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AGENDA - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee - 20160616PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,JUNE 16,2016 7 P.M. HOLLAND ROOM AURORA TOWN HALL PUBLIC RELEASE June 9,2016 TOWN OF AURORA PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA DATE:Thursday,June 16,2016 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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of pg.1 April 21,2016 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 21, 2016,be received for information. 4.DELEGATIONS (a)Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.5 Re:Item 1 –Memorandum from the Program Manager, Environmental Initiatives,Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Page 2 of 3 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.6 Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update be received;and THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee provide comment to be considered by staff in the preparation of the CEAP update. 2.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of pg.59 Reference –Revised RECOMMENDED: THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference – Revised be received;and THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee provide comment. 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 3.Club Aurora Membership Pass Summary Report for May 2016 pg.62 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Club Aurora Membership Pass Summary Report for May 2016 be received for information. 4.Extract from Council Meeting of May 10,2016 pg.63 Re:Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 21,2016 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of May 10,2016,regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 21,2016,be received for information. 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.ADJOURNMENT TOWN OF AURORA PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date:Thursday,April 21,2016 Time and Location:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall Committee Members:Councillor Michael Thompson (Chair),Councillor Tom Mrakas (Vice Chair),Juergen Daurer,Richard Doust,Stephen Kimmerer,Eric McCartney,and Brian Trussler Member(s)Absent:None Other Attendees:Al Downey,Director of Parks and Recreation Services,and Samantha Kong,Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. 2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by Juergen Daurer Seconded by Stephen Kimmerer THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Minutes Page -1 -1 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,April 21,2016 Page 2 of 4 3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18,2016 Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2016 Moved by Richard Doust Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 18,2016,and the Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 31,2016,be received for information. CARRIED 4.DELEGATIONS None 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION None 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1.Memorandum from Director of Parks &Recreation Services Re:Club Aurora Membership Pass Summary Report for February 2016 Staff provided a brief overview of the report and indicated that the recorded number of memberships is the highest Club Aurora has experienced. The Committee inquired about how memberships are calculated,and staff advised that they would provide that information to the Committee. Moved by Eric McCartney Seconded by Juergen Daurer THAT the memorandum regarding Club Aurora Membership Pass Summary Report for February 2016 be received for information. CARRIED Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Minutes Page -2 -2 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,April 21,2016 Page 3 of 4 2.Memorandum from Councillor Thompson Re:Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference The Committee reviewed the Terms of Reference and discussed expanding the Committee name to include “sport”and/or “culture”,as well as expanding the membership to include a representative of culture and an additional representative from Sport Aurora.The Committee expressed interest in the creation of a vision statement to help guide goals and responsibilities. Moved by Juergen Daurer Seconded by Richard Doust THAT the memorandum regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be received;and THAT comments of the Committee regarding