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AGENDA

Environmental Advisory Committee

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

12:00 NOON Conference Room A, City Hall

AGENDA ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE December 5, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. – Conference Room A, City Hall

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA & MINUTES

a. Minutes of May 2, 2017

b. Minutes of July 25, 2017

3. DELEGATIONS

a. Presentation from Ducks Unlimited on Wetlands / Wetlands Policy

4. BUSINESS ARISING

a. Update from Planning and Development re: Tree Development Regulations

b. Discussion: City Sustainability Plan

c. NL Electric Vehicles Working Group Update

d. Climate Innovation Program (Kieran Hanley)

e. Update: SAM conference in Grand Falls Windsor (Deputy Mayor O’Leary)

f. Update: Plastic Bag Ban Status (Deputy Mayor O’Leary)

g. Emails re: Composting Programs (Deputy Mayor O’Leary)

h. For Information: The Ocean Project News and Updates

i. For Information: Automated Garbage Collection

5. NEW BUSINESS

6. OTHER BUSINESS

7. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING May 2, 2017 – 2:00 p.m. – Conference Room A

Present John Drover, Chair Brian Head, Manager of Parks & Open Spaces, Lead Staff Representative Kelly Gaulton, City Arborist Councillor Sheilagh O’Leary Bruce Roberts, Tree Canada Neil Dawe, TRACT Consulting Kimberley Keats, Citizen Representative

Kenessa Cutler, Legislative Assistant

Others Councillor Danny Breen, Chair of the Public Works Standing Committee CALLTO ORDER

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The agenda was adopted with unanimous consent on the motion of Kimberley Keats and Neil Dawe.

The minutes of November 4, 2016 were adopted with the following addition:

Members asked that their concerns be noted in the minutes of November 4, 2016 regarding item 5 b. Latest Wetland Study referred from Planning & Development Committee – for information purposes. Moved - Bruce Roberts; Seconded – Kimberley Keats

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATION

Chair of Public Works Standing Committee – Proposed Sustainability Plan for the City of St. John’s Councillor Danny Breen, Chair or the Public Works Standing Committee (PWSC), was in attendance to present the above listed. He explained that moving forward the PWSC will assign issues for the Environmental Advisory Committee to review and to report back to the PWSC. Councillor Breen outlined the status of the following items:

1. Wetlands – Councillor Breen explained there was an allocation of $200,000 in the 2018 Capital Budget to conduct a wetlands study. The terms of reference for that study will be drafted and sent to the EAC for review. The TOR will then go back to the PWSC.

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2. Presentation on Storm Water Management – the issue of storm water management is presently in the discussion stages with staff, once there is something to bring to the EAC, they will be asked to provide input to the PWSC.

3. Update on Waste Management and Curb It! – Staff resources are tied up in the engagement/implementation of automatic garbage collection in the City, and resources are stretched pretty thin. Once resources are available, this is something the EAC can look into.

4. Presentation on Forest Management in the City – This is something the EAC can request.

5. Updates on regulations related to the Municipal Plan – The new Municipal Plan is still being drafted, and once they are drafted a report it will go to the applicable committees for review.

Councillor Breen then outlined the proposed Environmental Sustainability Plan which was referred from the PWSC. He explained that the Environmental Sustainability Plan is a missing piece of the City’s Corporate Plan and the EAC could help formulate it. He stated that the Office of Strategy and Engagement will provide an overview of existing plans from other municipalities for the EACs input. BUSINESS ARISING

Plastic Bag Issue – Update Councilor O’Leary noted that May 11th will be a day of action against the use of plastic bags in the City. There will be a social media campaign to flood twitter, Facebook, etc. with the plastic bag ban message on that day. Information will also be distributed to the MNL members at their upcoming symposium. Storm Water Detention Ponds Kelly Gaulton spoke to the above listed. She explained that while the City has a Storm Water Detention Policy which primarily addresses where the water is to go, it does not address other aspects such as aesthetics, water quality, etc. Kelly stated that she has been working on a document which details how to make detention ponds more naturalized. At present, she provides the document to developers as a suggestion, but she would like it to become part of the City’s policy. Brian Head suggested that the Committee submit a document to the Planning and Development Standing Committee as the City is currently revamping Development Regulations. Members will circulate the draft written by Kelly Gaulton and provide their input, then bring forth to the Planning and Development Standing Committee. NEW BUSINESS

SAM AGM invitation Torbay on June 2nd – 3rd Councillor O’Leary provided an overview of the above listed. The Committee determined it would be beneficial for the City to have representation at the AGM. Brian Head will check to with staff to see if anyone is available; if no staff are able to attend, John Drover or Bruce Roberts will attend.

