AGENDA

MfSSISSAUGA

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013-9 A.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER SECOND FLOOR, CIVIC CENTRE

300 CITY CENTRE DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, L5B 3C1

www.mlSSissauga.ca

Members

Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11 (CHAIR)

Michael De Wit, Citizen Member (VICE-CHAIR)

Councillor Jim Tovey, Ward 1

Councillor Frank Dale, Ward 4

Dr. Brad Bass, Citizen Member

Elaine Hanson, Sheridan College, Office for Sustainability

Steven Jia, Peel Environmental Youth Alliance

Lea Ann Mallett, Citizen Member

Val Ohori, Citizen Member

Maureen Ricker, Citizen Member

Carl Rodgers, Citizen Member

Lucia Salvati, University of Toronto Mississauga

Amy Zi-Xuan Liou, Peel Environmental Youth Alliance

Agency Liaison

Stephanie Crocker, EcoSource

CONTACT PERSON: Mumtaz Alikhan, Legislative Coordinator

Office of the City Clerk, Telephone: 905-615-3200, ext. 5425; Fax 905-615-4181

Mumtaz.Alikhan@mississauga.ca

Environmental Advisory Committee - 1 - September 1 0, 2013

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

DECLARATIONS OF DIRECT (OR INDIRECT) PECUNIARY INTEREST

PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS

A. Shelley Petrie, Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation to provide a refresher of the Green Belt Plan and the Urban River Valley Designation

B. Item 2: Feasibility Analysis for the Expansion of the Provincial Green Plan (a) Olav Sibille, Planner and Project Lead, HN&UFS; (b) Paul Lowes, Principal, Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc.,

on the Feasibility Analysis for Expanding the Greenbelt

C. Item 3: Natural Heritage & Urban Forestry Strategy (a) Olav Sibille, Planner and Project Lead, NH&UFS; (b) Mirek Sharp, Principal, North South Environmental; (c) Margot Ursie, Planning Ecologist, Beacon Environmental

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the meeting held September 10, 2013.

2. Update on Feasibility Analysis for the Expansion of the Provincial Greenbelt Plan area into Mississauga

Memo dated September 16, 2013from Laura Piette, Director, Parks and Forestry Division, Community Services Department.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

3. Update on the Natural Heritage & Urban Forest Strategy (NH&UFS)

Memorandum dated September 16, 2013 from Laura Piette, Director, Parks and Forestry Division, Community Services Department.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Environmental Advisory Committee -2- September 1 0, 2013

4. EAC Offsite Planning Session Verbal Update by Brenda Osborne, Director, Environment Division, on the next EAC Offsite Planning Session

5. Provincial Long-Term Energy Planning

Memorandum dated August 21, 2013 from The Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Environment, with respect to the launch of the Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) program, referred to EAC by Council at its meeting held on September 18, 2013

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

6. Upcoming Agenda Items and Environmental Advisory Committee CEAC) Role

Chart from Environment staff with respect to upcoming agenda items and Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) role.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

7. Status of Outstanding Issues from the Environmental Advisory Committee CEAC)

Chart dated September 3, 2014, 2013 from Mumtaz Alikhan, Legislative Coordinator, Environmental Advisory Committee, with respect to the status of outstanding issues from the Environmental Advisory Committee.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

INFORMATION ITEMS

DATE OF NEXT MEETING- Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 9 a.m., Council Chamber

OTHER BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

MISSISS.AUGA

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MEMBERS/AGENCY LIAISONS PRESENT:

Brenda Osborne, Director, Environment Division Mary Bracken, Environmental Specialist Andrea J. MacLeod, Environmental Research Assistant

CONTACT PERSON: Mumtaz Alikhan, Legislative Coordinator

Office of the City Clerk, Telephone: 905-615-3200, ext. 5425; Fax 905-615-4181

Mumtaz.Alikhan@,mississauga.ca

Environmental Advisory Committee - 1 - September 10, 2013

CALL TO ORDER- 9:04a.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor J. Tovey)

The Chair welcomed Amy Zi Liou and Steven Jia, the new Peel Environmental Youth Alliance representatives on the Committee.

DECLARATIONS OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT PECUNIARY ..

PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS

A. Credit River Parks Strategy:

B.