the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be taken into consideration by staff;and THAT staff report back with a revised draft Terms of Reference for review and comment by the Committee. CARRIED 3.Extract from Council Meeting of March 8,2016 Re:Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18,2016 Moved by Richard Doust Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of March 8,2016,regarding Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 18,2016,be received for information. CARRIED Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Minutes Page -3 -3 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,April 21,2016 Page 4 of 4 7.NEW BUSINESS Staff proposed the inclusion of a verbal report regarding PRAC related issues on future agendas. The Committee expressed concern about the effects on health from animal excrement on sport fields and play areas,and requested information on related by- laws or policies at the next Committee meeting. The Committee expressed concern about cracks and water seepage at the Skateboard Park,and staff indicated that Infrastructure and Environmental Services would be able to provide more information.The Committee inquired about smoking at the Skateboard Park,and staff noted that smoking regulations are set out and enforced by the Province of Ontario. New Business Item #1 Moved by Richard Doust Seconded by Juergen Daurer THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT a status report regarding water seepage issues at the Skateboard Park be provided to Council and to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for information. CARRIED 8.ADJOURNMENT Moved by Juergen Daurer Seconded by Councillor Mrakas THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:29 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Minutes Page -4 -4 - DELEGATION REQUEST This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for the following deadline: 4:30 P.M.ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE:,2016 SUBJECT:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Christina Nagy-Oh NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable): BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION: To provide a Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member regarding your matter of interest?YES NO IF YES,WITH WHOM?DATE:May 6,2016 I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5)minutes for Delegations. Legal and Legislative Services 905-727-3123 CSecretariat@aurora.ca Town of Aurora 100 John West Way,Box 1000 Aurora,ON L4G 6J1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Delegation (a)Page -1 -5 - MEMORANDUM DATE:June 16,2016 TO:Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives RE:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan Update (CEAP)be received;and THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee provide comment to be considered by staff in the preparation of the CEAP update. 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. 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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -1 -6 - June 16,2016 -2-CEAP Update 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. 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. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -2 -7 - June 16,2016 -3-CEAP Update 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 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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -3 -8 - June 16,2016 -4-CEAP Update Annually prepare a progress report outlining the progress made beginning in 2016 toward achieving the objectives laid out in the CEAP 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.Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP),August 2010 2.CEAP Progress Report Summary Chart Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -4 -9 - CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanTownofAuroraAugust2010Attachment #1 Attachment #1 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -5 -10 - 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.MorrisDateWelcomeParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -6 -11 - 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,InfrastructureandEnvironmentalServicesEnvironmentalInternsLindsayPoulinLauraAlpiParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -7 -12 - 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.ExecutiveSummaryParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -8 -13 - FINALPageivCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraWater:Thefinalelementoftheactionplanfocusesonreducingcorporatewaterconsumptionandutilizingstormwatermanagementtechnologies.Theobjectivesofthissectionaddresswaterconservationandstormwatermanagementpractices.Actionitemsinthissectionincludedevelopingawaterlossreductionstrategy,enhancingandoptimizingthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryandimprovingstormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojects.ThesuccessofthePlanwillrequireacoordinatedapproachtoimplementationthatincludesalldepartmentswithinthecorporation.AstheTownmovesforwardwiththeimplementationofthisPlan,wewillneedtocontinuetobuildandenhanceinternalandexternalpartnershipsandsynergiesandcommittocontinuallyupdatingandmonitoringthisPlan.TheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanisapreludetothedevelopmentofabroaderSustainabilityvisionandPlanfortheTownofAurora.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -9 -14 - 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:MapofAuroraNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatTableofContentsParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -10 -15 - 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.IntroductionParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -11 -16 - FINALPage2CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -12 -17 - 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.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -13 -18 - FINALPage4CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.3WhatistheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan?TheCEAPisafiveyearplanthatwillallowtheCorporationoftheTownofAuroratomeetitsenvironmentalgoals.ThePlanfocusesonwhattheTowncandotoprotectandenhancethenaturalenvironment.ThePlanalsosupportstheimplementationoftheTown’sStrategicPlan,newOfficialPlan,masterplans,andotherongoingenvironmentalactivities.TheCEAPplanningprocess,consultation,andoutcomewillprovidetheTownwithanopportunitytocapitalizeonpastexperiencesandimplementchangethatwillempowerAuroratodeliverprogressiveenvironmentalpoliciesandensurethatalldepartmentsareworkingtogethertoachievecommonenvironmentalobjectives.ThepurposeoftheTownofAurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanisto:Protectandenhancethenaturalenvironment;beacatalystforlocalinitiativesthatpromoteenvironmentalsustainability,integrityandconservationofourresourcesandecosystem;and,toenhanceenvironmentalstewardshipwithinthecommunity.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -14 -19 - FINALPage5CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.4Aurora’sSustainabilityVisionTheCEAPisonesteptoformalizetheTown’scommitmenttoamoresustainableAuroraandisapreludetothedevelopmentofabroadersustainabilityvisionthatintegratestheTown’senvironmentalcommitmentwithcultural,socialandeconomicconsiderations.Moreover,theimplementationoftheCEAPwillbeaidedbythedevelopmentofaCommunitySustainabilityPlan,whichwillallowtheTowntoaccessgastaxfundingforenvironmentalinitiatives.TheCommunitySustainabilityPlanwillalsodevelopdecisionmakingprocessesthatintegratefactorsbeyondtraditionalfinancialincentivesandconsiderthesocial,environmentalandeconomicramificationsofouractionsasamunicipality.TheTown’svisionforsustainableAuroraislinkedtothetriplebottomlinewhichdemonstratestheinterconnectednessof:a)thenaturalenvironment;b)theeconomy;and,c)thecommunity(asillustratedinFigure2below).ThepreparationofaCommunitySustainabilityPlanisplannedfor2011inassociationwiththedevelopmentofanewStrategicPlan.Figure2:SustainabilityVisionNaturalEnvironmentCommunityEconomySustainabilityParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -15 -20 - 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:LinkagestotheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -16 -21 - 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,loweringlightpollutionlevelsParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -17 -22 - 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/yearParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -18 -23 - 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’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -19 -24 - 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. 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks and 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 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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.