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Releasing Helium Balloons – Citizen Concern Councillor O’Leary spoke to the above listed citizen concern. Members highlighted the negative impacts of releasing helium balloons and agreed something should be done. Councillor O’Leary will bring the issue to the PWSC for their direction. OTHER BUSINESS

Earth Day – Environment Fair – Portugal Cove St. Phillips Councillor O’Leary cited the Earth Day Environmental Fair hosted in Portugal Cove St. Phillips as an excellent community event. She suggested the City should host or support a similar event. Brian Head will check with staff to see what the City presently does for Earth Day and bring back to the Committee for information. Anglican Sinnod Marsh Council O’Leary spoke to the above listed stating that she is being contacted by concerned residents in the area of Penney Crescent. Despite the recommendations of the EAC, Council has accepted that the Anglican Sinnod March is not a significant wetland. Thus, there will be a rezoning application from the applicant in the future. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. Chairperson John Drover

MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING July 25, 2017 – 12:00 p.m. – Conference Room A

Present John Drover, Chair Brian Head, Manager – Parks and Open Spaces, Lead Staff

Representative (arrived at 12:16 pm) Councillor Sheilagh O’Leary (arrived at 12:08 pm)

Dave Wadden, Manager – Development Engineering Ken O’Brien, Chief Municipal Planner Griffyn G. Chezenko, Nexter

Corinna Favaro, NAACAP Kimberley Keats, Citizen Representative

Kathy Driscoll, Legislative Assistant

Others Fred Cahill, G. J. Cahill Mark Dykeman, G. J. Cahill Greg Martin, LAT49 Chris Samson, LAT49 Matthew Mills, Mills & Wright Landscaping

DELEGATION

240 Waterford Bridge Road Mr. Chris Samson of Lat49 Architects spoke to the above noted and provided an overview of the proposed project and referenced rendered drawings. He noted there is a small pond on the property and after investigating the history on the pond, it was his understanding the existing site had originally been farm land and the water was created by the farmer for livestock Mr. Matt Mills of Mills & Wright Landscaping noted he did a visual preliminary assessment on the small pond located on the property and noted the following:

From the perspective of a landscape amenity, it is difficult to locate as you have to walk through worn paths and open fields. There are no seating features at the site to sit or rest and an abundance of litter surrounds the area. He further suggested indications of after hour activities such as fires at the location.

As having environmental significance, Mr. Mills noted he had a hydrologist engineer visit the site with him and she determined there is no amphibians habituating in the pond and the existing plant life was an invasive species that limited light and oxygen to the pond and would be harmful if not contained. Further, the water body did not exist on mapping (1 to 50,000 scale) as per the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment. The hydrologist

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engineer also noted there was no water system supplying the pond and not conducive to an underground spring. It was suggested the pond was most likely being fed by surface run-off.

The Chair asked where would storm water go in relation to the proposed development and was advised there is a storm sewer easement in place that runs along the boundary of the school to a ditch. He further questioned if an existing subdivision would be affected by water runoff and was advised there will be a landscape buffer at the proposed development to address this issue. Further, the Chair raised the question as to whether the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment had any concerns with moving the water body and was advised they had none. The delegation advised their intent is to move the pond, create a water fountain feature and seating at the site to enhance their proposed development. The Chair asked Committee members if they had any questions or concerns. Members noted their concerns and questions had been addressed. The Chair asked if there were any neighbourhood concerns and was advised the proposed development had been well received in the community. The Committee thanked the delegation and they left the meeting at 12:31 pm. The Manager of Development Engineering suggested it was a good project and that he liked they left a buffer offering privacy. He noted historically the developer constructs tasteful development and felt positive about it. Councilor O'Leary expressed the fact that she was impressed by the quality of the proposal and that the Committee should move the process along so as not to delay it. The Manager of Parks and Open Spaces asked the Committee if they were agreeable to the proposed movement of the existing pond. The following motion was made: Moved – Corinna Favaro; Seconded – Griffyn Chezenko

