AGENDA

MISS/SSAUGA

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA www.mlsslssauga.ca

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 - 9 A.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER

SECOND FLOOR, CIVIC CENTRE 300 CITY CENTRE DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, L5B 3Cl

www.mlsslssauga.ca

Members

Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11 (CHAIR)

Michael DeWit, Citizen Member (VICE-CHAIR)

Councillor Jim Tovey, Ward 1

Councillor Frank Dale, Ward 4

Hassaan Basit, Citizen Member

Dr. Brad Bass, Citizen Member

Peter Orphanos, Citizen Member

Maureen Ricker, Citizen Member

Agency Liaisons

Elaine Hanson, Sheridan College, Office for Sustainability

Lucas Krist, Peel Environmental Youth Alliance

Lea Aun Mallett, EcoSource

CONTACT PERSON: Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator

Office of the City Clerk, Telephone: 905-615-3200, ext. 5471; Fax 905-615-4181

Julie.Lavertu@mississauga.ca

Environmental Advisory Committee - I - April 10, 2012

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

DECLARATIONS OF DIRECT (OR INDIRECT) PECUNIARY INTEREST

PRESENTATIONSIDEPUTATIONS

A. Items 2 and 3 Kenneth Dion, Senior Project Manager, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Kate Hayes, Project Leader, Restoration and Stewardship, Credit Valley Conservation, with respect to the Lakeview Waterfront Connection: Environmental Assessment.

B. Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, Transportation Projects Office, with respect to the Mississauga Downtown Car-Share Service Pilot Project.

C. Matthew Williams, LRT Project Manager, with respect to the Hurontario-Main LRT Project.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the meeting held March 6, 2012.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

2. Lakeview Waterfront Connection: Environmental Assessment

PowerPoint presentation dated April 10,2012 from Kenneth Dion, Senior Project Manager, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Kate Hayes, Project Leader, Restoration and Stewardship, Credit Valley Conservation, with respect to the Lakeview Waterfront Connection: Environmental Assessment.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Environmental Advisory Committee -2- April 10, 2012

3. Living by the Lake - Credit Valley Conservation Newsletter, Volume One

Email message dated March 14, 2012 from Brenda Osborne, Manager, Environment, with respect to Living by the Lake - Credit Valley Conservation Newsletter, Volume One.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

4. Smoke from Home Wood Stoves

Memorandum dated March 13, 2012 from Mayor Hazel McCallion with respect to smoke from home wood stoves.

DIRECTION REQUIRED

5. Friends ofthe Credit Conservation Awards on March 22,2012

Michael DeWit, Vice-Chair and Citizen Member, Environmental Advisory Committee, will provide a verbal update with respect to the Friends of the Credit Conservation Awards on March 22,2012.

6. Oakville-Clarkson Air Quality Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Brenda Osborne, Manager, Environment, will provide a verbal update with respect to the Oakville-Clarkson Air Quality Advisory Committee Terms of Reference.

7. Earth Hour 2012 Results and Update

Andrea J. McLeod, Environmental Coordinator, will provide a verbal update with respect to Earth Hour 2012 results and update.

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

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

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

9. Status of Outstanding Issues from the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)

Chart dated April 10, 2012 from Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator, Environmental Advisory Committee, with respect to the status of outstanding issues from the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC).

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

Environmental Advisory Committee - 3 - April 10, 2012

INFORMA nON ITEMS

10. Resignation from Lucia Hlasna, University of Toronto at Mississauga Agency Liaison, Environmental Advisory Committee

Memorandum dated April 4, 2012 from Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator, Environmental Advisory Committee, with respect to the resignation from Lucia Hlasna, University of Toronto at Mississauga Agency Liaison, Environmental Advisory Committee, effective March 13,2012.

RECOMMEND RECEIPT

DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 9 a.m., Council Chamber

OTHER BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

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MINUTES

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY

TUESDAY, UL'~ft'L,

EnvIronmental AdvIaory Commtnee

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MEMBERS PRESENT: Ward 11 (CHAIR) (VICE-CHAIR) (departure at

aidlop'DUlos, Citizen Member

Citizen Member

Elaine Hanson, Sheridan College, Office for Sustainability Lucia Hlasna, University of Toronto at Mississauga (arrival at 9:20 a.m.)

Lucas Krist, Peel Environmental Youth Alliance Stephanie Crocker, EcoSource

Rajan Balchandani, Manager, Energy Management Ella Basic, Public Affairs Consultant Mary Bracken, Project Lead, Living Green Master Plan Jane Darragh, Planner, Park Planning Section Mike Maloney, Supervisor, Tree Protection and Preservation, Urban Forestry Andrea J. McLeod, Environmental Coordinator Sarnina Mehar, Energy Management Coordinator Brenda Osborne, Manager, Environment Lisa Urbani, Environmental Research Assistant

CONTACT PERSON: Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator Office of the City Clerk, Telephone: 905-615-3200, ext. 5471; Fax 905-615-4181

Julie.Lavertu@mississauga.ca

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Environmental Advisory Connnittee - 1 - March 6, 2012

NOTE: The Committee changed the order of the Agenda during the meeting. These Minutes reflect the order of the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER - 9:04 a.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The Chair welcomed Ms. Hanson to the Connnittee. Ms. Hanson thanked the Chair and said that she was excited to join the work with staff.

