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Agenda - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20210922Town of Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Date:September 22, 2021 Time:7:00 p.m. Location:Video Conference Pages 1.Procedural Notes This meeting will be held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation. 2.Approval of the Agenda 3.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 4.Receipt of the Minutes 4.1.Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2021 1 That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 23, 2021, be received for information. 5.Delegations Note: At this time, the Municipal Offices are closed. This meeting will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/Townofaurora/videos. Anyone wishing to provide comment on an agenda item is encouraged to visit www.aurora.ca/participation for guidelines on electronic delegation. 6.Matters for Consideration 6.1.Memorandum from Energy and Climate Change Analyst, Re: Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report 4 That the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report be received; and 1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments regarding the Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. 2. 7.Informational Items 8.Adjournment 1 Town of Aurora Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7:00 p.m. Video Conference Committee Members: Councillor Rachel Gilliland (Chair) Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Vice Chair) Margaret Baker Barry Bridgeford Colin Brown Sam Cunningham Sandy Hudson Crystal Robertson Members Absent: Ashley Gatto Cassagrande Ryan Hamid Other Attendees: Natalie Kehle, Analyst, Energy and Climate Change Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Procedural Notes This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Margaret Baker Seconded by Sam Cunningham Page 1 of 30 2 That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved. Carried 3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. 4. Receipt of the Minutes 4.1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2021 Moved by Sandy Hudson Seconded by Margaret Baker That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2021, be received for information. Carried 5. Delegations None. 6. Matters for Consideration 6.1 Memorandum from Energy and Climate Change Analyst; Re: Incorporating a Climate Lens into Town Governance and Operations Natalie Kehle, Analyst, Energy and Climate Change, presented an overview of the purpose of incorporating a climate lens in the Town operations and governance highlighting the existing climate change and environmental initiatives and the anticipated changes through incorporating a climate lens. She further provided details on the three proposed approaches of incorporating the climate lens: including climate change objectives in procurement documents, including climate considerations in staff reports and budget business cases, and consideration of Total Cost of Ownership and Lifecycle Cost in the procurement process. The Committee discussed about the various aspects of the proposed approaches and was in agreement with the proposed plan. The Page 2 of 30 3 Committee inquired if there will be minimum requirements to meet climate change objectives for procured or Town initiated projects, and staff provided clarification. The Committee further inquired about the implementation process and how the proposed objectives would be incorporated in procurement, budget, and staff documents. Staff indicated that the proposed approach offers checking climate change objectives at various stages of the project as the applicable climate objectives would be dependent on the project. The Committee further inquired about the opportunity for public participation throughout the implementation process, and staff noted that public participation would be dependent on the scope of the project with various opportunities available throughout the project. The Committee and staff further discussed about balancing cost-effective climate solutions and achieving climate change objectives, and developing more insight on simple solutions. Moved by Margaret Baker Seconded by Barry Bridgeford 1. That the memorandum regarding Incorporating a Climate Lens into Town Operations and Governance be received; and 2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments regarding Incorporating a Climate Lens into Town Operations and Governance be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Carried 7. Informational Items None. 8. Adjournment Moved by Colin Brown Seconded by Sam Cunningham That the meeting be adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Carried Page 3 of 30 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Memorandum Planning and Development Services Re: Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report To: Environmental