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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSustainable Communities Board 2004c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BOARD #1/04 February 6, 2004 The Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #1/04, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, February 6, 2004. The Chair Suzan Hall, called the meeting to order at 11:25 a.m. PRESENT David Gurin Member Suzan Hall Vice Chair Colleen Jordan Member Glenn Mason Member Elaine Moore Member Dick O'Brien Chair, Authority Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Andrew Schulz Member John Sprovieri Member REGRETS Maria Augimeri Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Michael Di Biase Chair Linda Pabst Member RES. #E1/04 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Dick O'Brien Gerri Lynn O'Connor THAT Public Use Advisory Board Minutes of Meeting #2/03 and Sustainable Communities Board Minutes #3/03, held on July 4, 2003 and October 3, 2003, respectively, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Ian Jarvis, President, Enerlife Consulting, in regards to The Living City Centre. 1 (b) A presentation by Renee Jarrett, Manager, Education, TRCA and Dave Green, Program Coordinator, TRCA, in regards to the scope of future education programs. (c) A presentation by Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, TRCA, in regards to item 7.1 - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Role in Sustainability. RES. #E2 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Elaine Moore Glenn Mason THAT presentations (a) and (c) be heard and received. CARRIED RES. #E3 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Elaine Moore Andrew Schulz THAT presentation (b) be heard and received. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #E4 /04 - TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ROLE IN SUSTAINABILITY Overview of the work of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in furthering in development of more sustainable urban and rural communities. Moved by: Seconded by: Colleen Jordan John Sprovieri THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the program of activities set out in the staff report and as presented in the summary of The Living City Centre programs be endorsed; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to seek further opportunities and new partnerships which will support the efforts of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's member municipalities to create more sustainable urban and rural communities. CARRIED BACKGROUND The following preamble from the TRCA's draft strategic plan provides the context for the current agenda of activities in which the staff are engaged, or propose to become engaged, to achieve more sustainable communities: 2 "Our Vision A new kind of community, The Living City, where human settlement can flourish forever as part of nature's beauty and diversity. Our Mission To work with our partners to ensure that The Living City is built upon a natural foundation of healthy rivers and shorelines, greenspace and biodiversity, and sustainable communities. A new kind of community, The Living City, where human settlement can flourish forever as part of nature's beauty and diversity. This is the vision set out by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to guide us over the next half of the 21st century. Our mission points to the way, and to the union of three major objectives necessary to achieving The Living City. We can only realize a better future by working in partnerships. We can only restore biological systems through the redesign of human systems in relation to the natural environment. Thus our mission, to work with our partners to ensure that The Living City is built upon a natural foundation of healthy rivers and shorelines, regional biodiversity and sustainable communities, recognizes people as architects of our future. This future is complex. Every issue is multifaceted; every decision is a factor towards a sustainable future. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is growing rapidly. It's growing because it is recognized worldwide as a wonderfully livable place, yet it faces drastic challenges to manage growth, maintain a high quality of life and to simultaneously restore biological diversity and water resources to new levels. The Living City is an attainable vision of nature in the city where human systems (belief systems, governance systems, built systems and economic systems) mimic and assimilate nature's processes to achieve resource efficiency, well -being and prosperity. Cities are part of, not separate from nature. Our ability to realize this vision has necessary global implications since Canada consumes two- thirds of the world's resources, has the highest consumption of energy per capita and plays an important continuing role in fostering global peace and equitable resource distribution. We hold within our borders approximately 20 percent of the world's fresh water, including 7 percent of the world's fresh renewable water, a resource facing impending pressures and shortages in this century. The future of the planet will be determined in cities. By 2030, 61% of the world's population will be living in cities. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the largest urban area in Canada. With over 5 million inhabitants, the GTA contributes to one -fifth of Canada's entire gross domestic product. Increasing the livability of the GTA by conserving freshwater and biological resources for future generations, is imperative and our commitment. 3 The sustainability lens looks across disciplines - environmental, social, political and economic - and well into the future, working in partnership, to find the optimum benefits and solutions in everything we do. The sustainability lens provides a well- rounded way to look at the complex issues facing us today. Using the lens we consider the environmental, social, political and economic dimensions of any issue, to Identify the root causes of environmental decline and to develop effective, impacting solutions. We recognize that a cross - disciplinary approach and strategic partnerships are the most effective means for action. The TRCA is embarking on a new era of conservation - with a refocused effort to harness our strengths and experience, and to address today's issues as we work to achieve our mission. We recognize the importance of learning from the past to envision a sustainable future. Over the past forty -six years, the TRCA has mastered an ability to integrate multiple -use issues, diverse interests and objectives for healthier communities. Partnership approaches have been paramount from the beginning. The quest for sustainable development has always been at the forefront of TRCA's work - balancing human and natural environment objectives and working with the community. Today the issues and the context have changed and so have the means to achieve our objectives. Since 2000, the TRCA has been working to review its challenges and accomplishments and to reinvent its mandate to be effective in the 21st century. In The Living City, we recognize the economic and social value of natural resources, that natural systems have limits and the true cost associated with degrading or destroying these systems. With nature as our guide, we find new and sustainable ways to live in our cities that enrich our communities and improve the quality of our lives. McLean, Bill. 2002. Paths to The Living City: The Story of The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. A healthy natural environment is the basis for economic vitality, social equity and well- being. Since the United Nations Johannesburg Summit, 2002, sustainable development is regarded as improving the quality of life for everyone without increasing the use of natural resources beyond the earth's carrying capacity. The original Bruntland Commission's definition of sustainable development from 1987 was "meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Inherent in both of these definitions are positive social change (development), preservation and restoration of finite natural resources and an economy that's based on these. 4 Sustainability Lens N Well- being - Individual quality of We Physical & mental he Level of learnin Family stab Commun Nature- Living within ecological limits ntal quality tem integrity consumption yclmg w E Public p Community Public safety Quality of educationa Social and Economic Prosperity Sustainable Governance and Community Engagement Recognize the intrinsic value of all life and that biological diversity is essential for healthy, resilient ecosystems. or nt trends e, transport & critical Adopted from AMN Mason Inc 2000 The TRCA endorsed the Earth Charter in 2002 as a set of principles to guide its future business. "The ethical principles of the Earth Charter are described as 'interdependent principles for a sustainable way of life' that provide a common standard for individuals, organizations, communities, and governments." Rockefeller, Steven. Winter, 2002. Earth Ethics: Evolving Values for an Earth Community. The Earth Charter brings together science, philosophy, religion and law to form a comprehensive understanding of what's required to achieve sustainable development and sustainable living. The Earth Charter provides a vital Zink between scientific and moral understanding, a set of universal principles that can guide our behavior and actions on multiple levels — global, national, local and personal. The Living City actions are guided by the following principles: 5 Respect for life in all its diversity Ecological Integrity Protect and restore the integrity of the Earth's ecological systems, with special concern for biological diversity and the natural process that sustain life. Prevent harm as the best method of environmental protection, and when knowledge is limited, apply a precautionary approach. Adopt patterns of production and consumption that safeguard the Earth's regenerative capacities, human rights and community well- being. Advance the study of ecological sustainability and promote community exchange and wide application of the knowledge acquired. Provide equitable access to a healthy natural environment that provides spiritual well- being, educational and recreational opportunities. Strengthen democratic institutions and program delivery, and provide transparency, accountability and participation in governance and decision - making. Integrate into formal education and life -long learning the knowledge, values and skills needed for a sustainable way of life." A presentation will be made to the Sustainable Communities Board to outline the programs of The Living City Centre , which are at the heart of the TRCA's initiatives. The agenda also contains a report on the proposed retrofit of the Kortright Centre for Conservation to improve its function and make it a more powerful example of green building technology. The TRCA's emerging programs and partnerships for sustainability education will also be highlighted as part of the agenda. In addition to these many initiatives there are some other projects which contribute to the TRCA's overall role in sustainability issues. Other Sustainability Related Activities Canada Green Building Council - Toronto Chapter The TRCA has joined this effort led by members of the Toronto design community. Our intention is to assist in the development and identification of appropriate green building technologies for use in the GTA, and assist where possible in the implementation of these new approaches by identifying suitable projects and willing proponents. Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development Staff are exploring opportunities for joint research with the Pembina Institute on sustainable community planning and development approaches and the current barriers to these types of solutions. 6 metroQUEST This computer based simulation of city building on a regional scale was developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia and is promoted and implemented by a B.C. based consulting company called "envision ". Staff are considering participation, along with numerous other partners in a project to develop the simulation tool for the GTA. This is recognized internationally as one of the best techniques in the world to engage the public and decision makers in a dialogue about values, choices and implications, on a 40 -year time scale, in the city building context. Sustainability Lens for TRCA Decision Making Staff would like to begin a discipline of commenting within traditional TRCA reporting procedures on issues of sustainability. While we would not propose to alter our recommendations in the short term based on the sustainability lens, we believe it would be a good transition and valuable learning experience to look at the various decisions the TRCA is required to make through a sustainability lens. In the short term, staff would continue to make recommendations based on TRCA's existing policy framework which is driven by concerns for public health and safety within the natural environment. In the meantime, we would be also searching out and applying sustainable community criteria as a means of evaluating the same proposals which we are reviewing within our traditional techniques and approaches. Expediting Sustainable Projects Staff propose to try to identify those projects which are consistent with the principles of sustainable community planning and implementation and move those projects toward the front of the line for review. For example, projects which utilize renewable energy technologies, implement high levels of energy efficiency, employ green building technologies, reduce green house gas emissions, achieve efficient public transportation etc. would be rewarded by the fastest possible review time. Sustainable Development Technology Canada This federal organization is mandated and funded to help innovative technologies become commercially successful TRCA's role can be to connect real urban needs with possible technologies so that the research and development funds are applied as efficiently as possible. Environment Canada's Toronto Region Sustainability Program TRCA is positioned as a delivery agent for Environment Canada for several aspects of their department's sustainability strategy. In particular, working with the Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement, the TRCA will be implementing a program designed to help small manufacturing enterprises to improve their energy and environmental performance. Seaton Community The proposed new community in the City of Pickering offers tremendous opportunity and responsibility to achieve a community which is planned and implemented under sustainability principles. TRCA's A Watershed Plan for the Duffins Creek has provided the environmental baseline and required approaches to development to ensure that the watershed health can be enhanced through careful community building and watershed scale regeneration investments. 7 Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) Staff are considering a number of sustainability related initiatives with the CUI. In the short term, we anticipate working together on the regional environmental report card as well as projects to promote and implement the TRCA's natural heritage strategy. Markham Centre The Town of Markham has been working for several years on a new urban core for the municipality. TRCA will be assisting with sustainability criteria and approaches for integrated energy planning and green building design, including Leadership Environment and Energy Development (LEED) certification, in accordance with The Living City programs. TRCA staff anticipate learning a great deal from this community based process which can be applied in other communities. City of Vaughan Environment Committee This new initiative of Vaughan Council is anticipated to start this spring. TRCA staff are looking forward to participating in this process as a way of further incorporating sustainability principles into planning in Vaughan and connecting with the objectives of The Living City Centre, which is located in Vaughan. Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation TRCA staff have been heavily involved in sustainable community planning for the new waterfront projects, initially through the City of Toronto's Sustainability Round Table. TRCA expects to continue to be involved on various levels, including implementation of the new Toronto Waterfront Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy as part of the basic requirements for the new communities to contribute to the health of the natural environment. In addition, TRCA looks forward to assisting with other aspects of the sustainability agenda including integrated energy planning, green building design and successful inclusion of the "new mouth of the Don" as a focal point and catalyst for an exciting new community. FINANCIAL DETAILS It can be argued that all of TRCA's activities are related to sustainable communities, as we seek to provide the environmental foundation for good community planning, and therefore that all of TRCA's diverse funding sources are applied to sustainability issues. The fact remains however, that we continue to have serious problems of declining biodiversity, deteriorating air quality and ever increasing energy demands which can only be addressed by a more rigorous approach to sustainable community development. 8 The TRCA's participation in specific, sustainability focussed initiatives, is being funded from a variety of sources and new partnerships but principally by The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto. Other support has been received from the participants in The Living City programs such as the area municipalities . Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada are also providing federal support as is the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. We anticipate that our funding base can be expanded in the future by the addition of support from utility companies and growing support through the Conservation Foundation. Report prepared by: Brian Denney extension 6290 For Information contact: Brian Denney, extension 6290 Date: January 28, 2004 RES. #E5/04 - PEEL AND YORK CHILDREN'S WATER FESTIVALS Report on 2003 festivals and direction to participate and deliver Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) programs at the 2004 York and Peel Children's Water Festivals. Moved by: Seconded by: Glenn Mason David Gurin THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff continue to work with the Peel and York Festival Planning Committees to deliver the education and stewardship programs and products to achieve the objectives of TRCA's watershed management plans and The Living City program; THAT staff continue to work with the Regions of Peel and York to assist them in achieving sustainability objectives in the planning and delivery of the children's water festivals; THAT members of the Authority be invited to attend the VIP day at the festivals (Peel Festival on May 31, 2004 and York Festival on Tuesday, May 18, 2004); AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Sustainable Community Board on the progress of these festivals. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority meeting #3/03, held on April 25, 2003, resolution #A61/03 was approved as follows: THAT the members of the Public Use Advisory Board attend the VIP luncheon on Monday, June 2nd, 2003 at Heart Lake Conservation Area as part of the Peel Children's Water Festival; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back on the TRCA projects of the Festival and partnership with the Region of Peel. 9 The 2003 Peel Children's Water Festival was held at Heart Lake Conservation Area from Thursday, May 29th to Wednesday, June 4th, 2003, with Saturday, May 31st as Public Day. The festival hosted 5,000 grades two -five students from Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, 1,000 adult chaperones and 500 high school volunteers. There was also a waiting list of close to 1,000 children. Public Day on Saturday May 31st drew approximately 2,500 members of the general public (more than double the number of people compared to last year) despite the threat of rain. Approximately 9,000 people in total passed through Heart Lake Conservation Area in the six days of the festival. The children participated in over 50 water - related interactive and educational activities, including seven developed and coordinated by the TRCA and the Etobicoke & Mimico Creek Watersheds Coalition. The VIP day was well attended by municipal politicians, staff and the Honourable Tony Clement. Local politicians took part in one of the restoration projects by planting white water lilies. Three of the activities were restoration projects, ranging from the driest of vegetation communities to regionally rare aquatic plants. The three restoration projects injected biodiversity into the Heart Lake area by establishing 47 different species and a total of 5000 trees, shrubs, herbaceous sand dune and aquatic plants, accelerating the restoration work at Heart Lake Conservation Area by years. The 5th Annual York Children's Water Festival was held from Tuesday, May 20th to Friday, May 23rd at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. In total, 3,300 school children from grades two -to -five attended the festival throughout the week with many more on the waiting list. A large contributing factor to the festival's success was the help of 350 high school volunteers from various schools throughout the region, as well as 30 volunteers each day from York Region, TRCA and other government and non - profit organizations. Forty -two interactive displays and activities gave the children a chance to learn about the importance of clean water and a healthy environment. The VIP day on Wednesday, May 21st was well attended by a number of mayors and regional councillors, TRCA and York Region staff, along with representatives from supporting and sponsoring agencies. During the week, 600 trees and shrubs were planted, bringing the total trees planted in the past 5 years to over 3,500. This activity restores under - utilized picnic areas and expands forest buffers, contributing to habitat and biodiversity while fulfilling expanding natural heritage objectives. RATIONALE To build capacity and foster community responsibility by providing meaningful opportunities to participate and partner, and to offer life -long learning programs that foster commitment to healthy rivers and shorelines have been identified as key service area objectives within the 2003 -2007 TRCA business plan. The benefits to the TRCA in delivering the festivals in partnership with York and Peel include: • delivery of The Living City message (healthy rivers & shorelines, regional biodiversity, sustainable communities and business excellence) to approximately 14,000 children and adults; • the opportunity to leverage TRCA education, stewardship, watershed management, conservation area and restoration resources; • the establishment and completion of large- scale, community -based ecological restoration projects; • media exposure for conservation areas and their environmental value; and • leveraging of funding from outside sources. 10 TRCA recently initiated the development of a management master plan for the Heart Lake Conservation Area in partnership with the Region of Peel and the City of Brampton. Considering the projected population growth, Heart Lake Conservation Area will become a popular enviornmental, outdoor education and tourism centre in the Region of Peel. Recreation and educational opportunities have been identified as an important component of the master plan. Future public uses and educational opportunities including the Peel Children's Water Festival will be addressed in the plan keeping in mind the long term vision of ecological and economic sustainability. FINANCIAL DETAILS In the past, funding for the festivals has been provided through a mix of sponsorships and grants from a variety of private companies and grant agencies as well as the Regions of York and Peel and in -kind and cash contributions from TRCA. The total budget (Peel Region) for the Peel festival was approximately $200,000. TRCA 's in -kind and cash contribution was approximately $85,000.The 2003 York festival generated continued growth in community participation through expanded in -kind contributions. The total budget (York Region) for the festival was approximately $75,000. TRCA's in -kind and cash contribution was $25,000. Funding for 2004 TRCA activities (Peel and York) • TRCA Cash and In -kind (Estimated) $ 60,000 • Peel Natural Heritage (Confirmed) $ 20,000 • York Natural Heritage (Confirmed) $ 20,000 • Other Estimated In -kind (Watershed Groups, Volunteer Network Program) $ 10,000 TRCA staff involved with last years and this years festivals include Education (development and delivery of activities), Human Resources (TRCA volunteer program), Resource Science (development of activities, committee membership and inventories and restoration projects), CAO's Office - Sustainability (resources and research for sustainability activities), Environmental Services (stewardship staff and resources, and environmental services for restoration projects), Conservation Areas (Bruce's Mill and Heart Lake staff), and Watersheds Specialists (staff representative). Darryl Gray, Superintendent Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, is co -chair of the York festival. Paul Willms, watershed resources planner for Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks, is the staff representative for the Peel festival. 