recycledorrecyclableandlowimpactbuildingandconstructionmaterialsinTownofAurorafacilitiesandinfrastructure;andBiodegradableandlowimpact"green"buildingcleaningproducts.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThepreparationandpresentationofasustainableconstructionandbuildingoperationpolicyforCouncilconsiderationby2012.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -32 -38 - FINALPage22Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE5Objective:TransportationDemandManagementPromotealternatemodesoftransportationinordertoimprovethequalityoflifeofAurora’sresidents.Action2.3.11:PromoteTransportationDemandManagement(TDM)forTownstaffTodevelopaTransportationDemandManagementprogramforTownstaffthatincludestheconsiderationofprogramsandinitiativestoreducesingleoccupancyvehicleusesuchas:DesignatingcarpoolingparkingspotsatTownhall;Encouragingemployeestoactivelytransportthemselvestowork(cycle,walk);BicyclerackinstallmentatallTownownedfacilitiesforbothstaffandresidents;andDiscountedtransitpassesforTownstaff.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Corporate&FinancialServices(Support)ThepreparationofaTransportationDemandManagementprogramforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Action2.3.12:UpdatetheMasterTransportationOperationPlanToupdatetheTown'sMasterTransportationOperationStudy(MTOS)toprioritizepedestrianandcyclingactivities.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)ThepreparationofaTransportationMasterPlanforCouncilconsideration.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -33 -39 - FINALPage23Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE6Objective:WinterRoadMaintenanceEnhanceenvironmentalresponsibilitywithinwintermaintenanceoperationsAction2.3.13:UpdatetheTown’sWinterMaintenancePolicyToupdatethedraftWinterMaintenancePolicytoreducethepotentialnegativeenvironmentalimpactsofwintermaintenanceoperations.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)ThepreparationandpresentationofanupdatedWinterMaintenancePolicyby2012.Reductioninannualroadsaltusage(tonnesand/ortonnes/lanekm).E7Objective:WasteDiversionInitiativesReducecorporatewastegoingtolandfilldisposal.Action2.3.14:ReducecorporatewasteTodevelopaCorporateWasteReductionStrategythatincludes:abagtagsystemandenforce3bagmaximum;awaste,electronic,electricalequipmentevent;anantilittercampaign;singlestreamrecyclingatalllargescaleTownofAuroraFacilities;afullrecyclingprogramwithparksandopenspaces;reworkingofthewastedisposalbinswithinTownofAurorafacilities;andapapertowelcompostingprogram.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Parks&RecreationServices(Support)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaCorporateWasteReductionStrategyforCouncilconsideration.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -34 -40 - FINALPage24Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.3.15:ReducewasteatcorporateeventsTodevelopaCorporateEventWasteReductionStrategyforallusergroupsusingTownpropertythatincludes:BanningstyrofoamonallTownownedproperties;Theuseofpropersizedcontainersforrecycling(larger),waste(smaller)andcompost;andProhibitvendorsrequiringidlingvehiclesfrombeingpresentonTownproperty.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaCorporateEventWasteReductionStrategyforCouncilconsiderationby2012.Action2.3.16:Developagreenprocurement(purchasing)policyfortheTownTodevelopaGreenProcurementPolicyfortheTownofAuroraanditscontractors.