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Council Information PackageMarch 13 to March 17, 2017

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1 17-Mar-2017 Communications AMO Five Things to do in March

2 17-Mar-2017 Email Town of Petawawa Rural Ontario Recreation Conference - September 18 to 21, 2017

3 17-Mar-2017 Email The Weekly Detour The latest in industry news from OGRA's Weekly Detour

4 17-Mar-2017 Email Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport 2017 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards - seeking speakers and vocalists

5 17-Mar-2017 Email Severn Sound Environmental Association Managing Invasive Phragmites Workshop

6 17-Mar-2017 Letter Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 2017 Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program

7 17-Mar-2017 Letter Municipal Property Assessment Corporatoin 2017 Municipal Stakeholder Research

8 17-Mar-2017 Letter Midland Public Utility Corporation (MPUC) Annual Meeting - June 14, 2017

9 17-Mar-2017 Letter Metis Nation of Ontario Local Urban Indigenous Community Collaborative Action Planning Session

10 1-Jan-00 Minutes Midland Business Improvement Area (BIA) Meeting held on Febuary 15, 2017

11 17-Mar-2017 Minutes Sustainable Severn Sound Meeting held on February 9, 2017

12 17-Mar-2017 Minutes Midland Heritage Committee Meeting held on February 14, 2017

From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 6:02 PM To: Karen Desroches Subject: Five Things to do in March

Looking for things to do this March? Look no further than AMO/LAS Events and Training.

1. Attend a social media webinar o Join us at 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 for the first social media

webinar of the year - Everything You Wanted to Know About Social Media but Were Afraid to Ask.

o Check out the session description here and download a registration form or register online. Please note cost per session: AMO Members: $70 | Non–Members $90 | Bundle and Save: purchase all six sessions and receive 15% off your total purchase.

2. Register for the Asset Management Symposium o The Asset Management Symposium is a must attend for any elected official with a keen

interest in hearing from a varied roster of asset management speakers; hearing updates in beneficial federal and provincial policies, plans and projects; and finding out how to ensure that you link overall service levels with your asset management plan

o Check out the full program at http://www.amo.on.ca/Events/AMS/Programming and register online or download the registration form today from our site today! Space is limited and is filling up fast. This is an event that you do not want to miss!

3. Learn about Procuring for Energy Efficiency o Four locations. Two expert trainers. One exciting workshop with all NEW content! No

wonder space is filling up quickly. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to make smart decisions when procuring for energy related goods and services. Take advantage of the upcoming LAS Procuring for Energy Efficiency workshops this March. Register today at http://las.on.ca/Events/EnergyWorkshops.aspx

4. Get your AMO Conference registration in before the early bird. o The 2017 AMO Conference, Main Street Meets Globalization, promises to be yet another

fantastic opportunity to connect with your municipal colleagues from across Ontario. With expert keynotes, 18 concurrent educational sessions, political leaders, over 130 industry exhibitors, and access to Provincial Ministers, the AMO Conference is your one-stop-shop for brushing up on current municipal issues and networking. Programming details are being firmed up - look for communication in your inbox soon and on our site at http://www.amo.on.ca/Events/AMOConference. Download your registration form today or register online.

5. Come to an LAS Town Hall Session in Oakville on March 30 o The 2017 Town Hall sessions focus on new and improved service offerings - including

two new road and street based services to assist with municipal asset management. Join us for a few hours at the location nearest you and enjoy some lunch as we share information about programs & services designed to help you overcome some of your biggest challenges. Find a location near you today by visiting http://www.las.on.ca/Events/TownHalls.aspx

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From: Colin Coyle [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2017 1:57 PM Subject: Rural Ontario Recreation Conference Please forward email to your recreation staff, volunteers or committees

SAVE THE DATE !!! September 18th – 21st Rural Ontario Recreation Conference

ROAR is a 4 day recreation conference that has been planned and organized by a small organizing group from the Municipalities of Petawawa, Arnprior, South Dundas as well as KidActive , here in rural Renfrew County. Our GOAL, is to bring together staff, council members and volunteers from rural communities across Ontario to share knowledge and experiences in a welcoming environment that pinpoints the benefits and challenges that rural Ontario communities are familiar with. The ROAR conference focuses specifically on topics, issues and training directed at recreation for small communities in Rural Ontario. This year we are proud to announce the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario will be leading a session of Concussions, we continue with our unique hands-on sessions which will include instructor session taught by Paddle Canada and new this year a double session on the benefits and need for Risky Play. The ROAR Conference emphases hands on experiential sessions as well as sessions that promote interaction and your personal input. Session leaders promote your valued contributions, suggestions and challenges you have faced with each topic which provides the environment in which we can all learn from one other. The conference offers numerous networking opportunities, experience sharing and learning and interactive group work, all learning from key leaders in the field of recreation as well as mental and physical health that connects recreation. Our Conference always keeps in mind small towns, have small budgets. For the $250.00 Conference fee; it will include all meals and conference fees. ROAR (Rural Ontario Recreation) Conference will once again be taking place at Calabogie Peaks Resort just a short distance west of Ottawa. Accommodations at Calabogie Peaks Resort are at a reduced fee, hotel rooms starting at $130 and Condos (separate sleep quarters 2-3 bedrooms) can be shared to be even more budget conscious. If you are interested in additional information or receiving future information please contact me at [email protected] to be added to our distribution list or to find out more. Our full Conference Overview will be available and registration open in a few short weeks. If you have suggestions or are interested in suggesting a topic or leading a session, please let us know as we are beginning to finalize our conference schedule shortly. Looking forward to meeting you in September Colin Coyle Recreation Program Coordinator Town of Petawawa 613-687-5678 x 2102

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From: The Weekly Detour [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 10:37 AM To: Karen Desroches Subject: The latest in industry news from OGRA's Weekly Detour

