Steering Committee Meeting #17 March 30, 2016

Agenda

Review of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes

Project Updates

Proposed Plan Structure

Task Forces and Review of Community Actions

Community-Specific Engagement on Actions

Next Steps

Other Business

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Previous Meeting Minutes

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Project Updates

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Planning & Visioning

Phase 2: Current Situation & Reduction

TargetsPhase 1: GHG Emission

Inventory & Forecast Phase 3: Develop Climate

Change Action Plans

Phase 4: Impl. &

Monitoring Strategy

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Updates

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• Community Task Forces• Third meeting held Mar 23 – review and assess community actions • Final meeting in May – review draft action plans and confirm

community targets; implementation considerations

• Corporate Stakeholder Committee• March Action Planning Sessions (today and tomorrow)• Next meeting in May – review draft corporate action plans; confirm

corporate targets; input/feedback on draft community action plans • Final meeting in July – implementation considerations; strategies for

Council adoption

Local Governments

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• Partners for Climate Protection• All municipalities are members; Curve Lake and Hiawatha granted

special eligibility

• Milestones • Milestone 1s submitted to all municipalities; Hiawatha and Curve

Lake in-progress• Milestones 2 and 3 expected to be completed in draft by June

• Council Engagement • Introductory presentations given to all municipalities and both

First Nations• Draft action plans (M2&3) to be presented to Councils in Sept.

Proposed Plan Structure

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Plan Components

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VISION" Our aspiration statement that defines where we are going.

GPA TARGET" Defines an aspirational emissions reduction that we are aiming to achieve across the entire Greater Peterborough Area in the long-term (e.g. 2050). Typically expressed as a percentage reduction below the quantity of emissions released in the baseline year.

THEMES & GOALS" Aspirational statements that provide the context and direction for broad themes that are based on PCP sectors.

Plan Components

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COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC TARGET"Defines a quantitative emissions reduction that we are aiming to achieve for each community in the medium-term (percentage reduction below baseline year).

OBJECTIVES" Broad statements that establish direction for our efforts. These are descriptive and outcome-based.

ACTIONS " Recommended activities, initiatives that are directly aligned to the achievement of our objectives. Actions are Short-Term (1-3 years), Medium-Term (4-9 years), and Long-Term (10+ years).

Sectors – Themes

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Simplified Option

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Plan Layout

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GPA Direction on Climate Action• Vision for Climate Action• GPA GHG Reduction Target

Chapter Per Community• Where Are We Now? (GHG Baseline Inventory)• Where Do We Want to Go? (Community-Specific Target)• How Are We Going to Get There?

• Community Actions • Corporate Actions

Implementation • Governance• Communication and Reporting • Funding/Resources• Monitoring and Measurement

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Community-Specific Implementation Schedule

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Action Timeframe Responsibility Estimated Cost

Potential GHGReductions

EstimatedAnnual Costs

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Action TimeframePartners Impact

Potential GHG Reductions

Co-Benefits

Estimated CostLead Collab-

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Discussion

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Do we want to explore a community-wide target? Do we want a long-term aspirational target?

Do we want to explore sector specific targets?

What is our target timeframe (10,20,40,50)?

Do we want to have phased targets?

Task Forces and Community Actions

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Task Forces

Land Use Planning Transportation Community

Energy

Community Waste

Natural Assets & Water

Agriculture & Food

Economic & Business

People & Health

Community Energy

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Facilitate low carbon energy generation and local energy security

• Conduct a regional study to identify opportunities, feasibility, and how to implement local renewable energy generation (e.g. wind, solar, hydro, micro-hydro, biomass, biogas)

• Develop a pilot program for solar/thermal hot water heating through a financing program (e.g. Halifax Solar City)

• Require new buildings to be solar ready by design• Develop plans and support for local energy storage

Community Energy

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Improve energy efficiency in existing buildings• Establish a local improvement charge (LIC) program to assist residents to make

energy efficiency upgrades to their homes• Institute a home energy audit with recommendations for retrofit program (e.g.