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermCustomer&LegislativeServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaGreenProcurementPolicyforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -35 -41 - FINALPage25CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.4WaterWaterisadelicateandlimitedresource.TheTownofAurorawilltaketheappropriatestepstowardsreducingcorporatewaterconsumptioninordertocontributetopropermanagement/conservationofavailablewaterresources.Thecorporationisalsoresponsibleformanagingstormwater.Stormwatermanagementisthemechanismforcontrollingstormwaterrunoffforthepurposesofreducingdownstreamerosion,waterqualitydegradation,andfloodingandmitigatingtheadverseeffectsofchangesinlanduseontheaquaticenvironment.Stormwatermanagementfacilitiesincludestormwaterretentionanddetentionponds,whichretainwaterforaperiodoftimetocontrolrunoffand/orimprovethequality(i.e.,byreducingtheconcentrationofnutrients,sediments,hazardoussubstancesandotherpollutants)ofstormwaterrunoff.Thefollowinggoalissupportedbytwoobjectivesandfiveactions.ObjectiveW1(WaterConservation)Action2.4.1:ReducecorporatewaterconsumptionAction2.4.2:DevelopawaterlossreductionstrategyObjectiveW2(StormwaterManagement)Action2.4.3:InvestigatewaystoenhanceandoptimizethefunctioningofthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryAction2.4.4:ReviewthecurrentstormwatermanagementpolicyinaccordancewithLakeSimcoeProtectionPlanAction2.4.5:ImprovestormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojectsWaterGoals:Reducecorporatewaterconsumptionandutilizestormwatermanagementtechnologiestoimprovecontrolofstormwaterquantityaswellasenhancestormwaterquality.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -36 -42 - FINALPage26CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraW1Objective:WaterConservationReduceoverallTownwaterconsumptionAction2.4.1:ReducecorporatewaterconsumptionToreducecorporatewaterconsumptionthroughincreasedefficiencytechniquessuchas:Computerautomatedirrigationsystems;Waterefficientlandscaping;and,Rainwaterharvesting.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Administration(Support)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Annualpercentreductionincorporatewaterconsumption..Action2.4.2:DevelopawaterlossreductionstrategyTodevelopandimplementawaterlossreductionstrategyandtodevelopanunaccounteddrinkingwaterreport.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThedevelopmentofaWaterLossStrategyandUnaccountedDrinkingWaterReportforCouncilconsideration.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -37 -43 - FINALPage27CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraW2Objective:StormwaterManagementEnhancethefunctioningofthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryandreducetheuncontrolledstormwaterareaswithrespecttobothqualityandquantity.Action2.4.3:InvestigatewaystoenhanceandoptimizethefunctioningofthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryToinvestigatestormwatermanagementfacilityretrofitsandmaintenanceto:ReducetheamountofphosphorusenteringLakeSimcoeviaTanneryCreekandEastHollandRiver;Restoreaselfsustainingcoldwaterfishery,wherepossible;ImprovewaterqualitytomeetTown’s,LSRCA,andLakeSimcoeProtectionPlanrequirements;EnhancewildlifehabitatalongTanneryCreekandEastHollandRiver;Reviselandscapestandardsforstormponds;andSedimentremovalandcleaningwhenrequired.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Parks&RecreationServices(Support)Numberofassumedstormwatermanagementfacilitiesperformingasdesigned.Action2.4.4:ReviewthecurrentstormwatermanagementpolicyinaccordancewithLakeSimcoeProtectionPlanToreviewtheStormwaterManagementPolicyincludingareviewofbestpracticesandtheimplementationofsitecontrolsandLowImpactDevelopment(LID).TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)ThepreparationofanupdatedStormWaterManagementPolicyinaccordancewiththeLakeSimcoeProtectionPlan.