Approved (F. Dale)

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A. Ella Basic, Public Affairs

can register for staff is

in March and April 2012, stated that participants that Connnunications and partnering with

Cons,~rv:lti(m for some events.

that Ms. Basic provide them with their contacts. Committee members

maLkeov,er events at schools during Earth make residents aware about these events.

Planning Section, and Mike Maloney, Supervisor, Urban Forestry, with respect to the proposed

Permit By-Law 475-05.

Maloney presented a PowerPoint presentation entitled to Tree Permit Bylaw 475-05" and discussed the benefits

of trees, urban forest, the policy and regulatory contexts, tree policies in other municIpalities, and differences between the existing Tree Permit By-Law 475-05 and the proposed Private Tree Protection By-Law. Mr. Maloney distributed two disks of trees for the Connnittee' s information. Ms. Darragh said that Council recently approved public meetings on this issue.

Connnittee members discussed the City's refund policies for the replacement of trees, Oakville's tree policies, how the proposed by-law would protect mid-sized trees, policies regarding the removal of trees, reinstating trees, the inIportance of informing residents about the structural and natural capital value of trees on public

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and private property, the importance of developing a communications strategy and obtaining buy-in from residents, internal capacity for the proposed by-law, the diameter of replacement trees, and the possibility of staff reviewing the tree­related policies of various municipalities in the United States.

Ms. Hlasna arrived at 9:20 a.m.

In response to questions from the Committee, Ms. Darragh and Mr. Maloney shared the information below:

• Clarification about the City's refund policies replacement of trees; • Clarification about Oakville's tree policIes; • Under the proposed by-law, residents

centimetres in diameter or greater • Staff seeks to prevent the mdlSCI"lTI

residents to plant replacement latter is not possible, residen~. trees in the City. Criteria for

• The proposed by-law will ad(ire:ss occurs when the

• The structural from the Region of data on this matter and

and health benefits; of different species •

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end their tree by-law in the near future ,ertain aspects of their by-law; artd ~lac:ement trees.

updated after the public consultations. Ms. will conduct City-wide consultations about the proposed

Committee and the Committee in the near future.

presentation, dated March 6, 2012 and entitled "Proposed Permit Bylaw 475-05," by Jane Darragh, Plarmer, Park

and Mike Maloney, Supervisor, Tree Protection, Urban Environmental Advisory Committee on March 6, 2012 be

Received (E. Hanson)

Item 2 Rajan Balchandani, Manager, Energy Management, and Samina Mehar, Energy Management Coordinator, with respect to energy benchmarking, energy awareness, and retro-commissioning (EBEAR) Program.

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Mr. Balchandani and Ms. Mehar presented a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Energy Benchmarking, Energy Awareness & Retro-Connnissioning Program." Mr. Balchandani discussed the City-wide energy audit in 2007, various energy management projects, energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in facilities, the Ontario Green Energy Act, energy management initiatives in Mississauga, new directions on energy conservation, the Energy Benchmarking, Energy Awareness, and Retro-Connnissioning (EBEAR) Program, energy consumption benchmarking, and benchmarking at connnunity centres.

Ms. Mehar discussed the energy awareness training and the role of facility occupants and operators, energy Retro-Connnissioning Program and its benefits, evaluation, and the value of turning words into

pwmcilticill program, partnerships, the

imp,lemlent!ltion, and conservation.

The Connnittee decided to deal with Item

Program

Corporate Report dated Services and Treasurer umrrking, energy awareness,

Connnittee mem1:'~Ls disl~us:sed Rn'",,"vetion projects, a "erv"tiC)fl measures, Green

mllllOJ.pa.lHl"', water consumption/rates/ possible Energy

and Property Management (F&PM) and the City's long -term energy conservation initiatives

measlrrirlg returns on investments, GHG project on GHG emissions, the impact of

of providing facility occupants with control over via new technologies, recent changes in lighting,

,nsen'ation statistics to residents.

from the Connnittee, Mr. Balchandani and Ms. Mehar below:

• from energy conservation measures go toward reducing utility costs which have increased. Utility costs are broken down by department;

• Staff will work with Communications smff on a media release regarding the savings from energy conservation measures;

• The Connnittee will receive an update from st!iff on the EBEAR Program after the completion of the City's first report under the Green Energy Act;

• Mr. Balchandani and Ms. Mehar are part ofF&PM and work closely with F &PM staff on various projects;

• Clarification about water audits and issues;

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• Staff have started meeting with Region of Peel staff to share information about climate change issues and GRG emissions;

• No extra monies were requested from Council for the EBEAR Program, as the City has received several grants. Monies will be sought in 2013;

• The Strategic Plan and the Living Green Master Plan (LGMP) comprise the City's long-term vision on environmental issues. The City has no long­term energy conservation plan for the community, but it may be useful to develop this kind of plan in the future;

• Staff has borrowed reserve fund monies for energy <;;Q1GSe:rv:lti initiatives in the past. Establishing a revolving fund could in the future;

• Staff would like to receive information about College's energy

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conservation programs and explore no''''''''r"1

Overall, the capital costs invested by the five to six times higher the annual The GRG emissions data in the The financial cost ofthe LED

Irturriti,es with them; .nrCl1"c'.t< are about

• Many facility occupants However, larger buildings are Staff regularly monitor energy

• The shifts in 11': gnll,'l :ecl:mc)lol~ic;!!l developments; foot/resident basis)

mnittee; and •

• monitoring software ml"U1]lption data quarterly.

planning, noted that Environmental with Strategic Policy staff, and stated on possible partnership opportunities.