Know Your Score) targeting existing households• Promote and communicate the availability of incentives and grants available to

improve energy efficiency for both homes and businesses• Provide roving energy managers to develop energy management plans and

conservation measures for multiple partners• Encourage local businesses to participate in energy benchmarking through the use

of Energy Star Portfolio Manager (provided through Natural Resources Canada)• Establish an Operator Training program to educate building operators and

managers on ways to improve building performance (e.g. BOMA)• Convert non-municipal exterior and parking lot lighting to LED (on sensors and/or

dimmers where appropriate)

Community Energy

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Improve energy efficiency in new buildings

• Implement green building standards, checklists, or guides for all new development

• Establish building energy efficiency targets and design standards with an associated certification for all new construction and major renovations

• Work with local home builders to create net-zero or high efficiency homes for market ahead of building code

• Advocate for a stronger building code in support of increased energy conservation and renewable energy

Community Energy

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Facilitate usage of electric vehicles• Require new homes to be EV ready• Work with businesses to designate preferred parking for electric

or green vehicles for staff and customers• Transition public transit fleets to electric where feasible

Transportation

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Build an active transportation network and support active transportation• Develop and implement an active transportation plan for the County• Establish policy to pave road shoulders/other separation as part of building new roads

and rebuilding existing ones to allow for pedestrian and cyclist movement at strategic locations

• Increase local and regional trail connectivity through a coordination of efforts• Complete the proposed Short-Term Cycling Network as outlined in the City of

Peterborough’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update• Develop and adopt a Complete Streets policy, including consistent sidewalk requirements• Implement municipal zoning requirements and policy direction to encourage cycling

(reduced car parking, bike storage, employee showers) for new commercial development• Install bike racks on buses • Expedite completion of the proposed Long-Term Cycling Network as outlined in the City

of Peterborough’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update

Transportation

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Reduce frequency of personal vehicle use

• Work with businesses to implement preferred parking for carpoolers

• Engage with businesses to implement corporate sustainable transportation programs/incentives

Transportation

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Increase usage of public transportation• Implement an app-based bus tracking system with the currently

available data• Implement a trip planning program/service for public transit• Expand public transit service in the City as per the City of

Peterborough Public Transit Operations Review• Explore transitioning from transit hub model to a grid model of

public transit during next Public Transit Operations Review in 2017• Explore feasibility and joint County-Townships delivery of County

Transit services as part of next County Transportation Master Plan Update

Land Use Planning

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Shift the development review process to encompass an ecosystem-based approach• Establish a multidisciplinary review team to assess provincial and local land use

planning legislation and tools, and make recommendations to decision-makers on how to best implement an ecosystem-based approach to the development application process.

• Institute a mandatory pre-consultation process for new development applications that starts with a biophysical assessment of sites to guide proposed developments in alignment with the ecological assets of the site.

• Implement sustainability metrics tool to predict, measure and report the sustainability performance of proposed developments focusing on the built environment, mobility, natural environment, and infrastructure and buildings (e.g. Richmond Hill/Vaughan/ Brampton).

Land Use Planning

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Identify climate change risks and prepare for potential impacts• Develop new floodplain models for the Greater Peterborough

Area• Conduct a Greater Peterborough Area-wide vulnerability

assessment of expected climate change impacts• Update infrastructure standards to improve climate change

readiness. i.e. green infrastructure first approach • Increase infrastructure flooding standards to a 200-year storm

standard rather than the current 100-year standard

Land Use Planning

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Strengthen land use policy that supports climate change mitigation and adaptation• Integrated climate change policies into Official Plans• Require a GHG footprint assessment in support of building and

land use proposals

Land Use Planning

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Facilitate the building of mixed-use, compact, and higher density communities• Establish a policy or direction for municipal staff to educate on the

need for increased housing density (and provincial targets) and the implications related to climate change at all points of contact with decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public (e.g. preface presentations to Councils, public meetings with density rationale)

• Establish maximum housing sizes to encourage smaller, more compact homes

• Decrease parking minimums for new developments

Community Waste

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Reduce the amount of waste generated