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -35 -40 - 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.Parks and 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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.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -37 -42 - FINALPage28CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.4.5:ImprovestormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojectsToimprovestormwaterqualityforallroadreconstructionprojects,wherepossible,byinstallingoil/gritseparatorstotreattheroadpavementstormrunoff.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Numberofoilgritseparatorsinstalledperkilometreofstreet(re)constructed.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -38 -43 - 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.ImplementationParks 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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.Parks 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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.Parks 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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,frameworkupdateandrevisitParks 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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,specificactionitemsthatwewantedfeedbackonJuly15EACPresentationandVersion10ofCEAPObtainendorsementJuly20EMTEmailconfirmationobtainedforfinalizationofdeadlinesinthePlanAug17CouncilPresentationandfinalCEAPParks 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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.Parks 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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:ConservationandEnvironmentalSustainabilityParks 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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,onboulevardsandingreenspacesParks 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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;blueandgreenbinpickupsareweeklyParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -47 -52 - FINALPage38CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraWaterAholdingtankwasinstalledatAdaJohnsonParktocatchtherunofffromthesplashpadandrainwater;waterisusedtowatertrees,newsodandannualplantdisplaysaroundTownofAuroraIn2006theTownchangedover20%ofthehangingbasketstoareservoirbasedcontainer;thishasresultedinlessfrequentwatering,lessrunoffandadecreaseinvehicularemissionsOddandevenwateringdaystoreducewaterconsumptionDrinkingwaterqualitymanagementsystemhasbeendevelopedandimplementedStreambankandErosionControlProjectsrestoreandprotectcreeksandwatercourses,providevegetationenhancementsandbuffersContinuousinvestmentinwaterlosspreventionSnowDisposalFacilityisbeingbuilttoimproveimpactstostormwaterqualityrunoffASnowDisposalFacilityisbeingbuilttomanagesnowremovalwithintheTowninordertobettercontrolcontaminatedmeltwaterfromenteringimportantgroundwaterresources.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -48 -53 - FINALPage39CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAppendixC:MapofAuroraNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -49 -54 - CEAPProgressReportSummaryChartCompletedTimeframeActionItemProgressReport2011-20141M2.1.1Implementananti-idlinginitiative2O2.1.2ImplementtheCleanAirCommuteprogramfortownstaffHeldCleanAirCommutetoworkweekeventwhichencouragedstafftoreducetheirGreenhouseGas(GHG)emissionsbycarpooling,takingtransit,bikingorwalkingtowork.TownHallEmployeeBikeShareProgramdevelopedandimplementedinpartnershipwithBionXInternational.Twoe-bikesandoneconventionalbikemadeavailableforstafftodecreasevehicleusageandproviderecreationalopportunities.GObusstoprelocatedtoJohnWestWaytomakeiteasierforstafftotaketheGOBustoandfromTownHall.ImplementedasuccessfulEmployeeCleanAirCommuteWeekwith58CleanAirCommuterspreventingthecreationof1.07tonnesofpollutants(upfrom0.94tonnesofpollutionin2011.)SecondyearofTownHallEmployeeBikeShareProgram(twoe-bikesavailableforstaffuse,todecreasevehicleusageandproviderecreationalopportunities).CleanAirCommuteWeek:47CleanAirCommutersavoidedthecreationof650.48Kgofpollutants.Installed420mofnewsidewalkonbothEarlStewartDriveand2,160monIndustrialParkwaySouthThirdyearofTownHallEmployeeBikeShareProgram.PurchasedbikesfromlocalcompanyBionXInternational(twoe-bikesavailableforstaffuse,todecreasevehicleusageandproviderecreationalopportunities.3M2.1.3DevelopaGreenFleetPlanCouncilapprovedtwoelectricvehiclechargingstations,tobeinstalledatAuroraTownHallandtheAuroraCommunityCentrein2013.Installationof2electricvehiclechargingstationsatTownHallandtheCommunityCentreonOctober,currentlynochargeforpublicandstaff.4L2.1.4PrepareaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanPartneredwithothermunicipalitiestoprovideasummaryofinformationaboutClimateChangetoTownstaff.ParticipatedintheWeatherPartnershipwhere50public,privateandnot-for-profitorganizationsworkedtogethertobetterprotecttheregion’sresidents,organizations,infrastructureandenvironmentfromextremeweather.PartneredwithothermunicipalitiestoprovideatailoredPlanningImplicationsofClimateChangewebinartoTownstaff.Partneredwithtwoothermunicipalitiestoprovidea3dayinter-municipalClimatechangeadaptionriskassessmentworkshopfortownstaff.5M2.1.5EstablishgreenhousegasreductiontargetsParticipatedintheFuelCanFlipProgramtoreducehazardousemissionstotheairfrompersonalfuelcontainers.6M2.2.1PhasinginofenergymanagementsoftwareInvestigatedacquiringLASEnergyPlanningTooltoassistinthecreationofanEnergyManagementPlan.DevelopingBuildingAutomationSystemNetworktodecreaseenergyusageatTownfacilities.PurchasedLocalAuthorityServices’EnergyManagementToolandEnergyPlanningTooltoimprovecollectionandreportingoffacilityenergyconsumptionandcreationofanEnergyManagementPlan.ImplementedaGreenPathProgramwhichexpeditesthebuildingpermitprocessforhomerenovationprojectsaimedatreducingenergyorconservingwaterwithin3businessdays.Eligibleprojectsincludesolarelectricalpanels,solardomestichotwatersystems,windturbinesupportstructuresandgeothermalenergy.7nS2.2.2IncreaseawarenessaboutenergymanagementandconservationprogramsforfacilitiesPromotedandparticipatedinWWF’sEarthHour2011;achievingaTown-widereductioninelectricityconsumptionof14.3%.ProducedTownHallfacilitydisplayenergycertificatetoprofilethebuilding’senvironmentalperformance.DevelopingFacilityPlaqueshighlightingenergymanagementretrofits.StaffparticipatedinWWF’sEarthHourandNationalSweaterDay.StaffparticipationinWWF’sEarthHourandNationalSweaterDayDevelopedtheCorporateEnergyMasterPlan;approvedbycouncil.StaffParticipatedinWWF’sEarthHourandNationalSweaterDay.8M2.2.3EnergymanagementretrofitsoflargescaletownbuildingsCompletedenergymanagementretrofitsontheAuroraCommunityCentreandTownHall.EnergymanagementretrofitoftheAuroraFamilyLeisureComplexcompleted.ParticipatedinPowerStream’sRovingEnergyManagerprograminordertoidentifyadditionalwaystoreducecorporateelectricitydemandandreducetheTown’selectricitybills.TownHallHVAChasbeenupgradedtoanEnergyefficientallautomatedsystem.ThecompressorattheAFLChasbeenupgradedtoanEcochillsystem,whichusesbothlessenergyandlesswatertobothmakeandkeeptheicefortheicerink.LEDlightsinstalledindressingroomsoftheSARCandAFLC..TownparticipatinginPowerStream’sRovingEnergyManagerprograminordertoidentifyadditionalwaystoreduceelectricbills.InstallationofLEDparkinglotlightsattheLibraryInstallationofLEDparkinglotlightsatAFLC,TownHallandSARCwithLEDtechnology.9M2.2.4InvestigaterenewableenergysourcesforconstructionofnewtownfacilitiesinconjunctionwithLEEDorequivalentThepreparationofanewOfficialPlanthatcontainsseveralnewpoliciesdedicatedtotheprotectionandenhancementofthenaturalenvironmentsuchasgreenbuildinganddesign,alternativeandrenewableenergy,wastemanagementandsolidandhazardouswasteprocessing(2.2.4&2.2.5)CouncilapprovedthebuildingofanewJointOperationsCentretoaLEEDGoldstandard.InstallationofLEDparkinglotlightsatAFLC,TownHallandSARC.Installationof2solarlightpolesin2smallparkswithnoelectricalserviceReceivedFITapplicationapprovalona600kWsolarPVsystemontheSARCrooftopincollaborationwithasolarprojectdeveloperAttachment 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CEAPProgressReportSummaryChart10yS2.2.5SupporttheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyActwithinAuroraAppliedforaFeed-inTariffcontractforthe250kWSolarPVProjectontheStronachAuroraRecreationComplex(SARC).IssuedRequestforProposalforthe250kWSolarPVProjectontheSARC.microFITapplicationssubmittedfortwo10-kWsolarPVprojectsatAuroraTownHallandtheAuroraPublicLibrary.PanelsareexpectedtobeinstalledbyJuly2013.Councilapprovedthedevelopmentofa500-kWsolarPVsystemfortheroofoftheStronachAuroraRecreationComplex(thepanelsinstallationwilllikelyoccurin2015,pendinggovernmentapproval.)TheGreenEnergyActwillbeimplementedthroughtheTown’snewZoningBy-law.Installationof2,10kWsolarPVprojectsatTownHallandthePublicLibraryinJune2013.TheGreenEnergyActwillbeimplementedthroughthenewZoningBy-law.11M2.3.1DevelopmentandimplementationofwildlifecorridorsthatlinkmajorexistingareasofimportanthabitatandcreateconnectivitybeyondAurora’smunicipalborders12M2.3.2ImplementtheCommunityWildlifeParkinpartnershipwithvariousstakeholdersTheapprovalofa170acreWildlifeParkinnortheastAurora,whichservestoprotectwildlifehabitatandlinkwildlifecorridors.RetainedaconsultanttoprepareaCommunityWildlifeParkMasterPlan.Thehydrologicalstudycompleted.ProvidedconsultationinthedevelopmentoftheYorkRegionFoodCharterCompletedtheCommunityWildlifeParkMasterPlanFeasibilityStudy13y?S2.3.3IncreaseecologicallandscapingInitiateddraftingofupdatedLandscapeStandards.ReducedmownturfgrassatOptimistPark,SummitPark,andtheLeisureComplexby15%asapilot.projectExpansionof15percentreductioninmownturfgrasspilotprojecttofiveadditionalparks.14O2.3.4ProtectandenhanceournaturalhabitatsandimprovegreenspaceandoutdoorrecreationalareasBoardwalkcreatedatSt.John’sSideroadtoenhancewildlifeviewingandappreciationbyresidentsandvisitors.NokiidaaTrailconstructioncompletedwithseveralenvironmentalconstructionfeatures/techniquesincorporatedtokeepdisruptionofwildlifetoaminimum.Examplesincludetheuseofhelicalpierstocrossthemarshareaandtheconstructionofaturtlenestingsite,snakehabernaculiumandnestingboxes.CompletedconstructionofengineeredhabitatforswallownestingbesideanexistingpondatAtkinsonPark.Completedtheinstallationof3swannestingplatformsinexistingstormwatermanagementponds.UpdatedTownofAuroraTreeProtectionBy-LawtoensurethemorerigorousprotectionofAurora’surbanforests.Planted1,550treesandshrubsinthespringof2012alongtheNokiidaaTrailextensions.EconomicValueofNaturalCapitalAssetsReportcompletedinJune2013.PDSandPRStoutilizethereportindealingwithdevelopmentapplicationsandrehabilitation/enhancementofnaturalfeatures.1500trees/shrubsplantedwiththeNeighbourhoodNetworkandlocalschoolgroupsinApril.250treesplantedinanewtreenurseryontownlandstosupplytreesforreplantingduetoEmeraldAshBorer.RemovalofinvasivespeciesinCaseWoodLotwiththeassistanceoftheStewardshipRangers.425treesplantedinconjunctionwithTDBankandEvergreen.Planted750shrubsandtreesinassociationwiththeNeighbourhoodNetworkandlocalschoolsonmunicipallands.Planted500+treesandshrubsintheWildlifeParkasabufferzonetothehousingdevelopmentsinconjunctionwithTDCanadaTrustandlocalvolunteers.Installedanopenair“TeachingGarden”atAuroraHeightsSchool.350+additionaltreesplantedwithintheTreeNurseryCompletedtheUrbanForestEffects(UFORE)study;encouragingthestewardshipofAurora’snaturalresources,throughthemonitoringofecologicalindicators.AnnualLitterCleanUpCommunityEvent15nS2.3.5UpdateAurora’sLandscapeStandardsLandscapeStandards:VegetationManagementguidelineshavebeenadoptedandappliedtonewsubdivisiondevelopmentstosteervegetationpreservation,removalandcompensationplantings.16nS2.3.6ImproveboulevardconditionstomeetenhancedecologicalstandardsOn-going:VegetationManagementandProtectioninitiativesfornewsubdivisiondevelopmentareas17O2.3.7DevelopmentandimplementationoftheArboretum’s10yearActionPlanCompletedFloraAuroraPhase3ofArboretumActionplan18yS2.3.8DevelopandimplementaTrailsMasterPlanDevelopedTrailsMasterPlan.ImplementedtheTrailsMasterPlanImplementedasignagestrategyaspartoftheTrailMasterPlan,signinstallationtobecompletedin2014.19O2.3.9ProtectandenhancetheOakRidgesMoraineParticipatedinthedevelopmentoftheproposedStronachEcoParkandEnvironmentalInterpretiveCentre.(2.3.4&2.3.9AuroraPromenadeCommunityImprovementPlan(CIP)containsincentiveprogramswhichwouldpromotethedecommissioningandredevelopmentof“Brownfield”orcontaminatedsites.Approvedbycouncil.InitiatedareviewoftheOakRidgesMoraineConservationPlanforthepurposeofprovidingcommentstotheProvincefortheir2015review20nS2.3.10SustainableConstructionandBuildingOperationPolicyImplementedbiodegradableandgreencleaning&disposableproductsinfacilities.Parks 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CEAPProgressReportSummaryChart21M2.3.11PromoteTransportationDemandManagement(TDM)fortownstaffEncouragedemployeestoactivelycommutetoworkbyraisingawarenessofalternativemodesoftransportationandprovidingsupportinginformation(incollaborationwithSmartCommuteCentralYork).ReceivedanHonourableMentionasaBicycleFriendlyCityfromtheSharetheRoadCoalition.EncouragedemployeecarpoolingthroughtheuseofCarpoolZoneandbyraisingawarenessofeconomic,socialandenvironmentalbenefitsofcarpooling,withsupportfromSmartCommuteCentralYork.EncouragedemployeecarpoolingthroughtheuseofCarpoolZoneandbyraisingawarenessofeconomic,socialandenvironmentalbenefitsofcarpooling(withsupportfromSmartCommuteCentralYork)(Action2.3.11)SchooltravelplanningprogrampassedbyCouncilinDecember,intendedtohelppromoteactive(andsafe)traveltoandfromschoolforstudentsbetweenkindergartenandgrade12.