To accept the proposal to infill a stagnant pond at 240 Waterford Bridge Road and create a new adjacent pond given the Province has no objection and the location is not listed under significant wetlands.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Anglican Synod Marsh Council O’Leary noted a Public meeting was being held August 8, 2017 in the Foran/Greene Room at 7:00 pm. She noted she had been speaking with the Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering, and Regulatory Services advising this Committee had major concerns with the removal of wetland protection and that the Committee would like to attend in support, understanding they would not have a voice at the meeting. The Chief Municipal Planner advised that background information for the meeting reflected the Committee’s concerns of lifting wetland protection from the Synod Marsh. He further noted two reports were prepared, one by Stantec hired by the proponent, which did not deem the area a significant wetland and another hired by the City, CBCL Limited, which was paid for by the proponent, and also did not indicate the area was a significant wetland. He noted the next process was to proceed with a Public meeting in which no decision had been made by Council yet. The Chair reiterated his concerns with November meeting minutes reflecting the Committee concerns of the removal of the significant wetland status of the Synod Marsh. The Legislative Assistant advised the minutes had been updated to reflect the same. FCM Sustainability Conference 2020 Councillor O’Leary advised the Committee about the upcoming sustainability conference and to recognize preparing for the process. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:47 p.m. Chairperson John Drover

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Fwd: Potential curb side composting program in St. John's, NLSheilagh O'Leary to:Kathy Driscoll2017/07/26 09:03 PMHide Details From: Sheilagh O'Leary/CSJTo: Kathy Driscoll/CSJ@csjKathy,Can you kindly file these links for our next EAC meeting ( whenever that may occur)Thanks!

Kind Regards,

Sheilagh O'LearyWard 4 Councillor(709) 576-8217

Sent from my IPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Reggie Hynes" <[email protected]>Date: July 26, 2017 at 4:27:29 PM NDTTo: "Sheilagh O'Leary" <[email protected]>Subject: Re: Potential curb side composting program in St. John's, NL

Thanks Sheilagh. Oh, here are the recycling websites that I've used or contacted for recycling programs.

TerraCycle:http://www.terracycle.ca/en-CA/

Terracycle cigarette recycling program:http://www.terracycle.ca/en-CA/brigades/cigarette-waste-brigade

Call2recycle:http://www.call2recycle.ca/

Bottle Cap recycling program(US only for now)https://www.preserveproducts.com/recycle/programs/gimme-5-caps-recycling-4569

Cascades(They recycle discarded coffee cups)http://www.cascades.com/en/

Reggie

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From: Sheilagh O'Leary <[email protected]>Sent: July 25, 2017 8:45:30 PMTo: Reggie HynesSubject: Re: Potential curb side composting program in St. John's, NL

Great chatting with you too!!

Kind Regards,


Sent from my IPhone

On Jul 25, 2017, at 5:21 PM, Reggie Hynes <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks again Sheilagh for the chat. I really enjoyed it. Maybe we'll do it again sometime. Take care.

Reggie


Reggie,Still on for Coffee Matters at 1:30pm?

Kind Regards,


Sent from my IPhone

On Jul 21, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Reggie Hynes <[email protected]> wrote:

Hey Sheilagh,

Tuesday sounds great. Would you be ok with meeting at Coffee Matters on Military Road? Thanks again.

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Reggie [email protected]

From: Sheilagh O'Leary <[email protected]>Sent: July 21, 2017 12:01:54 AMTo: Reggie HynesSubject: Re: Potential curb side composting program in St. John's, NL

How about Tuesday, the 25th at 1:30 pm. You choose the location.

Kind Regards,


Sent from my iPad


Hey Sheilagh,

Next week is perfect. What day would work for you? Thanks again.

Reggie


Reggie,Glad you emailed. Tomorrow is getting cracked so if at all possible, I'd like to rebook for next week. That ok by you?

Kind Regards,


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Hey Sheilagh,

I just realized that I might have troubles getting there for 1pm tomorrow. Would you be available to meet possibly later in the afternoon? Thanks again.

Reggie

From: Reggie Hynes <[email protected]>Sent: July 17, 2017 6:33:56 PMTo: Sheilagh O'LearySubject: Re: Potential curb side composting program in St. John's, NL

Hey Sheilagh,

Thank you for your email. I would love to talk more on this subject. This is such a passion that I have and would very much love to make a difference here in St. John's. I just noticed in my last email that I mentioned that I was involved with Island Composting. I'm not apart of the organization, I just avail of the great program that they offer every week for compost delivery. I work for the provincial government. If you are still up for meeting, let's set something up. Thanks again.


From: Sheilagh O'Leary <[email protected]>Sent: July 17, 2017 7:58:05 AMTo: Reggie HynesSubject: Re: Potential curb side composting program in St. John's, NL

Reggie,

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Good morn.I am out on a brief break but I would love to speak with you further on this. I'll be back mid week, my cell is 725-5068. Let's book a coffee to discuss?