11 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The Future of the Festivals The Region of York has recently stabilized funding for the program under York Region's "Water For Tomorrow" program. As a function of this, a full -time coordinator has been hired. Bruce's Mill, as host -site for the past 5 years, has become the permanent home of the festival. Long -term objectives include investing in permanent interpretive and educational displays at Bruce's Mill aligned with the sustainable communities programming objectives of the Children's Safety Village, further complementing the festival and providing additional recreational and educational value to Bruce's Mill's current business model. At the time of submitting this report, the York festival has enrolled over 5,000 students and has a waiting list of another 1,200. The Region of Peel festival will once again return to Heart Lake in 2004. The festival committee members have discussed the centrally located Heart Lake Conservation Area as a permanent storage facility for activities, the potential for developing a permanent educational display, combined with an on -line presence for the festival. This would provide opportunities for delivering water -based messages, including The Living City, year -round through the internet or at Heart Lake itself, instead of only during one week of the year. This provides an added value and focus on the conservation area's interpretive signage, restoration projects and value as an environmental resource area within the region. The concept needs to be further detailed and discussed at the committee level and with Region of Peel staff. Staff will ensure that this process is carried out in conformity with the process of Heart Lake Master Plan development and in consultation with TRCA, City of Brampton staff and the Etobicoke and Mimico Creeks Watershed Coalition. TRCA staff are creating an activity system that incorporates The Living City and sustainable communities messages for the 2004 festivals. The circuit of activities will be delivered at both the York and Peel festivals and will represent an "ecosystem" contribution to the festivals from TRCA. Additional work to be done for the festivals include: • attend planning committee meetings and assist Peel and York Region staff with festival planning and delivery; • secure in -kind support and partnerships for festival actitvities; and • develop and deliver education activities incorporating The Living City messages. For Information contact: Chandra Sharma, extension 5237 or Paul Willms, extension 5316 Date: January 28, 2003 12 SECTION IV - RES. #E6/04 - Moved by: Seconded by: ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF ANOTHER BOARD PHASE 2 CONSULTING ASSIGNMENT FOR THE SUSTAINABLE REDESIGN OF THE LIVING CITY CENTRE AT KORTRIGHT The re- evaluation of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) sustainable building opportunities with respect to the redesign of The Living City Centre at Kortright, and subsequent revision to Phase 2 of the consulting team's scope of work for professional services. Elaine Moore Colleen Jordan IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the staff report below, as presented to the Executive Committee on February 6, 2004, be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND The TRCA invited consultants to submit proposals outlining a detailed work plan, budget and schedule to develop designs and specifications for a sustainable retrofit of The Living City Centre (LCC) at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, site servicing and other site plan issues as they relate to the proposed operational and functional changes to the facility. The TRCA was looking to undertake modifications in a manner that supports its new environmental sustainability program. Kortright, located on 324 hectares of pristine woodlands and wetlands (Boyd North Conservation Lands) along the Humber River valley in the City of Vaughan, is operated by the TRCA. The site itself is made up of the Kortright building, woodland (most of it forested slope), reforested farmland and meadow. Formal educational hiking trails traverse the property, which is interspersed with a number of smaller ancillary buildings. With approximately 130,000 visitors of all ages annually, Kortright is Canada's largest public environmental and outdoor education facility. Its mission is to promote the wise and appropriate use of natural resources through educational (programs, presentations, workshops) walks, exhibits, demonstrations and special events. The Kortright building is approximately 2,900 m2 and features a theatre, cafe, gift shop, class rooms, office space and two levels of exhibit space. The building is normally described as a three level, open concept, laminated post and beam structure. The architect was Shore Tilbe Henschel Irwin, and the building was completed in November 1977 at a cost of $1.2 million. It was officially opened to the public on June 21, 1979. In 1982, a glass and wood pavilion was added, and in 1999 a new sewage treatment facility (Living Machine) was added adjacent to the main building. In 2000, the TRCA embarked on a redesign of Kortright to update its facilities and programs to meet the demands and pressures of an evolving society. It was the intent that The LCC become a world -class education and demonstration hub linked to other sustainability centres across the globe - a physical and virtual meeting place for dialogue and for learning consistent with The Living City vision and strategy approved by the Authority in May 2003. The TRCA, through The Living City vision, is taking a leadership role in the development of the greater Toronto region as a more sustainable community. The Living City Centre at Kortright is to be 13 the strategic heart of the vision, a window into The Living City, promoting in every way possible the active implementation of sustainability in community life. The LCC's vision is to engage leadership in transforming the greater Toronto region into one of the most sustainable, liveable communities in the world. The LCC will become the heart of sustainable living in the greater Toronto region, recognized for designing and implementing powerful transformational initiatives with measurable improvements. Reflecting the values and multicultural nature of the city region, it will be a highly visible education and demonstration centre. The LCC will connect local and global initiatives, linking with other centres across Canada and around the world, and will promote sustainable living by employing a wide range of mechanisms, including research, education, demonstration, advocacy, training, promotion, celebration and partnerships aimed at developing innovative projects and programs. It will be an example of sustainability in terms of its physical structure and in terms of its operation. The LCC will incorporate and model new types of construction, energy use and waste management that will be practical and realistic, yet environmentally friendly. To this end, the TRCA embarked on the development of a case for support to identify key issues necessary to attract partnerships and to develop a detailed plan for The LCC. The five main components are: 1. A needs assessment to identify the rationale and TRCA interest and strategic benefits to developing such a centre. 2. A building assessment to address the current condition of facilities on site, renovations and costs to make them functional as part of the new centre. 3. Sustainability Education Program scoping - preliminary program scoping and design. 4. Preliminary conceptualization of the program /activities, exhibits, demonstrations, site development and buildings and costs to develop and operationalize The LCC. 5. Business plans including: market assessment, feasibility study and implementation plan to assess the viability of the project. As a framework for the eventual building redesign, TRCA commissioned a pre- engineering building assessment to address the condition of the facility, the required renovations, and the anticipated costs. On May 3, 2002, the Executive Committee approved Resolution #B50/02 which follows: THAT Enermodal Engineering Ltd. be hired to undertake the Kortright Building Assessment; AND FURTHER THAT we approve the extra costs associated with the Ergonomic and Functionality Assessment. The review was completed in January 2003 by Enermodal Engineering Limited. Their findings indicated that although the building was considered to be structurally sound, it was in dire need of extensive repairs (roof, siding, windows, mechanical systems, etc.), and of additional operating space to effectively meet its program objectives. Enermodal's preliminary estimates to undertake these repairs in a sustainable manner were in the order of $2 million. 14 Subsequent to Enermodal's assessment, TRCA let a consulting assignment in July 2003 to a consulting team lead by architectsAlliance to build on this pre- engineering work and to develop detailed designs, in consultation with staff, for the sustainable retrofit of The Living City Centre at Kortright. At Authority meeting #6/03, held on July 25, 2003, Resolution #A142/03 was approved as follows: THAT Phase 1 Pre - Design of the consulting assignment to provide professional services for the sustainable building, site and Infrastructure design for The Living City Centre at Kortright be awarded to the consulting team led by architectsAlliance at a cost not to exceed $25,000 (excluding GST); THAT architectsAlliance be awarded Phase 2 (Detailed Design, Tendering and Construction Administration) of the consulting assignment at a cost not to exceed $254,250 (excluding GST), upon completion of the Phase 1 work to the satisfaction of TRCA staff; THAT staff be authorized to approve additional unspecified expenditures to a maximum of fifteen percent of the total design fees, as a contingency allowance, to architectsAlliance if deemed necessary; AND FURTHER THAT staff provide a status report to the Authority on the completion of each Phase of the work architectsAlliance's fee proposal was based on the completion of the following tasks, and on the assumption that the construction costs would be in the order of $2 million: General • Prepare and submit preliminary and final design drawings providing all necessary information for approvals from all approval agencies; • Prepare conceptual plans for the proposed new office /conference building; • Prepare tender specifications and contract documents ready for tendering; • Review and provide recommendations of tenders received; • Review and approve shop drawings; • Issue addendums and change orders; • Provide on -site periodic inspection when requested by TRCA; • Attend meetings during design and construction stages; • Review final as built drawings; • Prepare a detailed work plan, work schedule, budget and delivery plan to be included with the proposal; and • Prepare a manual for the general building maintenance and for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and fixtures, including manufacturing specifications and brochures. Detailed Design Work Plan Using the Building Assessment completed by Enermodal Engineering Limited and the overall vision for The LCC as a foundation, undertake a review and design of: 15 • Daylighting with respect to window area and placement, window glass properties, room size and function, space configuration, room colour, etc.; • Solar thermal air heating with respect to ventilation, air heating and domestic hot water preheating; • Mechanical distribution system; • Water supply system with respect to capacity, plumbing and treatment; • Electrical distribution system, controls and fixtures; • Internal and external communications systems; • Installation of energy management controls such as economizers, natural ventilation, temperature setback and zoning; • Interior design elements that considers: removal of most of existing offices and conversion of existing mezzanine to exhibit space, building an upper viewing platform (clerestory), extend level 2 floor to provide additional space, add windows to level 2 roof, extend level 1 balcony and add north and west glass wall, add sub -floor below level 1 for possible office relocation or storage space or propose alternate area for this function, - noise proofing throughout, enlarging the entrance and foyer, enlarging and equipping washrooms and kitchen to accommodate larger groups, replacing gazebo, all finishes, hardware, and fixtures, and fire and security systems; • Structural impacts due to building modifications; • Exterior design elements that consider replacement or improvements to: wall cladding, roofing, overhang floor upgrade and general weatherproofing; • Site plan issues required to accommodate the proposed building modifications, including: servicing and supply, septic system, solid waste removal, storm water management, fire access, all traffic flow, site security, facility entrances, and - parking; • Landscape elements within the identified construction limits; and • Conceptual floor and site plans and architectural elevations for new office /conference building. 16 In their proposal, architectsAlliance provided design fees for alternate construction estimates (Table 1) on a sliding scale basis, in the event that the proposed construction costs exceeded the preliminary project estimate. The fees on this table formed the basis of staff's recommendation with the assumption that the projected construction costs will now range from and estimate of $3.9 million to $5.4 million. The estimated construction costs reflect the options (1 and 2) that the staff and consulting team recommended that the TRCA pursue, following the completion of the Phase 1 Pre - Design work. Further, the increase in costs from an estimate of $2 million, can directly be attributed to a recommendation by staff that the design for the site and building should address the space requirements of the existing and proposed programming, and also embody and demonstrate leading edge sustainable design principles, rather than simply repairing the building in a sustainable way. Table 1 Estimated Fees and Expenses Based On Construction Costs of $5.4 Million: TASK COST STATUS Pre - Design 25,000 Phase 1 - Completed (December 2003) Architectural Services Schematic Design (15%) 60,750 Phase 2a Design Development (10 %) 40,500 Phase 2a Contract Documents (45 %) 182,250 Phase 2b Tendering (5 %) 20,250 Phase 2b Construction Administration (25%) 101,250 Phase 2b Total Architectural Fees (100 %) 405,000 (7.5% of 5.4 million) Site Services Design 8,250 Phase 2a 24,750 Phase 2b Estimated Disbursements 7,725 Phase 2a 23,175 Phase 2b Exhibit/Interpretive Design 18,200 Phase 2a Cost Estimating 11,000 Phase 2a 19,000 Phase 2b Development Approvals 10,000 Phase 2b Sub -Total Phase 2a (Detailed Design) 146,425 Sub -Total Phase 2b (Tendering and 380,675 Construction) TOTAL UPSET FEE 527,100 Note: Fees would be pro -rated to exact final construction costs (i.e. less costly option would see a reduction in the total upset fee.) 17 RATIONALE Meetings, discussions and a workshop were held over the last six months in conjunction with the consulting team in order to identify priorities and goals of The Living City Centre, functional use of the Kortright building, space program, site plan, building opportunities and exhibit scope. The general consensus was that the building must "walk the talk ", and that therefore we should go beyond a standard retrofit of the existing building and take advantage of the circumstances to investigate opportunities that: • considered a site and building approach which embodied and demonstrated sustainable design principles and practices; • re- focussed the building to look externally by maximizing daylighting opportunities; • created an inspiring sustainable campus and meeting place; and • looked to increase visitor capacity without increasing wear on natural landscape or harming sensitive environmental areas. Taking this into consideration, several alternative approaches were identified and reviewed (see Table 2). Table 2 Option # Option Name Total Gross Force Area Estimated Construction Cost (building only) Option 1 Retain existing building + Retrofit were necessary 33,800 square feet (sf) (28,800sf renovated 5,000sf new infill) $3,880,000 Option 2a Retain and retrofit existing building+ Expand to address program needs 38,600sf (28,800sf renovated, 9,800sf new infill) $5,335,000 Option 2b Retain, reconfigure, and retrofit existing building + Expand to address program needs 38,600sf (28,800sf renovated, 9,800sf new infill) $5,335,000 Option 3 Retain and retrofit existing building + Reorient (reusing structural material) + Expand to address program needs 38,600sf (20,600sf renovated, 18,000sf new) $6,072,000 Option 4 Reuse + Reorient at new location on site 38,600sf new construction (recycled materials) $7,720,000 18 Table 2 presents a summary of the four options and sub - options that were prepared and evaluated during the pre- design phase of the work. In addition to their presentation and evaluation at a formal workshop held on November 7, 2003 and follow -up, architectsAlliance held informal meetings with TRCA staff and potential funding agencies. Based on these discussions, the consulting team is recommending that TRCA proceed with a more detailed design and analysis of options #1 and #2 during the detailed design phase, for the following reasons: a) Options #1 and #2 present a range of sub - options which appear to be either affordable to TRCA or with reasonable limits for fundraising. b) Options #1 and #2 both have the potential to fulfil the basic space requirements of the TRCA by allowing for the provision of a Gross Floor Area of at least 33,000 square feet; therefore, the projected construction costs will now range from an estimate of $3.9 to $5.4 million. c) Options #1 and #2 present an opportunity to demonstrate a good range of sustainable and /or green building strategies, including those related to the adaptive re -use of existing buildings. d) While considered interesting, options #3 and #4 are expensive and the goals they set would be accomplished more effectively by an entirely new building, which the TRCA is not in a position to fund. As a result of this analysis, the following recommendation is being made to the Executive Committee for review and consideration at its meeting to be held on February 6, 2004: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT Phase 2 of architectsAlliance's consulting assignment to provide professional services for the sustainable building, site and infrastructure redesign for The Living City Centre at Kortright be revised to reflect the recommended options evaluated during the Phase 1 work by both the consulting team and staff; THAT Phase 2 of the previously approved work plan be sub - divided into detailed design, tendering and construction administration components, costing $146,425 (excluding GST) and $380,675 (excluding GST), respectively, to reflect a new construction limit of $5.4 million, based on a 7.5% architectural fee; THAT the design fees be allocated on a sliding scale basis, as contained in the architectsAlliance fee proposal, and be prorated accordingly, should the final construction costs be lower than the estimated $5.4 million; THAT staff proceed with the Phase 2 tendering and construction component of the project upon successful completion of a detailed design by architectsAlliance, and once capital funding is secured; THAT staff be authorized to approve additional unspecified expenditures to a maximum of fifteen percent of the total design fees as a continguency allowance to architectsAlliance, if deemed necessary; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to provide updates to the Authority on the status of the project. 19 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Consultant work programme for Phase 2 — Detailed Design to include the following: 1) Review and revision of the space programme with TRCA staff. 2) Preparation of preferred site plan for the Kortright campus as a whole, showingthe location of existing and potential new buildings including the potential conference centre. 3) Preparation of detailed schematic designs for options #1, #2a and #2b as outlined earlier in the Phase 1 report. 4) Preparation of draft interpretive and exhibition programmes. 5) Preliminary costing of optional designs. 6) Workshop to review and evaluate schematic design options. 7) Selection and elaboration (i.e. with two and three - dimensional drawings and models) of a preferred schematic design. Staff will provide a status report to the Authority on the completion of each phase of the project. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds for the consulting assignment are budgeted in The Living City Centre Project Budget, in account number 314 -60. Report prepared by: Nick Saccone, extension 5301 For information contact: Nick Saccone, extension 5301 Date: January 23, 2004 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:33 p.m., on Friday, February 6, 2004. Suzan Hall Vice Chair /ks Brian Denney Secretary- Treasurer 20 c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BOARD #2/04 April 2, 2004 The Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #2/04, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, April 2, 2004. The Chair Michael Di Biase, called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member Michael Di Biase Chair David Gurin Member Suzan Hall Vice Chair Glenn Mason Member Elaine Moore Member Dick O'Brien Chair, Authority Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Andrew Schulz Member John Sprovieri Member REGRETS ec Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Colleen Jordan Member RES. #E7/04 MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Elaine Moore THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/04, held on February 6, 2004, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Steve Shaw, Vice President, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), in regards to GTAA. (b) A presentation by Janet Lo, Executive Director, Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association (BCRTMA), in regards to BCRTMA. 21 (c) A presentation by Mr. Rodney Sine, York Region Police, Maureen O'Shaughnessy, Architect, Carruthers Shaw & Partners Ltd. Architects and Christoper Piche, Project Engineer, Keen Engineering Co. Ltd, in regards to the Community Safety Village of York Region. RES. #E8 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Elaine Moore Suzan Hall THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received. CARRIED RES. #E9 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: John Sprovieri David Gurin THAT above -noted presentation (b) be heard and received. CARRIED RES. #E10 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Linda Pabst Glenn Mason THAT above -noted presentation (c) be heard and received. CARRIED SECTION 1 - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #E11 /04 - TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INITIATIVES Membership and partnership with Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association Moved by: Seconded by: Suzan Hall Andrew Schulz 22 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) continue its membership in the Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association (BCRTMA) at a cost of $1,500 (no additional taxes); THAT TRCA implement innovative transportation demand strategies at its own workplaces, with the help of BCRTMA services; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA continue to work with BCRTMA to promote transportation demand strategies to its member municipalities and to other municipalities within its jurisdiction. CARRIED BACKGROUND Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association (BCRTMA) is a not - for - profit organization. Its mission is to advance sustainable transportation in the northwest part of Toronto and Vaughan, and to reduce traffic congestion and its negative impacts on the environment, community and economy. The BCRTMA is an advocate for improved transit service and other transportation management enhancements, and infrastructure programs and policies that will benefit our communities overall. They actively promote the use of sustainable modes of transportation within the region and recruit local employers to implement 'green' commuter programs at workplaces. TRCA is a founding partner of BCRTMA, which was formed in 2001. Since then, TRCA staff have been active as advisors to the BCRTMA Board. As well, as a member of BCRTMA since 2002, TRCA has been able to offer to its staff such TMA services as a carpooling database, guaranteed ride home, workshops, transit route information and participation in the annual Clean Air Commute. Travel Demand Management (TDM) measures are being introduced in municipalities and regions across Canada to address growing traffic gridlock, air pollution, nonrenewable energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and land /greenspace consumption from the building of more roads, parking and highways. A Transportation Management Association (TMA) is an innovative TDM strategy that brings together public and private sectors to implement sustainable transportation (transit, ride - sharing, vanpools, cycling and telecommuting) and integrate greener and cleaner modes with land use planning and design. The presentation will provide an overview of Ontario's first TMA and an initiative to create a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) -wide network of TMAs, as well as profile TDM policies and initiatives in Canada and elsewhere for potential replication by municipalities. In order to ensure the effectiveness of TDM/TMA strategies, BCRTMA advocates that municipalities: 23 1) Dedicate staffing and budgets for TDM/TMA initiatives and make this an integrated and permanent part of the transportation engineering and planning departments. Municipal traffic engineers should be emphasizing "person- moving" capacity, and moving away from focusing on "vehicle- moving" capacity. This will help eliminate the systemic automobile -bias and automobile- dependency in current engineering and planning approaches. This paradigm shift will reshape the planning of transportation networks to improve safety and ease of access for pedestrians, transit - users, carpoolers or vanpoolers, and cyclists, and improve land use design for better quality of life. 2) Incorporate TDM design standards and guidelines into new and retrofit developments within the review /application process. This can be included, for example, in the Traffic Impact Assessment process for development applications. The Town of Markham has worked with a key developer to require that the new residential and commercial development will have indoor, secure bicycle parking and structured parking instead of surface parking, and that all new tenants will join and /or form a TMA to provide green commute options, such as transit, carpooling, cycling, walking and teleworking. 3) Incorporate TDM in development charges, the mill rate and /or other instruments so that a stable source of revenue is invested in TMAs/TDM for managing growth of travel demand. A key guiding principle should be that "growth should fund growth ", and therefore the provision of transportation options should be covered by revenue sources associated with the growth in development and in transportation demand. 4) Keep informed of new ideas in TDM to foster innovation and networking among Canadian and International TDM practitioners. RATIONALE Changing the direction of transportation patterns in the GTA is vital for the realization of The Living City vision. The links between transportation and environmental quality are numerous. Reducing our reliance on vehicles that use fossil fuel will reduce emissions that cause acid rain, greenhouse gases, smog and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Air quality directly impacts the health of our natural areas, and climate change will also cause stress on our ecosystems. As well, many of these air pollutants are deposited into our rivers, lakes and streams. Our increasing number of single- occupancy vehicles induces a road network with extensive land requirements, which results in habitat loss, disruption and fragmentation of natural areas. Also, a growing number of highways in the area results in congestion, community disruption, loss of agricultural land, urban heat islands and displacing trees that absorb CO2, invasion of non - native species, impervious surfaces, degradation of water quality by increasing runoff volume, altering stream flow and watershed hydrology, reducing groundwater recharge, increasing stream sedimentation and water acidity, and higher water temperature. Transportation demand strategies, and the work of the TMA's are an important complement to The Living City programs, especially the Sustainable Communities program which is being developed by staff. Based at York University, BCRTMA is a natural and obvious partner for TRCA. 24 A goal of TRCA's Environmental Management Systems (EMS) program is to reduce single- occupancy vehicle use by TRCA staff. Membership in the BCTRMA will help to fulfill this goal. FINANCIAL DETAILS 2004 -2005 Full Year Membership in the Black Creek Regional Transportation Management Association at a cost of $1,500 (no additional taxes). Funds are available from the TRCA corporate membership account. Report prepared by: Anne Reesor, extension 5202 For Information contact: Brian Dundas extension 5262 or Anne Reesor, extension 5202 Date: September 19, 2003 RES. #E12/04 - CITY OF TORONTO WET WEATHER FLOW COMMUNITY DELIVERY PROGRAM The City of Toronto has requested that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority become the administration coordinator of the Wet Weather Flow Community Delivery Program which would make $250,000 available to community groups to assist them in the delivery of programs and projects which support the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan objectives. Moved by: Seconded by: Suzan Hall John Sprovieri THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT WHEREAS the City of Toronto has requested that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) develop and implement the Wet Weather Flow Community Delivery Program (WWFCDP), a $250,000 fund for community groups to assist them in the delivery of programs and projects which support the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan objectives; WHEREAS the WWFCDP would compliment the TRCA's watershed advisory committee work; WHEREAS TRCA is the implementation coordinator of the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP), which explicitly recommends actions around stormwater management, combined sewer systems and infiltration /inflow problems in order to restore beneficial uses in the Area of Concern; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to proceed with a letter of agreement with the City of Toronto which would name TRCA as the administrative coordinator the WWFCDP; 25 AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Watershed Management Advisory Board to update on progress and further program details once the letter of agreement has been signed and the WWFCDP is launched. AMENDMENT RES. #E13/04 Moved by: Seconded by: Suzan Hall John Sprovieri THAT the following be inserted before the last paragraph of the main motion: THAT former TRCA member Irene Jones be appointed for 2004 as Chair of the review committee, and that she be compensated on the basis of the TRCA member remuneration rate. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority meeting #2/04, held on February 27, 2004, Resolution #A47/04 was approved as follows: THAT the Chair of the Authority send a letter of congratulations to the City of Toronto on the completion of the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan and express TRCA's intent to assist the City of Toronto with the plan's implementation; THAT TRCA staff assist in WWFMMP implementation by incorporating specific actions within work programs including: watershed planning studies, wet weather flow policy, Regional Watershed Monitoring Network, ongoing education, outreach, stewardship and regeneration programs, and stormwater management technology performance evaluations; TRCA has worked closely with the City of Toronto during the development and finalization of the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan ( WWFMMP). The Toronto and Regional Remedial Action Plan Stage 2 document (Clean Waters, Clear Choices, 1994) and TRCA's various watershed strategies clearly details components addressed in the WWFMMP (stormwater, combined sewer overflow and infiltration /inflow problems) as the main sources of impairments in the RAP Area of Concern's (AOC) watersheds and waterfront. As stated above in Resolution #A47/04, TRCA has expressed its support to the City of Toronto for the WWFMMP and extended its further assistance in implementation of the master plan. The WWFMMP has integrated the opportunity for community involvement in its implementation strategy. On September 22, 2003 City Council approved a motion which stated that: 26 "a Community Outreach Program to support the implementation of the Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan (WWFMMP) be funded annually in the amount of $250,000 per year from the Water and Wastewater Services Capital Budget and that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) administer this Program in consultation with an interdepartmental City team and report annually to the Works Committee summarizing the projects funded." Since this recommendation, TRCA staff have been working with City of Toronto staff to discuss the logistics associated with the coordination of this funding program. At this time the said program has been referred to as "The Wet Weather Flow Community Delivery Program (WWFCDP)" to reflect that this funding program would assist members of the community in becoming involved in the implementation of WWFMMP objectives. Further consultation with City of Toronto staff will be done to finalize a program name. The City of Toronto is currently in the process of drafting a letter of agreement which will detail TRCA's responsibilities as the administration coordinator of the WWFCDP. TRCA staff have also been working with city staff to prepare a proposal package which will be available shortly for community groups. This proposal package draws on the content and quality of other successful funding programs such as the Rouge Park Alliance and Great Lakes Sustainability Fund. Funding through the WWFCDP will be considered for non - profit groups and organizations which are not part of the federal, provincial, territorial or municipal government. Examples of eligible groups would be: community groups, environmental groups and green groups (associated with business enterprises). Since funding from this program is specific to non - profit community groups, the city and TRCA are automatically disqualified from receiving a grant from the WWFCDP. The TRCA will assist the City of Toronto by promoting the WWFCDP, receiving and approving applications and confirming deliverables and eligible expenses prior to payment transfers to community groups. TRCA will also establish a review committee and chair which may include external experts, members of the federal and provincial departments involved in the Toronto and Region RAP, city and TRCA staff. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • City of Toronto to finalize a letter of agreement between TRCA and themselves for the WWFCDP. • TRCA and City of Toronto to finalize the proposal package for fund applicants. • TRCA and city staff to set up the WWFCDP review committee and chair. • WWFCDP to be launched by TRCA and City staff. FINANCIAL DETAILS TRCA staff have advised city staff that costs to manage this program are estimated at $10,000. This will be covered out of the $250,000 allocation for the WWFCDP. Report prepared by: Lisa Turnbull, extension 5325 For Information contact: Lisa Turnbull, extension 5325 Date: March 04, 2004 27 RES. #E14/04 - GREEN ROOF SYSTEMS MONITORING PROGRAM Completion of the York University rooftop garden stormwater quantity and quality performance monitoring report for 2003. Moved by: Seconded by: Suzan Hall Linda Pabst THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to continue monitoring the York University rooftop garden for the 2004 season at cost not to exceed $70,000, including GST; AND FURTHER THAT Glenn MacMillan be authorized to present the findings of the research to date at the Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities: The Second Annual International Green Roof Conference, Awards, & Trade Show, in Portland, Oregon from June 2 -4, 2004. CARRIED BACKGROUND Research has shown that significant environmental benefits can be achieved from rooftop gardens in terms of stormwater runoff quantity and quality control, energy efficiency and reduction of the urban heat island effect. For example, at a greenroof site in Hannover - Herrenhausen, Germany it was determined that 5 to10 cm soil layers retained approximately 65 -70% of the precipitation runoff during the summer and approximately 50% during the winter (Liesecke, 1998). Kennedy and Gadd (2001) reported improvements in the quality of effluent from gardens relative to galvanized roofs, which can contain high concentrations of zinc and other metals. Other researchers have demonstrated benefits in terms of energy (National Research Council of Canada, 2002; Niachou et al., 2001; and Theodosiou, 2003). Greenroofs act as a passive cooling system that reduces thermal fluctuations and increases thermal capacities on the outer roof surface. This in turn, increases energy use efficiency during the summer and winter for cooling and heating purposes respectively. In Toronto, there are ongoing efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of greenroof infrastructure as a technique to reduce the quantity and improve the quality of stormwater runoff in Toronto's Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Area of Concern. The Sustainable Technologies Consortium has been formed in order to address the growing need for research to support the implementation of technologies that promote sustainable development in cities and rural areas. The consortium is a public partnership between the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Seneca College, the University of Guelph and Ryerson University. The multi - disciplinary nature of the consortium's members was intended to reflect the nature of sustainable technology research, which integrates various disciplines and research interests. The mandate of the consortium is two -fold: 1) to pursue scientifically defensible research in sustainable development, and 2) to quantify the potential benefits of technologies relating to stormwater management, water and energy conservation, and air pollution. 28 In Toronto the tree canopy and natural coverage is approximately 20 %, whereas an ideal target for a city is 30% to 35 %. While the city has been relatively successful in protecting natural areas, restoring the natural landscape displaced by development is difficult. To date, rooftops cover as much as 30% to 35% of the urban land surface area. Greenroofs are one of the many storm water management (SWM) technologies recommended in the City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan ( WWFMMP). Implementation requires retrofitting existing structures and /or incorporating designs into new developments. Table 1 lists the objectives and policy statements described in the WWFMMP that may be satisfied by implementing greenroof technology. Table 1. The objectives and policy statements described in the WWFMMP that may be satisfied by implementing greenroof technoloay. Objective # Objective Subsection # Item # Description 3.4 3.4.2 a Water Quantity -- preserve and re- establish the natural hydrologic cycle. 3.4 3.4.2 c Water Quantity -- eliminate or minimize threats to life and property from flooding. 3.4 3.4.3 c Natural Areas and Wildlife -- reduce fish contamination due to local wet weather sources. Policy # Subsection # Item # Policy Application 4.1 3, 4, 6,7,12 General Policy 4.2 4.2.1 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 Stormwater Quality and Quantity -- General 4.2 4.2.2 Stormwater Quality and Quantity -- Source Control In 1987, the International Joint Commission identified Toronto as one of 42 areas of concern bordering the shorelines of the Great Lakes. A Remedial Action Plan was developed to restore polluted drainage networks and water bodies located in the city or along the shorelines of Lake Ontario. Table 2 outlines the goals and actions recommended by the RAP that can be satisfied using greenroof technology. Table 2. The goals and actions recommended by the RAP that can be satisfied using greenroof technoloov. Goals Target 3a. Control of Stormwater Quality and Quantity The quality and quantity of storm runoff is protected and enhanced Action Description 52. Encourage Research on Protection and Rehabilitation of Aquatic Habitats The RAP recommends that further scientific research be conducted to provide the information and technology necessary for conservation, restoration and development of aquatic habitats. 29 In 2003, two research sites were established: 1) the York University Computer Science building, and 2) the Eastview Community Centre. The York University Computer Science building had the rooftop garden designed during building construction and is monitored by the TRCA, while the Eastview Community Centre was a retrofit to the existing roof and is being monitored by staff at the City of Toronto. Measurements of climate, soil and runoff quantity data are being taken to quantify the stormwater quality and quantity benefit of rooftop gardens in urban areas at both sites. However, water quality data is being collected only at York University. The York University monitoring devices have been linked to a single logger and network server that statistically calculates and communicates measured data via the internet. The internet connection also provides real -time measurements of activities (e.g. rainfall) that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. The key findings of the monitoring to date are: • The garden effectively produced a 54% reduction in runoff volume from May to November, 2003. • Storms ranging in sizes from greater than or equal to (>=) 1 Omm, > =20mm, > =30mm and > =40mm had an average peak flow reduction of 84.9 %, 82.2 %, 68.2% and 46.2% respectively. • The garden roof resulted in up to an 85% reduction in peak flow rate in storm events up to less than or equal to 1 Omm. • Individual storm event based performance varied depending on soil moisture and rainfall intensity (antecedent condition). • Runoff water quality from the garden met receiving water guidelines for most of the 55 parameters analyzed. Total phosphorus and E.coli concentrations in greenroof effluent were higher than the control roof, likely due to use of the garden by birds as habitat. Copper was much higher in effluent samples from the control roof. Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) were also generally higher in runoff samples from the control roof. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff recommends the following be undertaken in 2004: • Continue monitoring of climate, soil and runoff quality and quantity data. • Undertake hydrologic modeling analysis for the Highland Creek watershed using the results of all monitored data. • Testing of chemical makeup of all contact surfaces (i.e. garden soil, eves trough plumbing) to determine the magnitude these surfaces are contributing to runoff quality changes. • Staff attend the June Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities: The Second Annual International Green Roof Conference, Awards, & Trade Show, in Portland, Oregon. 30 FINANCIAL DETAILS The total project cost for 2004 is $70,000, including GST, with an additional $45,000 in in -kind contributions. $20,000 in funding has been secured from the City of Toronto, with the remaining $50,000 awaiting approval from various agencies. In -kind contributions are being made by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Seneca College and TRCA. Should any of the remaining $50,000 in funding not be received, funds are available in the TRCA 2004 preliminary budget in the Green Roof account. Funds are also available in this account to cover the travel and conference costs for the green roof conference. Report prepared by: Derek Smith, extension 5362 For Information contact: Derek Smith, extension 5362 or Glenn MacMillan, extension 5212 Date: March 22, 2003 RES. #E15/04 - ONTARIO CLIMATE CHANGE PROJECT - ONTARIO ECOSCHOOLS Launch of the Ontario EcoSchools program. Moved by: Seconded by: Elaine Moore Glenn Mason THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the attached report on the launch of the Ontario EcoSchools program be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) continue to work with the project partners to facilitate the program with conservation authorities and school boards across the province of Ontario. CARRIED BACKGROUND In 2002, Environment Canada (Climate Change Action Fund) released a request for proposals to develop curriculum resources for climate change education in the Province of Ontario. A successful proposal was submitted by a partnership of education groups which included the York (University) Environmental Education Consortium and other associations and agencies including the TRCA. Funding was approved in October 2002. The Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF) contributed the maximum funding limit of $160,000. However, the combined project funding with partner contributions and in -kind support, exceeded $250,000. On February 26, 2004, the Climate Change Project was launched. Senior curriculum and facilities representatives from 21 school boards, staff from 9 conservation authorities, 10 government ministries and 10 non - governments organizations attended the program launch. The program was very well received. Ms. Donna Cansfield, MPP, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, attended the launch and expressed her support by committing to introduce the program to both the Minister of Energy and the Premier of Ontario. 31 RATIONALE The Ontario Climate Change Project is being delivered and published under the name "Ontario EcoSchools". This program builds on existing initiatives, particularly those of the Toronto District School Board. The Ontario EcoSchools program is designed to make environmental awareness and action an integral part of everyday school life. The Ontario EcoSchools program is delivered jointly by both curriculum services and facility services at school boards. It introduces an environmental perspective to the choices made in operating schools and in planning classroom programs based on the Ontario Curriculum. It consists of four components: • Ecological Literacy; • Waste Minimization; • Energy Conservation; and • School Ground Greening. These components are supported by 15 resource guides and a multimedia CD. A brochure presenting the Ontario EcoSchools program is attached to this report and outlines the scope of these resources. Ontario EcoSchools' re- orientation of school operations and curriculum complements and supports many initiatives of the TRCA including The Living City Sustainable Schools initiative. Through participation in the development of this program and the ongoing implementation of the Ontario EcoSchools program across the province, TRCA staff have formed new and important relationships within the education community, and established the TRCA as a leader in the development of education resources. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Implementation of the Ontario EcoSchools program is just getting started. TRCA staff are an integral part of the implementation team. Over the next two months, TRCA staff will participate in a number of training workshops designed to assist school boards and conservation authorities to adopt and adapt the program to meet their operational and educational needs. TRCA staff who attend the training workshops will be developing and delivering Ontario EcoSchools training sessions for all applicable TRCA staff. FINANCIAL DETAILS The Ontario Climate Change Project partners have been invited by Environment Canada to apply for additional funding to support the implementation of the Ontario EcoSchools program across the province. If successful, the Ontario EcoSchools program will be introduced to teachers across the province through workshops at Summer Teacher Professional Development Institutes. TRCA staff will be participating in the development and delivery of these workshops. Report prepared by: Dave Green, extension 5234 For Information contact: Dave Green, extension 5234 Date: March 22, 2004 Attachments: 1 32 Attachment 1 Ontario EcoSchools guides are available at www.yorku.ca /fes /envedu /ecoshools.asp Ontario EcoSchools No one debatri the need to learn to lire mote sustain lbly. Rather, ,lues.ti }ns swirl .round what to do and v: hctc to stall - an and 1um u) thwlop programs dial 14.)dnc.c result.. \Qcnt people agree that our schools share in the responsibi1kv to addnss this challenge. 1 hat's where LcoSchools colors in. Built on prevSoip. greening programs. Feu)SLItooIs i. rIia•1.ilrzuialled by ils dual locus on �:.ltooi op rarions and curriculum. Thar means that classroom learning is thatched by EcoSchools' b°nelics economtc_ environmental .an.l etluc..nir.nal - ue as great as you alike them. The program is streamlined to appeal ro busy 1clrilllll\lr:rtcrl :)nil leacher. ' 11r) 1:noVS dac r.11uc t;,i uudcni r1ne71vCnirnt anti parcnlal support.. LeoS..hools is designed cspccially so that school hoards :an tailor the program to meet their particular system- wide go tl!, but even it a Board isn't paniclpating, hilis-dual schools may choose to adapt the program for their own use. environmental concepts brim applied in running the school. In the .izhools resources described A1[111il. envii0111UeL1tall earning expectations in the ()nrario curriculum have been given uect= prominence in activities and casks designed to connect classroom experience with practical issues in out students' lives. The ingredients for sll<..Caa arc lotind within the human resources of the stilted: a genuine a)lunuttueut trout the school leadership and high quality work as a whole school celnl. Lcokhools. goal is ro help school; build communities that begin to adopt the new thinking and behaviour needed to live well in the years to come. Ontario F.coS; hoah has receives{ major binding from the federal government .% ( .1itnare. (Mange Action Fund. Clinute Change h iucreatdnl;ly seal as the most serious of the enviroluueutal problcnts we have to respond to. now and ki the future. l coSchools places the teaching and earning about climate change, and all other environmental issues, in a larger context that allows students to make boner- informed choicer about their fugue actions as consumers and as citizens. 33 GUIDES FOR GETTING START U lalrada-14tat to t)vl.rrrn f.rtaici.ot a-uol the 1 u(. 3lep lrr4.esr I rod OM* fJ_I.d.10/I &I MOM' M 7' +I a rr to past :rn a td '43 nit p ail : I • stnc k.$ ; ,rcr'u'jI nrp:arant mar I l l rs tstintt a7 E tear Mascara tht s✓v:t't nne4k t3) idorAtt paroat tn.1 develop r aces. 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The Chair Suzan Hall, called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. PRESENT Suzan Hall Vice Chair Colleen Jordan Member Glenn Mason Member Elaine Moore Member Dick O'Brien Chair, Authority Linda Pabst Member Andrew Schulz Member REGRETS Maria Augimeri Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Michael Di Biase Chair David Gurin Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member John Sprovieri Member RES. #E16/04 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Elaine Moore Linda Pabst THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/04, held on April 2, 2004, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Bill Endress of Toronto Commons and Michel Labbe, President, Options for Homes on Toronto Commons. 38 (b) A presentation by Andrew Bowerbank, Supervisor, The Living City Programs, TRCA, in regards to Sustainable Communities Development Program. (c) A presentation by Andrew Bowerbank, Supervisor, The Living City Programs, TRCA, in regards to item 7.2 - Canada Green Building Council Partnership. RES. #E17 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Andrew Schulz Dick O'Brien THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received. CARRIED RES. #E18 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Glenn Mason Elaine Moore THAT above -noted presentations (b) and (c) be heard and received. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #E19 /04 - OAK RIDGES MORAINE TRAIL ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC PLAN Endorsement of A Strategic Plan for The Oak Ridges Trail prepared by the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) Moved by: Seconded by: Andrew Schulz Colleen Jordan THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) endorse The Strategic Plan for The Oak Ridges Trail as completed by the ORTA as it supports the approved Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, and is consistent with an integrated watershed management approach and watershed public use initiatives of the TRCA; THAT staff participate on the Oak Ridges Trail Strategic Plan Advisory Committee to develop trail implementation recommendations; THAT staff work cooperatively with the Oak Ridges Trail Strategic Plan Advisory Committee to ensure appropriate trail design, development and management; THAT staff report back to the TRCA on an annual basis regarding implementation of the plan; 39 AND FURTHER THAT the ORTA and the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation be so advised. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Oak Ridges Trail is a continuous footpath extending over 200 kilometres across the Oak Ridges moraine with a number of local side trails. The trail is managed and maintained by the ORTA, a volunteer organization inaugurated in May 1992. One of the ORTA main objectives is to develop and secure the Oak Ridges Trail for walking /hiking purposes, thereby promoting an appreciation and respect for the Moraine's ecological, cultural and scenic integrity, while retaining the trail corridor in its natural state. The present route of the Oak Ridges Trail is located entirely on lands owned by other agencies and individuals - federal, provincial, municipal governments, conservation authorities, and private land owners. At the present time ORTA has approximately 750 memberships, and has organized the group into nine chapters of volunteer members who act as trail workers to build and now maintain the trail for public use in all seasons. However, in a number of locations the trail does not follow the route preferred by the association nor does it satisfy the criteria of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Purpose of the Strategic Plan In 2003 the ORTA received funding from the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation to complete a Strategic Plan. The objective of the Strategic Plan was to provide direction to ORTA for the next five years (through 2008) on how to expand, secure, develop, manage and maintain the trail as a continuous recreational feature along the Moraine, and most importantly how to implement a number of recommendations contained in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Preparation of the Plan The strategic plan was prepared with the advice and direction from an ORTA Steering Committee which was comprised of representatives from the ORTA Executive, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation staff and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) staff. Early in the planning process the Steering Committee agreed that the plan would cover a number of topics including: • Optimum Trail Alignment; • Principles of Environmental Protection; • Connections with Other Trails; • Improved and Disabled Access; • Trail Securement; • Financial Sustainability; • Staffing Strategy; and • Monitoring The topics were addressed through a series of five focus group sessions that were held with ORTA Chapter members and other trail clubs and associations. Three additional meetings were held with staff from municipalities, conservation authorities, stewardship councils, and other trail clubs to obtain a greater range of information, suggestions and recommendations. TRCA staff attended two of the three additional meetings and provided input to the plan. 40 Optimum Trail Alignment The optimum trail alignment is presented as a trail corridor approximately 1 kilometre wide extending in an east -west direction across the length of the moraine and located in Natural Core Areas and Natural Linkage Areas to the extent possible. The trail itself is proposed to be a minimum of 1 metre wide, eventually located within the trail corridor. The plan states that the trail alignment must conform to the provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and that the trail will support the requirements of Section 37 (1) of the Conservation Plan for low- intensity recreational uses. ORTA Chapter Chairs and members will be responsible for locating the optimum trail alignment within the trail corridor and they will utilize eight selection criteria including: • Located off public roads and road allowances to the extent possible. • Designed to minimize contact with roads and non - compatible trails. • Designed to follow a safe route when crossing public highways and roads, steep slopes, streams and rivers and designed to avoid hazardous road intersections. • Designed to provide access for all people including persons with special needs and disabilities. • Designed to provide good opportunities for loop and side trails as well as connections with other hiking trails. • Designed to maintain and where possible improve or restore the ecological integrity of the Oak Ridges Moraine Plan area. • Designed to avoid sensitive cultural and ecological areas and minimize impact on the natural environment. • Designed to minimize disturbance and interference with adjacent land uses. The location of the trail corridor is identified on Map 1 at the end of Attachment 1. Principles of Environmental Protection The Plan also details special environmental protection measures that need to be addressed in the design, management and maintenance of the Oak Ridges Trail and associated minor recreational uses. ORTA will work towards protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine by: • ensuring the location, design and maintenance of trails and associated features is carried out in a manner that avoids destruction, disruption or degradation of ecologically sensitive features and functions identified in the conservation plan; • ensuring that construction and maintenance of the trail and related facilities, keep land disturbance to an absolute minimum; • Incorporating appropriate warnings in signage and other educational materials advising trail users to stay on designated trails and not to pick or collect any plant or animal materials. 