~sentaltion, entitled "Energy Benchmarking, Energy [tmissioniing Program," by Rajan Balchandani,

Management, and Samina Mehar, Energy Management Environmental Advisory Committee on March 6, 2012 be

2. Report dated February 21,2012 from the Commissioner of erviices and Treasurer entitled "Energy Benchmarking, Energy

A \iVaI·eUIess. and Retro-Commissioning (EBEAR) Program" be received and that a deputation on this matter be made to General Committee in the near future.

Received/Approved (M. DeWit)

, MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

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Environmental Advisory Committee - 5 - March 6, 2012

l. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

3.

4.

Minutes of the meeting held February 7, 2012.

Couocillor Tovey requested that the minutes be amended to indicate that his absence was due to Other Municipal Business, as he was attending two conferences in Ottawa. The Chair asked that the minutes be amended to indicate that Lea Ann Mallett was present, rather than absent.

Approved as Amended (1. Tovey)

Committee members discussed the Ms. Osborne noted that the LGMP these issues are addressed in the vU.lI';'.'"

discussed drive-throughs Law. She asked that this

with respect

as that the Committee

Anti-Idling Control By­;prumelltal Management staff.

obtain clarification on the Committee with

PUHv"" at some point.

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Environmental Management staff to follow up with the of her Memorandum and that this matter be returned dvisOfV Committee meeting for consideration.

Envir,omnelltal Management staff with respect to DRAFT upcoming agenda items and Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) role.

Mr. DeWit departed at 10:38 a.m.

Ms. Osborne discussed the chart (an amended version was distributed to the Committee at the begiuning of the meeting by Ms. Lavertu) and the Committee's potential roles. She said that Environmental Management staff would begin formally using the chart once it was approved by the Committee.

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Councillor Tovey suggested that staff revise the chart to include brief descriptions about upcoming agenda items to assist Committee members.

Recommendation EAC-0009-2012 That the chart from Environmental Management staff with respect to DRAFT upcoming agenda items and Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) role be received and referred to Environmental Management staff to revise the chart to include brief descriptions about upcoming and anticipated items and information about EAC's corresponding role and that become part of future EAC agendas.

ReceivedlReferred (J. Tovey)

Chart dated March 6, 2012 from Environmental Advisory Committee, issues from the Environmental

Mr. Bass discussed the been tracked in the past, regarding stormwater r""nJf'

would make a delJl!tllticlll and answer ,ue:stic)lls

Ms.

last Committee meeting responded that staff s Committee meeting

indicated that most of the City's on their agendas.

6,2012 from Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator, Illllmittee, with respect to the status of outstanding

Advisory Committee (EAC) be received.

6. Resignation from Sophia Chalaidopoulos, Environmental Advisory Committee Citizen Member

Email message dated February 10, 2012 from Sophia Chalaidopoulos, Environmental Advisory Committee Citizen Member, advising Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator, Environmental Advisory Committee, of her resignation from the Environmental Advisory Committee, effective March 7, 2012.

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Ms. Chalaidopoulos discussed her email message and thanked Committee members for their support. The Chair thanked Ms. Chalaidopoulos for her work and dedication as a Citizen Member and provided her with a certificate and books.

Recommendation EAC-001l-2012 That the email message dated February 10, 2012 from Sophia Chalaidopoulos, Environmental Advisory Committee Citizen Member, advising Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator, Environmental Advisory Committee, of her resignation from the Environmental Advisory Committee, effective 7,2012 be received.

Received (F. Dale)

DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Tuesday,

OTHER BUSINESS

lp11.ection environmental members to serve on

f,deputati()ll by the Toronto Conse:rvGltionbe scheduled for

SnllTrc.p', corporate grants request for their Community Program which was referred to the Committee

!tneetulg on January 25, 2012. He discussed request and said that this request should be referred to the

consideration during the 2013 budget process .

. rOlUlllmtal Advisory Committee supports in principle EcoSource's Community Gardens "Garden in Every Ward" Program and that EcoSource's funding request for this Program be referred to the Budget Committee for consideration during the 2013 budget process.

Direction/Referred (J. Tovey)

ADJOURNMENT -10:51 a.m. (F. Dale)

Lakeview Waterfront

Connection: Environmental Assessment

City of Mississauga Environmental Advisory

Committee

April 10, 2012

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HOW DOES THE LWC FIT INTO INSPIRATION LAKEVIEW?