Mark Howard, Project Lead, Credit Ri Park Planning, Community Services, ga Strategy. The goal was to complete a 25 parklands and natural areas the Credit Ri receive the Strategy prior to i 2013.

Recommendation EAC-0029-2013

ver Parks Strategy by Mark , and David Marcucci, Manager, Park

, ............ L ... .,.,,,.,...., on September 10, 2013, be

Director, Sierra Club Canada Foundation and Dan , Sierra Club Ontario, gave a PowerPoint presentation with

t:trtri,T,, . .,..n""""T publicly owned lands of the Credit River Valley to the noted that the Feasibility Analysis conducted by City staff is

urged the Committee to finalize it in order for it to proceed to

In response to the Committee's question regarding the benefits of the Greenbelt, Dan McDermott responded that such lands would be exempt from rulings of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), and provides an opportunity for the government to protect natural areas from erosion and development which Ontarians can be proud of. He cited a current lawsuit against the OMB by the Municipality of Waterloo against its ruling to permit a development in green space, and in which the Province is taking an unprecedented step of intervening on behalf of the Municipality. The Committee felt that an invitation, at some future date, to the Region of Waterloo to speak of their

Environmental Advisory Committee -2- September 10, 2013

experience, may be useful.

Mr. McDermott also offered a primer on the Greenbelt for new members of the Committee, which was accepted.

Ms. Brenda Osborne, Director, Environment Division, confirmed that the Greenbelt Feasibility Analysis will be brought to the October I, 2013 meeting of the Committee.

The Chair thanked Ms. Jackson and Mr. McDermott for their,.~~b!utation and efforts in this regard. /,,,,,,:,

Recommendation EAC-0030-2013 That the PowerPoint presentation by Kristina J Sierra Club Canada Foundation, and Dan Ontario, entitled Protecting the Credit Environmental Advisory Committee on

Received (E. Hanson)

(V. Ohori left the meeting at 9:41 am)

C. Credit River V

Residents' and the P MIRANET

._,...._,v- ..... ..,v.LJL.L.L.LJ_.L ...... , ... '"' and President of the Lisgar with respect to the Credit River Valley on in the Greenbelt. She advised that

recommended a Feasibility Analysis be Urban Forest Strategy, and that bringing

"-'-1:'-oA-.._ .... ..,.._on into Credit River Valley via existing public lands issauga to lead ur9an natural heritage innovation in the

that the intrinsic value, such as wetlands, beaches, the Greenbelt will bring to Ontario is $2.7 billion

rlat·a.,.... .... .,;; .. an by an ecological system service valuation undertaken by the U-.L.L·~~'~'"'.L.L Ontario requested by the Greenbelt Foundation.

Recommendatib~ EAC-0031-2013

· . Kulendiren for her deputation and efforts in this regard.

That the presentation to the Environmental Advisory Committee on September 10, 2013 by Kiruthiha Kulendiren, member of MIRANET' s EAC Sub-Committee and President of the Lis gar Residents' Association, with respect to bringing the Greenbelt into Mississauga through the Credit River Valley and the Provincial Urban River Valley designation, be received.

Received (Councillor J. Tovey)

Environmental Advisory Committee - 3- September 10, 2013

The Chair asked staff for further comments. Mr. Marcucci, Manager, Parks Planning, advised that the Natural Heritage & Urban Forest Strategy (NH&UFS) as well as the Greenbelt Feasibility Analysis will be brought to the next meeting ofEAC. He noted that an update as well as a link to the Greenbelt Feasibility Analysis will be provided to the Committee shortly. Mr. Marcucci advised that the amended legislation includes only publicly owned lands. The City does not own all the land in the Credit River Valley system and some of the uses, such as sports fields or festivals are contrary to the legislation. A series of meetings are scheduled with environmental groups and the Province to discuss these issues and will be shared at the Oct ;/.,meeting.

MATTERS CONSIDERED

1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the meeting held June 4, 2013.