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From: Andrews, Caitlin (MCI) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 11:49 AM Subject: 2017 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards - seeking speakers and vocalists Hello, During the months of March, April and May, the Ontario Honours & Awards Secretariat acknowledges the important value volunteers bring to our communities with the Volunteer Service Awards. Each ceremony begins with the singing of O Canada and a short speech highlighting the contributions of local volunteers. We are searching for volunteer speakers and vocalists who are interested in being part of this important celebration. Speakers:

Will deliver a short (3-5 minute) speech focussed on the efforts and contributions of local volunteers

Vocalists:

Will sing an a capella version of the national anthem Soloists, duos or groups are all welcome to perform

Student vocalists may receive volunteer hours for their contribution. I will be at each event and can sign their forms. The times and venues are as follows: Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:30pm General Sikorski Hall 1551 Stevenson Road North Oshawa, Ontario Friday, March 31, 2017 7:30pm Heydenshore Pavilion 589 Water Street Whitby, Ontario Tuesday, May 9, 2017 7:30pm Crystal Fountain 60 McDowell Gate Markham, Ontario

Tuesday, May 10, 2017 7:30pm Crystal Fountain 60 McDowell Gate Markham, Ontario Tuesday, May 11, 2017 7:30pm Crystal Fountain 60 McDowell Gate Markham, Ontario If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond to Caitlin Andrews at [email protected] or 416-314-1172. More information about the Volunteer Services Awards may be found here: http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/vsa.shtml Feel free to pass along this email to anyone who might be interested in participating. Thank you, Caitlin Andrews Regional Advisor Regional Services Branch Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport 400 University Avenue, 5th floor Toronto, ON, M7A 2R9 Email: [email protected] Phone: 416-314-1172 or 1-877-395-4105 Fax: 416-314-2024 Website: www.citizenship.gov.on.ca / www.mtc.gov.on.ca

From: Gail Marchildon Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 2:39 PM To: Karen Desroches; John Skorobohacz; Shawn Berriault; Rick Dalziel; Pat File; Laura Lee; [email protected]; Stacey Cooper; Mike Lauder ([email protected]); Bryan Murray ([email protected]); [email protected]; Doug Luker; Sue Walton; Steffen Walma; Timothy Leitch ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; Michelle Prophet-Healy ([email protected]); Sharon Goerke; Ron Stevens ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; Cate Root ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Jessica Gunby; [email protected]; Paul Wiancko; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; ([email protected]); Teeter, Janette ([email protected]); Lisa McNiven ([email protected]); Gayle Jackson ([email protected]); [email protected] Cc: Robyn Rumney; Michelle Hudolin Subject: Managing Invasive Phragmites Workshop

Sent on behalf of Robyn Rumney, SSEA’s Invasive Species Intern, Over the past several years, the Severn Sound Environmental Association has provided invasive species information to local municipalities. There is a free “Managing Invasive Phragmites” workshop being held in Parry Sound on Friday, April 28th that may be of interest to your municipality. The workshop is co-hosted by Georgian Bay Forever, Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve and the Ontario Phragmites Working Group. Invasive Phragmites australis (also known as European Common Reed) is impacting local coastal regions, wetlands and ditches. Learn more about Phragmites identification and removal techniques. The event is free of charge, however space is limited so pre-registration is required. Sign-up online at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parry-sound-invasive-phragmites-workshop-tickets-30863258838 Please forward this email to any other individuals in your municipality that may be interested in attending. Robyn Rumney Robyn Rumney Invasive Species Intern Severn Sound Environmental Association 67 Fourth Street Midland ON L4R 3S9 Tel: 705-527-5166 ext. 205 Fax: 705-527-5167 Email: [email protected] Web-site:www.severnsound.ca This message is intended for the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not forward, copy or disclose this message to anyone and delete all copies and attachments received. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately. Be Green! Read from the screen. Please don't print this email or attachments unless you really need to.

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministère de I’Agriculture, deFood and Rural Affairs l’Alimentation et des Affaires rurales

Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre

77 Grenville Street, 11th Floor 77, rue Grenville, lie etageToronto, Ontario M7A I B3 Toronto (Ontario) M7A I B3Tel: 416-326-3074 Tél. : 416 326-3074Fax: 416-326-3083 Téléc. : 416 326-3083

February 27, 2017

Dear Mayor/Reeve/Warden:

Applications for the 2017 Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program are nowbeing accepted. I ask that you please share this information in your municipality.

The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program was created to recognize andfoster the spirit of innovation that thrives in Ontario’s $36.4-billion agri-food sector. Each year, ouragri-food sector demonstrates leadership in innovation by developing new and exciting products,production methods and ways of doing business that help drive growth and create jobs in ourprovince.

Every year the program recognizes up to 50 award-winning innovations across the province, includingthe Premier’s Award which is valued at $75,000.

Primary producers, processors and agri-food organizations are invited to submit applications until11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2017.

Details on eligibility, innovation categories, assessment criteria, the application and selectionprocesses can be found in the enclosed 2017 Program Guidebook and Application Form or online(www. ontario.ca/ag rifood innovation). For additional information, please contact the AgriculturalInformation Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or ag.info.omafra(~ontario.ca.

I have also enclosed a copy of a brochure that highlights the recipients of the 2016 program for thePremier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence.

I look forward to celebrating the great innovations developed in your municipality to grow our agrifood sector and Ontario’s economy.

Jeff LealMinister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Enclosure

Good Things Grow in OntarioA bonne terre, bons produits

Ministry Headquarters: I Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario NIG 4Y2Bureau principal du ministère: I Stone Road West, Guelph (Ontario) NIG 4Y2

Sincerely,

Premier’s Award for Ag ri-Food Innovation Excellence2017 Guidebook and Application Form

IntroductionThe agri-food sector has always beeninnovative in running their businesses,adapting practices and looking for partners tocompete in the global economy.