41 Adjoining Trails and Other Trail Users There are presently many other recreational trails located across the Moraine. These trails are operated by a number of different land owners and trail managers e.g. municipalities, conservation authorities and other trail clubs. Some of these trail uses are compatible with the purposes of the Oak Ridges Trail and others are less compatible. The land owner ultimately decides which trail uses are permissible. ORTA will pursue strategic partnerships and working relationships with other trail clubs, municipalities and conservation authorities in order to support connections with adjacent compatible trails. The goal is to improve communications, build information and trail management links, coordinate efforts and address trail use conflicts. Disabled Access The strategic plan recognizes that it would be impractical to make the entire Oak Ridges Trail accessible for persons with special needs. The plan supports a target that ensures a reasonable portion of the trail, located in appropriate locations across the moraine, is made available. The plan recommends that trail access for people with special needs be developed by the following actions: • Providing a minimum of 0.5 kilometres of trail for special needs persons for every 25 kilometres of existing or developed trail; • Acknowledging the variety of special needs and designing the trail appropriately and safely to accommodate the need; • Designated parking areas, not roadside parking areas will be provided allowing disabled access to the trail; • Utilizing the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) to evaluate different sections of the trail to determine which sections could be designated to accommodate persons with special needs; • Public agencies and NGOs will be encouraged to partner with ORTA in this regard; • Referencing any available legislation, guidelines and standards to supplement the UTAP process. Trail Securement ORTA does not hold any lands nor does this plan recommend that ORTA purchase or expropriate property for trail purposes. The association intends to secure the Oak Ridges Trail by: • Seeking to have the trail located on public lands; • Considering the use of easements, which would be held by and administered by other bodies, and ORTA would take responsibility for constructing, managing and maintaining the trail; • Continuing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust (ORMLT), such that the ORMLT will obtain and hold lands for conservation purposes and ORTA will develop, manage and maintain the trail across these lands; • Continuing to develop and maintain the trail on private lands through license agreements or informal agreements where the first two approaches are not feasible. 42 Trail Monitoring The plan recommends that ORTA develop a monitoring framework to identify targets and performance measures discussed in the strategic plan, and report on the status of those targets to its membership and the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation. The monitoring would be undertaken on a regular basis including the preparation of an annual progress report and a detailed evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan in achieving its purpose and objectives every five years. RATIONALE The Oak Ridges Trail Strategic plan is a comprehensive document, outlining how the Oak Ridges Trail Association will continue work begun in 1992 to expand, secure, develop, manage and maintain the Oak Ridges Trail as a continuous recreational trail along the Oak Ridges Moraine, from the Niagara Escarpment to the Northhumberland Forest.The plan provides strategic direction for the next five years and promotes appreciation and respect for the moraine's ecological, cultural and scenic integrity. The strategic plan was developed by a Steering Committee with representatives from the ORTA executive, OMNR and Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation staff. The Committee prepared the plan in consultation with staff from TRCA, other conservation authorities and municipalities. In addition input was received from stewardship councils and other trail clubs. The strategic plan supports the implementation of Section 39 of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, which calls for the development and maintenance of a recreational trail system that provides continuous access and travel across the entire moraine accessible to all people including people with special needs. The plan contains detailed direction for items including location and design of the trail, improved access, trail securement, environmental protection, financial sustainability administration and monitoring. The strategies in the plan will guide the development of a trail system ensuring that it is: • designed to maintain and where possible, improve or restore the ecological integrity of the moraine; • located in the Natural Core and Natural Linkage Areas as much as possible; and • located away from public roads and unopened road allowances to the extent possible. The strategic plan will also be used to support project proposals and funding requests to the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, the Trillium Foundation and other funding organizations. This potential funding will help ORTA with the securement, management and maintenance of the Oak Ridges Trail. The overall administration and management of the trail will be led by ORTA and in partnership with other trail clubs, municipalities, conservation authorities, the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. The partnership group, including a TRCA staff representative, will participate on a Strategic Plan Implementation Advisory Committee that will provide direction and input towards the implementation of the plan. In addition, the plan reflects the Authority's integrated watershed management approach and watershed public use initiatives for Authority land on the moraine. The plan also supports the existing License Agreement between ORTA and TRCA. 43 Finally, the strategic plan recognizes that the Oak Ridges Trail is a very important aspect of the moraine, particularly for the purpose of providing significant community appreciation, enjoyment and stewardship. As the plan is implemented there will be many opportunities for providing sustainable messages through education and improved management by ORTA. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE TRCA staff will notify the Oak Ridges Trail Association, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust of the TRCA endorsement of the strategic plan. Also, TRCA staff will participate on the Oak Ridges Trail Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and will provide the Authority Board with an annual implementation update report. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funds for TRCA staff involvement in trail planning have been budgeted and are available in Account No. 408 - 44. Report prepared by: Mike Bender, extension 5287 For Information contact: Mike Bender, extension 5287 Date: May 19, 2004 Attachments: 2 44 Attachment 1 Oak Ridges Trail Strategic Plan Executive Summary Purpose of the Strategic Plan The Oak Ridges Trail Strategic Plan is a comprehensive document, outlining how the Oak Ridges Trail Association will continue work begun in 1992 to expand, secure, develop, manage and maintain the Oak Ridges Trail as a continuous recreational trail along the Niagara Escarpment to the Northumberland Forest. The plan will provide strategic direction for the next five years (through 2008) and promote appredation and respect for the moraine's ecological, cultural and scenic integrity. The strategic plan will support the implementation of Section 39 of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan which calls for the development and maintenance of a recreational trail system that will provide continuous access and travel across the entire moraine accessible to all people including persons with disabilities. The strategy will guide the development of a trail system that is: • designed to maintain and where possible, improve or restore the ecological integrity of the moraine, • located in the Natural Core and Natural Linkage Areas as much as possible, and • located away from public roads and un- opened road allowances to the extent possible. The location of the trail must also recognize sensitive habitats and result in minimal impact on the natural environment. The strategic plan will also be used to support project proposals and funding requests to the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, the Trillium Foundation and other funding organizations to obtain support for the securement, management and maintenance of the Oak Ridges Trail Association and for the operation of the Oak Ridges Trail Association. It is not the purpose of this plan to recommend the expropriation of land for trail purposes. Administration of the Oak Ridges Trail The overall administration and management of the Oak Ridges Trail will be led by the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA), a volunteer group working in partnership with a number of other trail clubs, municipalities, conservation authorities, the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. The Strategic Plan The strategic plan contains a number of sections covering such topics as Location and Design of the Oak Ridges Trail, Improved Access to the Trail, Trail Securement Strategy, Financial Sustainability Strategy, Administration of the Oak Ridges Trail and Monitoring. 45 Attachment 2 O RES. #E20/04 - CANADA GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL PARTNERSHIP The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Toronto Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) have agreed to partner on activities and projects supporting green building design across our regions. Moved by: Seconded by: Colleen Jordan Elaine Moore THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff proceed to further the use of green building design /technology within the Toronto region in support of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) vision for The Living City through the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Toronto Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). AND FURTHER THAT appropriate TRCA officials be authorized to execute the MOU, CARRIED BACKGROUND On Thursday, May 20, 2004, TRCA hosted a members meeting for CaGBC at the new Earth Rangers building at Kortright. The evening was designed to further the development of a strategic alliance between TRCA and CaGBC. Steve Carpenter (Enermodal) led a tour of the state -of- the -art "green" building. Presentations were made by 3 speakers: Bernie McIntyre , Manager of Development, The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, began with an overview of The Living City vision. Andrew Bowerbank, Supervisor, The Living City Programs, TRCA, followed by a presentation of sustainable communities, detailing work with green buildings. Ian Jarvis, Chair, CaGBC, closed with an overview of new green building activity across Canada. Following the presentations, Mark Mitchell, President, CaGBC - Toronto Chapter, reviewed membership news /events and a draft of the strategic alliance between TRCA and CaGBC - Toronto. RATIONALE As TRCA moves forward with efforts to transform markets under The Living City, it is crucial to help engage leaders and promote sustainable community development. TRCA and CaGBC have created a very supportive working relationship. The natural next step is to solidify this relationship into an effective partnership. Report prepared by: Andrew Bowerbank Extension 5343 For Information contact: Andrew Bowerbank Extension 5343 Date: May 26, 2004 47 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:01 a.m., on Friday, June 4, 2004. Suzan Hall Vice Chair /ks 48 Brian Denney Secretary- Treasurer ‘.. erTHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BOARD #4/04 July 9, 2004 The Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #4/04, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, July 9, 2004. The Chair Michael Di Biase, called the meeting to order at 11:25 a.m. PRESENT Michael Di Biase Chair David Gurin Member Suzan Hall Vice Chair Colleen Jordan Member Glenn Mason Member Elaine Moore Member Dick O'Brien Chair, Authority Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Andrew Schulz Member REGRETS Maria Augimeri Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member John Sprovieri Member RES. #E21/04 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Andrew Schulz Suzan Hall THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/04, held on June 4, 2004, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Doug Webber of Halsall and Associates, in regards to the efforts with Menkes Developments Limited to apply green building technology to industrial building. 49 (b) A presentation by John Campbell, President, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC), and Mary MacDonald, Director, Sustainable Development Systems, CH2M Hill, in regards to the TWRC Sustainability Framework. RES. #E22 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Linda Pabst THAT above -noted presentation (a) be heard and received. CARRIED RES. #E23 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Suzan Hall THAT above -noted presentation (b) be heard and received. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #E24 /04 - GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY The Living City Initiatives and Partnerships. To encourage developers, building owners and architects across the Toronto region can to utilize green building technology and energy saving processes. Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Linda Pabst THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the efforts the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Halsall & Assc. have initiated in engaging Menkes Development Inc. in green building design & implementation be advocated to other private sector developers in the Toronto region to reduce up -front and lifecycle energy costs while also reducing the environmental impact around the site, improving indoor environmental quality and reducing the consumption of potable water and fossil fuel source energy; AND FURTHER THAT The Living City section under the TRCA website develop a catalogue to highlight TRCA supported building projects that have successfully applied green building technologies and have achieved certification under the LEED rating system. CARRIED 50 BACKGROUND The Canada Green Building Council is a broad -based inclusive coalition of representatives from different segments of the design and building industry. The Council will work to: • change industry standards; • develop best design practices and guidelines; • advocate for green buildings; and, • develop educational tools to support its members in implementing sustainable design and construction practices. Members of the Green Building Council represented by engineers, architects and manufacturers developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system for Green Buildings. The LEED Rating System is a voluntary, consensus -based national standard for developing high - performance, sustainable buildings. LEED provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals based on well- founded scientific standards. LEED emphasizes state -of- the -art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED recognizes achievements and promotes expertise in green building through a comprehensive system offering project certification, professional accreditation, training and practical resources. Halsall and Associates are an engineering firm specializing in sustainable development. Their vision for buildings in our communities focuses on the belief that buildings and the construction industry have a deep and lasting impact on our environment. "All too often, buildings become a burden for future generations. Halsall wants to work to make them an asset." (source: www.halsall.com). Menkes Industrial and Office Division concentrates on the development, leasing, and management of industrial and office properties. Menkes has developed in excess of 8 million square feet of high quality, strategically located industrial and office buildings in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Menkes Development Inc. have applied to build a 650,000 sq. ft. industrial tenant complex on land in their ownership at Goreway Dr. and Steeles Ave. in Brampton. The site is adjacent to sensitive lands. In addition to TRCA's permit procedures to protect the valleyland near the building, a request has been put forth for Menkes to apply green building technology to the site and strive to achieve a LEED "silver" rating. A rating of LEED silver will greatly reduce disturbance around the site by implementing strict erosion control measures and maintaining stormwater run -off conditions equal to a vacant greenfield site. Energy requirements for this building will be a minimum 25% better than the Model National Energy Code. 51 RATIONALE TRCA staff recognizes this project offers an important opportunity to work towards market transformation with green buildings in the GTA. Menkes is one of the largest development companies in our region. Halsall and Associates is currently leading Menkes through the learning processes required to apply green building design. Our goal is to have Menkes recognize the application of LEED principles as an effective way to create new buildings and apply this system to future projects on a regular basis. Menkes is an ideal candidate to assist in the promotion of green building practices to other developers in our regions. Halsall and Associates have the expertise and experience to work with Menkes and introduce the economical, environmental and social benefits of green building technology. It has been identified by the Green Building Council that up -front costs for creating green buildings will be equal to traditional building costs if participants apply the LEED process past 4 building projects. After 4 projects have implemented green building design strategies, the learning curve for building green is complete and developers can apply green building designs with a "business as usual" perspective. Life cycle costs for green buildings have demonstrated energy savings in excess of 60% over traditional buildings. The combination of equal up -front costs and the substantial reduction in life -cycle building costs establish a strong financial case for implementing green building design strategies An on -line catalogue of TRCA supported green building to be initiatives developed as a component under The Living City section of TRCA's website will act as a source for reliable examples of green buildings in the Toronto region. Staff at TRCA want to utilize this web resource to present our efforts to new partners, encourage funding support and engage public and private project leaders. Report prepared by: Andrew Bowerbank, extension 5343 For Information contact: Andrew Bowerbank, extension 5343 Date: June 28, 2004 RES. #E25/04 - SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK FOR THE TORONTO WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION CORPORATION The Sustainability Framework is a draft document compiled by the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) to identify redevelopment strategies and actions for the City's waterfront lands. Moved by: Seconded by: Suzan Hall David Gurin 52 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff incorporate the principles included within the draft sustainability framework in the development, environmental assessment, and implementation of projects which TRCA is undertaking on behalf of the TWRC including the Environmental Assessments for the Lower Don Naturalization and Flood Control, Port Union Park, Mimico Linear Park, and the implementation of the Tommy Thompson Park Master Plan. THAT staff continue to work with TWRC staff to refine the Framework's definition and indicators of sustainability in alignment with TRCA programs. AND FURTHER THAT as a member of the TWRC Sustainable Framework committee, the CAO, Brian Denney, will continue to provide associate members with direction and recommendations on how the framework's objectives can be achieved and how the actions can yield measurable results. CARRIED BACKGROUND Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC) is committed to making the City's waterfront both a national and global model for sustainability. What TWRC does on the waterfront can and will set new standards for best practices not only in Canada but throughout the world. TWRC has developed a sustainabilty framework draft document that is designed to be a road map that will guide the transformation of the waterfront into new, vibrant downtown neighbourhoods. Although it is a draft document, it's goal is clear: to ensure that sustainabilty principles are integrated into all facets of waterfront management, operations and decision - making. The Framework draft document is divided into 4 sections: • Toronto's waterfront: The 21st Century Starts Here This section works to present/define sustainability as it will apply to waterfront revitalization. • Made in Toronto This section outlines the vision and mission statements and gives an overview of the framework's direction. • Sustainabilty Action Plan This section lists and defines the attributes associated with the project including: Energy, Land Use, Transportation, Buildings, Air Quality, Water, Human communities, Innovation, Materials and Waste, Natural Resources. • What the TWRC Will Do This section outlines the actions that will be undertaken to apply the sustainablity framework to projects planned for Toronto's waterfront redevelopment. 53 RATIONALE The TWRC Sustainability Framework document is a comprehensive draft that addresses the need for sustainable planning strategies. The goals, targets, objectives and rationales outlined are appropriate and well defined, however, directions on how the objectives and goals can be achieved need greater „support, detail and directional focus. TRCA staff and associates can work with TWRC to ensure this document identifies and addresses all concerns as it move toward it's final iteration. The Framework document identifies preliminary concerns about the value of the sustainablity concept in Appendix 5. TRCA can offer support to address these concerns through our efforts under our sustainable communities agenda. We can also offer professional support by bringing the expertise of our established partners to the table. TRCA's Waterfront Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy is referenced in the TWRC framework document and sets the stage for partnership work to further this document for implementation. The Living City identifies the fact that programs cannot be implemented through independent efforts. Partnerships play a large role in our efforts to make our regions a place where human settlement can flourish forever as part of nature's beauty and diversity. • The Framework objectives are general. Clear indicators are needed to give direction for measurable results. • The Sustainability "bar” must be set high and specific components must be defined so that project requirements are not left open to interpretation. More definitive structure to the Framework's targets must be in place to give specific guidelines and fully illustrate expectations. • The design process should be reviewed to identify relationships and compatibility to all infrastructure components. A Seamless transition from private to municipal lands must be regulated as demonstrated in the Vancouver sustainability agenda. • Section 3: Sustainability Action Plan will be reviewed to ensure all factors have been considered. • The value of sustainable development needs strong support that can address the response to preliminary concerns outlined in appendix 5. Report prepared by: Andrew Bowerbank, extension 5343 For Information contact: Andrew Bowerbank, extension 5343 Date: June 28, 2004 RES. #E26/04 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Receipt of the summary of the Environmental Management System - 2003 year end report and recommendations of priorities for 2004. Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Colleen Jordan 54 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the summary of the Environmental Management System (EMS) 2003 year end report be received; AND FURTHER THAT the major efforts in 2004 and beyond address the priority areas of energy use, fleet use and waste management. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #10/99, held on October 29, 2004, Resolution #A278/99 was approved as follows: THAT the proposed corporate Environmental Policy Statement be adopted; AND FURTHER THAT the proposed framework for implementing an Environmental Management System be approved. Following this, extensive staff consultation, research and planning resulted in an initial set of environmental management targets and objectives. These were finalized in 2002. In 2003, 57 targets were grouped under our seven significant aspects, which are: Vehicle and Equipment Use, Energy Use, Water Use, Land Management, Procurement, Management of Contaminated Lands and Waste Management. 2003 represented the first year of EMS implementation, during which TRCA's progress towards the aforementioned targets was monitored and reported. It is the intent of the EMS to administer a system to continually review, consult on, monitor, report, revise and improve TRCA's environmental performance in selected areas where our internal operations have significant impact on the environment (these areas are called "significant aspects" under ISO 14000 terminology, one global standard for environmental management systems). PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Positive Indicators TRCA met EMS targets in the following areas: • adhering to smog alert operations • procuring green energy • shutting down computers and lights • buying Energy Star gas boilers, HVAC systems, appliances • buying efficient fluorescent lighting • performing good sediment control at construction sites • recording and reporting on EMS impact on decision making • purchasing gasoline from sustainable energy companies • reducing mapping resource consumption through improvements and reliance on digital mapping • maintaining vehicles • provision of composting options at all staff locations. • purchased two hybrid vehicles • 27% reduction in natural gas usage at Head Office (causation to be clarified - possible factor: new high efficiency HVAC system) 55 • breathing wall process commenced (completed in 2004) • completed arrangements to purchase 10% green energy, organization -wide • implemented a mandatory green procurement list • Authority approved policies on pesticide use and operations on smog days • TRCA actively pursuing energy conservation and other positive measures in new facilities Major Concerns Pertaining to 2003 Performance TRCA did not fare as well in relation to: • Recording and reporting on EMS impact in decision making. • Purchasing gasoline from sutainable energy companies. • Reducing mapping resource consumption through improvements and reliance on digital mapping. • Vehicle maintenance. • Provision of composting options at all staff locations. Major areas of action for 2004 and beyond: Vehicle /Fleet Usage • Arguably TRCA's largest negative impact on environment. • Fleet vehicle use up 17% over 2002 data (causes being investigated). • Fuel consumption also increased significantly. Waste Management • Little progress has been made. • Current system is highly complex, resulting in difficulties gathering background information. Energy Use • Despite green energy and leadership on new facilities, energy usage remains a key concern due to the aging infrastructure of existing facilities. RECOMMENDATIONS Major efforts in 2004 and beyond will be to address the priority areas of energy use, fleet use and waste management. 