Advisory Committee From: Natalie Kehle, Energy and Climate Change Analyst Date: September 22, 2021 Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report be received; and, 2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee comments regarding the Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Background The Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) is a five-year plan that outlines environmental sustainability action items directed at staff at the corporate level. An annual progress report is presented to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) and to Council. The 2010 CEAP and the 2018 version received input from three Advisory Committees, staff and senior management. The purpose of the CEAP is to protect and enhance the natural environment, promote environmental sustainability, integrity and conservation of resources and create a practice of environmental stewardship within the community. The CEAP is intended to provide corporate direction on key strategic environmental initiatives that will be initiated over the next five years. The CEAP was developed to assist Council to plan for and implement specific actions to improve the Town’s environmental performance and sustainability for future generations. The success of the Plan requires a coordinated approach to implementation that includes all of the Town’s departments. Page 4 of 30 Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report September 22, 2021 Page 2 of 4 The overall themes in the CEAP cover:  Water Conservation;  Sustainable Urban Development;  Waste Reduction and Diversion;  Biodiversity and Natural Heritage;  Climate Change and Energy; and  Environmental Awareness Analysis The CEAP 2020 Progress Report show cases the Town’s actions towards environmental sustainability and supports Council’s commitments to the environment. Aurora Council made two important environmental commitments in recent years; the Town joined the Blue Dot movement in 2016 and declared a climate emergency in 2019. The Blue Dot movement is a campaign based on the idea that everyone in Canada deserves the right to a healthy environment, including clean air and water, and a say in decisions that affect our health and well-being. In October 2019, the Town Council joined 457 other Canadian municipalities and declared a Climate Emergency. Those cities, have established a goal of reducing GHG emissions by 80% by 2050, as per the Paris Accord. The declaration solidifies the Town’s commitments to implementing all the environmental plans completed or under development, such as the Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, the Corporate Environmental Action Plan, Green Development Standards, the Active Transportation Master Plan, the Community Energy Plan and the Climate Change Adaptation Plan. In October 2020, the Town Council approved the Anti-Idling Policy, taking an important step towards decreasing the community’s greenhouse gas emissions and improving both outdoor and in-cabin air-quality. Though 2020 brought many challenges due to the COVID19 pandemic, staff continued to effectively implementation of the CEAP. The following is a summary of the Town’s 2020 successes from the CEAP Progress Report (a more detailed summary of the Town’s environmental objectives by theme and the Town’s initiatives are found in Attachment 1): Page 5 of 30 Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report September 22, 2021 Page 3 of 4  Council approved the Anti-Idling Policy, which aims to limit idling from residents, businesses and Town staff, with a strong focus on public and staff education;  Installed 1,150 water meters as part of its water loss reduction strategy;  Replaced 167 sanitary laterals as part of its water loss reduction strategy;  Applied low impact development techniques during construction of the 2020 road reconstruction projects (bio-swales and enhanced oil/grit separator);  Enacted the new Site Alteration By-law regulating the quality of fill imported to sites and sediment controls for pollution prevention;  Included recycled concrete material as a provisional item as part of 2020 road reconstruction project procurement to encourage sustainable construction and building practices for Town infrastructure;  Planted 1,500 trees and shrubs on Aurora lands;  Added a new adopt-a -park partner that created a butterfly/bee habitat garden to encourage neighbours to grow species in their yards that can sustain bees/butterflies;  Maintained the partnership with York Region for invasive species control where Phragmites were targeted on regional frontage adjacent to Aurora parkland. Arboretum completed extensive buckthorn removal in park;  Council approved the budget for the Climate Change Adaptation Plan, to start in 2021;  Continued energy use tracking at Town Facilities: 23,180,806 equivalent kilowatt- hours in 2018, 24,641,678 equivalent kilowatt-hours in 2019 and 