Approved (C. Rodgers)

:l~Jrg$£>~d the c6~ittee with respect to her draft · ittee on Environmental

dian Municipalities (FCM) . . . . .. additions recommended by

provide the Committee with the updated seca was seeking support from the

...,...., ... ,.._,_.._J,.._f"i"''¥"'"'uncil endorsement.

ort of the draft motion, and thanked

Committee unanimously supports the draft Notice of flooding, presented by Councillor Chris Fonseca,

Standing Committee on Environmental Issues and Sustainable ederation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Approved (Councillor J. Tovey)

3. Feed-in Tariff

Mary Bracken, Environmental Specialist, Environment Division, Community Services Department noted that the Ontario Power Authority (OP A) has announced the next application window from November 4, 2013 to December 20,2013 for small Feed-in Tariff (FIT) contracts for Rooftop Solar Projects in Mississauga.

Environmental Advisory Committee -4- September 10, 2013

Recommendation EAC-0033-2013 That the Memorandum dated August 26, 2013 from Mary Bracken, Environmental Specialist, Environment Division, with respect to Rooftop Solar Projects in Mississauga being offered small Feed-in Tariff (FIT) contracts and next FIT application period, be received.

Received (M. DeWit)

4. Doors Open 2013

5.

Mary Bracken, Environmental Specialist advised Saturday, September 28, 2013, and will be · practices.

Recommendation EAC-0034-2013

Specialist, Environment

Received (A. Liou)

Bracken, Environmental Open 2013, be received.

· sion, Community Services Division, Dr. Sherri Mason, Professor of

:An,,:h,..,. research from sampling expeditions on Ontario. initial finding of "micro-plastics" (0.355-

039 inches) mostly falling into the 'pellet' category, which "''""Llo. . .LV.L ............. v ... ...,, car polish and toothpaste, etc., is a cause for

out by wastewater treatment facilities.

following issues/ comments: • of "micro-plastics" for Council adoption and subsequent

the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); • Invi . Sherri Mason to address the Committee once her findings have been

completed; • "Micro-plastics" finding their way into the food chain; • Propose Dr. Sherri Mason as a speaker at the June 2014 annual conference of the

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI). • Draft Resolution for the June 2014 annual conference of the GLSLCI involving

103 mayors from both sides of the border; • Establishing a relationship with Unilever Canada

Environmental Advisory Committee - 5 - September 10, 2013

Recommendation EAC-0035-2013 That the Memorandum dated August 26, 2013, from Brenda Osborne, Director, Environment Division, with respect to Plastic Sampling in the Great Lakes, be received.

Received (Councillor J. Tovey)

6. 2014 EAC Meeting Dates

Recommendation That the Memorandum dated September 3, 2013 Coordinator, Environmental Advisory Committee, meeting dates, be received.

Received (C. Rodgers)

likhan, Legislative the 2014 Committee

7. Let Your Green Show Update

8.

Recommendation EAC-003 7-2013

k''"''-"'.LU..L.L..:> ... , E~~t~~~ent Division, gave a verbal Green SF{' ampaign, part of a three phase

to take action and rewards er and nearly 1500 residents

"""'"'"'"'""'''·"'· .. _,_. __ on, noted that Council, at its July 3, 2013 ''tY'r~m,,-n++"""". She advised that a report on this

to the Committee for direction.

issues/ comments: eyond bottled water at City events;

ty principles in the City's strategic planning for zero waste.

to the Committee's comments and questions.

That the presentation dated June 2013 entitled Municipal Ban on the use of Bottled Water at Government Administrative Offices by Dominika Sekula and Marsha Smith on behalf of the Council of Canadians, referred by Council at its July 3, 2013 meeting to the Environmental Advisory Committee, be received.

Received (S. Jia)

Environmental Advisory Committee - 6 - September 10, 2013

9. Upcoming Agenda Items and Environmental Advisory Committee CEAC) Role

10.

Chart from Environment staff with respect to upcoming agenda items and Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) role.

Recommendation EAC-0038-2013 That the chart from Environment staff with respect to LL._,,...,U'~·~~'"J'"""

Environmental Advisory Committee (EA) role, be received.

Received (Councillor J. Tovey)

Status of

Chart dated September 10, 2013 from Environmental Advisory Committee, wi the Environmental Advisory Committee.

Recommendation EAC-0039-2013

s from

That the chart dated September 1 Environmental Advi ·

Legislative Coordinator, of outstanding issues from

October 1, 2013 at 9 a.m., Council Chamber

(a) that the David Suzuki Foundation and the Credit Valley Conservation are honouring Solei by planting a new naturalized garden bed on Sunday, Septem er 22 at 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at Solei Congregation, 23 99 Folkway Drive, Mississauga, and he invited Committee members to the event.