To help spur this innovative spirit, the Ontariogovernment created the Premier’s Award forAgri-Food Innovation Excellence. Thisannual program recognizes outstanding agrifood related innovators including producers,processors and organizations.

This awards program is not intended for theresearch community.

Annual program awards include:• 45 provincial award recipients with a cash prize

of $5,000 each• three Leaders in Innovation awards of

$25,000 each• the Minister’s Award of $50,000• the Premier’s Award of $75,000

Award recipients will also receive use of thePremier’s Award for Ag ri-Food InnovationExcellence wordmark to support their marketingefforts.

The recipients of the 2017 awards will berecognized at events across Ontario in 2017.

ObjectivesThe objectives of the Premier’s Award for AgriFood Innovation Excellence Program are to:• recognize and encourage innovators in the

agri-food sector• foster innovation in the agri-food sector that

has an effect at the farm level• raise awareness about the importance of

agri-food innovation and its impact on theOntario economy

Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible to apply under the program ifyou are:

a) Primary ProducerlFarmer• must be a resident of Ontario• must be a Canadian citizen or permanent

resident of Canada

Any one of the following four options will beacceptable for enrollment and application for thePremier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence:

1. Provide a valid 2016 Farm BusinessRegistration Number (FBRN).

2. Provide a copy of your 2016 Gross Farm IncomeExemption Certificate received from the FarmProperty Class Tax Rate Program.

3. Beginning farmers and those who activelyfarmed in 2016 can provide a copy of theProperty Assessment Notice from the MunicipalProperty Assessment Corporation (MPAC)confirming the property is classified as “Farm”(eligible for the Farm Property Class tax rate), or acopy of the municipal tax bill declaring the propertyas “Farm Taxable (FT)”.

4. If a farm business chooses not to have a FBRN forcultural or religious reasons, they must provide thefollowing:

a) Religious Reasons — a copy of the ReligiousExemption Letter as provided by Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal(AFRAAT).

b) Cultural Reasons — First Nations producersmay provide a letter from the Indian AgricultureProgram of Ontario (IAPO) verifying the farmbusiness operates in the First NationsCommunity.

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Deadline: April 28, 2017 is the due date for completed applications. Electronic applicationsmust be received no later than 11:59 p.m. and hard copy applications must be postmarkedby the deadline date to be accepted.

b) Processor• must be a Canadian owned company with

less than 100 annual full-time salaried andnon-salaried employees in total

• a minimum of 50% of the food ingredientsused in the Ontario-based manufacturingfacility must be sourced from Ontariogrowers/producers

• primary processing facilities must be inOntario.

c) Agri-Food Organization• must be Ontario based with a direct

relationship / mandate to the agri-foodsector.

Applicants must be in compliance with allapplicable federal, provincial and municipallegislation that apply to the operation of theinnovation.

You are ineligible to apply for the program ifyou are:• an employee of the Ontario Ministry of

Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

• an immediate family member of individualsemployed with OMAFRA includingspouse/partner, parents, brothers, sisters,children, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews andgrandparents

• a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporationand any combination of agri-food business oragri-food related organization in whichindividuals employed with OMAFRA, areowners of, members of or have a controllingand/or financial interest in.

NOTE:

Only one application per applicant can besubmitted in any one year.

Applicants from previous years may re-submit aninnovation that was not recognized with an award.These applications are not carried forward.

An award winning innovation cannot be submittedagain. Previous award recipients are eligible tosubmit a new project for consideration.

Applicants must be willing to participate ininterviews, site visits, photographs and videorecordings at the discretion of the ministry orselection committees.

The ministry has the right to refuse an applicationwhere concerns have been identified with respectto compliance with regulatory legislation andrequirements, undue influence and/or misleadingand inaccurate information.

Note to successful applicants: If your innovation isselected for an award, cheques will be madepayable to the organization or person listed as theapplicant on your application form.

Innovation areas may include:Examples of innovation areas include but are notlimited to:• improved business practices• response to consumer demands (e.g. new

production and processing methods, productdevelopment)

• response to expanding consumer tastes (e.g.locally-grown and produced world foods)

• collaborations (strategic alliances, cross-sectorpartnerships)

• environmental stewardship• energy and bio-economy• health and safety• food safety and traceability• education and marketing of the agriculture and

food industry to society

Application ProcessPrimary producers, processors, and agri-foodorganizations interested in participating mustcomplete and submit an application eitherelectronically or in hard copy by 11:59 p.m. onApril 28, 2017. The application can bedownloaded from: www.ontario.ca/aqrifoodinnovation

Please refer to the last page of the ApplicationForm for options to submit your completedapplication.

Please ensure that your application includescomplete answers to all questions in theapplication form.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include fivejpeg photos supporting the innovation in electronicformat, if available. Print copies will, however, beaccepted. Letters of support are encouraged.

1340 Pickering Parkway, Suite 101, Pickering, ON L1V 0C4 www.mpac.ca

March 14, 2017 To: Mayors and Members of Council, Chief Administrative Officers, Finance Officers, Clerks, Treasurers and Tax Collectors From: Carla Y. Nell Vice President, Municipal & Stakeholder Relations Subject: 2017 Municipal Stakeholder Research