19,860,541 equivalent kilowatt-hours in 2020;  Made operational changes at Town facilities to reduce energy consumption during shutdowns due to COVID19 pandemic; resulting in energy avoidance estimated at 4,000,000 equivalent kilowatt-hours and estimated avoided cost of $500,000;  Continue monthly Building Performance meetings with Facility staff and Energy and Climate Change Analyst, to discuss ongoing energy projects, operational changes, energy consumption, trends, best practices for energy conservation, new technologies, utility incentives etc;  Integrated energy efficiency and waste disposal wording and requirements in Facilities' procurement documents;  Investigated technology to improve energy efficiency at SARC using the Building Automation System innovation; Page 6 of 30 Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report September 22, 2021 Page 4 of 4  Hosted a public consultation on Community Energy Plan (CEP) occurred in October 2020 where the importance of a CEP was presented, energy inventory, reduction targets and strategies discussed, and public feedback sought;  Generated 703,406 kilowatt-hours of electricity from Town solar rooftop systems;  Continued tracking waste diversion rates: 65% in 2018, 65% in 2019 and 64% in 2020;  Implemented a public education campaign on the 3 waste bag limit, using mobile signs, door knockers, educational material on the Town’s Website, in person events, use of the Recycle Coach App, local ads, Town social media;  Increased the number of multi-residential buildings within the Town’s recycling program;  The Official Plan Review was initiated in 2020 and will incorporate recommendations from the Community Energy Plan and the Green Development Standards study to include climate change considerations. Town staff implemented a tracking sheet to monitor progress and encourage accountability. The Progress Report consists of a summary document, highlighting the achievements for 2020 (see Attachment 1), and a separate tracking document, used by staff to monitor the progress of the action items (see Attachment 2). The CEAP is reported annually, presented to Council and EAC and then posted on the Town’s website. Ideally, reports are presented by mid-year for the previous reporting year. This timeframe allows staff to collect, verify, input and analyze all the data needed for tracking and reporting. Since the CEAP monitors facility energy consumption, utility bills often get adjusted or corrected and require additional time to finalize the data. The CEAP 2020 Progress Report is scheduled to be presented to Council in the fourth quarter of 2021. Attachments Attachment 1 –DRAFT Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report Attachment 2 - Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Tracking Sheet Page 7 of 30 Attachment 1 DRAFT Corporate Environmental Action Plan 2020 Progress Report WATER CONSERVATION Objective W1: Reduce Town owned facility water consumption Objective W2: Reduce the uncontrolled and inadequately controlled storm water areas with respect to both quality and quantity by following recommendations of the Town’s Comprehensive Storm water Management Master Plan x Town Operations installed 1,150 water meters in 2020as part of its water loss reduction strategy(W1). x Replaced 167 sanitary laterals as part of its water loss reduction strategy (W1); x Applied low impact development techniques during construction of the 2020 road reconstruction projects (bio-swales and enhanced oil/grit separator) (S1 and W2).; Page 8 of 30 SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT Objective S1: Foster a sustainable green development and alternate methods of transportation to improve the quality of life of Aurora’s residents and Town staff. x Enacted the new Site Alteration By-law regulating the quality of fill imported to sites and sediment controls for pollution prevention (S1); x In an effort to promote sustainable transportation for Town staff, the Town participated and maintained the Annual Smart Commute designation Award, maintaining the Gold Standard every year since 2012 (S1). Page 9 of 30 WASTE REDUCTION and DIVERSION Objective D1: Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste, incorporate sustainable design and reclaim or recycle materials. Objective D2: Reduce waste going to landfill disposal. x Included recycled concrete material as a provisional item as part of 2020 road reconstruction project procurement to encourage sustainable construction and building practices for Town infrastructure (D1); x Integrated energy efficiency and waste disposal wording and requirements in Facilities' procurement documents (D1); x As part of the Town’s Waste Reduction Strategies, the Town has set 2018 as a base year for tracking Community-level waste diversion rates (D2): o 2018: 65% o 2019: 65% o 2020: 64%; x Implemented an public education campaign on the 3 waste bag