INSPIRATION LAKEVIEW: THE VISION (April 18, 2011)

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Link the City and the Water Open the Site with a Wealth of Accessible Public Spaces Create a Green, Sustainable, Innovative Model New Community Create a Vibrant Community Connect in Multiple Ways: Transit, Walking, Cycling and the Car Create a Destination to Draw Local, Regional and International Visitors Commemorate History While Creating a New Legacy Balance Public and Private Investment to be Economically Viable and Sustainable

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INSPIRATION LAKEVIEW PLANNING CONTEXT

Environmental Gap Analysis

(City,OPO)

Master Plan

(City &. Sta~cehcl!der·sl

Inspiration Lakeview

(City of MIl'>Sissauga)

District Energy

(City, EnerSource, OPO, Region)

MOU (Gity, Provlnc~

aOPG) 2011-2014

Lakeview Waterfront

Connection EA (Region, City, evc,

Stakeholders)

LWC EA PROJECT TEAM & ADVISORY GROUPS

LWCEA Project Team

Peel Region Project Oversight (Co-)proponent

City of Mississauga Inspiration Lakeview

Portfolio Management

Joint Ecology Team

TRCA&CVC

Project Lead (Co-)Proponent

CVC

EA Project Manager

TRCA

Engineering & Planning Team

SENES Consultant Shoreplan Eng. Ltd Parish Geomorphic

DCS Ltd. Clare Randall Sm!

Pendlebury Cost Consultants Ltd.

Grant Thornton LLP Morrison Hershfield

Marine & Terrestrial

Archaeology Scarlet! Janusas Archaeological

& Heritage Consulting

and Education &TRCA

Independent 3rd Party Facilitator

TSD

Advisory Committee EA Project Team. MNR,

OPG

Community Liaison Committee (CLC)

Public Information Centres (PICs)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

First Nations & Metis ConSUltation

Local Business & Lan Owner Consultation

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BROADER PLANNING CONTEXT

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REGIONAL PLANNING CONTEXT: PEEL REGION CAPITAL PROJECTS

Projected Fill Generation Over Next 10 Years

Mississauga

Brampton

Caledon

TOTAL

, Region d Peel Wtlllkillflloll

Excavated Material By Peel Region

Total m3

504,646

543,228

224,204

1,272,078

C;ty.ol MISSISSAUGA leadins;today fOl'fomarroW

Excavated Material By City of

Mississauga Total m3

500,000

500,000

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REGIONAL PLANNING CONTEXT: LOISS

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS

1) Coordinated EA Process (EAA & CEAA)

2) EAA - Individual EA is a two step process to meet Provincial requirements

a)Step 1: EA Terms of Reference (EA ToR) • Outlines a proponent's work plan to undertake Step 2 - the EA; • Provides the framework that the MOE will use to evaluate the EA; and • Allows interested parties to understand their involvement in the process

b)Step 2: The EA

3) CEAA - Anticipate an Environmental Screening to meet Federal regulatory approvals

a)Fisheries Act b )Navigable Waters Protection Act c)Possiblyothers

4) Proponents: Region of Peel & Credit Valley Conservation

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PRELIMINARY PROJECT GOAL

"To enhance and re-create coastal habitats through the establishment of a natural park that encourages public access, use and exploration along the waterfront while facilitating sustainable urban redevelopment on the existing tablelands"

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PRELIMINARY PROJECT OBJECTIVES

• Enhance and create a diverse mosaic of naturalized terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem habitats

• Create public access to and along the waterfront while allowing for compatible recreation and cultural heritage opportunities

• Design and implement this project in a manner that is environmentally and economically sustainable

• Ensure that the project is compatible with existing infrastructure

• Coordinate with and inform other local planning and development efforts

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DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT: ARSENAL LANDS MASTER PLAN - EARLY STOCKPILING PROPOSAL

• Short-term accommodation of 200K m3 of fill originating from Hanlan Feedmain at Arsenal Lands will remove -20,000 trucks from local and regional roads

• Will avoid pocket wetlands & water tower

• Occupies previous stockpile area and can accommodate up to SOOK m3 of fill.

• Arsenal Lands park development will have a short-term delay from 2013 until 2016 or 2017.

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PROPOSED "ALTERNATIVES TO" FRAMEWORK Proposed "Alternatives To" :

• EA ToR will be prepared in accordance with 6(2)(c) and 6.1.(3) of the Ontario EA Act that includes the requirements outlined in subsection 6.1 (2) known as "focusing or scoping".

• "Scoped EA" - two "Alternatives To":

• "Do Nothing" vs "Lakefill Alternatives"

Contemplate Lakefill "Alternative Methods" based on: • Fill volumes, shoreline treatments and alignments

• Channel alignments for Serson Creek

• Wetland and terrestrial habitat mixes

• Public linkages and uses

• Soil & groundwater remediation approaches

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FW: Living by the Lake - eve Newsletter - Volume One

Environmelllal AdvIsory Committee

APR 1 0 2012

Please include the covering note below (from CVe) and a copy of the first "Living by the Lake" newsletter in the next EAC agenda package. There is an article that provides a good introduction to the Lakeview Waterfront Connection project with is the subject of an upcoming deputation to EAC (tentatively for April).