• Implement a campaign to encourage elimination of wasted food• Work with producers and retailers to reduce packaging and

increase take-back initiatives• Support establishment of a food rescue program in partnership

with local food retailers, manufactures, restaurants, caterers to collect and redistribute excess food to those in need that would otherwise be disposed of

Community Waste

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Maximize diversion of materials from disposal

• Implement a source separated organics program for curbside collection

• Switch to bi-weekly garbage collection to reinforce diversion programs and reduce collection truck emissions

• Enhance collection of leaf and yard waste materials• Work with institutions and businesses support implementation of

food waste reduction and/or diversion• Improve separation of waste at all construction sites for reuse and

proper disposal

Community Waste

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Capture the energy that is in waste

• Build a waste to biofuel facility• Work with local businesses to explore opportunities for biofuel

generation from outputs of their operations

Natural Assets & Water

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Recognize the value of nature

• Promote and engage people around the value of preservation and retention of natural infrastructure such as wetland, green spaces and trails and other natural assets for health, climate, and environment

• Educate on local benefits of water and ecosystem service for human health vs. consequences associated with degraded environments

Natural Assets & Water

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Strengthen watershed-based planning and land stewardship• Conduct a fine grain inventory of natural assets in the GPA• Implement planting and restoration projects at strategic high priority areas• Implement projects to enhance habitat connectivity at strategic locations • Develop and implement a Natural Heritage Master Plan• Develop and implement a Parks and Open Space Master Plan• Promote existing tree planting program to encourage planting trees on private

property• Implement and enforce by-laws to restrict cutting down trees• Expand efforts to encourage land securement initiatives to have privately

owned land placed in conservation easements and long-term trust to safeguard for future generations

• Require and enforce greater buffers around wetlands to protect them from surrounding land uses

Natural Assets & Water

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Reduce flooding risks through green stormwater management • Incorporate green and blue infrastructure into stormwater

management design, including low impact designs, bioswales, and riparian buffer zones

• Build storm water management infrastructure that may be used as green space, open space, parks, and/or trails

• Implement a Flood Reduction Subsidy Program to help reduce flooding on private properties

Natural Assets & Water

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Reduce the consumption of water

• Expand/further promote programs to encourage water conservation amongst users

• Promote participation in rebate programs for water efficient appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers

Agriculture & Food

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Ensure farmers have access to resources needed to understand emissions on their farms and how to mitigate and adapt to climate change

• Promote local participation in the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Program to encourage farmers to increase knowledge, conduct assessments, and develop and implement Environmental Farm Plans for their farms

• Host local agricultural forums and training sessions to engage with farmers on how to implement climate change mitigation and adaptation related best management practices

• Promote usage of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s no-cost Holos GHG emissions modeling tool to assist farmers in assessing their GHG emissions and exploring various farm management scenarios

Agriculture & Food

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Facilitate low emission farming practices• Changing manure management practices - shift away from liquid based

systems towards solid, and pasture based manure management - or anaerobic digesters

• Promote usage of green manure, cover crops, and crop residue management

• Use manure for biogas generation - to reduce on farm energy use and methane emissions from manure

• Adoption of more energy efficient on-farm technologies and low carbon energy

• Explore use of feed additives (e.g. dietary lipids) to reduce methane production.

• Improved grazing management (soil carbon sequestration)

Agriculture & Food

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Support localization of the food system• Undertake a community food system assessment to identify gaps and

opportunities for local food production and consumption• Establish a community food hub to support the local food economy and

facilitate collaboration & coordination between agri-food industry stakeholders (growers, processors, buyers, distributors & retailers)

• Expand and promote the Farmers Market Network across the region• Establish a permanent farmers’ market building in the City of

Peterborough to allow for consistent, year-round access.• Promote the farm gate sale of produce• Continue to and expand the marketing and branding of locally grown

food with the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh brand

Agriculture & Food

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Support localization of the food system (continued) • Continue to expand the network of community gardens throughout the