(b) Elaine Hanson offered to once again host the Committee's off-site planning meeting once a date has been confirmed by Brenda Osborne, Director, Environment Division.

Environmental Advisory Committee - 7 - September 10, 2013

(c) Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Open House Councillor Tovey advised of an informational open house co-hosted by himself and Councillor Mark Grimes, Toronto Ward 6, with respect to the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project to highlight plans and benefits for their respective communities. This event will take place on September 17, 2013 at 7:00p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101, 3850 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto. He also directed members to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority website for further details of the Project.

ADJOURNMENT -11:10 a.m. (C. Rodgers)

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Memorandum Community Services Department 201 City Centre Drive, Suite 900 Mississauga ON L5B 2T4

TO:

FROM:

Members of Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting Date: October 1, 2013

Laura Piette Director, Parks and Forestry Division, Community Services Department

DATE: September 16, 2013

FILE: EC.10.NAT

SUBJECT: Update on Feasibility Analysis for the Expansion of the Provincial Greenbelt Plan Area into Mississauga

In April 201 0 Mississauga City Council directed staff to carry out, in consultation with the Region and Credit Valley Conservation, a feasibility analysis for expansion of the provincial Greenbelt Plan Area into Mississauga (recommendation GC 0288-201 0). I am pleased to advise that this analysis was undertaken as a project deliverable of the Natural Heritage and Urban Forest Strategy (NH&UFS) and that the Project Team will make a deputation to the Committee on October 1, 2013 to present its results.

The analysis includes consideration of new developments in provincial legislation, in particular Amendment 1 to the Greenbelt Plan, approved by the Province of Ontario in January 2013, which introduced the Urban River Valley designation. It also includes an examination of the implications (pros and cons) of applying this designation to City owned lands with respect to recreational uses, facilities and infrastructure.

The following topics will be covered:

• Draft Feasibility Analysis for the Expansion of the Provincial Greenbelt Plan Area into Mississauga (to access this document click here);

• Internal and external consultation carried out on the topic; and,

• Input integration and next steps.

Should you have any questions please contact Olav Sibille, Planner, Community Services, at olav.sibille@mississauga.ca or (905) 615.3200 x 4943.

Laura Piette Director, Parks and Forestry Division Community Services Department

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TO: Members of Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting Date: October 1, 2013

FROM: Laura Piette Director, Parks and Forestry Division, Community Services Department

DATE: September 16,2013

FILE: EC.10.NAT

SUBJECT: Update on the Natural Heritage & Urban Forest Strategy (NH&UFS)

I am pleased to advise that the Natural Heritage & Urban Forest Strategy (NH&UFS) Project Team will make a deputation to the Committee on October 1, 2013 to provide an overall update on the status of the study.

The following topics will be covered:

• Draft NH&UFS report (For a copy click here. For Appendices, click here);

• Draft Urban Forest Management Plan (also available online under a separate cover);

• Internal and external consultation followed for drafts review;

• Outcome of the Second Phase of public consultation for the NH&UFS study;

• Input integration; and,

• Next steps in the project.

The update will also provide an opportunity to report back to the Committee on the draft Feasibility Analysis for Expansion of the Provincial Greenbelt Plan Area into Mississauga. A separate Memorandum is being sent to the Committee addressing that item.

Should you have any questions please contact Olav Sibille, Planner, Community Services, at olav.sibille@mississauga.ca or (905) 615.3200 x 4943.