Following the delivery of the 2016 Assessment Update last year, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is looking forward to building its next four-year strategy and the delivery of the next province-wide Assessment Update in 2020. An important focus for us this year is seeking and collecting input from our key stakeholders. As a result, MPAC will be conducting a survey to measure both elected and non-elected officials’ views of MPAC’s performance as it relates to your municipality. We understand that each municipality has unique attributes and needs. We want to understand how we can better collaborate with you and serve staff in your municipality. Over the coming weeks, you may receive a call or email from Ipsos requesting your participation in a telephone interview or online survey. Please note that all of the information you provide in the survey will be kept strictly confidential by Ipsos, and your responses will be reported in aggregate only. Some of you may recall that MPAC wrote to you in 2015 about the importance of hearing from you directly and asked you to participate in the benchmark survey. This survey will serve to follow up on that work. I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to provide your feedback. If you do not receive a call or email from Ipsos within the next few weeks but wish to participate in the 2017 study, please contact your local Municipal & Stakeholder Relations Account Manager by no later than March 31. We look forward to continuing to partner with you to serve Ontario’s municipalities in the future. Yours truly, Carla Y. Nell Vice-President, Municipal and Stakeholder Relations Copy Regional and Account Managers

http://www.mpac.ca/

16984 Highway#12 P.O. Box 820 Midland Ontario L4R 4P4 March 3, 2017 Town of Midland 575 Dominion Avenue Midland, Ontario L4R 1R2 Attention: Mayor Gord McKay and Members of Council Dear Mayor McKay and Council: Re: Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of Midland Power Utility Corporation has now been scheduled as follows: DATE: June 14, 2017 TIME: 6 p.m. (light lunch at 5:30 p.m.) LOCATION: Midland Power Utility Corporation 16984 Highway #12, Midland (upstairs boardroom) As in the past, this meeting will be a meeting with the Midland PUC Board, Council and senior staff only. We will provide a light lunch before the meeting. Looking forward to meeting with you at that time. Regards,

Phil Marley, CPA, CMA President & CEO Midland Power Utility Corporation Tel: (705)526-9362 ext 204 Fax: (705) 526-7890 E-mail: [email protected]

BIA Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 15th, 2017

Attendees:

Matthew Shepherd (minute-taker) Scott Campbell Mike Ross

Steve Barber Colin Pape

Susan Canning

Dave Zeldin Absent:

Kelly Moss

Paula Lynn-Meridis

Nicole Di-Pinto Meeting Details:

6:33pm

Declaration of pecuniary interest – Mike Ross for the parking lot sale of 526 Bay Street

Notes:

Wes Crown & John Skorobohacz Q & A o King Street Rejuvenation Public Information Centre

Objectives: Define aesthetic that expresses the unique character of Midland. Improve access & mobility. Enhance business opportunities for outdoor retail. Create opportunities for community expression & seasonal displays. Provide infrastructure for events and festivals.

Flexible Street: Public road environment where pedestrians, cyclists & motorists share space. Options for businesses (outdoor retail displays & patios). Parking & pedestrian uses often share boulevard space. Roadway separated from boulevard by a mountable curb. Tree planting & other street features can also be integrated into a shared parking zone.

Overall Plan: Eliminate right turn channel on Bayshore and King Street. Eliminate right turn lane on Younge Street & King Street intersection. Enhanced intersections at Dominion, Hugel and Elizabeth. Add traffic lights at Dominion and Elizabeth. Facilitates

safe pedestrian crossing at intersections. Provides audible signals & tactile cues for the visually impaired. Parking & Crosswalks. Plank pavers: linear designs. Tree Planting: Replace existing street trees. Events: Infrastructure to support events. Opportunity to incorporate acoustics.

Estimated Cost: $11.75 Million 2 info sessions to happen before June, next one at the end of

March Will be observing Penetanguishene’s downtown redesign and will

learn from their process Working with C.C. Tatham on the project $400,000 from council already committed to the design. Further

decisions are still to come in regards to when it’ll happen, how it will happen, how it will be funded, etc.

o 526 Bay Street Lot In 2016 individuals came to town officials and presented interest in

the 526 bay street lot The individuals are looking to invest over 3 million dollars into the

lot and the cost of $300,000 for the purchase of the lot The investment will bring in 55 jobs Matter was brought to council as an economic development Council designated it was surplus land, it was then put in paper,

appraisal on land and then a cost of the sale of the land was determined to be $300,000

Included a provision that by a certain date a building permit must be put in. If not then the town can gain the property back by buying back the land with $25,000 reduced

Storm drains, hydro line and water line close by on the lot Soil samples will be tested, if there’s a problem the sale will be

cancelled Council was under confidentiality agreement to not discuss the lot

sale Council has declared site surplus, next is a public presentation to

present who the buyers are and what the benefits are $50,000 will be put towards doing a parking strategy. The strategy

will be working with the BIA Surplus is determined from a principal level & technical level Parking studies have been done and have shown that there’s

more then enough parking spaces in the Downtown Midland area Building is within the BIA boundaries Will still be used as a parking lot during the planning phase

Scott update

o Scott sent out an e-mail to the board

Mike Ross Butter Tart Festival is moving forward Budget happening on March 10th Once budget is passed more info will be put out for projects

Events 5th Annual Downtown Midland Road Hockey Game

Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at 4pm Approximately 85 people attended (Successful turn out) Papas Pizza handed out FREE pizza and Grounded Coffee

handed out FREE hot chocolate

Handed out 250 flyers to local elementary schools with approval from the district school board

Interviewed with CTV Barrie and Rogers TV Barrie to promote BIA Chocolate Giveaway

Saturday, April 8th, 2017 11am to 12pm Will be handing out chocolates Downtown Midland with a stop at

the Midland Public Library at 11:45am to hand out chocolates and take photos with kids

Midland Movie Nights Doing a voting system this year allowing the people to choose the

movies. Voting will take place for 4 weeks with each week being different genres of 3 movies to choose from (Disney, Comedy, Musical and 80s Sci-Fi). Voting will happen in February and March, which will then give us time after to look for sponsors and prepare

Looking to do a V.I.P. section this year at each movie (details to follow)

Star Wars: Rogue One, Jurassic Park and Doctor Strange have already been selected

The dates will be on the following 7 Wednesdays this summer: May 31st, June 14th, June 28th, July 12th, July 26th, August 9th, and August 23rd