Greater Peterborough Area, and engage the broader community in the value of gardening

• Provide community skill sharing programs to increase awareness amongst community members on how to grow, process, and store food

• Implement institutional purchasing policies to increase the availability of local food in schools, other public buildings, restaurants and the food service industry

• Incorporate urban agriculture policies in local Official Plans• Plant food-producing trees in urban areas• Promote pollinator enhancement and urban bees

Economy & Business

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Grow the green economy locally

• Establish a local eco business zone or “Partners in Project Green” program to share resources amongst businesses and encourage green industries

Economy & Business

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Support local economic resilience

• Build a toolkit for Greater Peterborough Area businesses to assist with climate change impact analysis and business continuity planning

• Assist local businesses to develop business continuity plans for extreme weather

Economy & Business

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Facilitate efficiency of business operations and practices• Establish a business energy advisor program to actively engage with businesses

to make them aware of programs and funding available and assist with accessing programs

• Coordinate and promote business focused programs to improve energy efficiency through existing utility programs to increase participation

• Provide guidance to businesses on establishing green teams and completing sustainability audits/plans

• Enhance process to work directly with owners of commercial, industrial and multi-residential buildings in leading energy management and retrofit projects

• Establish a business leadership and mentorship program to support energy and climate leadership amongst businesses

• Create a toolbox of tips and resources for businesses that focus on greenhouse gas reduction through operations (electricity, heating, fleets)

People & Health

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Encourage civic engagement by supporting involvement in decision-making• Develop civic or community processes that can be led from the

grassroots and neighbourhood level (e.g. neighbourhood sustainability initiatives, such as Project Neutral)

• Develop a community engagement charter and guidelines to foster meaningful community engagement in local decision-making

• Empower youth as a working group of Sustainable Peterborough by establishing a youth advisory committee on climate change

People & Health

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Foster a culture of climate change awareness

• Host regular events focus on climate change (speaker series, annual event, etc.)

• Seek buy-in and endorsement/support for the shared vision and goals of Community Climate Change Action Plan from existing groups and organizations in the Greater Peterborough Area (+5 year review and revision of target)

• Host a community, junior, adult, and senior climate change champion through Sustainable Peterborough Awards

People & Health

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Prepare for the health impacts associated with a changing climate• Conduct a local community vulnerability assessment of public

health impacts from climate change• Increase education and communication of the health risks of

climate change in the community• Establish a protocol for extreme weather alters and flood plain

updates

People & Health

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Integrate health into all policies

• Establish a multi-disciplinary task force to explore best practices in integrating health into all policies, review opportunities in the Greater Peterborough Area, and made recommendations to decision-makers to do so

• Support/facilitate baseline studies around emissions impacts on primary and tertiary healthcare

Community-Specific Engagement

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Phase 3 Engagement

• Timing: Initiating in April • Purpose: Obtain community-specific input on potential

actions, gauge acceptance levels and priorities, and seek input on how aggressive targets should be

• Approach• Unattended feedback boards at municipal/

administrative buildings• Online survey

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Next Steps

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* Sept – Introduction; Background on Targets

* Jan – Generate Action Ideas; Assess Actions

* Mar – Action Planning and Prioritizing

* May – Draft Plans; Community Target Setting

* Sept to Jan – Community Group Workshops for Action Ideas* Oct – Student-Led Workshops for Action Ideas

* Sept to Jan – Events & Pop-Ups for Action Ideas

Timeline

* Aug – Background on Targets

* Nov – Input on Corporate Actions* Jan – Present Action Database

* Mar – Action Planning Session and Corporate Target Setting

* May – Review Draft Plans* Reports/Pres to Councils

Opportunities Action Database Action Selection Action Plans

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• Community Action Plans• Community-specific input on actions• Quantify actions• Task Force meeting: review and obtain

feedback on targets• Corporate Action Plans

• Action planning sessions• Quantify actions and draft action plans

• Steering Committee• Review of action plans in May• Implementation structure and

complete draft GPA plan

Other Business

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Thank You!

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