limit, using mobile signs, door knockers, educational material on the Town’s Website, in person events, use of the Recycle Coach App, local ads, Town social media (D2); x Increased the number of multi-residential buildings within the Town’s recycling program (D2); Page 10 of 30 BIODIVERSITY and NATURAL HERITAGE Objective B1: Enrich Aurora’s ecology by protecting and preserving biodiversity. x Planted 1,500 trees and shrubs on Aurora lands (B1); x Added a new adopt-a -park partner that created a butterfly/bee habitat garden to encourage neighbours to grow species in their yards that can sustain bees/butterflies (B1); x Maintained the partnership with York Region for invasive species control where Phragmites were targeted on regional frontage adjacent to Aurora parkland. Arboretum completed extensive buckthorn removal in park (B1); Page 11 of 30 CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGY Objective C1: Prepare a Climate Change Adaptation Plan Objective C2: Implement the Provincial Climate Change Plan Actions Objective C3: Reduce the town’s greenhouse gas emissions by town staff and at town facilities. * Actions pulled from the Provincial Climate Change Plan x Council approved the Anti-Idling Policy, which aims to limit idling from residents, businesses and Town staff, with a strong focus on public and staff education (C3); x Council approved the budget for the Climate Change Adaptation Plan, to start in 2021 (C1); x Continued energy use tracking at Town Facilities (C3): o 2018: 23,180,806 equivalent kilowatt-hours o 2019: 24,641,678 equivalent kilowatt-hours o 2020 19,860,541 equivalent kilowatt-hours; x Made operational changes at Town facilities to reduce energy consumption during shutdowns due to COVID19 pandemic; resulting in energy avoidance estimated at 4,000,000 equivalent kilowatt- hours and estimated avoided cost of $500,000 (C3); x Generated 703,406 kilowatt-hours of electricity from Town solar rooftop systems (C3); x Continue monthly Building Performance meetings with Facility staff and Energy and Climate Change Analyst, to discuss ongoing energy projects, operational changes, energy consumption, trends, best practices for energy conservation, new technologies, utility incentives etc (C3); x Investigated technology to improve energy efficiency at SARC using the Building Automation System innovation (C3); x Official Plan Review had its kickoff in 2020 and is incorporating recommendations from the Community Energy Plan, updates to the Municipal Act and the Green Development Standard to include climate change considerations (C2). Page 12 of 30 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Objective A1: Encourage the stewardship of Aurora‘s natural resources and advance green initiatives by promoting community involvement x Hosted a public consultation on Community Energy Plan (CEP) occurred in October 2020 where the importance of a CEP was presented, energy inventory, reduction targets and strategies discussed, and public feedback sought (A1). 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Though some sanitary mains have been replaced through Capital Projects that are managed be Engineering. - The Town replaced 167 sanitary laterals, which are the sewer pipes that carries wastewater from homes property lines (toilets, sinks, showers, laundry, floor drains, etc.) to the public sanitary sewer main.ATTACHMENT 2 - CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN 2020 TRACKING SHEETPage 18 of 30 WATER CONSERVATIONObjective W2: To reduce the uncontrolled and inadequately controlled storm water areas with respect to both quality and quantity by following recommendations of the Town’s Comprehensive Storm water Management Master Plan5 Action 1: Investigate ways to enhance and optimize the functioning of the current storm water management facility inventoryPDS – Engineering # of storm water ponds enhanced & optimized from their current function (1 to 2 ponds enhanced & optimized from their current function) 2023 Q4 1) A comprehensive investigation undertaken by LSRCA is ongoing with respect to the Town’s SWM pond inventory. This will result in a series of recommendations related to the ponds’ O&M, clean-up, retrofit and enhancement; 2) Tamarac SWM dry pond is currently under construction and is being enlarged by York Region, completion anticipated in 2021WATER CONSERVATIONObjective W2: To reduce the uncontrolled and inadequately controlled storm water areas with respect to both quality and quantity by following recommendations of the Town’s Comprehensive Storm water Management Master Plan6 Action 2: Improve storm water quality in all new road reconstruction projects.PDS – Engineering Km’s of road treated by oil grit separators or Low Impact Development controlsAs opportunity arises as determined during design of road reconstruction projectsOngoing Progress to be reported yearly in Q1Bio-swales are being constructed on Johnson