Property Vacancy Committee Downtown Midland Recruitment Info Session

Happening on Thursday, February 16th from 12pm to 1pm at Shop Midland (270 King Street)

Power point presentation all ready to go with info on: How to get started, benefits to opening up a business downtown midland, and space availability

FREE snacks and refreshments

Sent info already to 3 people who are interested, but couldn’t attend and have 14 people scheduled to attend

Façade program St. Paul’s Church has applied and Catherine Millward

Streetscape Order welcome back banners (Cottagers, Campers, Boaters, & Cyclists)

for May and June

Expansion No updates

Treasury Scott closed savings and butter tart festival account and transferred over

money

Books 2 Eat o Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 o 2pm to 4pm at the Midland Public Library o Donating $800 as a sponsor for high school kids appetizers o Will be setting up a table at the event

Motions:

Motion to accept the meeting minutes from January 3rd 1st Colin 2nd Steve For: All Against: None Carries

Motion to accept the February 15th agenda 1st Susan 2nd Colin For: All Against: None Carries

Motion to donate $800 to Books 2 Eat sponsorship for cost of food for high school appetizers 1st Steve 2nd Colin For: All Against: None Carries

Motion to remove Kelly Moss from the BIA Board in order to reach quorum with the understanding that she’s welcome to come back at anytime 1st Mike 2nd Colin For: All Against: None Carries

Motion to adjourn at 9:15pm 1st Scott 2nd Mike For: All Against: None Carries

SPSC 9-Feb-17 MEETING MINUTES: APPROVED BY THE SPSC ON 9-MAR-17

Sustainable Severn Sound (SSS) | 105 Fourth Street, P.O. Box 8, Midland, ON | L4R 4K6 | 705.526.1371 x.112

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Sustainability Plan Steering Committee (SPSC) Meeting – APPROVED MINUTES

Date Thursday February 9, 2017

Time 10am-12pm

Location Sustainable Severn Sound’s Office (c/o North Simcoe Community Futures

Development Corporation), 105 Fourth Street, Midland

Attendance

Andrea Betty, Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Penentanguishene

Councillor Barbara Coutanche, Township of Oro-Medonte

Councillor Cate Root, Township of Tay

Councillor Jonathan Main, Councillor, Town of Midland

Doug Luker, CAO, Township of Tiny (Chair)

Gail Marchildon, Office Manager, Severn Sound Environmental Association

Marina Whelan, Program Manager, Health Protection Service, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Ron Stevens, Councillor, Ward 4, Township of Severn

Tracy Roxborough, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainable Severn Sound

Regrets

Chris McLaughlin, General Manager, NSCFDC (Alternate Chair)

Councillor Jack Contin, Town of Midland

Councillor Mike Lauder, Town of Penentanguishene

Deputy Mayor Steffen Walma, Township of Tiny, County of Simcoe representative

Jennifer Schnier, Communications and Economic Development Officer, Township of Georgian Bay

Julie Cayley, General Manager, Severn Sound Environmental Association

Morgan Levison, Public Health Promotor, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Nick Popovich, Director of Development Services, Township of Georgian Bay

1.0 Welcome, Introductions and Approval of Agenda

Discussion: Roundtable introductions. T. Roxborough noted an addition to the agenda as Item 2.1; being

the review of the 2017 SSS Terms of Reference and 2017 Membership Contact List. D. Luker noted an

addition to the agenda for Item 6.1; being a discussion regarding the potential for a combination of

services involving SSS and the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA). Chair requested a motion

to approve the agenda with the additions, then moved by A. Betty and seconded by R. Stevens. Agenda

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2.0 Approval of Minutes from the 5-Jan-17 SPSC Meeting

SustainabilityPlanSt

eeringCommittee__DRAFT_Minutes_5-Jan-17.docx

Discussion: Chair requested if the committee had any additions or changes to the minutes as distributed

January 6. None received. Chair then requested a motion to approve the 5-Jan-17 minutes. Moved by

J. Main, seconded by G. Marchildon. Minutes approved.

Action Item: Coordinator to send the approved minutes to each Clerk (8), and copy all committee

members. Minutes will also be available on the SSS website.

2.1 Review of the 2017 SSS Terms of Reference and Membership List

Discussion: Chair requested comments in reference to the revised TOR presented by T.

Roxborough at the 5-Jan-17 meeting. Request was received from the committee to revise the

TOR to reflect a formalized procedure of one vote per member municipality of agency, as has

been the informal practice.

SSSandSPSC_Terms

ofReference_2017_REVISED.docx

SPSC_ContactInfor

mation_2017.docx

Action Item: T. Roxborough to revise the TOR to specifically reflect the one vote per member

agency, as has been the practice – in order to ensure consistency moving forward. T.

Roxborough will also revise the Membership List to identify any members whom are attending

per their interest, or wish to remain on the mailing list for SSS minutes and agendas. T.

Roxborough will include the final approval of the 2017 TOR as an agenda item at the 9-Mar-17

SPSC meeting. This will be discussed, as well as a general overview of the ‘formal appointment of

an alternate’ per member agency in order to determine proper procedure moving forward.

3.0 2017 SSS Work Plan Items

3.1 Project 1: Communications and Engagement Activities

January Memo to Municipalities and Supporting Organizations

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Discussion: T. Roxborough described the report, being a 2016 Project Summary and

2017 Project Goals, and that it had been provided to each municipality, and that SSEA,

SMDHU and the NSCFDC can also utilize it as a 2016 Annual Summary as needed for

submission to their respective Boards. Chair requested if the committee had any

comments to the report as submitted to each municipality. None received. Chair then

requested a motion to receive the report dated 20-Jan-17 for information. Moved by R.

Stevens, seconded by B. Coutanche. Report received for information.

Action Item: SPSC members to share the report per their discretion. No other action

items at this time.