Laura Piette Director, Parks and Forestry Division Community Services Department

From: Hon. Bob Chiarelli [mailto:MEP@Ontario.ca] Sent: 08/21/2013 1:08 PM To: Hazel McCallion Subject: Ontario Supporting Local Energy Planning in Municipalities and Aboriginal Communities

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MEMORANDUM TO: Ontario Municipal Leaders

MEMORANDUM FROM: The Honourable Bob Chiarelli

RE: Municipal Energy Plan program

Our government is committed to supporting and engaging municipalities by improving the province's energy planning processes. I am pleased to announce the launch of the Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) program. Municipalities can now apply to the Ministry of Energy for funding to support the development of municipal energy plans. These plans will complement the Long-Term Energy Plan and regional energy plans by focusing on the diverse needs of our different municipalities and regions. A MEP takes an integrated approach to energy planning by aligning energy, infrastructure, and land use planning. MEPs will help municipalities:

• assess the community's energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions • identify opportunities to conserve, improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions • consider impact of future growth and options for local clean energy generation • support local economic development

The MEP program provides successful applicants with funding for 50 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $90,000. The MEP program will focus on supporting small and medium-sized municipalities that have fewer resources to develop these plans. Applications are due to the Ministry of Energy by November 29, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Please review the program guidelines and complete the application form. If you have any questions about the MEP program, visit http://www.enerqy.qov.on.ca/en/municipal-energy/ or email MEP@ontario.ca. Sincerely,

Bob Chiarelli Minister O"Receive

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Ontario Supporting Local Energy Planning in Municipalities and Aboriginal Communities

Province Promoting Conservation and Clean Energy August 21, 2013 1 :00 p.m.

Ontario is supporting local energy planning through the new Municipal Energy Plans and

Aboriginal Community Energy Plans programs.

The programs will help small and medium-sized municipalities and Aboriginal communities

develop energy plans that focus on increasing conservation and help identify the best energy

infrastructure options for a community. Energy plans help municipalities and Aboriginal

communities:

• Assess its energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions • Identify opportunities to conserve, improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions • Consider impact of future growth and options for local clean energy generation • Support economic development by better meeting local energy needs

Engaging municipalities and Aboriginal communities is part of the new Ontario government's

plan to build strong communities, powered by clean, reliable and affordable energy.

QUOTES

II Both the Municipal Energy Plan program and the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan program

will help communities identify goals and new opportunities to save money and reduce their

environmental footprint. II

- Bob Chiarelli

Minister of Energy

.. I'm really pleased to see that the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan is structured to address

individual community needs. Improving conservation measures and planning for the use and

access to clean, modern and reliable electricity will be significant measures in improving the

quality of life and economic prospects of Aboriginal communities. I encourage eligible Aboriginal

communities to help plan their energy future by submitting proposals ...

- David Zimmer

Minister of Aboriginal Affairs

QUICK FACTS

• Municipal Energy Plans and Aboriginal Community Energy Plans are optional and will complement the Long-Term Energy Plan and regional energv olans by focusing on unique community needs and goals.

• Successful MEP program applicants will receive funding for 50 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $90,000.

• Aboriginal communities will be eligible for up to $90,000 to develop a community energy plan, with remote Aboriginal communities eligible for up to $95,000.

LEARN MORE

• Read more about the Municipal Energy Plan program • Learn about the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan proaram • See Conservation First: A Renewed Vision for Energy Conservation in Ontario • Follow the Ministry of Energy on Twitter for news and conservation tips

Beckie Codd-Downey Minister's Office beckie .codd-downey@ontario .ca 416-325-2690 Kirby Dier Communications Branch kirby .dier@ontario .ca 416-326-4542 For public inquiries call: 1-888-668-4636 TTY: 1-800-239-4224

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Ministry of Energy

Ontario Kicks Off Long-Term Energy Plan Review Province Renews Commitment to Conservation and Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy

July 10, 2013 4:22 p.m.

Ontario is launching a review of the Long-Term Energy Plan, which will include province-wide

consultations on a variety of topics including the province's mix of energy sources such as wind,

solar and nuclear, and conservation.

Starting today through to September 9, the general public, industry stakeholders, Aboriginal

leaders, and municipal representatives are all invited to provide their advice on Ontario's long­

term energy needs and how to meet them.

Ontarians can join in the conversation by:

• Taking part in one of the information sessions that will be held in communities across the province, including St. Catharines, London, Windsor, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie and Ottawa.

• Submitting comments in response to the discussion guide, Making Choices: Reviewing Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan

• Completing an online questionnaire.

Reviewing the province's Long-Term Energy Plan reflects the government's commitment to

conservation and building strong communities, powered by clean, reliable energy.

QUOTES

" It's critical that we plan Ontario's energy future with input and advice from every corner of the

province. Together, we'll continue to build a clean, modern and reliable electricity grid."