Road and Holman Crescent, Davidson Road and Bailey Crescent as well as an enhanced oil/grit separator on Davidson Road, as part of 2020 road reconstruction projects, completion anticipated in 2021Page 19 of 30 WATER CONSERVATIONObjective W2: To reduce the uncontrolled and inadequately controlled storm water areas with respect to both quality and quantity by following recommendations of the Town’s Comprehensive Storm water Management Master Plan7 Action 3: Encourage at source storm water management control measures on private property. PDS – Planning / PDS – Engineering# of source storm water management control measures on private property installed that the Town is aware of / yearEncourage residents to install private LIDs such as rain barrels during public engagement & design of road reconstruction projectsOngoing Progress to be reported yearly in Q10; Town is unaware of any storm water management control measures on private property being installed in 2020WATER CONSERVATIONObjective W2: To reduce the uncontrolled and inadequately controlled storm water areas with respect to both quality and quantity by following recommendations of the Town’s Comprehensive Storm water Management Master Plan8 Action 4: Investigate new practices that may enhance pollution preventionPDS – Engineering # of new practices implemented to enhance pollution prevention(5 new practices to enhance pollution prevention by 20232023 Progress to be reported yearly in Q1 - Town's new Site Alteration By-law was enacted in December of 2019 it regulates the quality of fill imported to sites and erosion and sediment controls used on sites to ensure no sediment contaminates adjacent properties or streams.Page 20 of 30 SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTObjective S1: Foster a sustainable green development and alternate methods of transportation to improve the quality of life ofAurora’s residents and Town staff.9 Action 1: Promote Sustainable Transportation to Town staffPDS – Engineering / CS – HRAnnual Smart Commute designation Award (Maintain Gold Standard)Annual update on Progress Report Q1Ongoing - Update from HR on the development of flex work and telecommuting policies. Staff presented to ELT in 2020 an updated flex work policy. The decision by ELT at the time was noting that most staff are working remotely, we should re-assess our draft policy based on the Future of Work post-pandemic. Currently staff are working with York Region municipalities to develop a common framework for safe return to work as well as for the development of policies that will include a telecommute or hybrid model. We expect the updated policies to be in place by the end of 2021- Smart commute pending updateSUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTObjective S1: Foster a sustainable green development and alternate methods of transportation to improve the quality of life ofAurora’s residents and Town staff.10 Action 2: Implement Sustainable features in the construction or reconstruction of Town infrastructure including buildings, facilities and roadsCMS -Facilities / PDS – Engineering# and types of sustainable features installed on construction projects(1 sustainable feature per construction project, when feasible)Ongoing, as construction projects arise.Bio-swales are being constructed on Johnson Road and Holman Crescent, Davidson Road and Bailey Crescent as well as an enhanced oil/grit separator on Davidson Road, as part of 2020 road reconstruction projects, completion anticipated in 2021SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTObjective S1: Foster a sustainable green development and alternate methods of transportation to improve the quality of life ofAurora’s residents and Town staff.11 Action 3: Set up new areas for additional community gardens in Aurora.OPS- Parks # of community gardensContinue to explore opportunities to add additional community gardens as appropriateOngoing No updates for 2020Page 21 of 30 SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENTObjective S1: Foster a sustainable green development and alternate methods of transportation to improve the quality of life ofAurora’s residents and Town staff.12 Opportunity: Apply for green infrastructure grant funding.FS - Finance # of Town projects funded/year(2 Town projects funded)2023 Q2 Progress to be reported yearly in Q1No projects in 2020WASTE REDUCTION and DIVERSIONObjective D1: Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste, incorporate sustainable design and reclaim or recycle materials.13 Action 1: Implement sustainable construction and building practices for all Town infrastructure including buildings, facilities and roadsPDS – Engineering # and types of sustainable construction practices implemented that will reduce wasteDevelopment of best practices2021 Q4 Recycled concrete material was included as a provisional item that Contractors could use as part of 2020 road