(ObjectiveE5)22YL2.3.12UpdatetheMasterTransportationOperationPlanCompletedtheMasterTransportationOperationsStudy(MTOS)update.23yS2.3.13EnhanceenvironmentalresponsibilitywithinwintermaintenanceoperationsCompletedtheSaltManagementPlanandWinterMaintenancePolicy.24L2.3.14ReducecorporatewasteConductedaneducation&awarenessprogramforstaffduringEarthWeek.Heldelectronicwaste(E-Waste)drop-offeventforthecommunity.VermicompostingpilotprojectimplementedatTownHall.E-wastecollectionbininstalledatTownHallinpartnershipwithGlobalElectricElectronicProcessing(GEEP),alocale-wasterecycler.Heldtwoe-wastecollectioneventsfortheTownandthecommunityinassociationwithalocale-wasterecycler.E-WastecollectionbininstalledatTownHallinassociationwithGlobalElectricElectronicProcessing(GEEP),alocale-wasterecycler.InstallationofE-wastebinsattheSeniorsCentreSinglestreamrecyclingatalllargescaleTownofAuroraFacilitiesHosted2WasteElectricalElectronicEquipmentcollectionevents,fore-wastegeneratedbyboththeTownandthecommunity.APapertowelcompostingprogram,connectedwiththegreenbinprogramatTownHall.BanningStyrofoamonallTownownedpropertiesAction25nS2.3.15ReducewasteatcorporateeventsInitiatedGreenBinprojectforTownHall,SeniorsCentreandLibrary(2.3.14&2.3.15)Roll-outoforganicscollectionatTownHall&Senior’sCentreinconjunctionwiththeremovalofworkstationgarbagecansandtheadditionofworkstationminigreenbins.(2.3.14&2.3.15)Theuseofpropersizedcontainers(largerrecyclingcontainers&smallerwastecontainers)andcompostcontainersatTownevents.26M2.3.16Developagreenprocurement(purchasing)policyforthetownInitiatedthedevelopmentofagreenprocurementpolicyfortheTown.27M2.4.1ReducecorporatewaterconsumptionCompletedarainwaterharvestingpilotprojectatTownHall.InitiatediceplantretrofitattheAuroraFamilyLeisureComplex,achievingreductioninwaterandhydroconsumption,withsupportfromTheRegionalMunicipalityofYork.InstallediceplantretrofitattheAuroraFamilyLeisureComplex,achievingreductioninwaterandhydroconsumptionwithYR.Developedastandardizedwaytodocumentwaterloss,informationprovidedtoYRonanannualbasis.Purchasedself-wateringplantersandhangingbasketsfortheParksStreetBeautificationprogram.28L2.4.2DevelopawaterlossreductionstrategyO2.4.3InvestigatewaystoenhanceandoptimizethefunctioningofthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryRebuiltStormwaterManagementPondatMcClellanWayandBathurstStreetasanengineeredwetlandtoimprovewaterquality(partiallyfundedbyEnvironmentCanadafromtheLakeSimcoeClean-UpFund).Installedinnovativepermeablepavingsurface(consistingofrecycledglass)attheSheppard’sBushparkinglot.TheTowncompletedtheRemediationandMaintenanceof2ExistingStormwaterManagementFacilitiesatC2andWC3.CreekErosionrehabilitationprojectfromChildDrivetoHendersonAve.IncorporatinglowimpactdevelopmentdesignelementsintherepavingofACCparkinglot.RehabilitationofthecreekheadwallinMachellPark.29L2.4.4ReviewthecurrentstormwatermanagementpolicyinaccordancewithLakeSimcoeProtectionPlanStormwaterManagementFacilityBlockDesign,SafetyandMaintenancePolicywasrevisedinNovember2013.CompletedtheTOAComprehensiveStormWaterManagementMasterPlan(CSWM-MP)30O2.4.5ImprovestormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojectsParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -52 -57 - CEAPProgressReportSummaryChartOutofaTotalof30Actionitems:6-Ongoing,9–Shortterm,11–MediumTerm,5–LongTermLastedited:Aug2015Printedon:Aug2015Filepath:EnvironmentalInitiatives\E10EnvironmentalInitiatives\E10-ADM-001CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan\ProgressReportParks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 1 Page -53 -58 - 2014-2018 Boards and Committees PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE 1.PURPOSE To provide policy advice and assistance to Council through the Parks and Recreation Services Department respecting the delivery of Parks and Recreation programs and activities within the Town of Aurora;to act as a liaison with the community,providing an informal mechanism to both obtain and disseminate information relevant to the Department's mandate. 2.MEMBERSHIP The Committee shall be comprised of five (7)Members as follows: Two (2)Members of Council;one appointed as Chair for a two-year term,the other appointed as Chair for the following two-year term; Four (4)citizen Members; One (1)citizen Member from the Sports Council. 3.TERM The Committee shall be appointed for a twofour-year term,with the option of a further two-year term and will be concurrent with the term of Council. 