January Sustainability Bulletin

https://www.sustainablesevernsound.ca/news-article.php?id=18

Information Only

Report to Council (re: February Sustainability Practice – Municipal Energy Planning)

ALL_9-Feb-17_SSSM

emorandum02.docx

Discussion: As per the 2017 SSS Work Plan, monthly reports will be provided to each

municipality, with distribution to: (1) Councils, and (2) SPSC members. SPSC members

can then share this information with their staff which would be responsible for relevant

initiatives. Each report will contain information relating to different areas, so it will be

important for SPSC members to help in getting that information to the most pertinent

staff member. The first report of 2017 is in draft form, and T. Roxborough requested

comment by the SPSC by Thursday, February 16 on:

o Format

o Applicability (‘usefulness’)

o Comments or suggestions.

The report contains an overview of Community Energy Planning (CEPs), with

information on:

- Benefits for Municipalities

- Potential Scales of Development

- Consideration when Undertaking a CEP

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- Funding to Support a CEP

- Appendix A: Resources (Documents and Links which Provide Further

Information)

- Appendix B: 1 x New Case Study, 5 x Resources (added to the SSS web

platform), and 6 x funding opportunities (Capital, tree planting,

infrastructure/on-line services/research), etc.

Recommendation was received to prepare an ‘introductory one-pager’ to encourage

Council and staff reading/review of the document.

Action Item: T. Roxborough to send the document via e-mail to the SPSC with a request

for comment by 16-Feb-17, with the addition of the introductory ‘one-pager’.

3.2 Project 2: Website Maintenance and Development

Discussion: T. Roxborough noted the additions of (1) case study (SMDHU Vehicle Emissions

Reduction Program), (5) resources and (6) funding opportunities to the SSS website; as

addressed in Item 3.1 as Appendix B (per the report as part of Item 3.1)

3.3 Project 3: Sustainability Speaker Series

LAS Group Energy Training Survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/energytrainingneedsanalysis

Discussion: T. Roxborough has created a survey to assess the interest of the partner

municipalities and organizations in regards to collaborative Energy Training

opportunities available through AMO/LAS/NRCAN. This survey link was shared in the

January Sustainability Bulletin (E-News). As SSS has received limited responses (5), more

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are needed determine interest prior to conversation with AMO representative A.

Remeikis next week.

Action Item: T. Roxborough to send survey link to each CAO and copy the SPSC

members, with a short-introductory paragraph detailing ‘who/why/how’. SSS requests

that SPSC members encourage the completion of the survey.

OTF Funding Application Overview – Discussion

Discussion: Identified in the Report Card as a municipal gap, this project will foster the

relationships within the community to initiate Climate Change Planning and set

municipalities up to access funding which can then be complimented by new FCM

programs. The goal is to develop a local community of knowledge (‘community of

practice’) for local governments, corporations and individuals to convene and leverage

information to better understand the risks associated with climate change events.

Understanding climate risks is a vital first step to developing actions to acceptably

reduce risk. By considering how the overall function of service areas (i.e., natural

environment, utilities, buildings, and emergency management) may be affected by

climate change events, an understanding will be achieved on the impact of climate

change to our unique region. This project will help our communities identify resiliencies,

and provide the support to develop and prioritize the climate strategies that can be

implemented in the short-term, while laying the foundation for on-going, long-term

changes.

Action Item: Coordinator to meet with C. Root, M. Whelan and M. Levison prior to 22-

Feb-17 deadline to review and complete application. Final application will be shared

with each member and per their discretion, with Council and/or staff.

County of Simcoe: Arts, Culture and Built Heritage Funding

Discussion: T. Roxborough noted the Expression of Interest (EOI) was accepted, and SSS

has been invited to submit an application for the 2017 grant stream. Funds have been

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SSS website. This includes the development of an on-line guest ‘Speaker Series’ to

support the Climate Change initiative per the OTF grant. At this time, T. Roxborough will

attend the grant workshop hosted by the County of 13-Feb-17 to further develop the

request. Chair requested a motion to receive the Expression of Interest (EOI) for

information. Moved by M. Whelan, seconded by R. Stevens. EOI received for

information.

Action Item: T. Roxborough to attend the workshop on 13-Feb-17, prepare the full

application and provide an update to the SPSC at the 9-Mar-17 SPSC meeting.

4.0 SSS Project Budget

4.1 Financial Statement: January 31, 2017

Discussion: SSS has invoiced Penetanguishene, Tiny and Severn, and received confirmation.

T. Roxborough requested to send invoices to Midland, Georgian Bay, Tay and Oro-Medonte.

SPSC members advised that each municipality is different, and SSS should confer with each

representative to determine to timing. Chair then requested a motion to receive the 31-Jan-17

SSS Financial Statement. Moved by A. Betty, seconded by G. Marchildon. 31-Jan-17 Financial

Statement received.

5.0 March 2017 – April 2017 Meeting Schedule

Date Time Location Purpose

March 9, 2017 10am-12pm SSS Office, 105 Fourth Street, Midland

SSS to share March Report, monthly E-News, website additions

SSS and the SPSC to discuss Business Case (re: potential for SSS to be merged with SSEA)

April 6, 2017 10am-12pm SSS Office, 105 Fourth Street, Midland

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6.0 Information Sharing

Discussion

SMDHU is continuing work on their Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, which is to be

presented to the Board of Health in May. M. Whelan also suggested the possibility for SSS to work with

the City of Barrie on their possible Climate Change conference May 2017 or 2018. T. Roxborough will

follow-up with M. Whelan regarding the conference.