-Bob Chiarelli

Minister of Energy

QUICK FACTS

• The updated Long-Term Energy Plan will be released this fall. • Over the past 10 years, Ontario has brought more than 3,300 megawatts of renewable

energy online - enough to power 900,000 homes each year. • Ontario's Green Energy Act has attracted billions in investment and created 31,000 jobs. • Since 2003, approximately 12,000 megawatts (MW) of new and refurbished generation

has been added to Ontario's energy supply.

• Between 2006 and 2011, Ontario conserved over 1,900 MW - enough to take over 600,000 homes off the grid.

• By the end of 2014 the use of coal for electricity generation will be discontinued completely.

LEARN MORE

• Read the discussion guide and submit your comments. • Fill out our Energy Planning Questionnaire. • Learn more about the other initiatives the Ministry of Eneray and its agencies are

seeking input on this summer.

Beckie Codd-Downey Minister's Office beckie .codd-downey@ontario .ca 416-325-2690 Kirby Dier Communications Branch kirby.dier@ontario.ca · 416-326-4542 For public inquiries call: 1-888-668-4636 TTY: 1-800-239-4224

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New Ontario Government Strengthens Energy Planning Communities Will Be Engaged in Regional Energy Plans

May 6, 2013 3:20 p.m.

The new Ontario government is improving how the province plans and builds large energy

infrastructure projects going forward.

To ensure that Ontario builds energy infrastructure in a process that respects communities, the

government has asked two key agencies to develop a new regional energy planning process

based on formal input from municipalities, communities and the energy sector.

Regional energy plans will rely on public consultations and municipal input to ensure that

Ontario gets siting decisions right the first time - while recognizing that a strong electricity grid

requires ongoing investments in clean, modern and reliable energy infrastructure.

The Independent Electricity System Operator and the Ontario Power Authority are expected to

report back to the Minister of Energy with a joint implementation plan by August 151 , 2013. The

plan will take into account recommendations on energy project siting made by the Legislative

Assemblyls Standing Committee on Justice Policy.

Through strong public consultation, regional energy plans will lead to better decision making -

so that future electricity generation contracts place energy infrastructure in the right location

from the beginning.

Engaging communities in the regional energy planning process is part of the new Ontario

governmenfs plan to build strong communities, powered by clean, reliable energy.

QUOTES

II Since 2003, welve rebuilt a broken energy system into one of the most reliable, clean and

technologically advanced grids in North America. Now ifs time to improve how we plan, site,

and build energy infrastructure in Ontario. By working with municipalities and the public to

create regional energy plans, we'll make sure we get siting decisions right the first time.~~

- Bob Chiarelli

Minister of Energy

I{(.P) " We applaud Premier Wynne and Minister Chiarelli for taking leadership on this issue and

recognizing the importance of advancing generation projects while still balancing the needs of

individual municipalities. We welcome the opportunity to work with the provincial government,

and its agencies, to achieve balanced siting protocols that respect the needs of municipalities

and consumers ...

- Elise Herzig

President and CEO, Ontario Energy Association

QUICK FACTS

• Read the Minister's letter to the OPA and the IESO. • The government recently announced a six-month review of Ontario1

S Long-Term Energy Plan, to determine the best energy supply mix for the province over the next 20 years. The review will be based on strong public consultations.

• Since 2003, Ontario has built or renewed over 7,500 km of transmission lines. • Ontario has modernized or rebuilt over 11 ,500 MW of clean energy since 2003 - enough

electricity to power over 2.8 million homes.

For media inquiries only call: Beckie Codd-Downey, Minister's Office beckie.codd-downey@ontario.ca 416-327-6747 For public inquiries call: 1-888-668-4636 TTY: 1-800-239-4224

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. Upcoming Agenda Items and Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Role

Comments (Provide feedback for consideration.) Leadership (Participate in event or lead external group participation.)

Community Engagement (Champion LGMP Receive (For information.)

awareness campaign, promote Living Green blog, etc.)

Direction (Provide direction to staff.) Recommendation (To General Committee.)

Deputation (Present to General Committee, Council, other.)

Sub-committee (To further develop or research initiative.)