4.REMUNERATION None. 5.DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS Solicit and assess community feedback with respect to service levels,costs, priorities,issues and concerns pertaining to the delivery of leisure services within the community; Provide analysis and commentary on policy initiatives,core document review/updates and similar departmental recommendations to Council on Leisure Parks and Recreation Services matters; Assist the Parks and Recreation Services Department in evaluating community needs,prioritizing and recommending changes to Council regarding the Leisure Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan; Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 2 Page -1 -59 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 2 of 3 2014-2018 Boards and Committees Facilitate communication by serving as a liaison along with a citizen liaison between the Town and various community groups; Review and comment on annual Parks and Recreation Services capital objectives within the context of the Town of Aurora Strategic Plan,the Master Plan,the Departmental Pricing Policy and long-range community development objectives; Receive and comment on the merits of proposals and concepts for new Parks and Recreation Services-related projects brought forward by the Department,individuals,community groups and the public or private sector; Become fully conversant with existing Parks and Recreation Services programs and facilities in the community; Review the Strategic Plan,the Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan,the mission statement of the Department and become familiar with their contents; Review policy-related reports prepared by the Director of Parks and Recreation Services and provide input on those reports; Liaise with and provide ongoing encouragement to community groups and agencies which provide recreation-related programs and activities; Periodically seek input on matters relevant to the provision of leisure services,especially in areas where service levels could potentially be impacted by such factors as budget constraints,user fees,financial reallocations,etc.; Form sub-committees to deal with specific new initiatives,policy issues, problems areas and identify strategic solutions; Meet on an as-required basis with volunteer groups,community organizations and associations to foster partnerships,promote and encourage communication,determine problem areas and identify strategic solutions;and Undertake other assignments as may be requested by Council from time to time; and. Provide advice and consent to the Parks and Recreation Services Department through the Special Events Co-ordinator with respect to the delivery of Department-operated annual events. 6.MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS Third Thursday of every second month at 7 p.m.with the exception of July and August.Additional meetings of the Committee may be called by the Chair to address urgent matters. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 2 Page -2 -60 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 3 of 3 2014-2018 Boards and Committees 7.STAFF SUPPORT The Parks and Recreation Services Department provides technical support to the Committee. The Legal and Legislative Services (?)Department provides administrative support services to the Committee. 8.AGENDAS Agendas are set by the Director in consultation with the Chair. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 2 Page -3 -61 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 3 Page -1 -62 - 7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 7,10,11,12,17,and 21)and 3 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Councillor Humfryes THAT the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion”be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same: 1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 3,2016 THAT the General Committee meeting report of May 3,2016,be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (19)Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2016 THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 21,2016,be received;and THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT a status report regarding water seepage issues at the Skateboard Park be provided to Council and to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for information. CARRIED EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,MAY 10,2016 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,June 16,2016 Item 4 Page -1 -63 -