Thanks Brenda

From: ZZG-evC_Communications Sent: March 13, 2012 11 :09 AM To: 'conservation@creditvalleyca.ca' Subject: Living by the Lake - evc Newsletter - Volume One

The Lake Ontario shoreline in Mississauga is a fully urbanized setting but it still teems with life. Local businesses play an important role in protecting and restoring the vibrant shoreline.

This is the first in a series of newsletters exclusively for businesses and institutions near the lakeshore in Mississauga. It highlights environmental issues and opportunities and showcases local businesses that are doing their part for the community and demonstrating a commitment to good corporate citizenship.

Topics Include: • Studying the shoreline • Free webinar on March 14th - Business and Biodiversity • Holcim Canada • Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga • Shoreline under stress • And more ...

Click here for volume one of the Living bv the Lake newsletter.

To be removed from this distribution list, please respond to this email and quote "remove me from this distribution lise.

The information contained in this Credit Valley Conservation electronic message is directed in confidence solely to the person(s) named above and may not be otherwise distributed, copied or disclosed including attachments. The message may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act and by the Personal Information Protection Electronic Documents Act. The use of such personal information except in compliance with the Acts, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately advising of the error and delete the message without making a copy. Thank you.

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livingJly the lake LAKE ONTARIO INTEGRATED SHORELINE STRATEGY - NEWSLETTER - VOLUME ONE

BACKGROUND Lake Ontario quenches our thirst, sustains our food supply, and soothes our soul with its natural beauty. The Great Lakes region represents one-fifth of the world's freshwater supply and is home to more than 200 rare plants and animals, including 40 species found nowhere else in the world.

Though industrial and urban development may dominate parts olthe landscape, the shoreline teems with life. Local businesses play an important role in restoring and protecting the vibrant shoreline ecosystem. By partnering with Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), a growing number of businesses are doing their part for the local community and demonstrating their commITment to good corporate citizenship and social responsibility.

STUDYING THE SHORELINE CVC's multi-year study of the shoreline, the Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy (LOIS8), will assist CVC, other agencies and the local community in better understanding the natural heritage of our lake and shoreline.

Once complete, it will provide clear guidance and steps we need to take as a community to protect and enhance the health of our shoreline.

HOLCIM CANADA Leading the Way Towards a Greener Shoreline

Holcim Canada has made a strong commitment to environmental sustainability in the Credit River Watershed and world-wide. By partnering with CVC through the Greening Corporate Grounds program, Holcim is increasing biodiversity and improving environmental conditions at its Mississauga plant.

Holcim staff participated in CVC's community clean-up event at Rattray Marsh Conservation Area and planted native trees on the company's lakeshore property.

Holcim is taking a proactive approach to species conservation by protecting Peregrine falcon nests and allowing CVC ecologists to monitor birds, bats and fish at the Mississauga plant.

Founded in Switzerland in 1912, Holcim is one of the world's leading suppliers of cement and aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel). It also supplies ready­mix concrete and asphalt, and provide related services.

1'l!\ill ;~ tfie -"fii~* :~~ It series bt ~_l~s , ~~l)r ~esses and l!1$tiMio!lli I"i~ .. JIi.I!J~~ lti ~913,; • ~ _ -

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UNITARIAN CONGREGATION IN MISSISSAUGA A New Haven for Local Wildlife Along the Lake Ontario Shoreline

The Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga (UCM) is rapidly becoming a model site for institutional greening through its partnership with CVC through the Greening Corporate Grounds program.

Situated on a former farm at South Service Road and Hurontario, the congregation at UCM has been working hard to bring nature back to the site over the last decade. CVC's expertise in assisting businesses and institutions with ecological landscaping projects allowed the team to pull UCM's vision together and execute an ambitious series of projects.

The concept plan provided by CVC complemented the recent renovations to the main building, which include features such as beams that extend beyond the building in a deliberate effort to create bird habitat. The design reused fill from the renovation to create a berm that was planted with native wildfiowers, shrubs and trees, which now attract monarch butterflies and birds.

The restoration project included a bioretention swale next to the parking lot that channels stormwater run-off safely into the ground. This reduces flooding and helps restore valuable groundwater reserves.

UCM participated in two CVC tree planting events this year wh.ere volunteers planted almost 1000 native plants around the property. Future projects include creating a forested front lawn, invasive species removal and woodland plantings.

LOISS BACKGROUND SUMMARY AND DATA GAP ANALYSIS REPORT

CVC is currently in the first phase of the Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy (LO/SS). This phase focuses on research to determine existing environmental conditions along the Lake Ontario shoreline within the City of Mississauga.

CVC's research consists of a review of existing reports and data as well as historical aerial photography. A list of missing data was compiled in the Data Gap Analysis portion of the report.

This list will be the basis for the LOISS work plan over the next few years. The Background Summa!)! and Data Gap Analysis Report and associated appendices are available online at www.creditvalleyca.ca!loiss.