reconstruction projects. However, no Contractor's utilized this option in 2020.WASTE REDUCTION and DIVERSIONObjective D1: Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste, incorporate sustainable design and reclaim or recyclematerials.14 Action 1: Implement sustainable construction and building practices for all Town infrastructure including buildings, facilities and roadsCMS -Facilities # and types of sustainable construction practices implemented that will reduce wasteImplementation of best practicesAs opportunity arisesNo update for 2020Page 22 of 30 WASTE REDUCTION and DIVERSIONObjective D1: Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste, incorporate sustainable design and reclaim or recycle materials.15 Action 1: Implement sustainable construction and building practices for all Town infrastructure including buildings, facilities and roadsOPS - Roads # and types of sustainable construction practices implemented that will reduce wasteUpdate tender specifications to promote sustainable construction practices and waste reduction where feasible2019 Q1 Progress to be reported yearly in Q1Roads continues to reuse construction materials as much as possible. Contractors are required to reuse interlocking on driveways, catch basin/manhole frames and lids and tactile plates if they are in good condition. Soil that is not disposed of by the contractor is transferred to the JOC where it is tested and disposed of as waste or cover for landfills. Other materials such as concrete and asphalt are all recycled at specific recycling locations. WASTE REDUCTION and DIVERSIONObjective D1: Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste, incorporate sustainable design and reclaim or recyclematerials.16 Action 2: Develop a Green Procurement Policy for the Town of Aurora and its contractors.FS - Procurement Develop KPI as part of the Green Procurement PolicyPrepare a Green Procurement Policy for Council consideration2020 Q1 Procurement is planning a Modernization project for Town-wide procurement practices. Green procurement will be reviewed and incorporated into the new policy. Project expected to start in 2021. Page 23 of 30 WASTE REDUCTION and DIVERSIONObjective D2: Reduce waste going to landfill disposal.17 Action 1: Implement Waste Reduction Strategies. OPS- Solid Waste % reduction of waste from facilities community/ yearDevelop baseline to measure the opportunities to reduce waste from Town facilities/ year2020 Q1 Progress to be reported yearly in Q1Community Waste Diversion Tracking:2018 Aurora's diversion rate: 65%2019 Aurora’s diversion rate: 65%2020 Aurora’s diversion rate: 64%Front end multi-residential recycling program tracking:2019 Multi-res participation: 28 buildings2020 Multi-res participation: 29 buildings - Education Campaign for 3 bag limit through, mobile signs, door knockers, Website, in person events, recycle coach app, local ads, Town social media.- Annually increasing the number of multi-residential buildings within the Town’s recycling program, through building superintendent (95 gallon tote service or front end recycling), providing education material, through waste calendar, schedule of tote pickup and education flyers. - Continued education through the Recycle Coach App which also provides insight to staff into search items for ongoing education campaigns. - Current Waste By-law requires residents to source separate recyclables and organic materials, including electronic waste and batteries. By-law amendment is looking to add bag tag limit and textiles (2021). - Bulky items and appliances being considered for future By-law uodate. - Facilities waste audit is being requested once staff and programs are running again, possibly 2021.BIODIVERSITY and NATURAL HERITAGEObjective B1: Enrich Aurora’s ecology by protecting and preserving biodiversity.18 Action 1: * Encourage ecological design in landscaping of parks and retrofit projects.OPS- Parks Add 1 ecological design feature in new parks and park retrofits / yearConsideration of ecological design in all new park design and retrofits Progress to be reported yearly in Q1Grasslands in Arboretum actively maintained to discourage tree growth Page 24 of 30 BIODIVERSITY and NATURAL HERITAGEObjective B1: Enrich Aurora’s ecology by protecting and preserving biodiversity.19 Action 2: Improve natural heritage significant wildlife habitat.OPS- Parks List existing partnerships and note partnerships as they occurOngoing partnerships with schools, Arboretum, Adopt-aPark and bird box programOngoing Progress to be reported yearly in Q1No updates for 2020BIODIVERSITY and NATURAL HERITAGEObjective B1: Enrich Aurora’s ecology by protecting and preserving biodiversity.20 Action 3: Implement the Urban Forest Management PlanOPS- Parks Track the # of trees planted on Town property / year Plant an average of 1000 trees or shrubs / year on Town property. Progress to be reported yearly in