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -38 -44 - FINALPage28CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.4.5:ImprovestormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojectsToimprovestormwaterqualityforallroadreconstructionprojects,wherepossible,byinstallingoil/gritseparatorstotreattheroadpavementstormrunoff.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Numberofoilgritseparatorsinstalledperkilometreofstreet(re)constructed.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -39 -45 - FINALPage29CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheTownofAurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)bringstogetheranumberofprograms,policiesandinitiativesthatwillhelptopositiontheTownasaleaderinpromotingenvironmentalsustainably.TheTownwill,overtheshortandlongterm,placeastrongemphasisonachievingthegoalsandobjectivesoutlinedinthisPlan.TheCEAPdemonstratesCouncil’scontinuedcommitmenttoprotectingandenhancingtheenvironment.Toensureimplementation,theTownwillneedto:IntegratetheCEAPframeworkintothedaytodayfunctionofthemunicipality;Maintainandenhanceinternalandexternalpartnerships;andContinuallyreviewandenhancethisPlan.3.1IntegratetheCEAPFrameworkintotheDaytoDayFunctioningoftheMunicipalityKeytotheimplementationoftheCEAPisthegovernanceandaccountabilitystructuresthatwillbeinplacetomovethePlanforward.TheCAO’sofficeundertheManagerofStrategicInitiativesandtheManagerofEnvironmentalInitiativeswillberesponsibleforcoordinatingandmonitoringtheimplementationofthisPlan.ThefollowingactionswillbepursuedtosuccessfullyintegratetheCEAPintothedaytodayfunctionofthemunicipality:ItemSuggestedTimeframeCAOtoconfirmandsupporttheongoingroleoftheEnvironmentalManagementTeam(EMT)tomanagetheimplementationoftheCEAP.TheimplementationteamwillincluderepresentativesfromallDepartmentsandwillreporttotheELT.TheCAO’sOfficewillactastheinternalchampionfortheCEAPanditsimplementation.Fall2010IndividualDepartments,withtheassistanceofEMT,willconsidertheimplementationofthisPlanwhendevelopingdepartmentalprioritiesandpreparingdepartmentalbudgets.AseriesofDepartmentalspecificsummariesoftheCEAPimplementationactionsnotedinSection2havebeendevelopedandwillbedistributedtoeachDirector.Annually–consistentwithbudgetingcycleImplementationofCEAPtoflowthroughDirectorsandCAO,whowillberesponsibleforassigningrespectivedepartmentalstafftoimplement.FY11EMT,throughDepartmentHeads,toreporttoCouncilbywayannualreportcardregardingtheprogressoftheAnnuallystartingin3.ImplementationEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -40 -46 - FINALPage30CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraItemSuggestedTimeframeCEAP’simplementation.2011ManagerofStrategicInitiativesandtheManagerofEnvironmentalInitiativestoworkinpartnershipwithELTtodevelopandimplementaStrategic(sustainability)Planwhichwillincludecommunityawarenessandeducationofcorporateandcommunitybasedenvironmentalandsustainabilityinitiatives.2011andongoingInitiatediscussionwithFinancialStafftodetermineoptionsforthecreationofaGreenFundto,inpart,supporttheimplementationofCEAP.Oncedrafted,thediscussionpapershouldbesubmittedforCouncilreviewanddiscussion.Fall20103.2MaintainandEnhanceInternalandExternalPartnershipsAstheTownmovesforwardwithimplementationoftheCEAP,wewillneedtocontinuetobuild/enhanceexistinginternal(betweendepartments)andexternalpartnerships(withcommunitygroupsandresidents,e.g.CommunityArboretum).Further,theTownwillcontinuetotakealeadershiprolewithrespecttoenvironmentalprotectionandpreservationinthecommunity,inpart,byestablishinganyrelevantnewpartnerships.3.3ContinuallyReviewandEnhancethisPlanTheCEAPisa‘livingplan’thatmustberecognizedbystaffandCouncilasanevolvingdocument.Counciliscommittedto:ReviewandupdatethePlaneveryfiveyears;Reviewannualimplementationplansinconcertwithdepartmentalbusinessplans;andPrepareanannualreportcard.