Receive

Campaign update. Receive

QUEST 2013 QUEST Conference Update. Receive

2013 I Q4 Drive-Throughs An update on drive-throughs.

Provincial Energy Planning Update on City activities.

Recommendation

Recommendation

Bottled Water Referred to EAC by Council at its July 3, 2013 me ·

Recommendation

Update subsequent to the March 5, 2013 Our Municipality Can Help

Environmental Advisory Committee Recommendation Stop Climate Change

Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-law Green Development Strategy (GDS) Waste Management

Corporate Energy Conservation Plans

Stormwater Quality Control Strategy Update Public Art Project

me

The City's Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-law is scheduled to be revised as per the LGMP. An update on GDS implementation. An update on various waste-related initiatives. The new Provincial Green Energy Act (2009) requires municipalities to provide corporate energy conservation plans for all municipally owned and operated buildings and to report annually on actual performance against plans. Update of the City's strategy for managing and improving the quality of stormwater runoff. Update on public art project along Burnhamthorpe Rd.

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.EAG MEETING FIRST ntS<JtJSS:E:D Feb/12

Sept/12

Dec/12

STATUS OF OUTSTANDING ISSUES FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) Prepared by Mumtaz Alikhan, Legislative Coordinator, for the October 1 2013 EAC Agenda

Transportation Strategy Presentation

Potential Ban ofPlastic Shopping Bags in Mississauga

Urban Design A wards

Michael De Wit, Vice-Chair, indicated that a presentation on the transportation strategy would be beneficial to the Committee.

EAC-0039-2012 1. That the Corporate Report dated July 26, 2012 from the

Commissioner of Community Services, entitled "Potential Ban of Plastic Shopping Bags in Mississauga," be received; and

2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends that the potential ban of plastic shopping bags in Mississauga be referred to the Region of Peel's Waste Management Committee for further research and recommendations to the Region of Peel's Regional Council and the City of Mississauga' s Council.

Councillor Tovey noted that the Urban Design A wards should include green building and Ms. Bracken noted that the categories and criteria would have to be strengthened. It was suggested that a report could be written to make a recommendation with respect to creating a green award in Urban Design.

May 1/12 EAC Meeting Update: Ms. Osborne added that she did not have a specific timeline for the transportation strategy at this time.

May 7/13 EAC Meeting Update: In response to Councillor Tovey, Ms. Osborne said that Ms. Bracken is working with Planning and Building Department staff to establish a green development award complementary and linked to the existing A wards and that it may be announced this fall, but will not begin until 2014.

Dec/12

Feb/13

Mar/13

Environmental Advisory Committee November 2012 Off-Site Meeting Summary

Stormwater Financing Study (Phase 1)

Our Municipality Can Help Stop Climate Change

EAC-0068-2012 1. That the Memorandum, dated November 26,2012 from

Brenda Osborne, Director, Environment Division with respect to the off-site meeting held on November 24, 2012; be received; and

2. That staff work with the Environmental Advisory Committee to develop a recognition program and a community environmental grants program.

EAC-0003-2013 1. That the PowerPoint presentation by Lincoln Kan, Manager,

Environmental Services, entitled "Stormwater Financing Study (Phase 1 )," to the Environmental Advisory Committee on February 5, 2013 be received; and

2. That staff be directed to prepare an update regarding the Storm water Financing Study (Phase 1) for consideration at a future Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.

EAC-0011-2013 That the email message dated February 1, 2013 from Danish Sarwar, Ward 5 resident, with respect to how our municipality can help stop climate change, be received and referred to staff for fmiher review and returned to a future Environmental Advisory Committee meeting for consideration.

May 7/13 EAC Meeting Update: Ms. McLeod gave an update, noting that this matter was discussed at the Committee's December 2012 meeting. She said that three existing award programs were reviewed and associated organizations were consulted regarding the Committee's recommendation. Ms. McLeod said that modifying the current award processes or adding a new "Living Green" award is not advisable for various reasons. She noted that Streetscape Mississauga has renamed the Alternative Gardens class of their contest the "Mississauga Living Green Ecogardens" class. Ms. McLeod said that the Committee could help promote the existing award programs and, beginning in 2014, host-an annual celebration and networking event in the spring to coincide with the annual reporting out of the Living Green Master Plan.