LOISS TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

On Thursday January 26, 2012 CVC held a technical update session highlighting what has been accomplished to-date for the Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy. The session also highlighted the future direction of the shoreline strategy and identified gaps in our understanding of the complex shoreline environment.

The exchange of ideas and guidance for future surveys, integration between disciplines, and prioritization of efforts will help develop a better understanding of the natural features, functions, and processes along the Lake Ontario shoreline. The presentations from this workshop can be found on line at: www.creditvalleyca.ca!loiss/loiss-technical-update-session.

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LAKEVIEW WATERFRONT CONNECTION

The Lakeview Waterfront Connection proposes a public waterfront green space on the Lakeview shoreline by reusing locally generated fill material from Region of Peel and City of Mississauga infrastructure expansion projects.

This project envisions creation of vital coastal habitat and public trails to and along the waterfront, as well as new beaches, meadows, forests and wetlands. Visitors could potentially swim, fish, canoe/kayak, bird watch, picnic or simply enjoy the view of Lake Ontario from the Mississauga shoreline.

The Lakeview Waterfront Connection is being funded and overseen by the Region of Peel, and is led by CVC with assistance from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The project is being fully coordinated with the City of Mississauga's Inspiration Lakeview initiative. (www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/inspirationlakeview)

The first phase in this multi-year project is an environmental assessment led by CVC. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the project. Please visit www.creditvalleyca.ca/lwc for more information and to find out how you can get involved.

For more information visit: www,creditvalleyca,ca or contact: Kate Hayes Project Leader, Restoration and Stewardship Credit Valley Conservation 905-670-1615 ext. 428 khayes@creditva!!eyca,G3

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Brenda Osborne, Manager, Environmental Manager

Mayor McCallion

March 13,2012

Smoke from Home Wood Stoves

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Environmental AdvIsory Committee

APR 1 0 2012

Enclosed, please find a copy of a letter from a resident, Lydia Pawlenko Lobos, and a response sent to her from the office of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario addressing her concern relating to smoke fTOm home wood stoves.

I would appreciate it if this correspondence could be placed on the Environmental Advisory Committee agenda.

Many thanks.

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L::LLlON, eM., f.L.n. MAYOR

cc: Julie Lavertu, Co-Ordinator, Environmental Advisory Committee

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Carol Horvat

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Dear Ms. Pawlenko;

Yazmin Shroff [Yazmin.Shroff@eco.on.ca] on behalf of commissioner@eco.on.ca 03/09/20123:33 PM Lydia Pawlenko

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TOPCA@topca.net; Jim Tovey; Hazel McCallion; Stella Ambler MP; Charles Souza MPP; Dorothy Tomiuk RE: Smoke from home wood stoves causing crisis

Thank you for your email to Mr. Miller, requesting action from the government on the issue of residential wood burning. The Commissioner appreciates the concern you have for your air quality, and has asked that I respond on his behalf.

By way of background information about the Environmental Commissioner of OntaJlo(ECO) and clarification of our mandate, the ECO is an independent commission that oversees the application of the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) as it applies to the various prescribed Ministries within the provincial government, provides public education to facilitate Ontario residents' participation in environmental decision-making, and reviews government accountability for its environmental management activities.

The ECO is not a ministry ofthe Ontario government nor does the ECO craft laws, police infractions or create provincial polices, regulations, and the like, but rather the Environmental Commissioner closely scrutinizes government practices to encourage transparency and accountability. Furthermore, the Commissioner does not have the authority to intervene directly on behalf of residents nor may he override municipal decisions or those made by a cabinet minister or any other elected officials.

As you may already know, air quality concerns have been delegated by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to each municipality to enforce as they choose. I have attached for your information a pdf which outlines MOE's relevant policy. Given the way these complaints are handled by the Ministry, the first recommended step with any specific complaint is to contact your municipal by-law office to have an inspector assess the situation as they are the primary means of enforcement.

Our office also offers information to Ontario residents about using the rights offered to them under the EBR.

If you wanted to use the rights available to you, the most applicable EBR right in this situation would be the request for Review of an applicable law such that these types of systems would then be regulated by the Ministry of the Environment. As it turns out, these systems are exempt from the need for approvals by o. Reg. 524/98 the relevant section of which I have added below:

ONTARIO REGULATION 524/98

CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL EXEMPTIONS -RECEIVED Consolidation Period: From March 23, 2007 to the e-Laws currency daftEGISTRY No.

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Last amendment: O. Reg. 110/07 DATE This Regulation is made in English only.

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1. (1) Section 9 of the Act does not apply to:

I. Any equipment, apparatus, mechanism or thing, other than equipment that subjects waste to incineration, gasification, pyrolysis, plasma arc treatment or another method of thermal treatment, that,

i. is associated with a dwelling in a building or structure that contains one or more permanent or seasonal dwellings, and

ii. is used by the occupants of not more than three dwellings in the building.

2. Any equipment, apparatus, mechanism or thing that is used, at the site ofa building or structure, for the construction, alteration, demolition, drilling or blasting ofthe building or structure.

