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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-19ENVY1992-08-19 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1992 The Environmental Committee met this date commencing at 4:00 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Alderman C. Weylie with the following members present: Alderman T. Galloway, Alderman G. Leadston, Mr. J. Kay, Mr. J. Maine and Mr. S. Cook. Others Present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. S. Klapman, Mr. L. Masseo, Mr. C. Ford, Mr. T. Clancy, Mr. G. Nixon, Mr. D. Hilker and Mr. L.W. Neil 1.MINUTES On motion by Alderman T. Galloway it was resolved: That the minutes of the meetings of the Environmental Committee held on June 3 and June 10, 1992, as mailed to the members, be accepted. 2. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT City Council previously approved a resolution authorizing the Environmental Committee to seek a replacement of the vacancy created as a result of the resignation of Mr. Peter Hayes. On motion by Alderman G. Leadston it was resolved: That Mr. Dennis Hilker be appointed to the Environmental Committee for a term to expire November 30, 1992 to fill the vacancy created as a result of the resignation of Mr. Peter Hayes. 3. CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION Association of Municipalities The Committee was in receipt of policy position statements from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario concerning AMO's Response to Waste Management Planning in Ontario and AMO's Response to Waste Management Powers in Ontario. 4. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL'S MEETING TO DISCUSS THE STRATEGIC PLAN The Committee was reminded of Notice previously given that City Council at its meeting held July 13, 1992 passed the following resolution: "That a special meeting of City Council be held on September 21, 1992 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the Strategic Plan for the Environment and its budget implications on each city department." 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FOR MUNICIPALITIES Mr. S. Klapman advised the Committee that he received information concerning environmental issues affecting municipalities. 6. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Discussion of Manaqement Committee Review The Committee was in receipt of a copy of the August 4th meeting Minutes of the City's Management Committee wherein the Committee set out its comments on the strategic plan for consideration by the Environmental Committee and City Council. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MINUTES - 29 - JUNE 10, 1992 6. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (CONT'D) Mr. T. McKay, Chief Administrator, explained the role of Management Committee to the lay members of the Environmental Committee. He noted that the major purpose of the Management Committee reviewing the Strategic Plan was with respect to the issue of funding commitments proposed within the plan. Mr. McKay stressed that while Management Committee has made comments and suggested changes, the Committee position was very favourable to the document. Under Strategic Priorities by key Activity Area, it was agreed that undertaking a study of the feasibility of reversing previously channelized waterways would be a waste of time and that Priority 1.3 should be deleted on the understanding that in future where major channel repair work was necessary every effort would be made to naturalize the channel rather than repair it. The Committee discussed the issues of concern raised within the Management Committee minutes and as a result of this discussion agreed to changes on the following pages of the Strategic Plan: Page 5 - delete 4 staff (Tri-City Water Rates) - delete 5 staff (Study re future utility needs) Page 6 - delete 5 staff (swabbing - watermain system) Page 7 - delete 10 staff (use of 'grey' water) Page 8 - delete priority to reverse previously channelized waterways - shift priority to retrofit storm water management facilities from Level 3 to Level 1 Page 10 & 12 - revise priority 2.3 regarding an increase of municipal powers through a response to the Sewell Commission Page 14 - revise development of an educational package where appropriate to local practices and delete $50K. - (Mr. J. Main questioned if monies could be retained for funding citizen involvement in environmental initiatives. In response Mr. T. McKay suggested that going committee role was envisaged, funds should be included in the Committee's annual budget to assist smaller type projects of local residents. He suggested that a list of the types of such initiatives be developed.) if an on- Page 15 revise more stringent environmental regulations to provide for same where the authority exists and where appropriate Page 17 - delete priority 2.3 - C.F.C. ban Page 19 - delete agreement re site decommissioning since the Province has stringent regulations - (It was suggested that abandoned sites could be considered as a future item by the Committee. Alderman Galloway questioned if the Property Standards By-Law be expanded to include the environmental condition of abandoned sites.) could Page 21 - delete C.F.C. City-wide ban Page 25 - revise priority 4.5 to increase the tree planting process Page 29 -shift Heritage Planning program from Levellto Level2 Page 30 - revise priority so as to investigate a program for Commercial and Industrial Intensification ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MINUTES - 30 - 6. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (CONT'D) - revise priorities so as to develop policy to "increase the tree planting process" and delete "speed up". - revise Environmental Awards under comments to add "commencing in 1994". Page 36 - revise installation of automatic building control systems to 10 years Page 39 - delete $5K from educate staff on fuel efficiency Page 40 delete $50K from education program (Mr. S. Klapman suggested that at a future meeting, the Committee consider its ongoing role and propose a resolution concerning funding of committee activities, monitoring of the Strategic Plan and continued public involvement.) - shift installation of solar collectors from Level 2 to Level 3 Page 53 - add a priority 2.3 to provide that the City strive to reduce the use of C.F.C.'s wherever possible JUNE 10, 1992 7.FUTURE MEETINGS (a) September 10, 1992 It was agreed the Committee would hold its next meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 1992 to discuss presentation strategy of the Strategic Plan at the September 21 st City Council meeting and to discuss the Committee's future direction, public participation, a draft revision to Page 1 of the Plan and inclusion of monies in the Committee's 1993 budget to promote special education and community involvement in environmental initiatives. It was suggested that staff utilize a slide presentation at the September 21st meeting to illustrate the process by which the Strategic Plan evolved and draft a two page covering letter to be attached to the 'final' draft plan. (b) September 21, 1992 Committee of the Whole meeting of City Council and the Environmental Committee at 4:00 p.m. 8.ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk