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Home My WebLink About01-18_Minutes_PPG_EMC_2018-04-03GTAA PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN A PEARSON ECO -BUSINESS ZONE MINUTES OF PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING #1/18 April 3", 2018 The Partners in Project Green Executive Management Committee met at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre. John Coyne called the meeting to order at 3:00pm PRESENT John Coyne John Mackenzie Doug Whillans Mike Puddister Michelle Brown derCanada) RCA) y of Brampton) C) ntall Kennedy) Brad Chittick ,cogen Business Mike Brandt JONTECO) * Chris Fonseca agion of Peel) Carrie Aloussis SO) Learie Miller ,ugion of Peel) Council) Jeff Bowman (ouncillor, City of Brampton) Chandra Sharma '40 Dianne Zimmerman :CA) REGRETS Co -Chair Voting Member Voting Member Voting Member Voting Member Voting Member Voting Member Voting Member Voting Member Advisory Member Guest Staff Staff Hillary Marshall pronto Pearson) Co -Chair Jon Davies Canada) Voting Member Matt Mahoney (City of Mississauga) Voting Member Shannon Denny Voting Member `Participant attended via teleconference PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE I MEETING MINUTES ACTION SUMMARY Meeting Action # Program Description Gruner #1/18 #PPG AV18 Communications Staff to dedicate time to renew membership. Staff to explore the Dianne Zimmerman THAT the Minutes of the Meeting 44/17, held on John & Engagement potential for a 4 month contract or other solution to increase MEETING October 20 2017 be approved. membership which is currently at 30 members Fonseca #1/18 #PPG A2/18 Communications Staff will develop a membership survey and distribute to current and past Dianne Zimmerman Brad Carrie &Engagement members to garner insight into why and what members are looking for. #1/18 #PPG A3/18 Energy Brad Chittick and Carrie Aloussis to meet with Sarah Margolius to discuss Sarah Margolius PERFORMANCE Interim Chair and Vice Chair of the Energy Performance Committee and report back to the EMC#2/18 COMMITTEE #1/18 #PPG A4/18 Waste Staff to explore efforts around eliminating plastics and micro plastics in Malaz Sable #PPG 3/18 ADJOURNMENT THAT the Meeting of #1/18 be adjourned and that water. Canada will try to use its presidency at the G7 to persuade John CARRIED by members to adopt ambitious goals for plastics recycling and waste the next meeting be held at Sheridan College and Whillans Mackenzie consensus reduction as well as talking to other countries into banning microbeads — include a tour of the District Energy system tiny pieces of plastic found in toothpaste and shower gels. #1/18 #PPG AS/18 Energy Staff to undertake research on the existing electric vehide Infrastructure Dianne Zimmerman and identify what different municipalities are doing to support EV infrastructure in southern Ontario. RESOLUTION SUMMARY Meeting Res.# Topic Motion Moved Seconded Status #1/18 #PPG 1/18 MINUTES OF THAT the Minutes of the Meeting 44/17, held on John Chris CARRIED by MEETING October 20 2017 be approved. Coyne Fonseca consensus #1/18 #PPG 2/18 INTERIM CHAIR THAT Brad Chittick and Carrie Aloussis to meet Brad Carrie CARRIED by OF ENERGY with Sarah Margolius to discuss Interim Chair and Chittick Aloussis consensus PERFORMANCE Vice Chair of the Energy Performance Committee COMMITTEE and report back to the EMC#2/18 #1/18 #PPG 3/18 ADJOURNMENT THAT the Meeting of #1/18 be adjourned and that Doug John CARRIED by the next meeting be held at Sheridan College and Whillans Mackenzie consensus include a tour of the District Energy system NEXT MEETING —September 25 Unilever Canada Toronto PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE I MEETING MINUTES SUPPORTING MATERIALS RESOLUTION MINUTES OF MEETING To approve the previous meeting minutes. THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/17, held on October 24", 2017 be approved. CARRIED For Information Performance Committee Updates for Q1 2018 Review Performance Committee progress and discuss challenges. Progress presented by Performance Area Chairs was well received. 2018 Highlights 30 members recruited (of 120 target). New on-line membership renewal launched 10 -year anniversary campaign kicked off: 10 events planned, sponsorship campaign, social media. Executive Leadership Network Breakfast well attended (62 participants). Enbridge confirmed as sponsor at $25,000 132 EV chargers were installed by member organizations CIPEC's ENERGY SUMMIT has a committed panel of PPG members. PPG's senior manager will also be stream chair on sustainability for the conference EPC will be assessing Energy Star for Industry challenge which was launched by NRCan New GTAA membership on the EPC although some attrition of other members GTAA has confirmed funding for $20,000 for tree planting event Confirmed City of Mississauga and Region of Peel will be running the Recycling Collection Drive during earth week across 20 facilities Waste Committee is seeing low attendance at meetings: lack of innovative ideas Confirmed several funds from grants and businesses to support water projects Discussion Staff discussed engaging with members through a membership survey. Insight was provided by a Committee guest who had managed memberships while at a Board of Trade. In his experience, membership is lost in different ways: engagement and knowledge about the member organization is not widely spread amongst employees; typically, the organization has a relationship with only one