3. Fuel burning equipment used to provide comfort heating in a building, if,

i. the equipment uses no fuel other than No.2 fuel oil that has a sulphur content of 0.5 per cent or less measured by weight, propane or natural gas, and

ii. the total thermal input of all the fuel burning equipment that is used to provide comfort heating in the building is less than 1.58 million kilojoules per hour.

4. A fireplace or wood stove, if the only fuel used is natural gas, untreated wood or manufactured fire logs.

It would be open to you to file an Application for review requesting for example, that these wood-burning stoves no longer be exempted under this regulation, in neighborhoods where the homes are less than a certain distance apart. The structure of a request for review for a change to a law or policy Is a product of the applicants' knowledge and creativity. You will find further information on filing applications in the document 'Your rights under the EBR' http://www.eco.on.ca/eng/index.php/environmental-bill-of-rights/about-the­ebr/your-rights-under-the-ebr.php on our website.

There have also been several applications which were made public and which are now available as precedents on our website: http://www.eco.on.ca/eng/index.php/pubs/eco-publications/ebr-precedents

I hope this information proves useful. Let me know if you have further questions about filing an application or about the function of the EBR.

Regards,

Yazmin Shroff Public Information & Outreach Officer EnVironmental Commissioner of Ontario 1075 Bay Streetj Suite 605 Toronto, ON M5S 2B1 T: 416.325.0118 F: 416.325.3370 E: yazmin.shroff@eco.on.ca I: www.eco.on.ca

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From: Lydia Pawlenko [mallto:lydia.pawlenko@bell.net] Sent: March'02-12 8:21 PM To: commissloner@eco.on.ca

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Cc: TOPCA@topca.net; jim.tovey@mlsslssauga.ca; mayor@mlsslssauga.ca; Stella Ambler MP; Charles Souza MPP; Dorothy Tomiuk Subject: Smoke from home wood stoves causing crisis

Dear Mr. Miller, As an Ontario resident, I want to calion the government to restrict residential wood burning by wood stoves, except in areas where no other heat source is available. I am writing to you to bring bring this issue to the attention of the Ontario Governrnent.

Black carbon emitted by wood burning is a major source of pollution and contributor to climate change. As a resident who lives on a street where smoke from wood stoves and fireplaces pollutes our neighborhood air, literally seeping into our homes, I am alarmed that there don't seem to be any laws controlling this practice. Health Canada recognizes the extreme health hazards wood smoke poses for all, especially residents with respiratory conditions, that includes asthma, C.O.P.D., Pulmonary Fibrosis, cancer, heart disease and children. I have been personally suffering from the clouds of smoke coming ii-om the chimneys of my street. It is a crime that residents whose health is affected by wood smoke should have to live in an environrnent that is altering our quality oflife and shortening our lives. Why is this major source of pollution not controlled by any level of governrnent? We should all be able to open our windows!

Please see:

It's Your Health - Wood Smoke [Health Canada, 2010]

http://www.hc-sc.gc.calhl-vsfiyh-vsvfenvironfwood-bois-eng.php

The Clean Air Alliance provides more evidence of the alarming pollution caused by smoke from wood stoves and fireplaces:

http://www.canadiancleanairalliance.cal

If there is a petition circulating about this issue, I would gladly sign it.

Please consider the wood smoke issue as an emergency, as it is drastically affects the health of all Ontario residents, unfairly makes them more ill and shortens their lives. We need legislation to control wood smoke.

Sincerely,

Lydia Pawlenko Lobos 29 Wesley Ave. Mississauga, ON L5H2M6

Iydia.pawlenko@bell.com

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Environmental Advisory

Upcomin2 A2enda Items and Environmental Advis~ CommitteejEA :) Committee

Role

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Comments (Provide feedback for consideration.) 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, Sub-committee (To further develop or research other.) initiative. )

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Living Green Master Plan An integrated awareness campaign that and Regional Climate engages residents across the city in Community Change Strategy Public measurable actions that contribute to the Engagement Awareness Campaign LGMP enviromnental priorities.

Enviromnental Design The Living Green criteria for the

Awards Mississauga Urban Design Awards to be Direction

May updated as per the LGMP.

Forestry Update An update on various forestry-related topics. Receive

A report back in response to an inquiry

Fertilizer Use regarding the use of cosmetic fertilizer for

Direction residential or commercial lawns from the February 2012 EAC meeting.

Tree Permit By-law An update on the results of public

(Tentative) consultation around proposed amendments Receive to the Tree Permit By-Law.

June Creclit River Parks Strategy Update for Committee. Item was brought to

Receive EAC in September 201l.

Sustainable Neighbourhood SNAP brings various stakeholders together Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) to develop an action plan for change that fits Receive (Tentative) the needs of a particular neighbourhood.

New Division/Structure An update on the new Mississauga

Receive Enviromnent Division

Living Green Master Plan A mid-year update on LGMP progress and Receive

(LGMP) Update indicators. September

Stormwater Quality Control Update of the City's strategy for managing

Recommendation Strategy Update

and improving the quality of stormwater runoff.