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -41 -47 - FINALPage31CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAppendixA:PublicConsultationDateGrouporPerson(s)TitleSummaryMarch17,2009AuroraEACmembersAuroraEnvironmentalProgramLayout/Discussionoffourcategoriesof;air,water,naturalheritageandwaste.Moredetailsbeneatheachcategoryofsubheadingsandpotentialtopicstobeincluded.April14,2009(ExecutiveLeadershipTeam)AuroraEnvironmentalandSustainabilityAction(Leadership?)PlanWhyanEAP,RoleofEAC,achievementsintendedforactionplan,developmentofplan,seniormanagementparticipation(awarenessandsupport,senior.managementinput,confirmationoffunding),nextsteps,draftlistofthemes,publicconsultationmeetingdates,implementation.Variousactionsdiscussedformajorobjectivesoutlined.April22,200910ResidentsTheEnvironmentalSustainabilityActionPlanSpringPublicWorkshop2009BlueskydiscussionofkeythemesandobjectivesthattheTown’sEnvActionPlanshouldinclude.Discussionsof:climatechange,carbonfootprint(greeningfacilities),environmentalawareness,sustainableplanning,wastediversion,energy(conservationandefficiency/greenenergy),airquality(transportation,healthriskfactorstopeople),greenspaces,stormwatermanagement,greenroofs,permeablepavement,greywateruse,saltmanagementstrategy3suggestionsfromworkinggroupmembers/volunteersApril28,2009MainlyTownofAurorastaffPeterP.(SmartCommute),FaustoFilipetto(planning),HenryTettman(parks),AmandaNewman(Nords),KristenYemm(communications),AaronKarmazyn(LS),GordonBarnes,PalmaPalombi(P.W.),SabirHussain(P.W.),TheEnvironmentalSustainabilityActionPlanSpringPublicWorkshop2009BlueskydiscussionofkeythemesandobjectivesthattheTown’sEnvActionPlanshouldinclude.Greeningfacilities,communityenvironmentalinitiatives,greeningoperationsetc.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -42 -48 - FINALPage32CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraDateGrouporPerson(s)TitleSummaryJamalMassaeh(P.W.)May6,2009PresenterChristinaNagyOh,FacilitatorIlmarSimanovskisH.VanWeitic(Windfall)DebPellaKeen(MNR)JeffHaiti(Windfall)L.CampbellY.LaroucheGordonBarnesTheEnvironmentalSustainabilityActionPlanSpringPublicWorkshop2009BlueskydiscussionofkeythemesandobjectivesthattheTown’sEnvActionPlanshouldinclude.TogainaclearervisionforwheretheTOAandcommunitywantstogowithenvironmentalinitiatives.DiscussionofactionstobeinvolvedinthePlan.Lookingformemberstositonaninterdepartmentalsteeringcommittee.May12,2009TownStaffPublicConsultationsummaryPresentedtoTownStaffWorkinglistofenvironmentalobjectivesGoalsandActionsthathavecomeoutofpreviousconsultationmeetings.Objectives,goalsandtasksaredrafted.Potentialsteeringcommitteemembersarediscussed.July15,2009AncaMihailandChristinaNagyOhEnvironmentalMasterPlandiscussion(meeting)Discussionofenv/stormwaterinitiativestoincludeintheMasterPlan.July29,2009ChristinaNagyOhandAaronKarmazynDiscussionofEnergyEfficiencyinitiatives,commitmenttorenewableenergy(presentandfuture),Greenbuildinginitiativesofnewfacilities,reducingGHG,Climatechangeadaptationstrategy.August5,2009PeterHorvattandAmandaNewmannDiscussionofWinterroadmaintenancestrategy,wastediversioninitiatives(presentandfuture),greeningofthefleetstrategyandnextsteps.August18,2009EAPWorkingGroupMeetingTodiscusspossibleframeworks,titleofplan,ownershipofactionitems,systemofcommunicatingactioncompletion,annualreportcard(howtogatherinformation),andpotentialforquarterlynewsletterforenvironmentalupdates.August26,2009MeetingwithChristinaNagyOh,JimTree(ParksManager)andSaraTienkamp(ParksSupervisor)Possibleframeworks,intendedachievementsofthisPlan,potentialenvironmentalparksinitiativessuggestedanddiscussedamongattendeesFindoutwhichpracticesareongoing,pastprojectsandnewprojects?September16,2009EAPworkinggroupmeetingTitlediscussionandvote,discussionofquarterlyorbiannualnewsletterforenvupdatestobepostedonwebsite,frameworkupdateandrevisitEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -43 -49 - FINALPage33CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraDateGrouporPerson(s)TitleSummarypreviouslydraftedframeworkFebruary11,2010EMTStaffMeetingWorkinggroupmettodiscussgoalsandobjectivesforEAPbasedonthedraftframeworkMarch2,2010EMTStaffMeetingWorkingGroupmettoreviewthegoalsandobjectivesanddiscussideasforlocalactionsplanningMarch4,2010AuroraEACMeetingTownofAuroraEAPVersion1.0introducedtocommitteemembersbutrecommendedthatEACmeetingbereservedtoaddressEAPasonlyitemApril1,2010EMTStaffMeetingWorkingGroupmettodiscussideasforimplementationandperformancemeasurementApril1,2010EACMeetingMattersforConsideration:TownofAuroraDraftEnvironmentalActionPlanDPRAprovidedoverviewofEnvironmentalActionPlancausingdiscussionamongcommitteemembersofsuggesteditemsandactions.DiscussionofeditsforEAP.April8,2010EMTStaffMeetingEAPVersion3.0DiscussedApril15,2010EMTStaffMeetingFocusonfillinginimplementationtablesfor;indicators/performancemeasurement,rolesandresponsibilitiesandtimeframes.Version4wasprovidedprevioustomeetingandcommentsmadefromattendees.April15,2010AuroraHomeShowEACBoothResidentshadopportunitytoaskquestionsaboutEnvironmentalActionPlanMay6,2010EACMeetingMattersforConsideration:DraftEnvironmentalActionPlanVersion6.0DiscussionofeditsforCEAPversion6.0WentthroughdocumentthoroughlydiscussingeditstoandsuggestionsfortheActionPlanMay18,2010EMTStaffMeetingVersion7.3discussedwithrespecttoeachsection.LeadsandsupportswereabletocommunicatewithoneanotherinordertoimproveactionitemsandindicatorsMay19,2010EMTMeeting–MembersofRecreationDepartmentActionitemsregardingcorporatewasteatfacilitiesandateventsJune9ELTdetailsinpresentation(notes)obtained(ELTsummarynotes)Overviewofversion9ofCEAPJune16ELTdetailsinpresentation(ELT)folderPowerpoint,specificactionitemsthatwewantedfeedbackonJuly15EACPresentationandVersion10ofCEAPObtainendorsementJuly20EMTEmailconfirmationobtainedforfinalizationofdeadlinesinthePlanAug17CouncilPresentationandfinalCEAPEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -44 -50 - FINALPage34CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraInordertodevelopamultiyearenvironmentalandsustainabilityactionplan,severalpublicconsultationworkshopswereheldonvariousoccasionstoreceiveinputfromresidents,thebusinesscommunity,staff,seniormanagementandlocalenvironmentalorganizations.TheseworkshopswereheldinAprilandMayof2009.Throughouteachofthefourworkshops,theagendacoveredtopicswhichincluded:themesfortheenvironmentalplan,discussionsongoalsofeachthemeandgainingfeedbackfromattendeesonthepotentialoutlineofthedraftplan.Aurora’sstrengths,weaknesses,opportunitiesandthreatsfromthe2006StrategicPlanwerementionedcreatinggroundworkfortheCEAPtocontinueandworkupon.Aftertheseworkshops,aPublicconsultationsummarycontainingsuggestedobjectivesandactionswaspresentedtoTownstaff.Withrespecttocontentofinformationdiscussed,thefirstgoalofthesepublicworkshopswastocreateageneralunderstandingofwhythisEnvironmentalActionPlanwasbeingdeveloped.DiscussionofGoalCinAurora’s2006StrategicPlan(topromoteahealthyenvironmentthatfosterssocialandphysicalwellbeing)providedbackgroundinformationfortheneedtodevelopandimplementanEnvironmentalMasterPlan.TheconsultationsthenwentontodiscussthebasicoutlineforthePlanwhichwastocreateobjectivesthattheTownintendstoachievewiththePlan,generategoalsoftheseobjectivestoguideactionsandimplementtaskstoachieveeachdesiredobjectiveandgoal.AnexamplerelatingtoAirqualitywasdiscussedtoprovidefurtherunderstandingofhowtheobjectives,goalsandtasksweretobedesignedthroughoutthePlan.Finally,thepublicconsultationmeetingsaddressedhowthePlanwouldbeimplementedbyintroducingtheideaofaninterdepartmentalenvironmentalmanagementteammadeupofleadstaffmemberswhohaveenvironmentalcomponentstoaddressintheirpositions.AnumberofEMTmeetingsoccurredfromFebruarytoMayof2010.InitialmeetingswiththisworkinggroupaddressedtheobjectivesandgoalsofthePlanastheyrelatedtoeachdepartment.Thelatermeetingsinvolveddiscussionsrelatingtoactionitems,environmentalindicatorsandfurtheringthecommitmentofleadsandsupportsforeachactionitem.DraftsoftheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanwenttotheAuroraEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommitteeonthreeseparateoccasions.ThefirsttimethatEACwasintroducedtothePlanwasonMarch1st,inwhichVersion1.0wasprovided.OnApril1standMay6th,EACreceivedmorecompletedversionsoftheEAPthoroughlydiscussingeditsandaddressingmajorconcernsforconsideration.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -45 -51 - FINALPage35CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAppendixB:ListingofCompleted,CurrentandOngoingTownofAuroraEnvironmentalInitiatives,ActivitiesandActionsThefollowingAppendixprovidesalistingofkey(i.e.notanexhaustivelisting)completed,currentandongoingTownofAuroraenvironmentalinitiatives,activitiesandactions–groupedbyelementalthemes(air,fire,earth(land),andwater).AirGreeningofFleetIn2010theTownofAurorawillcommencewithHybridoptionsforalltendersfornew½tonne,fulltonneandpassengervehicles.Installedtrafficcirclestoreducestops/startstherebyreducingemissionsAdditionofSmartCartothefleet,2008Installed17IdleFreeZonesignsat6TownownedfacilitiesFireYorkRegionDemandResponseProgramSince2006TheTownofAurorawasoneofthefirstactivemunicipalparticipantsinOntarioandYorkRegionwiththeProvincialDemandResponseprogramtoconserveenergyduringsummermonthswhentheelectricitydemandisatitspeak.GreeningofAuroraFacilities–Investmentshavebeenmadeingreenbuildingtechnologyandretrofitsthatwillsaveongasandhydroconsumptionandreducecarbonemissions.Examplesinclude:AuroraPublicLibrary,AuroraFamilyLeisureComplexandAuroraTownHall.StronachAuroraRecreationComplexThedesignforthisComplexhasbeenrecognizedbyNaturalResourcesCanadaecoEnergyprogramasafacilitythatreducesenergyconsumptionandgreenhousegasemissions.EarthHourTheTownofAuroraparticipatedinEarthHour2008,2009and2010.Otherwiseknownasthe“HourwithoutPower,”aglobalenergyconservationmovement.CountMeInChallengeProvincialhydroconservationinitiativerequestingthecurtailmentofelectricityconsumptiononAugust14,2009.Thisinitiativealsotracksresident,organizationandbusinessparticipationintheTownofAurorathroughactivewebbasedpledgesmadepriortoAugust14,2009.PowerStreamRetrofitSavingsBlitzIn2009PowerStreamandtheOntarioPowerAuthoritywereofferingupto$1000.00inretrofitsgrantstoreplaceexistingelectricalfixtureswithhighefficiencyfixturesateachlocationwithelectricityconsumptionbelow50kW.TheTownofAuroraparticipatedinthisprogrambyretrofittingexitlightsatmunicipalfacilitieswithhighefficiencyLEDexitlights.TownofAurorareceived2008AuroraChamberofCommerceBusinessAchievementAwards:ConservationandEnvironmentalSustainabilityEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -46 -52 - FINALPage36CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraBullfrogEcoCertifiedGreenPowerTheTownhascommittedtopurchasinggreenpowerin2008to2010.InapilotprojectalongwiththeRegionofYork,theTownofAurorawillpoweritsTownHallwithgreenpowerpurchasedthroughBullfrogPower.BullfrogpowerguaranteesreinvestmentinEcoCertifiedGreenPowergenerationwithinOntariowhichultimatelyreducescarbonemissionsanddevelopssustainablepowergenerationthroughinvestmentintypeIIlowimpacthydroelectricprojectsandtypeIIIwindpowerprojects.Earth(land)WildlifePark:TheCommunityWildlifeParkconsistsofaportionoftheEastHollandRivervalleylandsandadjacentnaturalareaslocatedeastofBayviewAvenue,betweenWellingtonStreetEastandSt.John'sSideroad,innortheastAurora.AportionofthelandsisunderthemanagementofDucksUnlimitedCanadawhilethebalanceislandsconveyedtotheTownthroughdevelopmentagreements.TheCommunityWildlifeParkisapolicydirectiveoftheTown'sOfficialPlanAmendmentNo.30,theBayviewNortheastArea2BSecondaryPlanwhichidentifiedtheneedtoprotectthiswetlandcomplexandassociatedenvironmentalfeatures.Italsosoughttoapplymanagementpoliciestoaddresssetbacks,extensivelandscapedbuffers,activemanagementofwaterlevels,andmanagementofadjacentforestsandopenfieldsprimarilyinordertoincreasewildlifehabitatanddiversity.TheTownandvariousstakeholders(LSRCA,MNRDUC,YorkRegionandthe2ClandsDeveloper'sGroup)haveformedaworkinggroupcommitteeinordertocompleteaMasterPlanfortheCommunityWildlifePark.TreeCuttingBylawTwoTownnurseriesgrowtreesandharvestseedlingtreesfromTownwoodlotstomaintainnativegeneticsPlantingoftrees/shrubsforerosioncontrolalongstreambanksandtoimprovewaterfiltrationinthestreamsTheAuroraCommunityArboretumwasestablishedin1996.AMasterPlanfortheArboretumwascompletedin2005;itprovidesforaSpecimenTreeCollection,educationforresidents,aDiscoveryTrailandmanyotherinitiativesrelatedtothecollectionandpreservationoftreesandshrubs.TheTownofAurorahasbeenafundingpartnertotheArboretum’s10yearimplementationplansince2007.BoardwalksInstallationofboardwalksoverenvironmentallysensitiveareasi.e.wetlands/marshesFertilizer/Herbicides/PesticidesEliminatedphosphorus(spring2008)fromfertilizerapplicationsoStartingintheearly1990’ssignificantlydecreasedtheuseofherbicides/pesticidesusingimprovedculturalpracticesandIntegratedPestManagement(IPM)untiltheProvincialbanin2008oParksgreenhouseoperationsusebiological(beneficialinsects)tocontrolnon–desirableinsectsTrails/WoodlotsTrailsystemsareconstructedusingpermeablesurfacese.g.:limestonescreeningsandwoodchipsoBrush/limbs/logsfromtreeworkwithinourwoodlotsarelefttobiodegradeontheforestfloorandtoprovidehabitatforamphibians,invertebrates,birdsandanimals.oTrailsthroughwoodlots,grasslandsandopenspacesarenotlit,loweringlightpollutionlevelsoAuroraWoodLandsManagementPlanwasupdatedin2009toassistinthemanagement,longtermhealthandsustainabilityofourforestryresourcesPlantMaterialDroughttoleranthardyplantmaterial(trees/shrubs/perennials/annuals)areselectedwheneverpossibleforplantinginlandscapes,onboulevardsandingreenspacesEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -47 -53 - FINALPage37CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraoResearchingsustainablegrassspeciesand/oralternativesforboulevardplantingthroughtestplotsoOverseedingofsportsfieldswithgrasseswhicharemoredroughttolerant,diseaseandplayresistantStreetTreeManagementCompletionofStreetTreeInventoryforallexistingstreettreestoaidinthemanagement,healthcareandperformanceofourvaststreettreeinventory,thisimportanttoolassistsintrackingpestinfestationandothertreehealthissues,whichenablesstafftorespondwithappropriateactioninprotectingoururbanforest.InthefuturetheStreetTreedatawillbeusedasthebasistocalculatethelevelofcarbonsequestrationprovidedbyoururbanforestLandscapeStandardsBoulevardConstruction/StreetTreePlantingdetailschangedfornewdevelopmentstoincreasehealthandlongevityoftreesonmunicipalboulevards.Thisincludesstreetscapingandexaminingresearchrelatedtodiversifyingtreespeciesandvarieties.OakRidgesMoraineLandTrustandYorkRegionLandSecurementCommitteesUpdatingtheTown’sOfficialPlanUseofEcoFriendlyBuildingMaterialsSince2008theTownofAurorausesecologicallyfriendlybuildingmaterialswherepossiblewhendoingrenovations,repairsandmaintenancetoTownofAurorafacilitiesincluding:reusingmaterials,recyclablecarpetreplacementandlowVOCpaintsandadhesives.AlloftheTown’strafficsignalsalongYongeStreetareequippedwithtransitpriority.TheTownhasbeenworkingtoinstallbicyclepathsandtrailswhere/whenpossibleTheTownhaspublishedamap