Kind Regards,


Sent from my IPhone


Hey Sheilagh,

Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I really appreciate it. I heard about a potential city curb side composting program that the City of St. John's has been debating for quite sometime. It would be wonderful to see the city take a progressive stance on waste diversion. I actually emailed the city some time ago to inquire about it and the response was a tentative date of 2025 with a price tag of something like $30million. Although the price tag is high, it could potentially pay for itself over time. I can imagine the more waste diversion you have for garbage collection, the smaller the tipping fees would be. I'm involved with the Island Composting program which is a composting delivery pick-up

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system. It's $20 a month fee with a weekly pick-up. It's such a wonderful program that a universal composting program would be imperative here in the city. I was speaking with the MUN Sustainability division about it and they were very interested in some sort of composting facility as well. There appears to be a growing demand for it here in the city. I truly believe that the demand will be higher once people know how beneficial it would be for our beautiful city. I think combine a composting program with an extensive recycling program(Ex.plastic bottle caps, discarded coffee cups, plastic wrapping, etc.), the city of St. John's would be seen as a leader in waste diversion. If you ever like to chat about it, I would love to talk about it in more detail. Thanks again.


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Fwd: FYI: The Ocean Project News & Updates for 2018Sheilagh O'Leary to:Kenessa Cutler, Brian Head, John Drover, Ian Froude2017/11/28 10:30 AMHide Details From: Sheilagh O'Leary/CSJTo: Kenessa Cutler/CSJ@CSJ, Brian Head/CSJ@CSJ, "John Drover" <[email protected]>, Ian Froude/CSJ@CSJGood morn, Can we please provide this juts as information on the EAC agenda as well?Thank you

Subject: Fwd: The Ocean Project News & Updates for 2018

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City Council has voted to approve supply of the medium-sized bin (240 liters) for automated garbage collection. 1 day ago

City Council has voted to approve supply of the medium-sized bin (240 liters) for automated garbage collection.

The City held extensive public engagement on the implementation of automated garbage collection, including the preferred bin size. Overall, 63 per cent of survey respondents and 58 per cent of attendees at the engagement pop-up events preferred the medium-sized bin.

The bin can hold the equivalent of four regular sized bags of garbage and supports on-going waste diversion efforts. Bins will be supplied to participating households at no additional charge. Replacement bins will be charged at full-cost recovery.

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Full details on which collection areas will be included in the first phase of the automated garbage program will be shared prior to implementation in 2018. Bins will be supplied to those areas only during the first phase.

AUTOMATED GARBAGE: ‘WHAT WE HEARD’ DOCUMENT RELEASED26 days ago

The City of St. John’s conducted extensive public engagement from April to June 2017 on the implementation of automated garbage collection, seeking feedback on bin size, funding models, implementation concerns and recycling habits. A synopsis of What we Heard is now available.

“Council is very pleased with the level of engagement on this topic and is grateful for the public’s participation in the process,” said Mayor Danny Breen, former Chair of the Public Works Standing Committee. “The majority of residents seem to favour the medium bin size, which we will take into account as we make our decisions about bin size moving forward.”

City staff conducted three focus groups with a cross section of residents prior to the launch of the public engagement process and then held 14 pop-up engagement sessions throughout the city with sample bins; participated in the home show; held meetings with a variety of committees and groups; held a technical briefing for media; and offered opportunities to provide input through this project page.

Over 500 people cast a vote on bin size at the pop-up events and there were more than 4,700 visits to the online engagement page. Overall, 63 per cent of survey respondents and 58 per cent of attendees at the pop-up events preferred the medium-sized bin.

“It was reassuring to hear that many residents are looking forward to the program and expect it will have a significant impact on reducing litter,” said Mayor Danny Breen.

The automated garbage program was announced in the 2017 budget, with anticipated implementation of phase 1 in 2018.

Lets Talk Garbage: Residents needed for Focus Groups26 days ago

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April 18, 2017

LET’S TALK GARBAGE: Residents NEEDED FOR FOCUS GROUPS

Thanks to everyone who responded, this phase of public consultation is now closed.

The City of St. John’s is looking for residents who are interested in coming in to talk to us about garbage – and more specifically, automated garbage collection.

Focus groups will provide advice on several items including;

• Concerns related to the implementation of automated garbage collection

• Preferred size of garbage bin

• Suggestions on how to best reach out to the broader community

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OpenThis consultation is Open for contributions. We are starting with Focus Groups in early May followed by Open Houses throughout the city in mid-May, an online survey, meetings with City Advisory Committees.

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What We heardThe final outcomes of the consultation is documented here in the What we Heard. This includes a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.

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