Green Development An update on GDS implementation. Receive

Strategy (GDS)

Tour of Sheridan's new A tour of the campus for Committee

October Hazel McCallion Campus members subsequent to a representative Leadership from Sheridan joining EAC meetings.

Note: EAC Off-Site Half-Day Saturday

November Natural Heritage System

To present preliminary research fmclings. Receive Strategy

December

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Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-law The Ciry's Nuisance Weed and Tall Grass Control By-law is scheduled to be revised as per the LGMP.

Corporate Environmental Policy Update An update is planned to better align the policy with environmental principles in the Strategic Plan and LGMP.

Community Grants Program A program to be developed that fosters communiry-driven environmental action. Investigation into opportunities for partnerships with

Research Partnerships partners such as post-secondary institutions and conservation authorities.

Air Modelling and Monitoring Modeling and monitoring to provide baseline data and an accurate picture of air quaJiry.

Corporate Energy Efficiencies Identify, invest in, implement and report on energy efficiency and renewable energy actions.

Transportation Strategy Finalized version of interim strategy. Update to EAC subsequent to a deputation entitled

Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces "Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces Policy Options" at the Corrunittee's November 9,2010 meeting.

Lake Ontario Integrated Shoreline Strategy Update on potential position for an EAC representative on (LOISS) a LOISS advisory committee.

The new Provincial Green Energy Act (2009) requires municipalities to provide corporate energy conservation

Corporate Energy Conservation Plans plans for all municipally owned and operated buildings and to report annually on actual performance against plans. The first report will be due on July I, 2013.

Corporate and Communiry Greenhouse Gas Updated GHG and CAC inventories' results will be (GHG) and Criteria Air Contaminant (CAC) presented and used to benchmark and prioritize future Inventories efforts to reduce local sources of emissions.

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STATUS OF OUTSTANDING ISSUES FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) Prepared by Julie Lavertu, Legislative Coordinator, for the April 10,2012 EAC Agenda

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Mar/12

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Transportation Strategy Presentation

Use of Cosmetic Fertilizer for Residential or Commercial Lawns

Approval of Drive­Throughs in the City of Mississauga

EACRECOMMENI>A tIONiDIREClION:'

Michael De Wit, Vice-Chair, indicated that a presentation on the transportation strategy would be beneficial to the Committee. Lucas Krist, PEY A, asked ifthe City can limit the use of cosmetic fertilizer for residential or commercial lawns ... Dr. Brad Bass, Citizen Member, asked if staff could clarify what the Committee's options are and what powers the Committee has under the Municipal Act. Brenda E. Osborne, Manager, indicated that they would report back on the issue with either a presentation or a renort back with comments. EAC-0008-2012 That the Memorandum dated February 21, 2012 from Mayor Hazel McCallion with respect to the approval of drive-throughs in the City of Mississauga be received and referred to Environmental Management staff to follow up with the Mayor to clarify the context of her Memorandum and that this matter be returned to a future Environmental Advisory Committee meeting for consideration.

The Chair suggested that staff follow up with the Mayor to obtain clarification on her Memorandum. He added that it may be useful to provide the Committee with a foUI- or five-year review of the City's drive-through

olicies at some noint.

Please see Item 8 on the April 10,2012 agenda for timing.

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

Lakeview Waterfront Connection Environmental Assessment

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EAC-0009-2012 That the chart from Environmental Management staff with respect to DRAFT upcoming agenda items and Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) role be received and referred to Environmental Management staff to revise the chart to include brief descriptions about upcoming and anticipated agenda items and information about EAC's corresponding role and that this chart become part of future EAC agendas. Councillor Tovey discussed the Lakeview Waterfront Connection environmental assessment and noted that it would be useful for Committee members to serve on the project's Steering Committee. He requested that a deputation by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority/Credit Valley Conservation be scheduled for a future Committee meeting. Committee members discussed the overall oroiect.

Please see Item 8 on the April 10,2012 agenda.

Please see Items A, 2, and 3 on the April 10, 2012 agenda.

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'0 -I Memorandum M/SSlSSAllGil

DATE: April 4, 2012

TO: Chair and Members of the Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental AdvIsory Committee

APR 1 0 2012

RE: Resignation from Lucia Hlasna, University of Toronto at Mississauga Agency Liaison, Environmental Advisory Committee

On March 13, 2012, Lucia Hlasna, University of Toronto at Mississauga (UTM) Agency Liaison, Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), advised me that she had been offered a full-time position as Intern Planner, Long-Term Planning, in the Community Services Department, Planning, Development and Business Services Division, at the City of Mississauga.

Given the nature of Ms. Hlasna's position and the fact that she will be graduating from UTM in June 2012, she has resigned from EAC as UTM's Agency Liaison. I will be contacting UTM shortly to request that they appoint a replacement for Ms. Hlasna.

Ms. Hlasna said that she enjoyed serving on the Committee and wishes everyone the best!

Sincerely,

Julie Lavertu Legislative Coordinator Corporate Services Department Legislative Services Division 905-615-3200, ext. 5471 Julie.Lavertu@mississauga.ca

Form 145 (Rev_ 81 103)