2004 Targets • Utilize our membership in Smart Growth Black Creek to introduce policies pertaining to mileage reduction, telecommuting, teleconferencing, employee commute impacts and reducing fuel use. • Finalize a strategy for greening the TRCA vehicle fleet via hybrid utilization and sustainable ethanol fuels. • Perform waste audits, take steps to simplify the waste management system, gather background diversion data toward the goal of reducing waste significantly. • Develop a corporate energy management plan to prioritize retrofits at existing facilities and work with partners to improve energy use in TRCA rental facilities. • Develop a biodiesel strategy for use in equipment, vehicles and potentially as heating fuel. 56 Report prepared by: Brian Dundas, extension 5262 For Information contact: Brian Dundas, extension 5262 Date: June 25, 2004 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:33 a.m., on Friday, July 9, 2004. Michael Di Biase Brian Denney Chair Secretary- Treasurer /ks 57 c. THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BOARD #5/04 October 1, 2004 The Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #5/04, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, October 1, 2004. The Chair Michael Di Biase, called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Member Michael Di Biase Chair David Gurin Member Suzan Hall Vice Chair Glenn Mason Member Elaine Moore Member Dick O'Brien Chair, Authority Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member Linda Pabst Member Andrew Schulz Member John Sprovieri Member REGRETS Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Colleen Jordan Member RES. #E_27104 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Gerri Lynn O'Connor Elaine Moore THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/04, held on July 9, 2004, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Christopher Chiaravallotti, Director, Fleet Services Division, City of Toronto, in regards to item 7.1 - Greening the Fleet. (b) A presentation by Geoff Cape, Executive Director, Evergreen Environmental Foundation, in regards to item 7.2 - Don Valley Brick Works. 58 (c) A presentation by a representative from Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Inc. in regards to energy sources for the future. RES. #E28 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Linda Pabst John Sprovieri THAT above -noted presentation (b) be heard and received and made to the Authority at Meeting #9104, to be held on October 29, 2004; THAT above -noted presentation (a) be deferred to Authority Meeting #9/04, to be held on October 29, 2004; AND FURTHER THAT above -noted presentation (c) be deferred to Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #6104, to be held on December 3, 2004. SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #E29 /04 - Moved by: Seconded by: CARRIED SUSTAINABLE CORPORATE FLEET POLICY Provides background information on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's fleet management and guiding principles to make the fleet as "environmentally sustainable" as possible. Linda Pabst Andrew Schulz THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Sustainable Corporate Fleet Policy be that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) will own, rent and /or lease, to the extent that it is practical to do so, vehicles and equipment using the best available, proven, environmental technology, the most sustainable fuels and practice the most sustainable maintenance procedures; THAT the TRCA adhere to the principles outlined in the staff report dated September 21, 2004 in administering this policy; AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Sustainable Communities Board at its meeting to be held in February, 2004 progress toward achieving more environmentally sustainable vehicle and equipment usage. CARRIED 59 BACKGROUND As staff continue to implement the objectives of The Living City vision, all TRCA operations are being reviewed and monitored in terms of sustainable management practices. TRCA's fleet of vehicles and equipment is not large by municipal standards but does represent an important opportunity to demonstrate TRCA's commitment to the very best environmental practices. TRCA staff research and regularly monitor successful fleet management activities in other jurisdictions, both in the private and the public sector. For example, the City of Toronto's green fleet policy and practices have been very useful RATIONALE The TRCA owns 45 vehicles. The units include a 5 ton transport truck, 3/4 ton stake trucks, pickup trucks, passenger and utility vans, and cars. The TRCA owns two Hybrid Honda Civic cars and two Dodge Dakota Quad Cabs which burn both natural gas and gasoline. The types of vehicles reflect the variety of tasks the TRCA undertakes on a daily basis Each vehicle is assigned a supervisor who is responsible for the maintenance and care of the vehicle. Also, TRCA rents approximately 45 vehicles each year during the summer operating season. These vehicles are compact cars, mini vans and pickup trucks. These vehicles are used to transport seasonal staff for watershed monitoring programs and conservation areas operations. A majority of the vehicles are rented for approximately 4 -6 months The funding for the operation of the TRCA owned vehicles is budgeted from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve. Each vehicle is assigned a kilometre rate which over the life cycle of that vehicle pays for the fuel, maintenance and a replacement vehicle at the end of its lifecycle. The kilometre rate is based on the type of vehicle, the fuel economy rating and the amount the vehicle is driven each year. The kilometre rate for each vehicle is reviewed each year to take into account any adjustment in the fuel costs and inflation rate for the replacement vehicle. The TRCA replaces its vehicles between 5 -8 years or 100,000 kilometers. The average lifecycle of an TRCA vehicle is 5 years. When purchasing a new TRCA vehicle staff follow the purchasing and disposal policies and sustainable management policies. Vehicles are disposed of through auction centres. TRCA utilizes the services of ARI, a fleet management company selected by competitive bids, to record the fueling and maintenance of the vehicles. ARI supplies the TRCA with data which include kilometres driven by each vehicle, fuel usage and maintenance carried out on each vehicle. Each vehicle is assigned a card which is used for payment for fuel and maintenance. Each transaction is recorded and billed to the TRCA on a monthly basis. The purchasing of fuel and all maintenance or mechanical repair is carried out at an ARI approved supplier. Prior to any major repairs being carried out on a TRCA vehicle, the supplier must call into the ARI call centre and receive authorization from a licensed automotive technician. Each major repair is scrutinized by an ARI technician to ensure that the work is necessary and best value is achieved. The ARI technician investigates possible warranty coverage for the repair from the initial supplier or the repair facility. As a result of using the ARI fuel and maintenance card, TRCA receives discounts from the major fuel supplier and some approved repair facilities. The cost of the using an ARI card is $4.50 /month per vehicle. The TRCA follows the maintenance schedule for each specific vehicle to ensure the warranty requirements are meet. This information is utilized on an ongoing basis to measure and analyze the performance of the fleet. 60 In 2003, 42 vehicles (excluding rentals) travelled 653,000 kilometres. These vehicles used about 113,000 litres of gasoline and diesel fuel. The average fuel consumption is 17.3 litres per 100 kilometres travelled. This is an unacceptably high rate of consumption but it reflects the fact that the fleet is so varied. It is important to look at individual vehicles as well as overall performance since we have hybrids at less than 6 litres per 100 kilometres and heavy trucks doing snow ploughing at 25 litres per 100 kilometres and higher. At the end of 2004, information will be assembled and compared with 2003 performance to determine how much improvement TRCA has achieved in terms of efficiency and sustainability. Staff will report to the Sustainable Communities Board at its February meeting on this performance. Sustainable Corporate Fleet Policy The Living City vision recognizes the need for TRCA in all its operations to reflect the very best sustainability practices. Vehicles and equipment are one facet of TRCA operations which, when managed sustainably, can make a positive contribution to improving the health of the Toronto region. As a result, the staff recommended Sustainable Corporate Fleet Policy is that: TRCA will own, rent and /or lease, to the extent that it is practical to do so, vehicles and equipment using the best available, proven, environmental technology, the most sustainable fuels and practice the most sustainable maintenance procedures. The objectives of this policy are to: • facilitate progress toward The Living City vision and Sustainable Communities objective; • meet the standards of TRCA environmental policies and sustainability management system targets; and • meet the most efficient operational requirements. "Equipment" includes tractors, loaders, etc. The following are the principles of TRCA's sustainable corporate fleet: • within each class of automobile required by TRCA, ensure all automobiles acquired are powered by hybrid technology or better, as available; • ensure all vehicles purchased for transportation of people (only) are automobiles; SUV's, minivans, pickups or other types of vehicles will only be acquired if such vehicle has demonstrated performance that is more sustainable than the preferred vehicle class; • during the procurement of all vehicles, including leases, ensure that fuel efficiency and emissions ratings will be considered as criteria equally important as cost, safety and other vehicle requirements; • support the practice of utilizing sustainable modes of transportation for staff at all TRCA locations (e.g. bicycles, electric carts, etc ); • ensure efficient, sustainable fleet management, collecting all information relevant to fleet performance, enabling proper maintenance of vehicles to be measured and enforced; • implement, promote and monitor a "non- idling for more than one minute" policy for all TRCA vehicles; • continue to investigate alternative fuels and implement the use of such fuels wherever feasible; • implement biodiesel use in equipment and vehicles; • where possible, implement low sulphur diesel use as per recommendations of the Clean Air Council; 61 • continually research new fleet sustainability technologies; • for gasoline or other fuel purchases, preference will be given to companies listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index; • where possible, 4 stroke equipment or high efficient 2 stroke motors shall be preferred to regular 2 stroke. Report prepared by: Jim Tucker, extension 5247 For Information contact: Jim Tucker, extension 5247; Brian Dundas, extension 5262 Date: September 21, 2004 RES. #E30/04 - Moved by: Seconded by: DON VALLEY BRICK WORKS Memorandum of Understanding with the Evergreen Environmental Foundation. Seeks approval for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Evergreen Environmental Foundation and the City of Toronto to enable the adaptive re -use of the heritage and cultural resources of the Toronto Don Valley Brick Works. Gerri Lynn O'Connor Maria Augimeri THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Evergreen Environmental Foundation (Evergreen) and the City of Toronto (the City) to enable the adaptive re -use of the heritage and cultural resources of the Toronto Don Valley Brick Works (Brick Works); THAT staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with the City of Toronto and the Evergreen Environmental Foundation to formulate a lease of 21 years less a day on terms and conditions as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding and satisfactory to TRCA staff and solicitor; THAT staff work collaboratively with Evergreen and the City by recognizing the Brick Works project as an important priority for third party funding to be raised by Evergreen to complete the project; THAT staff work with the City and Evergreen to devise the appropriate trail connection from the Brick Works to the Don Valley trail system and links to Todmorden Mills; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed and authorized to take the necessary action to give effect to the foregoing including the signing of documents on behalf of TRCA. CARRIED 62 BACKGROUND In September of 2003, the City of Toronto designated Evergreen as the preferred proponent following a call for proposals to adaptively re -use the designated heritage and cultural features of the Don Valley Brick Works. Evergreen proposes to create "Evergreen Gardens ", a centre devoted to environmental learning and urban ecology. TRCA staff cooperated with the City in reviewing proposals and has been working with the City staff steering committee to prepare the MOU. The Brick Works site was acquired by TRCA under an expropriation order in 1987. The attached drawing illustrates the site and its buildings. The site is under management agreement with the City of Toronto. Staff has confirmed with our solicitor that the proposed use of the site is consistent with the purposes for which the site was expropriated. Evergreen is a charitable, non - profit organization that has been active in environmental programs in Toronto for some time. For example, in partnership with many schools and communities, Evergreen has successfully regenerated a large number of school yards. RATIONALE Evergreen has developed a capital fundraising strategy and a vision of an exciting Toronto destination on the themes of community, culture and urban ecology. Evergreen proposes to convert the large shed building into a native plant nursery and a garden centre. In addition, there will be demonstration gardens, including a children's teaching garden, market space, community space for meetings and public programming, food outlets, an amphitheatre for outdoor performing arts and office space for the Evergreen national headquarters. Partnering primarily with other like minded and community based organizations, the balance of the buildings on site would be used for heritage and cultural community uses respecting the themes of youth and leadership, visual arts and music, health and wellness, food and nutrition, ecological and heritage interpretation. To ensure that all programming and tenant use of the site is consistent with the vision and themes, all sub - tenants will be required to conform to a "charter" of themes and prescribed uses. Evergreen proposes through fundraising to raise $25 million for this project. Evergreen cannot guarantee the level of investment will be achieved and so the MOU provides for phasing of the lease. When the first $10 million is secured, Evergreen will be entitled to lease the larger industrial sheds known as buildings 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. When the next $10 million is raised, the balance of the buildings and lands within the industrial pad will be leased. The area of the site known as the quarry, including features such as the Weston Quarry Garden, will not be part of the lease and will continue to be managed and maintained by the City. Evergreen will be granted a non - exclusive licence for the use of the quarry. Evergreen under the terms of the lease will be responsible for all maintenance and restoration of the buildings. While some restoration has been completed, many of the Brick Works buildings are in generally poor condition. Restoration of the heritage buildings will require extensive financial resources. The City, as manager, and potentially TRCA as the owner, will face substantial costs to restore and repair the buildings in the immediate future. The proposal from Evergreen will enable the restoration to proceed. 63 Staff have assessed the risks of pursuing the proposal A city report points out that if Evergreen were to fail, the City and TRCA would inherit a partially improved site and have to deal with potentially disadvantaged tenants but no significant capital or programming obligations Without the proposal, the City is faced with finding significant capital and operating funds to restore and secure the site. In summary, the Evergreen proposal represents the best available opportunity for TRCA and the City to fulfill their heritage and cultural objectives for the Brick Works. For TRCA, the Evergreen proposal is consistent with The Living City vision and will help advance many of our sustainability objectives. The City will have a vibrant renewed heritage attraction for public recreation, learning and enjoyment. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The MOU sets out the terms and conditions for negotiation of the lease and licence agreements. Copies of the MOU will be available at the meeting upon request. Staff will now negotiate the lease in consultation with the City. If a lease satisfactory to TRCA, cannot be negotiated, then the proposal is ended. FINANCIAL DETAILS The costs to date have involved staff time and some modest legal fees. The TRCA and the City will be required to make reasonable efforts to secure the trail connection, the cost of which has yet to be determined. There are no other significant obligations except to support Evergreen in their fundraising efforts for the project. Report prepared by: Jim Dillane, extension 6292 For Information contact: Jim Dillane, extension 6292, Adele Freeman, extension 5238 Date: September 17, 2004 Attachments: 1 64 Attachment 1 11 65 RES. #E31 /04 - Moved by: Seconded by: USE OF BIODIESEL FUEL Use of biodiesel fuel in Toronto and Region Conservation Authority vehicles and equipment John Sprovieri Suzan Hall THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) implement a biodiesel program for equipment at the Environmental Services yard, Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Claremont Field Centre; AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Sustainable Communities Board annually on the results of using the biodiesel fuel in TRCA vehicles and equipment. AMENDMENT RES. #E32 /04 Moved by: Seconded by. Gerri Lynn O'Connor Andrew Schulz THAT the following be inserted after the main motion: THAT the Chair send a letter to the provincial and federal governments requesting the review of the feasibility of instituting a rebate or subsidy for the use of biodiesel in land and marine vehicles; AND FURTHER THAT the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO) and the City of Toronto be so advised. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND At the April 2, 2004, meeting of the Sustainable Communities Board, a report on biodiesel fuel was requested, including discussion of storage issues and use of it in the Canadian climate. Biodiesel (fatty acid alkyl esters) is a cleaner- burning diesel replacement made from natural, renewable sources such as new and used vegetable oils and animal fats. Fats and oils are chemically reacted with an alcohol (methanol is the usual choice) to produce chemical compounds known as fat acid methyl esters. Biodiesel is the name given to these esters when they're intended for use as fuel. 66 RATIONALE Using biodiesel in conventional diesel engines substantially reduces emissions of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, sulfates, polycyclic and particulate matter. These reductions increase as the amount of biodiesel blended into diesel fuel increases. Emissions of nitrogen oxides increase with the concentration of biodiesel in the fuel and some additives are used to decrease nitrogen oxides. Biodiesel has superior lubricity which reduces wear and tear on engines and makes engine components last longer. Biodiesel also has properties that clean fuel tanks and fuel injectors in motors. Just like petroleum diesel, biodiesel operates in compression ignition engines. Blends of up to 20% biodiesel (mixed with petroleum diesel fuels) can be used in nearly all diesel equipment and is compatible with most storage and distribution equipment. These low level blends (20 %and less) generally do not require any engine modifications. Biodiesel can provide the same payload capacity as petroleum diesel fuel. Higher blends, even pure biodiesel (100% biodiesel, or B100), can be used in many engines built since 1994, but the engines may require modifications for proper operation. Equipment made before 1993 may have rubber seals in fuel pumps and fuel systems that could fail if 100% biodiesel is used. Biodiesel has a higher cloud point (point in which temperature effects its flow) than petroleum based diesel, therefore storing of fuel and equipment outside during the cold months can cause some operating problems. These problems can be minimized by storing the equipment overnight in heated garages, using a B5 (5% of biodiesel) blend grade one fuel during the coldest months of the year After the coldest months of the year have passed, the amount of biodiesel is usually increased to 20% (Blend B20). Biodiesel does not require any special storage facilities Regular storage tanks meeting Ministry of Consumer and Business Services standards can be used to store and dispense Biodiesel. Because of the detergent agents in the Biodiesel, it is important to change fuel filters on the equipment, particularly in the first few months of using the biodiesel in the equipment. This fall, TRCA will start using biodiesel fuel at three locations. The sites chosen are the Environmental Services yard on Rutherford Road, City of Vaughan, the Kortright Centre for Conservation on Pine Valley Drive, City of Vaughan and the Claremont Field Centre in the City of Pickering. These locations operate the entire year and have a variety of landscaping and snow removal equipment presently using petroleum based diesel fuel. TRCA staff will monitor the performance and maintenance of the equipment utilizing biodiesel and prepare a report on the use of the biodiesel in this equipment. After one year of use at these locations staff will make recommendations regarding expanding the use of the biodiesel to all TRCA facilities. FINANCIAL DETAILS The cost of B20 biodiesel is approximately 20 cents /litre higher than regular petroleum based coloured diesel. Staff will analyze the increased cost over the next year to determine the implications of the higher per unit cost versus any efficiencies achieved and the value of improved environmental performance. 67 The Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Claremont Field Centre require new fueling facilities because of the age of the existing infrastructure at these locations and therefore are recommended to be replaced with biodiesel facilities The cost of upgrading the fueling facilities at both locations is $4,000 each The fuel storage facilities at the Environmental Services site meet the standards of the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services. The fuel storage tanks at the Environmental Services yard will only require cleaning at an approximate cost of $500. Combined use of diesel fuel between the three locations is approximately 7,000 litres. These costs have been provided for in various budgets for 2004. Report prepared by: Jim Tucker, extension 5247 For Information contact: Jim Tucker extension 5247; Brian Dundas, extension 5262 Date: September 17, 2004 RES. #E33/04 - Moved by: Seconded by: THE LIVING CITY CENTRE Enerlife Consulting Partnership and Contract Services. Business partnership with Enerlife Consulting and approval of contract services for pilot programs. Suzan Hall Elaine Moore THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to continue to work with Enerlife Consulting to develop new programs for The Living City, namely, Home Energy CIinicTM, Green Community Design and Residential Housing, Sustainable Communities Development and Sustainable Schools; THAT Enerlife Consulting be retained to complete project management and implementation of these projects at a multi -year cost not to exceed $642,166 plus GST, subject to available funding; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back with an update of the status of the business partnership with Enerlife in one year. CARRIED At Authority Meeting #8104, held on September 24, 2004, the resolution in regards to The Living City Centre at Kortright was approved as follows: 68 THAT Enerlife Consulting be retained to complete project management services in accordance with Phase 111 of their proposal to support the realization of The Living City Centre, at a cost not to exceed $266,300, plus GST, in 2004, subject to available funding. Enerlife Consulting has worked closely with TRCA staff to develop new program concepts, raise funds, initiate pilot projects and deliver new programs. The relationship is in transition from primarily contractual to more of a business partnership. This type of new partnership is consistent with the TRCA Business Excellence objective of pursuing "continuous improvement in the development and delivery of all programs ", in this case, a public - private partnership. The business partnership has evolved this way because of the shared interest in the success of The Living City initiative and the program outcomes. In this partnership, both parties share in the risks -- financial, reputation and others -- that accompany the development of innovative programs. The result of the partnership is a seamless transition of collectively working on program development, identification of funding partners, securing funds and implementation. In this way, both parties have a vested interest in the success of a program at each stage of development. Failure at one stage in the process can be compensated by success in another, providing a significant level of efficiency and effectiveness. It is expected this relationship will evolve into a more formal business relationship in 2005 or 2006 as programs move forward. RATIONALE As an integral part of the implementation team for The Living City programs, Enerlife has worked closely with TRCA in developing concepts for programs, forming partnerships, procuring funding and implementing programs. Enerlife Consulting provides a depth of expertise in energy efficiency and green buildings, two strategic directions for new TRCA programs. Enerlife also has important connections in business as well as government. In order to successfully carry out the new initiatives described here, it is necessary that Enerlife and TRCA maintain a close working relationship at each step in program development and implementation. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Four key programs under development include the Home Energy ClinicTM, Green Community Design and Residential Housing, Sustainable Communities Development and Sustainable Schools. The development of these programs is expected to extend over the next two to three years. Home Energy CIinicTM The Home Energy Clinic TM provides a complete solution for customers who wish to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes, but do not know where to start. The Home Energy Clinic TM provides them with what they need to find out about the energy efficiency of their house, book an energy audit, purchase and finance the products and services they need to implement improvements, learn how to perform the work and apply for incentive payments. The Home Energy Clinic TM can also help contractors working with homeowners to install energy efficiency projects 69 Initially the Home Energy ClinicTM web -based resource is being rolled out in partnership with Home Depot in Ontario towards the end of 2004. The program will be rolled out to the rest of the country following a test period of a couple of months. A pilot program testing at an in -store kiosk for access to the Home Energy Clinic TM is tentatively planned for early 2005. Projected expenditures for this project are approximately $356,858. Home Depot has made a pledge of $230,000 and staff are actively pursuing funding sources for the remaining $126,858. Green Community Design and Residential Housing This is a research project that will be conducted in partnership with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The goal of the project is to develop an understanding of the marketplace for green community design and green residential housing construction in order to facilitate the creation of an action plan for increasing the application of best practices in a local municipality. In developing an action plan to accelerate market transformation towards best practices in green community design and green residential housing construction in the City of Vaughan, the project will: 1. Create a framework outlining best practices in green community design and green residential housing construction. 2. Benchmark the current state of best practices in green community design and green residential housing construction in the City of Vaughan. 3. Define the barriers to, and levers for, promoting more extensive market penetration of best practices. 4. Create a plan for accelerating and monitoring the use of best practices within the City of Vaughan. 5. Publish the results on TRCA's website and promote them to individual municipalities. The project will be undertaken in the City of Vaughan but the results will be applicable to other municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and across Canada. Funding of $24,950 for this project will be provided by CMHC through their External Research Program. Sustainable Communities Development The Sustainable Communities Development program brings together public- and private- sector leaders with project managers working on sustainable development projects to characterize and share best practices in sustainable design The aim is to provide realistic solutions for implementing sustainability at the community level. The program will create a living web -based framework of best practices aimed at benchmarking and raising the bar for what can be achieved in sustainable community planning and design. The framework will be grounded in actual applications in use on the various projects and developed in consultation with corporate leaders from builders and developers, along with their counterparts from municipal and regional governments. Structured interviews will be conducted with leaders of these projects to better understand the state of current practices. The results of these interviews will be used to establish the web -based resource as a knowledge base for defining and monitoring practices, progress and outcomes. 70 A preliminary work plan and budget have been developed for this project. Expenditures for this project are expected to be in the range of $123,000. The Remedial Action Plan (RAP) has made a commitment of $15,000 for this project and staff are actively pursuing other funding sources. Sustainable Schools The Toronto region is experiencing considerable growth. As urban development continues, schools are at the heart of both established and newly- formed communities. Sustainable school facilities can demonstrate and inspire the development of sustainable local communities, while contributing to the education of future generations of environmentally aware citizens. The Living City's Sustainable Schools program promotes and supports the construction and operation of exceptional schools through widespread adoption of the best in current green building design, technology and practices. The benefits of sustainable school facilities include: lower energy, operating and life -cycle costs; reduced greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact; healthy, productive working and learning environments; raised skill levels of design, construction and building operations professionals; and, demonstration of green building and sustainable community design principles to other sectors. The Sustainable Schools program brings together owners and design teams of high schools which are under development for opening in 2006 -7, to work together on designing, building and operating exceptional educational facilities. In 2004, activities are focused on benchmarking the energy use in recently constructed schools in the GTA and from across Canada. Expenditures for Phase I in 2004 are projected to be between $25,000 and $45,000. The Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology has committed $24,500 for this phase of the project and is interested in funding subsequent phases. The estimated funding requirement for all four phases of this project is $265,000. Staff are actively pursuing funding sources. 71 FINANCIAL DETAILS Program Estimated Program Cost Estimated Enerlife Fees and Disbursements Description of Program Home Energy CIinicTM $356,858 $297,382 A web -based resource for customers which helps them make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Green Community Design and Residential Housing $24,950 $20,791 A research project into the green community design and residential housing construction which will result in an action plan for applying best practices. Sustainable Schools Development $265,000 $220,833 A collaborative program which brings together owners and design teams for schools to work together in applying green building design, technology and practices. Sustainable Communities Development $123,793 $220,833 A program which brings together public - and private- sector leaders to characterize and share best practices in sustainable community design. Total $770,601 $642,166 Report prepared by: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326 For Information contact: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326 Date: September 14, 2004 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:41 p.m., on Friday, October 1, 2004. Michael Di Biase Brian Denney Chair /ks 72 Secretary- Treasurer THE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BOARD #6/04 December 3, 2004 The Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #6/04, was held in the Humber Room, Head Office, on Friday, December 3, 2004. The Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, called the meeting to order at 11:24 a.m. PRESENT Maria Augimeri David Gurin Colleen Jordan Glenn Mason Elaine Moore Gerri Lynn O'Connor Linda Pabst Andrew Schulz John Sprovieri REGRETS Michael Di Biase Suzan Hall RES. #E34/04 - Moved by: Seconded by: THAT the Minutes MINUTES Linda Pabst Colleen Jordan of Meeting #5/04, held on October 1, 2004, be approved. Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Chair Vice Chair CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Richard Kendall, Senior Project Coordinator for Markham Centre, in regards to item 7.1 - Town of Markham's Sustainable Planning Initiatives For Growth Management. (b) A presentation by Tim Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research for the Eastern Markham Strategic Review, in regards to item 7.1 - Town of Markham's Sustainable Planning Initiatives For Growth Management. 73 (c) A presentation by Barb Davies, Natural and Cultural Heritage Program Manager, Rouge Park, in regards to item 7.1 - Town of Markham's Sustainable Planning Initiatives For Growth Management. _ (d) A presentation by Chris Gates, Manager, Sustainable Energy, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., in regards to Energy Demand Side Management (DSM), Demand Response (DR) and the role of gas distributors in the Gas Sector. RES. #E35 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Glenn Mason Colleen Jordan THAT presentations (a), (b) and (d) be heard and received; AND FURTHER THAT presentation (c) be deferred to Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #7/04, to be held on February 4, 2005. CARRIED - SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #E36 /04 - TOWN OF MARKHAM'S SUSTAINABLE PLANNING INITIATIVES FOR GROWTH MANAGEMENT Status report on three (3) key planning initiatives in the Town of Markham that are setting new trends in sustainability planning and development within the Toronto region. Moved by: Seconded by: John Sprovieri Elaine Moore THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT WHEREAS the Town of Markham has initiated an intensive effort to build a master plan vision for the downtown core, and establish a strident sustainability planning process, inclusive of performance indicators to set new standards for development negotiations and implementation; _ WHEREAS the Town of Markham has conducted the Eastern Markham Strategic Review that provides a policy framework to guide possible future land use, environment and transportation requirements in eastern Markham with a view to protecting essential — countryside assets; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has conveyed significant land holdings within the Little Rouge Corridor to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Town of Markham for the purpose of implementing the Rouge Park North corridor and — where a Rouge Park North Management Planning exercise has just been initiated by the Rouge Alliance; 74 THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to continue to work with Town of Markham staff to explore options with the development community of achieving new performance standards to satisfy sustainable development goals in Markham Centre; THAT TRCA provide support for the principles and strategies that form the basis of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA continue to provide support and staff participation in the management of the Little Rouge Corridor Planning Study, in cooperation with other Rouge Park partners. CARRIED BACKGROUND Over the last few years, The Town of Markham has actively pursued a vision for its community and the growth that it will need to accommodate in future, with a view to several key initiatives- • new Markham Centre, with an intensive and vibrant mix of urban land uses; • Eastern Markham - primarily rural lands which could change rapidly under several key planning initiatives; and, • the Little Rouge Corridor Lands which will provide a significant public ecological asset and foundation within a growing town and changing watershed environment. All of these initiatives, with appropriate implementation, will contribute to a sustainable development direction which the town has been actively pursuing. TRCA applauds the Town of Markham's efforts in moving the sustainability agenda into measurable terms for the purposes of managing for growth and setting new standards for quality of life and health for the community in the immediate and long term. Richard Kendall, Senior Project Coordinator for Markham Centre, Tim Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research for the Eastern Markham Strategic Review, Barb Davies, Natural and Cultural Heritage Program Manager, Rouge Park, on behalf of the Rouge Park Alliance and the Little Rouge Corridor Steering Committee, will provide an overview at Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #6/04 on these 3 key initiatives. A brief summary for each key project within the town is provided simply as an introduction to the topics for presentation, as follows: Markham Centre The Town of Markham established a master plan for a new downtown centre which established its vision of accommodating growth without expanding into the countryside. A creative urban design exercise set the conceptual framework for a vibrant, intensive, mixed -use centre facing on a diverse greenspace system - a focus for the town's many communities. 75 Markham Centre is the defined downtown core generally bounded by Warden Avenue to the west, Highway 407 to the south, the Canadian National Railway (CNR) tracks to the east and Highway 7 to the north. The main branch of the Rouge River and a minor tributary traverse these lands. The lands are the subject of a lengthy planning process in which TRCA continues to play a key advisory and commenting role. In addition to the review of planning applications, the Master Environmental Servicing Plan and other legislated responsibilities to guide the future development of the new downtown, TRCA staff participated in the Markham Advisory Group. The Markham Advisory Group consists of representation throughout the Town of Markham and includes various town -wide interest groups, residents, businesses, the developer groups and various boards and agencies. The group developed performance measures intended to guide and monitor development and ensure that every application delivers on Smart Growth and sustainable development. These performance measures have been adopted by council and a process has been established to ensure that the measures developed are checked against every planning application. A series of performance checklists were prepared through consultation within five (5) theme areas for the Town of Markham including: • Greenlands (the natural environment of the Rouge River); • Transportation; • Built Form; • Green Infrastructure (sustainable engineering practices); and, • Public Open Space. Under each of these headings a series of performance indicators were developed out of the checklists to provide a basis for ensuring that all applications are evaluated in terms of the achievement of goals and measurable targets. Each application is rated from bronze to gold for each indicator to determine the measure of success achieved in meeting the sustainable targets developed under the main themes. The development proponent will present their plans to the advisory group who will carefully assess each application against the checklist and indicators, and recommend changes prior to applications being forwarded to the Development Services Committee of the Town of Markham. For the Rouge Valley System defined as Greenlands, the key theme focuses on the protection and enhancement of the valleylands with every submission by checking the application against the checklist and indicators. For the Built Form theme there will be a focus on the lots and block pattern, views and vistas, building placement and the promotion of pedestrian oriented streets. With Green Infrastructure, strategies will focus on air quality, water conservation, waste reduction and efficient energy. In this category for example, the town will take advantage of the new district energy plant to help achieve its sustainable targets, and will ensure that applicants reduce impervious areas, maximize reuse and recycling, and landscape for energy conservation. The Open Space theme will focus on the design of the open space system including public parks and facilities and major gathering places. Finally, the Transportation theme focuses on rapid transit and other non - automotive modes of travel to ensure a pedestrian friendly environment. Development proposals must incorporate and promote non - automobile forms of travel through such measures as intersection spacing, traffic calming, etc.. 76 At the end of the day it is expected that with the application of these checklists and indicators to measure the performance of each development, Markham Centre will achieve a higher standard of sustainable design and practice as it develops for the benefit of all town residents and the Toronto region. In addition, TRCA is working with the Town of Markham to establish the Mayor's Green Building Challenge, under The Living City initiative. This challenge will bring together municipalities that are in the process of, or about to start, planning new facilities (or major renovations to existing facilities), to work together on using green building design principles for the betterment of their community. This initiative will enable municipal governments across the Greater Toronto Area to pool their green building design and construction knowledge and experience. Eastern Markham Strategic Review The Eastern Markham Strategic Review (EMSR) was initiated by Town of Markham Council in November, 2002. Council established the EMSR Committee to undertake a strategic review of federal, provincial and other initiatives and activities as they affect eastern Markham now or in the future. The purpose of the strategic review was to develop a policy framework to guide the town on possible future land use and environmental and transportation requirements. The work also took into account the Town of Markham's preferred land use for the provincially -owned lands in eastern Markham as agriculture. The committee's work was also supported by consultant studies with environmental, legal and agricultural expertise. On July 8, 2003, Council endorsed the EMSR final report including the 5 guiding principles and 40 actions as a basis for future discussion with other governments and agencies whose cooperation and support are requested. Vision The study area covers about 24% of the Town of Markham, stretching from Steeles Avenue in the south to the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville border in the north, as well as lands east of Box Grove, Cornell and the Little Rouge Creek, to the eastern border with the City of Pickering. The report presents a strategic approach to a wide range of issues affecting the study area. The recommendations are grounded in a vision based on the concept of "countryside ". The principles and actions are organized into categories relating to the environment, land use, heritage, transportation and related matters. Three key directions in the strategy include: • Linking the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario The achievement of a north -south greenspace link through eastern Markham connecting the Rouge River watershed from Steeles Avenue to the Oak Ridges Moraine. This will include the enhancing of the Rouge Park within the Town of Markham. • Strengthening Agriculture and Rural Communities The strategy supports the retention and strengthening of agricultural activity, and recommends that the provincially -owned lands east of the Little Rouge Creek be retained for farming and other compatible uses. Heritage resources should be retained and restored incorporating structures and heritage landscapes within the countryside vision. 77 • Enhancing Transportation Routes with an Accent on Public Transit A balance is sought in the strategy actions between the need to accommodate travel through eastern Markham while at the same time supporting the "countryside" vision. The report calls for full day service on the Markham - Stouffville Go Line and an assurance that the Havelock rail line will be restored for transit use. A series of recommended actions are directed at the Town of Markham Council, as well as, the federal and provincial governments, the Region of York and Durham, and to TRCA and GO Transit. The specific recommendations /action items for TRCA primarily evolve around the provincial transfer of lands to the Town of Markham and TRCA, and the establishment of the Lithe Rouge Corridor Management Planning Study. Other recommendations relate to groundwater and surface water resources, as well as, preserving heritage properties and structures of value. The strategy states that the town will work with the Region of York, TRCA and other partners to protect groundwater and surface water resources. This action will include: • completing the York -Peel- Durham - Toronto Groundwater Strategy; • participating in the development of the Rouge Watershed Strategy; • completing the Small Streams Study; • naming the tributaries of the Little Rouge Creek; and • identifying future agricultural needs for water. Since June 2003, several new initiatives have evolved: • The transfer of lands to the Town of Markham and TRCA from Ontario Realty Corporation is now completed; • The Rouge Park Alliance has now completed the terms of reference for conducting the Little Rouge Corridor Management Plan Study in consultation with all Rouge Park partner representatives, and the initiation of a consultant team work program is planned for January /February of 2006; • The Greenbelt Act will be finalized in December of 2005, and the Greenbelt Draft Plan will be finalized shortly thereafter. • The Draft Federal Greenspace Lands Management Plan is being finalized; and • The Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) draft master plan study for the Pickering Airport lands has just been released for public and agency consultation. TRCA staff support the principles that have provided the foundation to the EMSR final recommendations and applaud the strong environmental and countryside directions that the _ plan takes supporting sustainability and clear growth management goals. However, the details of the implementation of these recommendations need further consultation as all levels of government and agencies continue to assess the relationship of all new and evolving initiatives in eastern Markham and the implications to the health of the Rouge watershed. Little Rouge Corridor Management Plan The Rouge Park Alliance, in consultation with its northern partners (the Town's of Markham, Richmond Hill and Whitchurch- Stouffville, TRCA and the Region of York) prepared the Rouge North Management Plan (RNMP). The plan guides the establishment and management of lands along the tributaries of the Rouge River watershed through the towns of Markham, Richmond Hill and Whitchurch - Stouffville to the Oak Ridges Moraine. In 1999, the Province of Ontario announced the donation of lands within the Rouge Park boundary as identified in the Rouge Park Management Plan (1994), in addition to a 600 metre -wide corridor along the Little Rouge Creek within the provincial land holdings. Since that time, the Rouge North Management Plan was approved by the Rouge Park Alliance in 2001. The Town of Markham adopted the Rouge North Management Area Official Amendment No. 116 in September 2003. In April of 2004, on behalf of the Province of Ontario, Ontario Realty Corporation negotiated the conveyance of the promised lands. With the provincial lands transfer now finalized, the planning has now been set to move forward in preparing the management plan for the first phase of the Little Rouge Corridor, from the headwaters to its confluence within the Rouge River. The transfer of 767 hectares of land to TRCA south of Steeles Avenue, increased TRCA's land holdings in the Rouge south to 1,558 hectares. North of Steeles Avenue, 544 hectares were conveyed by the province within the Little Rouge subwatershed; 117 hectares to the Town of Markham and 427 hectares to TRCA - all for Rouge Park purposes. Although a management agreement exists between the City of Toronto and TRCA for existing landholdings south of Steeles Avenue, no agreement is in place for newly acquired lands north of Steeles Avenue along the Little Rouge Creek. Therefore, the Rouge Park Alliance, through the Little Rouge Corridor Steering Committee, has prepared a terms of reference in consultation with all Rouge Park partners, and is now seeking the expertise of a consulting team to undertake the management planning assignment. It is anticipated that a consultant team should be selected and a contract signed for project implementation by early February, 2004. The terms of reference and study scooping workgroup included representation from TRCA, Town of Markham, Region of York, Transport Canada, City of Toronto, Rouge Park and the Rouge Park Alliance. The study process will include initial phases of work that include confirmation of the vision, goals and objectives for the Little Rouge Corridor, and preparation of a series of alternative management concepts for the study lands, through research and public /stakeholder consultation. The final plan for the corridor lands will outline the conceptual approach to management of the natural and cultural features, and the ecological function of the corridor and any capital recreational development deemed appropriate within the preferred scheme. Recommendations will clarify protection, restoration and enhancement of the corridor as well as compatible use of the lands. Recommendations will include an implementation approach and management structure which is supported by the stakeholders and partners to care for the lands for the long term. The staging of all implementation components is essential and cost analysis is required to support the preferred management /maintenance plan. Private landholdings, which through the study form important sectors of the ecological corridor, will be addressed respecting landowners goals and tenure and strategies for integrating land uses in the extended planning areas along the northern sector of the Little Rouge. 79 FINANCIAL DETAILS TRCA has included in the 2005 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget estimates of $15,000 towards the Little Rouge Corridor planning study. Report prepared by: Carolyn Woodland, extension 5217 For Information contact: Carolyn Woodland, extension 5217 Date: November 24, 2004 RES. #E37 /04 - GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (GTAA) DRAFT AIRPORT MASTER PLAN The Greater Toronto Airports Authority released a Draft Master Plan for the Pickering Airport that sets the stage for the completion of a project description, which in turn will lead into a federal environmental -- assessment (EA) process. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff will, in consultation with member municipalities, review this draft master plan and participate in the environmental assessment. Since the EA study is scheduled to take two or more years, and will be very involved, it is timely to discuss with the federal government and the GTAA appropriate funding support. Moved by: Seconded by: John Sprovieri Linda Pabst THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff review the airport draft master plan and prepare comments for consideration by the Authority; THAT the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) be invited to attend a future meeting of the Sustainable Communities Board to present the draft Pickering airport master plan and receive comments on the draft plan; THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the federal Minster of Transport, the Transport Canada Green Space Project Team and the GTAA; AND FURTHER THAT options for funding TRCA's participation in the environmental assessment be discussed with the GTAA and Transport Canada. AMENDMENT RES. #A38 /04 Moved by: Seconded by: John Sprovieri Linda Pabst THAT the second paragraph of the main motion be amended to read: 80 THAT the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) be invited to attend a future meeting of the Authority to present the draft Pickering airport master plan and receive comments on the draft plan; THAT AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND In April 2001, the Minister of Transport requested that the GTAA undertake interim planning work that could lead to a federal decision as to whether or not it should proceed with a regional reliever airport on the federal Pickering lands. The GTAA have tabled a draft master plan that: • recognizes physical and operational constraints at Buttonville and Oshawa municipal airports and the need to plan for their replacement; • addresses the need for long term airport capacity, recognizing that the Toronto Pearson International Airport cannot fulfill on its own all the aviation requirements of the GTAA; • identifies that the Pearson airport could reach its operational capacity within the next 20 years; • demonstrates the future need for a regional reliever airport to the east of Pearson airport that compliments Hamilton International Airport to the west; • demonstrates that a new airport would provide strong economic development support for the eastern GTA. The draft master plan released on November 17, 2004 will form the basis for the project description for an airport that will be the subject of an EA . Through this EA process more studies, analyses and consultation will be undertaken. Following the EA planning process and the viability of the future Pickering airport is established, the GTAA will submit a proposal to the federal government for its consideration. The time lines for the EA and draft master plan could take two or more years. Over the past three years, TRCA staff participated in the advisory committees established by the GTAA. Staff also worked directly with the GTAA and Transport Canada, advising them on opportunities to address sustainability and watershed functions in the development of the draft master plan. Technical briefings on the Duffins Creek and Rouge River watersheds studies were provided to the GTAA and their environmental consultants. The various computer models and databases developed during TRCA led watershed studies processes were made available to the GTAA, thus ensuring that the most up -to -date knowledge base was used in their airport planning. The GTAA has scheduled two weeks of public consultation on this draft plan. TRCA staff will prepare a detailed report on the draft airport master plan following this public consultation and staff review of the plan. 81 TRCA has an opportunity to comment on the draft master plan to advocate that sustainability and watershed principles such as net gain be advanced in future planing and decision making for the airport. To achieve The Living City's objectives for Sustainable Communities Healthy Rivers and Shorelines, extensive TRCA staff involvement and independent technical assessments will be required. As a result, there is an immediate need to consider the financial resources necessary for TRCA to fully participate in future Pickering airport studies. Report prepared by: Gary Bowen, extension 5385 For Information contact: Gary Bowen, extension 5385 Date: November 22, 2004 RES. #E39/04 - Moved by: Seconded by: HOME ENERGY CLINIC Update on The Living City Program. Fundraising to continue the Home Energy Clinic program. Glenn Mason Linda Pabst THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto (CFGT) be requested to work with staff to raise an additional $661,000 from government, individuals and the private sector to complete the development of the Home Energy Clinic, a program of The Living City, and implement the program for 12 months in 2005/2006. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #9/04, held on October 29, 2004, Resolution #A295/04 was approved as follows: THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to continue to work with Enerlife Consulting to develop new programs for The Living City, namely, Home Energy Clinic TM, Green Community Design and Residential Housing, Sustainable Communities Development and Sustainable Schools; THAT Enerlife Consulting be retained to complete project management and implementation of these projects at a multi -year cost not to exceed $642,166 plus GST, subject to available funding; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back with an update of the status of the business partnership with Enerlife in one year. One of the projects referred to in the above noted resolution is the Home Energy Clinic. The Home Energy Clinic is a program of The Living City designed to engage homeowners in environmental best practices such as energy and water efficiency. The Home Energy Clinic concept is to provide a complete solution for homeowners who wish to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes, but do not know where to start. The Home Energy Clinic would provide home owners with what they need to find out about the energy efficiency of their house, book an energy audit, purchase and finance the products and services they need to implement improvements, learn how to perform the work and apply for incentive payments. At the core of the program is an interactive website that provides homeowners with recommendations based on the information they provide and comparisons with information provided by other homeowners. The benchmarking of condition and feedback on performance are thought to be powerful tools to help homeowners make decisions that will positively benefit the environment. The program is described in more detail in the attached communication piece. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The program is being developed in partnership with the Conservation Foundation with initial funding support from Home Depot. Over the past 10 months, discussions and consultations have been held with a variety of groups and individuals to confirm the need and importance of the program. In this time the overall systems have been designed and a website mock up created along with some of the information system programming. Next steps in the development and implementation of this program include: secure funding for information system development and implementation of pilot programs; launch a 4 month Toronto area pilot; evaluate results and design Ontario roll -out; launch Ontario pilot program; evaluate results and design Canadian roll -out; launch Canadian program. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total cost to develop and implement the Home Energy Clinic for 12 months is approximately $851,000. To date, Home Depot has provided $70,000 of a $230,000 commitment. We anticipate needing to raise funding of approximately $661,000 to complete the work that needs to be done. Report prepared by: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326 For Information contact: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326 Date: November 22, 2004 83 RES. #E40/04 - STORMWATER INFILTRATION BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS Permeable pavement / bioretention swale demonstration project at Seneca College, King Campus — Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Andrew Schulz THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to report back on study results after completion of the first year of monitoring. CARRIED BACKGROUND Increases in impervious cover associated with urbanization alter the pre - development hydrological cycle by reducing groundwater recharge, decreasing evapotranspiration, and ._ increasing surface runoff. The larger volumes of surface runoff can, in turn, increase stream -- channel erosion, raise the potential for flooding, and contribute to the degradation of aquatic — habitat. New urban land use activities further exacerbate the problem by contributing additional contaminants to the environment. These contaminants build up on impervious surfaces and are washed off during rain events into streams and rivers, causing a general deterioration in receiving water quality. Several initiatives currently underway in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are aimed at preventing or reducing the adverse effects of stormwater runoff on the environment, including the Toronto Area of Concern Remedial Action Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) vision for The Living City. These initiatives support the - development of stormwater infiltration technologies as one means of protecting receiving waters. To help provide a basis for wider adoption of these technologies, the TRCA, in partnership with Seneca College, initiated a 3 -year project in early 2004 to monitor and assess the effectiveness and limitations of two infiltration technologies: permeable pavement and a bio- retention swale. _ Permeable pavement refers to a group of technologies designed to restore natural infiltration functions to impervious areas, such as parking Tots and driveways, by allowing water to seep through the road surface. This group includes porous asphalt, porous concrete, plastic grid -. systems and block pavers. The TRCA project will evaluate a specific block paver design _ (manufactured by Unilock) as a representative example of a type of permeable pavement that has shown promise under cold weather conditions. Bioretention swales have also been applied to parking lots or road boulevards to improve - infiltration and help remove contaminants from road runoff. Bioretention swales typically consist of small excavated depressions at the curbside that allow runoff from paved surfaces to pond and infiltrate. The vegetation, mulch and soils in the swale are specially selected to enhance infiltration and retain and filter contaminants in the upper soil layers before water passes through the system into the groundwater or underground drainage system. The permeable pavement and bioretention swale technologies were installed in September 2004 at Seneca College's King Campus in King City. The installation incorporates monitoring considerations and allows for direct comparison of the two technologies with an adjacent paved asphalt control area. Parking lot runoff will be collected both at the road surface level and as leachate from the native soil subgrade beneath the permeable pavement and bioswale. All monitoring equipment is located underground in a large sampling vault and will be powered by a combination of wind turbine and solar power, donated to the project by Seneca College. Specific study evaluation components include water quantity and quality, sediment chemistry, potential groundwater contamination, surface - atmosphere heat exchange, operation and maintenance issues, potential barriers to implementation, and cost considerations. Permeable pavement and bioswale technologies have not been widely adopted in the GTA because of uncertainties about performance, maintenance requirements, longevity and other factors. Study findings will help to better define technology benefits and limitations, and assist the TRCA in updating our water management policies. Results are also expected to: • provide detailed performance data on two infiltration best management practices for use at retrofit sites where stormwater management problems have been identified; • enhance public awareness of pollution control options through workshop /conference publications and posting of reports and fact sheets on the Sustainable Technologies website; • provide a basis for expanding and updating provincial design guidelines for these technologies; and, • help fulfill goals of the Toronto Remedial Action Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan and objectives of The Living City vision. In a second phase of the study, performance data will be used to model the potential benefits of technology implementation at the subwatershed and watershed scales, and to translate model results into a specific set of recommendations that will help direct municipal land use planning. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The table below shows the planned schedule of phase I project activities. Activity Time Design plan of parking lot and study area August 2004 Construction of permeable pavement parking lot and bioswale August /September 2004 Develop monitoring program November /December 2004 Report of activities to date, monitoring design, monitoring protocol and activities for 2005 March 2005 Monitoring January to November 2005/2006/2007 Year end report March 2005/2006/2007 Final report March 2008 85 — FINANCIAL DETAILS The following table lists the confirmed project partners and funding status. Partner Funding Status Funding Type Contributi on Construction Monitoring RAP MOU (Environment Canada, MOE) Confirmed Proposed 2005 cash cash 30,000 30,000 The Pat and John McCutcheon Charitable Foundation • Confirmed cash 20,000 Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation cash 25,000 Wal -Mart ii cash 10,000 The Ministry of the Environment laboratory services 25,000 Hanson Canada " sampling chamber 15,000 Unilock permeable pavers 10,000 EMCO ltd. infiltration /drainage trench 5,000 Layfield Geotextiles ti liner 8,000 Seneca College c, site, wind turbine and solar power 15,000 Total 88,000 105,000 Construction costs for this study were approximately $50,000 which included labour, construction material purchases, machinery rental and landscaping. Approximately $38,000 in donated materials was supplied by Unilock, Hanson Canada, Layfield Geotextiles and EMCO Ltd. It is expected that monitoring, data analysis and interim /final report preparation will cost $77,000 each year, of which $25,000 will be in -kind contributions from the Ministry of the Environment for lab services. TRCA continues to seek new partners willing to contribute cash or in -kind materials or services to the project. Report prepared by: Tim Van Seters, extension 5337 For Information contact: Tim Van Seters, extension 5337 Date: November 19, 2004 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, December 3, 2004. Gerri Lynn O'Connor Brian Denney Vice Chair, Authority Secretary- Treasurer /ks 86 erTHE TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES BOARD #7/04 February 4, 2005 The Sustainable Communities Board Meeting #7/04, was held in the South Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, February 4, 2005. The Chair Michael Di Biase, called the meeting to order at 11:09 a.m. PRESENT Michael Di Biase Chair David Gurin Member Suzan Hall Vice Chair Elaine Moore Member Dick O'Brien Chair, Authority Linda Pabst Member Andrew Schulz Member John Sprovieri Member REGRETS Maria Augimeri Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Colleen Jordan Member Glenn Mason Member Gerri Lynn O'Connor Member RES. #E41 /04 - MINUTES Moved by: Seconded by: Linda Pabst Andrew Schulz THAT the Minutes of Meeting #6/04, held on December 3, 2004, be approved. RES. #E42 /04 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Dick O'Brien Seconded by: John Sprovieri 87 CARRIED THAT a delegation by Allison Haslett be added to the agenda. DELEGATIONS (a) CARRIED A delegation by John Willetts, Chair, Friends of Claireville, speaking in regards to item 7.1 - Toronto Commons Group. (b) A delegation_ by Lois Griffin, Member, West Humber Watershed Subcommittee, speaking in regards to item 7.1 - Toronto Commons Group. (c) A delegation by Allison Haslett, Member, Claireville Stewardship Committee, speaking in regards to item 7.1 - Toronto Commons Group. RES. #E43 /04 - DELEGATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: John Sprovieri Elaine Moore THAT above -noted delegations (a) - (c) be heard and received. PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Barb Davies, Natural and Cultural Heritage Program Manager, Rouge Park, in regards to the Town of Markham's Sustainable Planning Initiatives For Growth Management. (b) A presentation by Bill Endress and Michael Labbe of Toronto Commons, in regards to item 7.1 - Toronto Commons Group. RES. #E44 /04 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Seconded by: Linda Pabst Dick O'Brien THAT above -noted presentations (a) and (b) be heard and received. CARRIED 88 SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES. #E45 /04 - TORONTO COMMONS GROUP The Toronto Commons Group wants to develop a concept plan for a sustainable housing development to be located on Toronto and Region Conservation Authority -owned lands adjacent to Claireville Conservation Area. Moved by: Seconded by: John Sprovieri Elaine Moore WHEREAS the Toronto Commons Group has presented an overview of the Toronto Commons mandate and guiding objectives for sustainable development and affordable housing initiatives to the Sustainable Communities Board on June 4, 2004, and has expressed an interest in developing on suitable lands owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), located at the northwest corner of McVean Drive and Ebenezer Road in the City of Brampton, associated with Claireville Conservation Area; WHEREAS the Toronto Commons Group has received letters of support for a potential sustainable /affordable housing project on a candidate site near Claireville Conservation Area from the City of Brampton and Peel Region, as requested by TRCA; WHEREAS the Toronto Commons Group approach to sustainable site development would assist in supporting The Living City objectives for sustainable communities and protection of the natural systems of the region; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Authority approve in principle the development of a sustainable housing project by the Toronto Commons Group to be located on TRCA -owned lands adjacent to Claireville Conservation Area, subject to the approval by the Authority at a later date of a preliminary site plan and a suitable agreement for purchase or lease of the subject lands with the Toronto Commons Group; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA inform the Friends of Claireville, and the Humber Watershed Alliance of the progress of the planning and draft agreement efforts, and involve members in the community design development. AMENDMENT RES. #E46 /04 Moved by: Seconded by: John Sprovieri Elaine Moore THAT the main motion be replaced with the following: THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority not proceed further on TRCA -owned lands adjacent to Claireville Conservation Area with the proposal from Toronto Commons Group. 89 THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED BACKGROUND The Toronto Commons Group (TCG) is a collection of diverse professionals from the housing industry, all of whom are able to see the advantage and necessity of a holistic approach to addressing the urban housing crisis in the city. TCG has drawn together a team of professionals to generate affordable, sustainable development. The team has proven track records in financing, planning, design, technology and construction. TCG is focused on building affordable housing and commercial uses within the Toronto region that exemplifies the best practices of sustainable planning, services, transportation and construction. Their goal is not to merely reduce the impact of the urban development, they intend to build a community that improves the environment. They are focused on building a housing complex for a diversity of occupants, containing a mix of residential and commercial units, wholly supported by ecological products and self- sustaining technologies that have been tested and are ready for implementation. The units will be priced at the level consistent with the federal /provincial definitions of affordable housing. TCG has prepared a comprehensive set of performance criteria to establish targets for sustainability within their new projects. An overview of the organization's mission, goals and design targets was distributed at their information presentation to Sustainable Communities Board on June 4, 2004. Over the last year TCG has worked with several agencies and organizations to look for possible candidate sites for their projects throughout the Toronto region. Negotiations have been held with York University Development Corporation, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation, Park Downsview Parc and TRCA, as well as, municipal partnership programs and individual landowners. The one candidate site of special interest to TCG in TRCA's land holdings is a 17 -acre tableland property, located at the northwest corner of McVean Drive and Ebenezer Road (just north of Queen Street) in the City of Brampton, associated with Claireville Conservation Area. The Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan, approved by the TRCA on February 28, 1997, identified parcels of land within Claireville Conservation Area, where opportunities may exist for the TRCA to enter into long term lease development arrangements with the private sector or others. The subject parcel is one of three areas within Claireville that was identified for intensive use. A Claireville stakeholder committee was established to advise on the implementation of the plan at that time. The Claireville Conservation Area Management Plan identifies this property as a Commercial /Office Node, and the property was identified in a Request for Proposals for Lease and Development released by the Authority in April, 1997. No action was taken at that time. Surrounding land uses, however, have changed significantly over the last few years in this area of the watershed. Adjacent development parcels were previously identified as office and commercial uses, but today have been re- designated to residential uses. Lands directly to the east have been re- designated for low density residential development. Lands to the southeast have been designated for commercial /industrial with mostly low density (and some medium density) residential development to the east - within the same subdivision. Development on these properties is expected to proceed shortly. 90 The City of Brampton Zoning Bylaw currently designates the subject lands as "Open Space ", which would permit only recreational and conservation uses. The adjacent Claireville valleylands are designated as "Floodplain ". The Brampton -Bram East Secondary Plan currently identifies that area as being "Special Policy Area 1 - Office ". The residential use proposed by Toronto Commons would not be permitted under this current designation and would require an Official Plan Amendment and zoning bylaw change, requiring supporting feasibility studies. The portion of this site being considered by Toronto Commons is not designated in TRCA's draft Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy. RATIONALE TRCA staff believe that this property may have potential to provide an excellent site for a sustainability project which shows how The Living City objectives can be demonstrated through Toronto Common's vision for a unique housing community. At TRCA's request, TCG met with planning and housing staff at Peel Region and the City of Brampton to ascertain whether a project of this type would be supported in principle through the planning and approval stages. Letters of support have been obtained on the preliminary approaches to this assignment from the City of Brampton and Peel Region. TRCA senior staff have met several times with TCG to discuss issues of the planning process and approaches to securing the land for development purposes. TRCA and Toronto Commons are considering a long term lease of the lands as opposed to outright sale of the property, but will explore the advantages and disadvantages of these scenarios with TRCA's legal advisors. As an agreement is being researched and refined, a parallel process will take place where the TCG consultant team will work to develop a conceptual site plan and design development of sufficient detail to obtain TRCA's agreement in principle for the project direction and the intent of the sustainability attributes for the scheme. The Toronto Commons Group propose that the concept for the project be founded on five (5) key priorities: 1. Restoration of the Terrestrial Natural Heritage System and the enhancement of the ecosystem in the adjoining valley lands from Regional Road 107 (Highway 7) to McVean Drive, east of the river (implemented in stages). 2. Produce an example of a buffer development beside the valley that protects the Natural Heritage System and assists the work on the creation of built form policies for these zones (to be worked out in the site planning stage). 3. Demonstrate the feasibility of a fully sustainable subdivision as outlined in Toronto Commons material. 4. Achieve significant affordability by meeting federal /provincial affordability guidelines and providing housing for all income ages. 5. Demonstrate techniques for successfully reducing reliance on the automobile in a suburban condition. 91 Two meetings have been held to date with the Friends of Claireville and members of the Humber Watershed Alliance to introduce the concept of leasing or selling these lands for an appropriate development, and to introduce the Toronto Commons Group to the stakeholders and discuss their objectives for a sustainable housing project that promotes "environmental housing ". The above mentioned stakeholders were not supportive of a residential subdivision being built on public land owned by TRCA. CONCLUSION The Toronto Commons Group are seeking an approval in principle to enter into negotiations for obtaining the TRCA lands (through lease or purchase) for development purposes, and to work with senior staff at TRCA to prepare a preferred site plan for the housing project that forms an essential part of the agreement. The agreement would be done through a non - profit co- operative development corporation (Queen Street Coop Housing Corporation) supported by Toronto Commons and Options for Homes. TCG anticipates that a charette type of design process may be conducted during the design stages of work, including community stakeholders inclusive of the Friends of Claireville and the Humber Watershed Alliance. TRCA will maintain its environmental and regulatory commenting responsibilities throughout this planning process. Report prepared by: Carolyn Woodland, extension 5214 For Information contact: Carolyn Woodland, extension 5214 Date: January 26, 2005 Attachments: 1 92 Attachment 1 Claireville Conservation Area Map 14 : Claireville Management Plan xKhaaY M 427 t A Subject Property. o \ E C E W °u c .4 O • b o c J. c''' W , al c 4 q .- s A a O Tx,- O -0 :7 O O .G ao� E •gEEEo 8 c o w- ` - U� c°b w NLo2� 6 1 4fy.=a�_» b m 0 • a 2-2. a• -'� '6 E C b= �a V .52 .4 E n b E 1, E Z 0 0 0 O Tc m .� a s m •c !a 0 0 0 W a`a`a`,ma`wEC- mXOazaZaaUvl S 93 g RES. #E47/04 - ONTARIO ECOSCHOOLS PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT The Ontario EcoSchools program, which was launched in February 2004 as a provincial curriculum addressing climate change, is making continued progress within the education community across the province, transforming approaches to operations and learning. Moved by: Seconded by: Elaine Moore Linda Pabst THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT staff continue to work with the project partners, conservation authorities and the education community to implement the program across the province; THAT staff integrate this work into other Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) education programs, projects and initiatives; THAT the education facilities of TRCA pursue certification as EcoSchools facilities; AND FURTHER THAT staff work with Humber Arboretum staff to investigate the integration of the Ontario EcoSchools program into the ongoing development of the Centre for Urban Ecology at the Humber Arboretum. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting # 4/04, held on April 30, 2004, resolution #A122/04 was approved in part as follows : ...AND FURTHER THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) continue to work with the project partners to facilitate the (Ontario EcoSchools) program with conservation authorities and school boards across the province of Ontario. Ontario EcoSchools is a provincial education curriculum program addressing climate change. Built on previous greening programs, Ontario EcoSchools is distinguished by a dual focus on school operations and curriculum (energy conservation, waste reduction and climate change). The program was guided and developed by a steering committee made up of representatives from York University, four school boards, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Learning for a Sustainable Future under the initiative of Environment Canada. The Ontario EcoSchools resources include: • Seventeen resource guides (three operations guides, eleven curriculum guides, both elementary and secondary, and four community action guides). Key guides have been translated into French. • three climate change multimedia presentations (available with the resource guides on compact disc (CD)) • All guides are also available on the Ontario EcoSchools website, 94 With completion of the resources, the program implementation is being guided by the Ontario EcoSchools Implementation Committee. It is anticipates that the adoption of the Ontario EcoSchools program within boards of education across the province will occur over a two to five -year time frame. This report updates the Authority on the progress of the program and its future direction. Progress Report The implementation of the program is being led by staff from the York University, Faculty of Environmental Studies. The implementation committee with representatives from the implementing school boards, York University and TRCA is responsible for ongoing leadership of the program. A full -time program coordinator has been hired to assist in the day -to -day running of the program (supported by federal and provincial funding). To date the program has been introduced to 17 school boards across the province. Seven of these school boards have started board wide implementation of the program. Three of these boards are in the TRCA jurisdiction (Toronto District School Board, York Region District School Board and the Durham District School Board). The Toronto District School Board has adopted EcoSchools as one of its key facilities and operations guidelines. Adoption of the program by these seventeen school boards will engage more than 55 percent of the students in the province. Ontario EcoSchools exceeded all expectations set out by the Federal funding partners. The program received two additional grants from Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada: first, to assist with translation of the documents into French; and second to support intensive teacher in- service training with 600 teachers in September 2004. Federal ministries and agencies are interested in supporting the implementation of the program. Funds from Natural Resources Canada have been combined with provincial funding to support program implementation in 2005. As indicated in the report of April 2, 2004 the Ontario Ministry of Energy supports the Ontario EcoSchools program as a key resource for energy education in the province. The ministry has provided funding to support the implementation of the program in 2005. The implementation committee has engaged the Ministry of Education staff in dialogue about program. Currently, the Ministry of Education is focused on numeracy and literacy and has taken no formal action to integrate the Ontario EcoSchools program into the Ontario Curriculum. The implementation committee continues to seek endorsement of the program by the Ministry of Education. TRCA staff have been introducing the Ontario EcoSchools program to conservation authorities to assist them with education initiatives with their boards of education. Most recently, staff presented the program at the Latornell Conference and have since received requests for further support. Staff will be traveling to London in the near future to present the program to a meeting coordinated by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority to staff from six southwestern Ontario conservation authorities. 95 Further Actions: The Ontario EcoSchools program provides the framework for many new initiatives and partnerships in education in 2005. The following are key actions and initiatives for the next year: • Work within the TRCA to apply the operational and program guidelines of the Ontario EcoSchools program to our education facilities and programs with the goal of having our education sites becoming certified as Ontario EcoSchools facilities. The Ontario EcoSchools' waste, energy and naturalization guidelines provide simple, youth friendly actions that complement the TRCA Sustainability Management System. • As a member of the Ontario EcoSchools Implementation Committee, support the board -wide implementation within the seventeen schools boards that have been introduced to the program. • As a member of the Ontario EcoSchools Implementation Committee, promote and market the program to other school boards, conservation authorities and federal, provincial and municipal agencies. • Work with Ontario EcoSchools Implementation Committee to expand the program to address water conservation. TRCA, school board and Region of Peel staff recently completed the development of the Peel Water Story education resource. Both TRCA and Peel staff feel these resources complement the Ontario EcoSchools resources and further links between the two resources should be explored. • Explore new partnerships with public utilities and agencies to support Ontario EcoSchools implementation. In 2005, PowerStream, the electricity supplier for Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, is implementing its Electricity Conservation and Demand Management Plan. The energy programs at the Kortright Centre for Conservation and the Ontario EcoSchools program complement the management plan. Partnership initiatives with TRCA, school boards and PowerStream will facilitate the acceleration of the Ontario EcoSchools program in York Region. The Toronto District School Board and Toronto Hydro have formed a similar partnership to have feedback metering piloted at 31 schools enabling the board to track the effectiveness of the EcoSchools' energy conservation guidelines. • Provide learning resources to TRCA clients by establishing a link between the TRCA education and Ontario EcoSchools websites. Report prepared by: Dave Green, extension 5234 For Information contact: Renee Jarrett, extension 5315 Date: January 14, 2005 96 RES. #E48/04 - TOWN OF MARKHAM'S ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES Overview on a number of sustainability initiatives in the Town of Markham which demonstrate a shift to sustainable planning and development. Moved by: Seconded by: Elaine Moore John Sprovieri THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to assist the Town of Markham with these important initiatives and to seek opportunities for similar initiatives to be adopted in other municipalities AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff be directed to work with the Town of Markham in developing the Mayors' Green Building Challenge and encourage other municipalities across the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH) to participate. CARRIED BACKGROUND The Town of Markham is a leading Canadian municipality which embraces technological innovation, celebrates diversity and is characterized by its vibrant and healthy communities. One of the town's 3 corporate goals is Environmental Focus, and their objective is to strive to exceed the Kyoto Accord targets. The town is working to develop an environmental management plan that will help identify critical areas for environment success, prioritize efforts and help ensure that the town achieves environmental efficiencies leading to long -term cost avoidance. The environmental initiatives /programs are directed to: • clean air initiatives; • energy consumption and alternatives; • waste management; • land use planning; • water; • green buildings; and • green maintenance. Each of these areas has an internal organization focus and an external community -wide outreach. The following chart identifies the overall scope of programs and initiatives underway: 97 Clean Air External Market Energy Efficiency External Market Waste Management External Market Land Use Planning & Maintenance External Market • Fuel type • Construction • 3 stream • Markham Environmental • Anti - idling standards composting Land Securement Fund • Transit • Smart Meters • Community • Markham Environmental • Transportation • Consumption participation Sustainability Fund Demand reduction • Recycling depots • Sustainable planning and management • Alternative energy sources engineering initiatives and policy development for growth management • Waste water • Pesticide use Internal Internal Internal Internal • Smog Alert • Town building design • Recycling • Park & Open Space • Equipment use - LEED • Building Maintenance and fuels • Alternative maintenance • Naturalization • F leet Opportunities (Green roofs, ground source, cogeneration) • Clean products • Water • Street lighting • Consumption reduction • Employee awareness program At Sustainable Communities Board #6/04, held on December 3, 2004, the sustainable planning initiatives for growth management were presented by Town of Markham Planning staff. The following highlights a few of the other major initiatives /programs that the town has underway: 1. Strategic Environmental Direction Markham Environmental Management Plan: The Town of Markham is developing an environmental management plan (EMP) that defines the corporation's future environmental vision. It will be a strategic document that identifies short- and long -term goals and initiatives, and provides a road map to attain these goals. The EMP will establish an overall corporate environmental direction; provide a suitable corporate context for responding to the changing regulatory environment and encourage reduction in environmental impacts. At the same time, this plan will support new practices, partnerships and initiatives to advance and encourage environmental leadership. 98 2. Green Buildings Mayors' Green Building Challenge: Town of Markham Mayor Don Cousens is taking the lead in inviting Mayors and Councils from across the GTAH to join forces to build on the successes of the Mayors' Megawatt Challenge in order to support the design and construction of exceptional new municipal facilities. This challenge will bring together municipalities that are in the process of, or about to start, planning new facilities (or major renovations to existing facilities). Training will be arranged as required in green building principles, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and integrated design. Computer modeling will provide energy use baselines against which design options can be measured. TRCA staff are working closely with staff at the Town of Markham to initiate this program. YMCA Building: The future YMCA, scheduled to open winter of 2005, is being constructed near Highway 407 and Kennedy Road and is being built in partnership with the Town of Markham. The YMCA is committed to demonstrating energy conservation and responsibility to the environment. The future YMCA will connect to Markham District Energy, providing an energy efficient building, and will implement new technologies to promote on -site groundwater infiltration, reduce water consumption within the building, promote waste reduction and encourage energy conservation. Markham- Stouffville Hospital and Cornell Community Centre: Markham- Stouffville Hospital (MSH) and the Town of Markham have initiated discussions regarding the potential co- location of a community centre being planned for the Cornell Community with MSH's Health and Wellness Centre. This is a very exciting potential opportunity as the community centre will provide several services that alone the hospital is not able to afford to build and operate, including a hydrotherapy pool, a fitness facility and additional meeting room space. The project is a good example of two organizations working together to find synergies that provide economic savings in terms of capital investment, more efficient use of infrastructure and savings in lands needed for development. Energy Markham District Energy (MDE): A partnership established in 2002 between Markham Hydro and the Town of Markham will receive Green Municipal Investment funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The Town of Markham will receive a $1.5 million grant and a $4 million loan to support the expansion of MDE to provide a sustainable energy solution in Markham Centre. MDE's system uses a leading -edge, natural gas cogeneration system and high efficiency boilers and chillers. Markham Energy Conservation Office: The Town of Markham is taking steps to reduce demand on traditional electricity supplies. Objectives of the Markham Energy Conservation Office, which is currently in the development stages, are to: • become the energy conservation local champion, and an example for all of Canada; • enhance the Town of Markham's local energy supply and reduce its dependency on the traditional electricity grid; and 99 • make the Town of Markham more energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Markham Energy Conservation Office will help achieve these objectives by working with PowerStream Inc., Markham District Energy Inc., local businesses, residents and the broader community. Working with other levels of government, and in particular the province's Conservation Bureau, which will be established later this year, the Markham Energy Conservation Office will develop programs and policies that display local leadership, educate and inform town residents, leverage partnerships and relationships, and set clear, meaningful targets. Markham Environmental Sustainabi /ity Fund (MESF): In 2001, Council of the Town of Markham created the MESF. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to town and community projects and initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and innovation and enhance the town's natural resources (soils, water, natural features and air quality). This is a $300,000 capital fund which is replenished annually through the capital budget. One of the projects funded in 2004 was the Green Neighbourhood Program which was undertaken by the TRCA, working in partnership with a number of environmental organizations. It was also used to fund a number of other community projects, the anti - idling campaign, and the development of the MECO business plan. 3. Clean Air Anti - Idling Campaign: Town of Markham has an anti - idling campaign underway which has included an extensive range of outreach initiatives through the schools, libraries, fleet staff and other town employees, a local mall and other locations. They are actively participating in the Markham /Newmarket Idle -Free Challenge. They will be developing and adopting an anti - idling by -law and enforcement program with the assistance of the Clean Air Partnership and Natural Resources Canada in 2005. 4. Waste Three Stream: Markham has developed Mission Green -- a plan to divert 70% of their waste from landfill. A key component of the Mission Green is a new 3- stream collection system that will be implemented in two phases. Phase I began on September 17, 2004, for all households east of Highway 48 /Markham Road. Phase II will include the balance of the town and will begin in June 2005. The Mission Green plan includes an organics collection program that encourages participants to put organics out in a green bin for weekly collection. The current blue box program will be expanded to accept new materials such as: empty paint cans, empty aerosol cans, aluminium food trays and all rigid plastics. To help save time, blue box materials can now be mixed together - no more sorting. Since its launch in September, the Phase I area has had an average waste diversion rate in the high 60 %. On a monthly basis, waste diversion from landfill in the Phase I area hit a high of 72% in November 2004 and a recent waste audit measured contamination in the green bin of only 5.5 %. 100 Home Composting: Markham has a long -term strategy to encourage home composting that includes the following: • Subsidized composter sale events (prices range between $5.00 per unit to $15.00 per unit). • Subsidized composter sale through recycling depots (prices range between $5.00 per unit to $15.00 per unit). • Enhanced public education and increased promotion of home composting. Public Space Recycling: In 1999, the Town of Markham became the first municipality in York Region to offer public space recycling to its residents. Since this time, the town has expanded its Public Space Recycling program to over 95 locations within Markham. These include street locations and in community centres. The Town of Markham plans to eventually expand the program into its parks. Report prepared by: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326 For Information contact: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326 Date: January 19, 2005 RES. #E49/04 - HUMBER WATERSHED ALLIANCE Change to Membership. To add La Societe d'Histoire de Toronto - Toronto Historical Park as a member organization to the Humber Watershed Alliance. Moved by: Seconded by: Dick O'Brien Andrew Schulz WHEREAS the Humber River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1999 based on its outstanding culture and heritage values; WHEREAS the Humber Watershed Alliance (HWA) has a mandate to identify, document, protect and celebrate the diverse culture and heritage resources of the Humber watershed; WHEREAS La Societe d'Histoire de Toronto (LSHT) has received funding to develop a feasibility study and implementation plan for the historical interpretation of the Lower Humber River; 101 THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance recommends to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) that Rolande Smith, LSHT, be added to the Humber Watershed Alliance as a member organization, to help coordinate efforts related to heritage projects in the Lower Humber, particularly the historical interpretation of the Lower Humber south of St. Clair Avenue. CARRIED BACKGROUND La Societe d'Histoire de Toronto (LSHT) is a volunteer run organization created in 1984, dedicated to the study and further knowledge of the history of Ontario and the Toronto area, in particular the history of French - speaking communities. Since its establishment, members have been working towards the goal of developing the Lower Humber (south of St. Clair Avenue) as a Historical Park. The benefits of this project include: public education of Toronto's rich origins and history; cultural and heritage awareness; tourism revenue & job creation; educational uses; recreational and leisure uses; ecological programs; events site(s); and much more. This Historical Park may include plaques, self - guided tour brochures, costumed interpreters on event days, and a building or kiosk to house information and displays. Interpretation would be in three languages: English, French and a First Nations language that will be determined by first nations partners. The history of Toronto is relevant for Torontonians to understand where they came from and for new immigrants to Toronto to understand where they have arrived. They are currently putting together a terms of reference to hire a consultant to: 1. Review all relevant background material, including Aboriginal, French and English historical significance to Toronto, Ontario and Canada, planning, recreational, environmental and other government surveys /studies /bylaws pertaining to the Humber River from Lake Ontario to St. Clair Avenue. 2. Prepare an analysis and recommendations on the sites that can be developed for historical, cultural, educational tourism and other related purposes in the short term and those that will necessitate further feasibility studies. 3. Look into the feasibility of a permanent public information structure (i.e. building or kiosk) that would serve as an educational and interactive meeting venue for events for residents and visitors and enhance the Aboriginal, French and English heritage of the site. Research similar sites within North America. Identify the best site(s) based on the results of the research, the consultations and the decisions of the Toronto Historical Park Project. 4. Prepare a five year strategic plan to carry out the Toronto Historical Park based on findings regarding cultural tourism, educational tourism, recreational opportunities and community benefits (socio- economics) that enhance the historical significance of this area. Indicate implementation timelines with proposed costs. FINANCIAL DETAILS LSHT have received $25,000 from Trillium and $10,000 each from the Ministry of Tourism and Heritage Canada for a total of $45,000 to conduct a feasibility study and implementation plan for this project. They are proposing this project in partnership with the Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation, Society of Heritage Associates and Project Rousseau Project, with support from the Toronto Field Naturalists and Regroupement franco - ontarien de developpement economique et d'employabilite (RDEE Ontario). 102 DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE • add Rolande Smith, LSHT, to the HWA membership; • convene a meeting with potential partners to discuss the project. Report prepared by: Karen Sun, extension 5291 For Information contact: Karen Sun, extension 5291 Date: January 12, 2004 SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD RES. #E50/04 - 2004 FLEET USAGE SUMMARY Summarizes Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) fleet usage in 2004 and progress in achieving the Sustainable Corporate Fleet Policy goals. Moved by: Seconded by: Suzan Hall Linda Pabst IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the report dated January 25, 2005, on 2004 fleet usage be received. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #9/04, held on October 29, 2004, Resolution #A292/04 was approved, in part, as follows: ...AND FURTHER THAT staff report to the Sustainable Communities Board at its meeting to be held in February, 2004 progress toward achieving more environmentally sustainable vehicle and equipment usage. RATIONALE As reported in the fall, staff have begun implementation of a number of programs designed to achieve a higher level of sustainable management practices across all TRCA activities. In the area of travel and fleet usage, there are several initiatives. In 2004, a 7% reduction in average fuel consumption was achieved. The overall fuel consumption for TRCA -owned vehicles was 16.1 Litres /100 kilometres compared to fuel consumption of 17.4 L/100 kilometers in 2003. Actual kilometres travelled grew by about 10% in 2004 while fuel usage grew by only 2 %. The fleet usage summary is outlined in Attachment 1. The increased fuel efficiency was acheived by promoting the non - idling of TRCA vehicles, ensuring proper maintenance of TRCA vehicles, being more effective in matching needs to vehicle characteristics and purchasing fuel efficient vehicles. 103 At the Kortright Centre for Conservation and Claremont Field Centre, biodiesel fueling stations have been constructed. TRCA -owned equipment at both locations are using the biodiesel fuel and staff are monitoring their performance. Further biodiesel installations are planned for 2005. A natural gas filling station is planned for Black Creek Pioneer Village which will facilitate the use of TRCA's natural gas vehicles at that location. Staff will continue to implement the Sustainable Corporate Fleet Policy and report to the Sustainable Communities Board in 2006 on the progress toward achieving the goals of the policy. Report prepared by: Jim Tucker, extension 5247 For Information contact: Jim Tucker, extension 5247 Date: January 25, 2005 Attachments: 1 104 Attachment 1 VEHICLE NO. LOCATION STYLE FUEL USAGE 2003 FUEL USAGE 2004 MODEL NO. /NAME 2003 2003 1/100 2004 2004 L/100 Litres KIL Litres KIL 1 -05 -02 1 -00-03 4 -02 -04 2 -98 -05 2 -02 -06 2 -03 -07 8 -00-08 9 -03 -09 7 -00-10 4 -03 -11 5 -00-12 5 -05 -13 7 -01 -14 5 -05 -15 6 -05 -16 8 -02 -17 6 -04 -18 6 -95-19 6 -95-20 7 -94 -21 1 -05 -22 2 -99 -23 1 -03 -24 1 -01 -25 1 -01 -27 2 -02 -28 1 -03 -30 4 -02 -31 6 -03 -32 6 -03-34 4 -98 -35 2 -03 -36 6 -05 -37 2 -99 -38 5 -00 -39 5 -05 -40 3 -98 -41 4 -97 -44 4 -98 -45 4 -98 -46 4 -98 -47 1 -98 -48 4 -00-49 4 -98 -51 4 -00 -52 4 -02 -53 9 -00 -54 9-00-55 ENVIRN SERVICES- EASTVILLE ENFORCEMENT -MOYLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE OUTREACH CE NTRALS E RVI CE -J E WE LL CENTRAL SERVICE GRAHAM CENTRAL SERVICE NICK ENVIRN.SERVES: NURSERY EAST ZONE - MIKE FITZGERALD EASTZONE- BRUCESMILL KORTRIGHT CENTRE ENFORCEMENT -NOWAK CONSERVATION AREAS - EDWARDS WESTZONE- ALBION HILLS ENVIRN SERVICES- NURSERY ENVIRN SRVICES- NURSERY ENVIRN SERVICES- NURSERY ENVIRN.SERVICE- WATERFRONT BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE WEST ZONE HEART LAKE CA ENVIRN SERVICE- NURSERY RESOURCE SCIENCE -BILL KERR CENTRALSERVICE -CH ENNEL HEAD OFFICE POOL HEAD OFFICE -POOL DOWNSVIEW OFFICE ENVIRN SERVICE - COSTAL ECOLOGY HEAD OFFICE BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE GLEN HAFFEY CONS KORTRIGHT /BOYD PARK ENVIRN SERVICE- TTPARK FOOD SERVICES -BCPV PETTICOATCREEK/BRUCES MILL CENTRALS ERVICE- WAINWRIGHT ENVIRN.SERVICE - NURSERY ENVIRN SERVICE- EASTVILLE OFFICE WEST ZONE ALBION HILLS CA ENVIRN SERVICES- NURSERY HEAD OFFICE POOL WEST ZONE ALBION HILLS CA ENVIRN SEVICES- WATERFRONT ENVIRN SERVICES - WATERFRONT ENVIRN SERVICES - WATERFRONT DOWNSVIEW OFFICE WESTZONE - INDIANLINE ENVIRN SERVICE -WOW TRUCK ENFORCEMENT - KENNEDY ENFORCEMENT -DOODY 1 /2TON 4x4 PICKUP TRUCK 4 DOOR SEDAN COMPACT PICKUP /EXTCAB 1 TON VAN 1 TON VAN 1 TON VAN 3TONSTAKE QUAD CAB 4X4 TRUCK 1 TON STAKE 4x4 COMPACT P/U EXT.CAB 4x4 4DOOR GUAD 4X4 MIDSIZE SUV 3/4 TON STAKE 4X4 1 /2T PICKUP 4x4 TRUCK 1 TON 4x4 CREW CAB 5TON HD STAKE TRUCK 1 TON STAKE -DRW 1 TON STAKE TRUCK 1 TON STAKE 1 TON STAKE 4x4 CREW CAB 1/2 T 4x4 PICKUP TRUCK 1 TON VAN 4 DOOR SEDAN COMPACT 4 DOOR SEDAN PASSENGER VAN CREW CAB 4 x4 TRUCK 4 DOOR SEDAN 1/2 T PICKUP EXTCAB 1 TON STAKE 1 TON STAKE 10 PASS. VAN CARGO VAN 1 TON STAKE 4X4 1 TON CARGO VAN 3/4 T -4X4 CREW CAB 3/4T4X4 CREW CAB 5 PASS. VAN 4 +4 CREW CAB COMPACT PICKUP 1/2 T PICKUP EXTEND CAB PKUP 4 +4 SPORT UTILITY 1 /2TON EXENDCAPPICKUP COMPACT PICKUP MID SIZE PICKUP EXT CAB COMPACT PICKUP EX 4 DOOR SPORT UTILITY 4 DOOR SPORT UTILITY SILVERADO IMPALA RANGER SAVANNA 3500 SAVANNA 3500 EXPRESS 3500 TF7B042 TILT CAB DAKOTA GUAD CAB F350 RANGER SUPERCAB DAKOTA FORD ESCAPE C3500 -GM CK15953 F450 4x4 CREW CAB F350 TC30903 SIERRA C3500 F350 XL SAVANA CG31705 CIVIC HYBRID SENTRA CHEVVENTURE F350 CAW HYBRID SILVERADO CK25903 CK25903 ECONLINE CARAVAN C/V CK25903 SAVANA CG31705 R3500 CK25743 WINDSTAR F350 S -10 EXTENCAP RANGER JIMMY F150 SONOMA SL DAKOTA RANGER XL EXPLORER DAKOTA Average: new new 1,275 12,500 102 1976 20172 9 8 2,606 21,000 12 4 1750 20687 8 5 4,236 21,275 19.9 4465 21698 20 6 7,489 39,135 19 1 6751 38620 17.5 2,605 15,564 16.7 5154 28774 17.9 1,487 7,941 18 7 1089 10231 10 6 3043 20402 14.9 2,958 12,000 24.7 2478 14261 17.4 1,147 6,950 16 5 3166 15967 19 8 5,007 26,800 18 7 3822 17380 22.0 2983 27632 10 8 5,479 16200 33 8 4039 15063 26 8 new new 3,651 10,800 33 8 3285 11310 29 0 3437 15833 21.7 835 2,000 418 1139 3766 302 1,605 6,200 25 9 1177 4721 24.9 1,601 10,850 14.8 1341 9000 14 9 new new 3,177 13,210 24.0 3535 16500 21.4 1,089 17,640 62 1311 21738 6 0 1,283 15,350 8 4 1337 17708 7.6 2,564 22,365 11 5 2722 19334 14.1 3,201 25,550 12 5 2546 23182 11 0 614 10,295 6.0 1037 17313 6.0 2,661 12,900 20.6 2110 10469 202 3,518 13,417 262 4379 17998 24 3 3,148 10,172 30 9 3761 13970 26 9 3,989 23,000 17 3 2898 19781 14.7 120 945 12.7 272 1473 18.5 new new 6,421 29,850 215 5935 30947 192 2,146 11,644 18.4 1799 8893 202 new new 2,558 17,850 14 3 1943 15804 12 3 2,500 14,155 17.7 2491 12764 19.5 2,497 17,850 14 0 1859 17417 10 7 2,700 23,000 11 7 1,894 9877 19 2 1,665 11,700 142 1194 8584 13 9 1,596 9,500 16 8 1588 11576 13 7 1,930 13,000 14 8 1509 11987 12.6 2,600 15,320 17 0 1860 11735 15.9 3,279 18,930 17 3 2109 12258 172 1,876 15,500 12 1 1442 14333 101 3,871 24,700 15 7 3366 21000 16.0 6,388 31,450 20 3 5591 30259 18 5 109,372 628,508 17 4 111,583 692,417 16.1 105 TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 12:52 p.m., on Friday, February 4, 2005. Michael Di Biase Brian Denney Chair Secretary- Treasurer /ks 106