Q1Approximately 1500 trees and shrubsBIODIVERSITY and NATURAL HERITAGEObjective B1: Enrich Aurora’s ecology by protecting and preserving biodiversity.21 Action 4: Implement the Invasive Species Act in partnership with York Region and the Province. OPS- Parks Complete 1 invasive species pilot project per year. Apply for 1 grants per 3 yearsDocument partnership with other organizations.Progress to be reported yearly in Q1Region targeted Phragmites on regional frontage adjacent to Aurora parkland. Arboretum completed extensive buckthorn removal in park.CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C1: Prepare a Climate Change Adaptation Plan 23 Action 1: Identify climate change risks by completing a vulnerability risk assessment of key departmental priorities.PDS – Engineering All relevant departments to contribute to risk assessment CreationCompletion date of each climate change risk assessment Apply for funding, document proposal approvals 2020 Q3 for first risk category 2021 Q3 for second categoryA risk and vulnerability assessment of Town assets is part of the Climate Change Adaptation Plan. Council approved the project in 2020 with a project start date in 2021. Page 25 of 30 CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C1: Prepare a Climate Change Adaptation Plan 24 Action 2: Develop a Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan that will assist the Town to mitigate the risks of climate change. The Plan would benefit from climate change planning partnerships with other municipalities, conservation authorities and York Region.PDS – Engineering The preparation of a climate change action plan approved by Council consultant fee - 2020 budget 2021 Q1 2020 Budget was approved by Council for a Climate Change Adaptation Plan to start in 2021.CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C2: Implement the Provincial Climate Change Plan Actions25 Action 1: *Province Propose amendments to Municipal Act.PDS - Planning RMOY is the approval authority for Official Plan, amendments & municipal consolidationUpdate the Town of Aurora’s Official PlanOngoing Official Plan Review project planning occurred in 2019, with plans to start in 2020. The project plans to incorporate changes to the Municipal Act.CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C2: Implement the Provincial Climate Change Plan Actions26 Action 2: *Require electric charging in surface lots.PDS - Planning Develop KPI as part of GDSAdd this requirement to the Town’s Development Policy2021 Q4 To be developed as part of the Green Development Standard - project to start in 2021.CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C2: Implement the Provincial Climate Change Plan Actions27 Action 3: *Set green development standards.PDS - Planning Develop KPI as part of GDSPrepare Green Development Standards (GDS) for Council2020 Q4 The Green Development Standard - project to start in 2021.Page 26 of 30 CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C2: Implement the Provincial Climate Change Plan Actions28 Action 4: *Eliminate minimum parking requirements over the next 5 years for municipal zoning bylaws.PDS - Planning Develop KPI as part of GDSAdd this requirement to the Official Plan policy. Encourage TDM to replace2024 Q4 OP Review will consider the parking requirement.Reduced parking in the Promenade due to space restrictions.CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C2: Implement the Provincial Climate Change Plan Actions29 Action 5: *Make climate change mitigation and adaptation mandatory in municipal official plans.PDS - Planning Develop KPI as part of GDSAdd this requirement to the Official Plan policy2021 Q4 Official Plan Review to start in 2020 and will incorporate recommendations from the Community Energy Plan, updates to the Municipal Act and the Green Development Standard.CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C3: Reduce the town’s greenhouse gas emissions by town staff and at town facilities. * Actions pulled from the Provincial Climate Change Plan30 Action 1: Implement an anti-idling initiative.CS – HR: Organization of training timingOPS -FleetFS- procurementFull time staff completing anti-idling training / year. Year 1 include full time staff who drive Town vehicles. Train remainder of staff. All Staff trained by Q2 2020.ꞏ Council approved the Anti-Idling Policy, which aims to limit idling from residents, businesses and Town staff, public campaign kickoff in August 2021 to align with back to school.