individual (when that individual member leaves the organization, membership is lost); and affordability (more success with paying a membership monthly rather than annually). Committee members were interested in understanding the EV infrastructure that is in place today in southern Ontario. Page 13 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE I MEETING MINUTES Committee members discussed the need to identify other impactful waste opportunities to reinvigorate interest in the waste committee. Organics and textiles are a natural fit, however, a committee member expressed an interest in exploring ways to reduce and eliminate plastics and micro plastics in water. Actions In order to address membership, it was recommended that staff explore the potential for a 4 - month contract or other solution to increase membership which is currently at 30 members. Staff will develop a membership survey and distribute to current and past members to garner insight into why and what members are looking for. Staff to undertake research on the existing electric vehicle infrastructure and identify what different municipalities are doing to support EV infrastructure in southern Ontario. Staff to explore efforts around eliminating plastics and micro plastics in water. Canada will try to use its presidency at the G7 to persuade members to adopt ambitious goals for plastics recycling and waste reduction as well as talking to other countries into banning microbeads — tiny pieces of plastic found in toothpaste and shower gels. The EMC Chair also requested other EMC members to identify new waste opportunities For Information Major Funding Opportunities Receive briefing on opportunity list. Background Committee Members were presented with a number of key funding opportunities that could help Partners in Project Green better position itself to expand programming: Water - Municipal Eco -Cluster (Water Efficiency) – Ontario expansion pilot ($100,000) Energy - SME Consortium – proposal submitted to Ontario Centres of Excellence for multi-year (Y1 $80,000, Y2 -Y4 $50,000) Waste - Expansion of materials collection into City of Toronto ($15,000) Other fee for service opportunities underway GreenON ($300 million fund) o Limited to buildings (capital projects) and industrial processes o Conservation Authorities are eligible o Focus on commercially available technologies and capital projects o measureable GHG reductions key delivery outcome o Collective Impact o Deadline for expression of interest: May 7 Low Carbon Economy Fund ($500 million fund) o Champions stream: $1-50 million o Partnerships stream: $1-10 million o Larger scope: Building retrofits, waste, water, transportation retrofits, agriculture, energy for own use Page 14 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE I MEETING MINUTES o Focus on retrofitting: new buildings excluded o measureable GHG reductions key delivery outcome o Deadline for expression of interest: May 14 For Information Membership renewal Background To streamline membership renewal, a new on-line membership renewal process was launched. See https://www.partnersinproiectgreen.com/membership/ Staff requested Committee members to renew on line or via invoice. For Information 10 -year Anniversary Strategy Background The Partners in Project team has identified the following strategic areas to focus on during its 10 -year celebrations: • Reflect on achievements and overall impact from 2008 to 2018 • Strengthen industry and municipal relationships and bring profile to key stakeholders • Build long-term financial capacity for evolution of programming and offerings A calendar of events includes: Executive Leadership Networking Breakfast for business and municipal members on February 21; 62 attendees Spring Networking Event on April 3 at the Living Arts Centre; 150 anticipated Tree Planting for businesses, employees and their families on May 12; 150 anticipated Calstone & Toronto Zoo Bus Tour — July 11, 25; attendees anticipated Tommy Thompson Park paddling tour — August 17; 12 attendees anticipated Partner events - CANECT May 8-9, CIPEC May 30-31, World Water Tech Oct 24-25, Water Tap Water Innovation Week Oct 22-26 Conference & Awards - November, 2018; 150 attendees anticipated Detailed cost estimates were developed as part of the 10" Anniversary Plan. Financial resources to support marketing and events will need to be generated and PPG is seeking leadership opportunities from its Ambassadors and Members. For Information Program and Governance Strategic Enhancement Partners in Project Green's five-year strategy, established in 2013, is being refreshed and continued progress on this will be reported on at the next EMC meeting #2/18. Page 15 PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE I MEETING MINUTES For Information Presentation on Brampton's Energy and Emissions Reduction Strategy Councillor Whillans presented on the City of Brampton's Energy and Emissions Reduction Strategy and outlined their work plan, objectives, scenario planning, targets, stakeholder engagement process and timeline for the implementation of their strategy. The Strategy is going to Council for approval in Q2 2019. Discussion Committee members were very interested in learning more about district energy opportunities and agreed to hold the next meeting at Sheridan College in Brampton and include a tour of the district energy system. TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 5:00 p.m., on April 31, 2018. John Coyne Co -Chair Page 16