/planshowingbicycleroutes/trailsBoulevardGrassExperimentTestingvariousturfgrassestoseewhichhasthehighesttolerancetoroadsaltonourboulevardsASaltManagementPlanhasbeencommissionedSaltReductionPlanhasdocumentedadecreaseinsaltusefrom200kg/km/laneto170kg/km/lane.Saltisstoredindoorsandrestsonanimpermeablefloortoreducecontaminationtotheenvironment.Allfuturehalftonnewintermaintenancetruckswillbetenderedwithahybridoption.Identificationofapermanentsnowstorageareathatwillbepavedtostopdirectinfiltrationtothesoil(whichcouldcontaminategroundwater).BrinetankshavebeeninstalledandallTowntrucksand(most)contractedtrucksarefittedwithprewettingequipment.Streets,sewers,catchbasins,etc.arecleanedonaregularscheduledbasistoremovethebuildupofsandfromwinterroadmaintenanceactivities.Waterusedtowashoffsaltingequipment/vehiclesisdiscardedinasanitarysewerandtreatedthroughanoilgritseparator.SomeTownownedwintermaintenancevehicleshavepollutionmitigatingfeaturesFiverecentlypurchased2010halftonnetruckshaveflexfuelcapabilitiesallowingthemtobepoweredbyapercentageofbiofuelsMixedRecyclingProgramatallTownFacilitiesBlueboxeswithmixedrecyclingreceptaclesarenowlocatedatallTownofAurorafacilitiesincludingrecreationcentres,arenas,pools,libraryandTownHallRecycling(bluebox),sourceseparatedorganics(greenbin)andextrayardwastepickupsareprovidedtohouseholdsGarbagepickuphasbeenreducedtobiweekly;blueandgreenbinpickupsareweeklyEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -48 -54 - FINALPage38CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraWaterAholdingtankwasinstalledatAdaJohnsonParktocatchtherunofffromthesplashpadandrainwater;waterisusedtowatertrees,newsodandannualplantdisplaysaroundTownofAuroraIn2006theTownchangedover20%ofthehangingbasketstoareservoirbasedcontainer;thishasresultedinlessfrequentwatering,lessrunoffandadecreaseinvehicularemissionsOddandevenwateringdaystoreducewaterconsumptionDrinkingwaterqualitymanagementsystemhasbeendevelopedandimplementedStreambankandErosionControlProjectsrestoreandprotectcreeksandwatercourses,providevegetationenhancementsandbuffersContinuousinvestmentinwaterlosspreventionSnowDisposalFacilityisbeingbuilttoimproveimpactstostormwaterqualityrunoffASnowDisposalFacilityisbeingbuilttomanagesnowremovalwithintheTowninordertobettercontrolcontaminatedmeltwaterfromenteringimportantgroundwaterresources.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -49 -55 - FINALPage39CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAppendixC:MapofAuroraNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatEnvironmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -50 -56 - Attachment 3 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -51 -57 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -52 -58 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -53 -59 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 1 Page -54 -60 - Page 1 of 1 9.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION 3.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10,2015 Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 10,2015,be received;and THAT a public education component and strategy be developed instructing residents on the proper discharge of wastewater from private swimming pools and hot tubs,and that options be provided for distribution of this information to all owners as soon as possible; and THAT staff investigate revising the current Sewer Use By-law to deal with the correct handling and discharge of swimming pool and hot tub wastewater;and THAT staff report back to the Environmental Advisory Committee. CARRIED AS AMENDED EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,AUGUST 11,2015 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,September 3,2015 Item 2 Page -1 -61 -