- Town staff training for anti idling will be incorporated into the Town's Green Fleet Action Plan, under development.CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C3: Reduce the town’s greenhouse gas emissions by town staff and at town facilities. * Actions pulled from the Provincial Climate Change Plan31 Action 2: *Develop a Green Fleet Plan.PDS – Engineering / OPS - FleetDevelop a KPI in process of preparing the Green Fleet Plan Prepare a Green Fleet Plan Add to 2020 budget 2021 Q3 Under development, expected in 2021.Page 27 of 30 CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C3: Reduce the town’s greenhouse gas emissions by town staff and at town facilities. * Actions pulled from the Provincial Climate Change Plan32 Action 3: Improve energy efficiency of existing building and business operationsCMS -Facilities Estimated Annual energy savings of newly implemented energy retrofits in Town owned facilities Implement facility energy and water conservation measures within the Capital Plan List new energy conservation measures implemented on Progress Report yearly in Q1Energy Use Tracking at Town Facilities: Base year: 2018 2018: 23,180,806 equivalent kilowatt-hours2019: 24,641,678 equivalent kilowatt-hours2020: 19,860,541 equivalent kilowatt-hours - Monthly Building Performance meeting setup with Facility staff and Energy and Climate Change Analyst, to discuss ongoing energy projects, operational changes, energy consumption, trends, best practices for energy conservation, new technologies, utility incentives etc.- Prepared TOR for LED lighting retrofits at Town facilities (2021 project)- Integrated energy efficiency and waste disposal wording/ requirements in Facilities' procurement documents - Investigated a new technology for improving energy efficiency at SARC using the Building Automation System.- Due to COVID 19, facilities made operational changes to reduce energy consumption during the shutdownn. Using the Town's energy management software, staff were able to estimate energy avoidance from the energy conservation measures: 4,000,000 equivalent kilowatt-hours (23% savings). Page 28 of 30 CLIMATE CHANGE and ENERGYObjective C3: Reduce the town’s greenhouse gas emissions by town staff and at town facilities. * Actions pulled from the Provincial Climate Change Plan33 Action 4: Consider all green infrastructure options as part of new corporate builds.OPS - Parks / OPS - Roads /CMS - Facilities / PDS – Engineering# of green infrastructure options included in new corporate projects List chosen green infrastructure items implemented on Progress Report Ongoing, as construction projects arise.No update for 2020ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSObjective A1: Encourage the stewardship of Aurora‘s natural resources and advance green initiatives by promoting community involvement 34 Action 1: Promote the use of reusable water bottles in conjunction with the new water bottle filling stations. Communication campaign is aimed at the community including staff and should include but may not be limited to the following:PDS – Engineering # of existing community events sharing reusable water bottle information Prepare messaging to share at existing community based events. First awareness campaign to take place in 2018No update for 2020 due to events being canceled due to the COVID19 Pandemic.ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSObjective A1: Encourage the stewardship of Aurora‘s natural resources and advance green initiatives by promoting community involvement 35 Action 2: Increase overall community awareness of climate change:PDS – Engineering / CAO - Communications# of existing community events sharing Climate Change information Prepare messaging to share at existing community based events. 2019 Q3 - Public consultation on CEP occurred in October 2020 where the importance of a CEP was presented, energy inventory, reduction targets and strategies discussed, and public feedback sought. - Council Approved the Anti Idling Policy in October 2020, which includes a robust public education campaign for Anti-Idling, launching in September 2021 - Town Website updated to include Climate Change initiatives and Town Climate Change PlansPage 29 of 30 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSObjective A1: Encourage the stewardship of Aurora‘s natural resources and advance green initiatives by promoting community involvement 36 Action 3: Develop an urban forest communication plan that delivers key messages to target audiences within the communityOPS – Parks / CAO - Communicationsannual # of trees plantedContinue to promote planting and naturalization projects1000 trees planted / yearNew adopt-a -park partner established who created a butterfly/bee habitat garden on Town blvd to encourage neighbours to grow species in their yards that can sustain bees/butterfliesENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSObjective A1: Encourage the stewardship of Aurora‘s natural resources and advance green initiatives by promoting community involvement 37 Action 4: Develop a community based communications strategy to help protect and enhance our biodiversityOPS – Parks / CAO - Communications# of public outreach campaigns promoting and protecting biodiversityIncrease signage Increase partnershipsOngoing No updates for 2020Page 30 of 30