Penetanguishene will be hosting a Climate Change workshop on Tuesday, February 14 with attendance

from stakeholders and the public. The Town has been working with I.C.L.E.I since September to develop

a Climate Change Assessment Plan. The link for I.C.L.E.I, Local Governments for Sustainability, explains

the BARC (Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities) Program. They were able to participate in this

program through a grant program, being the Great Lakes Climate Change Adaptation Project.

http://www.icleicanada.org/programs/adaptation The Town has also started their Official Plan Review,

and held an open house on January 31st. The discussion papers are available here. This will include a

Natural Heritage Study (in-progress) that is being undertaken by the SSEA.

Midland is initiating a new strategic plan involving Council and staff. This is in response to the Midland

‘Moving Forward’ recommendations. More information can be accessed by reviewing the Midland

Forward Report, November 2016. Also, Midland has been approached regarding an economic

development opportunity regarding the parking area across from Midland Fire hall and dock area. More

information will be shared when available.

Tay shared information regarding the next Tay Bike Day, scheduled for June 17, 2017. All are welcome to

attend. Details were also given per the Tay Mural Project, and residents were given the opportunity on

Jan. 30 to share their ideas at the Harbour Shore Community Room at 145 Albert St. in Victoria Harbour.

For more information on the proposed design, please contact Councillor Root at [email protected] or Quest

Art Gallery at questart.ca or call 705-526-ARTS (2787).

Oro-Medonte

Oro’s African Church is being featured in a documentary for Black History Month. The video is being

shared with Council in mid-February. Please connect with Councillor Coutanche at

[email protected] for more information on this project. http://www.oro-

medonte.ca/Shared%20Documents/African%20Church%20Brochure.pdf

County of Simcoe

http://www.icleicanada.org/programs/adaptation

http://www.penetanguishene.ca/en/business/official-plan.asp

http://www.midland.ca/Shared%20Documents/CAO-2016-9%20Midland%20Forward.pdf

http://www.midland.ca/Shared%20Documents/CAO-2016-9%20Midland%20Forward.pdf

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No update (non-attending)

Tiny

Tiny has received $10,000 in funding to support the Food Fresh Farm Fresh event, and another large

amount to support Canada 150 celebrations. Further information will be shared as plans are finalized.

Tiny has also initiated a review of their Official Plan, and will share Open House details when available.

Township of Georgian Bay


NSCFDC


SSEA

SSEA has welcomed an Invasive Species intern, as well as two other interns supported by Federal and

BioCan programs. The Invasive Species Program has been initiated, and further information is

available by contacting 705.527.5166.

6.1. SSS and SSEA ‘Coalition’

Discussion: D. Luker overviewed meetings that have been held with members representing the SSEA,

including S. Walma (SSEA Board), D. Ritchie (SSEA Board), J. Cayley (General Manager, SSEA) and G.

Marchildon (Office Manager, SSEA) regarding the potential combination of both SSEA and SSS to work

together to enhance the impact of both organizations. Comments from the SPSC were received, with

the majority indicating the idea seems both sensible and effective. Discussion also involved possible

revised structure of the SSS under the SSEA, with the Chair noting the conversations that have evolved

have included the on-going participation of SSS’s partner organizations representing health and the

economy, depending on the framework moving forward. The Chair proposed the next step was the

development of a Business Case by SSS to garner support from both the SSEA Board at their April

meeting, and from each of SSS’s partner municipalities. The Chair recommended:

THAT, in preparation for further discussions involving the potential merging of SSS with SSEA, SSS

prepare a Business Case for review by both the SPSC and representatives from the SSEA prior to the 9-

Mar-17 SPSC meeting. Move by J. Main, seconded by A. Betty. Be it resolved that SSS prepare the

Business Case as directed, as moved by J. Main and seconded by A. Betty.

7.0 Adjournment: Time: 11:50am

Next Meeting When: Thursday, March 9, 2017

Time: 10am-12pm

Where: SSS Office, 105 Fourth Street, Midland


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Memorandum 2017-02

To: Mayor, Councils and Department Heads of the Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene,

Townships of Georgian Bay, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Tiny and Tay

Cc: Severn Sound Environmental Association, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and

North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation

Submitted By: Tracy Roxborough, Sustainability Coordinator, Sustainable Severn Sound (SSS), and

the Sustainability Plan Steering Committee (SPSC)

Date: February 17, 2017

Subject (re): (1) Community Energy Planning, Considerations for Municipalities,

(2) SSS Website Link to Local Case Studies and Funding for Municipal and Community Projects

Why Should You Read This Report?

Community Energy Plans (CEPs) are gaining momentum across the province, with over 64% of the population

in Ontario now being represented by a CEP. The Ontario Climate Action Plan lays out how the government

intends to spend the estimated $1.9 billion annually as collected from Cap and Trade, and included in this is

$25 million to support the development of CEP. This report provides an overview of Community Energy

Planning, including:

• The Benefits for Municipalities (the ‘Why’)

• Options for Plan Development (the ‘How’)

• Available Funding Opportunities to Support a CEP (more ‘How’)

• Recommendations to Municipalities (if your municipality is not ready for a CEP, consider these

municipally-tested strategies instead)

What Other Information is Included?

Links to:

Resources and websites to support the planning and development of a CEP

SSS’s website, featuring local Case Studies, Regular Bulletins and Funding for Municipal and

Community-Led Projects www.sustainablesevernsound.ca

http://www.sustainablesevernsound.ca/


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BACKGROUND

What is Community Energy Planning?

Community Energy Plans (CEP) detail how energy is used in communities, and how the use of energy affects

the community including cost, energy resiliency, and environmental and social health. Community Energy

Plans also demonstrate how sustainable energy management can meet objectives which relate to climate

change, community growth and development, enhanced energy dependability and stimulation of the local

economy through job creation, business attraction/retention and by keeping more money in the community.

Many municipalities and regional municipalities have begun to consider energy by developing energy and/or

sustainability plans, incorporating energy targets into Official and Strategic Plans, and undertaking energy

efficiency retrofits.

This report provides and overview of Community Energy Planning, including:

Benefits for Municipalities

Options for Plan Development

Key Considerations / Challenges / Opportunities

Funding for a CEP

Recommendation to Partner Municipalities.

COMMUNITY ENERGY PLANNING

Why Should a Municipality Develop a Community Energy Plan (CEP)?

Some of the key motivations for developing and implementing a CEP include:

Economic development and job creation

Reducing energy spending and energy costs

Keeping money in the local economy

Enhancing the competitiveness of the community

Business attraction and retention resulting from improved costs and system-reliability

Creating opportunities for businesses that already exist to integrate energy systems

Finding alternatives to address grid capacity challenges

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

Improving air quality and community health

Fostering a corporate and community culture around energy conservation.


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Options of Scale for Developing a Community Energy Plan (CEP)

CEPs can be developed to suit the needs and capacity of the municipality, and have been developed at the following scales:

CEPs can be led by a single municipality, or by another group representing a collection of municipalities

Neighbourhood-scale (i.e., high-use areas, those slated for development, new residential)

Plans could be developed to correspond with opportunities and constraints associated with electricity, natural gas and thermal distribution systems (i.e., lack of natural gas service, identification of opportunities through the Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) for the Parry Sound/Muskoka sub-region)

Small communities have incorporated energy policies/actions into existing municipal documents and plans, rather than creating a new MEP/CEP, such as:

- Official Plans - Transportation Plans - Waste Management Strategies - Key performance indicators within municipal departments (Performance

Measurement Plans) - By-laws - Development applications - Design standards checklists.

Key Considerations

When developing CEP, municipalities and communities which have undertaken this process advise:

Political, staff and community leadership is needed when a CEP process is initiated

A strong political champion is essential for leading a vision for the community, motivating staff and shifting attitudes to build a culture of awareness around energy

Support is needed within municipal departments, including planning, finance and engineering departments and the Chief Administrative Officer’s office to ensure the success of the CEP

Community leaders play an important role in supporting specific actions in a CEP (i.e., public transit, energy efficiency, education, etc.)

An incremental CEP may help to increase support, as it enables the municipality to adapt to public and stakeholder reactions to the plan

Utilities staff, provincial energy staff, real estate developers, economic development representatives, Chambers of Commerce have been listed as important stakeholders

Integrate the CEP into both the capital budget and the operations and maintenance budget

When comparing projects, emphasize life cycle cost of projects, as some energy projects might have a higher upfront cost, but can lower operations and maintenance costs in the long-term


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Data Acquisition and Management

The experiences of other municipalities have resulted in the following consistent comments:

Energy data (including electricity, natural gas and other fuels, thermal, transportation and waste data) is needed for valuable CEP

Energy data create an energy profile of the community and can help staff and decision-makers understand how energy is being used, what the costs are, and how much of the money being spent is leaving the local economy

Communities with technical/staff resources can turn data into energy maps (approach may not be practical for small communities)

Provides the information needed to conduct accurate cost/benefit analyses and prioritize actions in a pragmatic way

Energy utilities and provincial agencies have a critical role to play in providing communities with the energy data they need to develop an inventory, prioritize actions and monitor progress; this will require Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other agreements

Challenges and Opportunities

Funding programs might not help overcome broader implementation challenges

The skills and capacity gaps vary from community to community

When addressing capacity constraints, consider where capacity is needed, including: - From an operations/maintenance perspective (i.e., staff may not know how to

operate equipment once it is installed), - From a strategic perspective (i.e., staff may not have the skills to advance energy

planning and implementation within the community), and - discuss and identify solutions to these challenges (project risk-management).

Policy gaps and/or the presence of energy subsidies can act to discourage implementation

CEP implementation depends on energy literacy at the political, staff, stakeholder and public level; so discussion is needed among elected officials, municipal staff, stakeholders and the public about the costs associated with energy, the value associated with investing in energy projects and products, and the risks associated with underinvesting in community energy

Funding Opportunities

Ministry of Energy, Ontario’s Municipal Energy Plan Program

Launched in 2013, the MEP program supports municipalities’ efforts to better understand their local energy needs, identify opportunities for energy efficiency and clean energy, and develop plans to meet their goals. The MEP Program provides successful applicants with funding for 50 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $90,000 to develop a municipal energy plan. A second funding stream for open to municipalities that have already developed a complete or partial Municipal Energy Plan, Climate Action Plan or other energy plan. This funding is for enhancing an existing energy plan, (i.e., updating utility or building data and/or creating new implementation plans or maps). Applicants may receive 50 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $25,000. http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/municipal-energy/

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IESO, Education and Capacity Building Program

The Education and Capacity Building (ECB) Program offers funding for communities and organizations to participate in the energy sector by equipping them with knowledge and training. The ECB program will support projects such as awareness campaigns, material and course development, workshops and education programs. The program offers funding of up to $100,000 per initiative, across three categories:

- Implementation of a Community Energy Plan - Skills and capacity development - Open Category (to support initiatives involving a unique or innovative idea,

approach or delivery method that provide education, build capacity and develop the skills around energy projects).

http://www.ieso.ca/Pages/Participate/Funding-Programs/Education-and-Capacity-Building- Program/default.aspx

Recommendations from SSS to our Partner Municipalities

If your municipality is not ready to yet develop a CEP, recognition and general support can be given to

municipal interest in CEPs by integrating support for CEP actions into Official Plans or other planning

documents (Transportation Plans, Waste Management Strategies, Key Performance Indicators within

municipal departments such as Performance Measurement Plans), By-laws, Development applications, and

Design Standards Checklists). Roundtable energy workshops can also be useful to connect municipal land use

planners, economic development staff and other stakeholders to understand how energy planning can be

incorporated into municipal planning and financing, prior to undertaking a full CEP.

SSS and the SPSC recommend that our partner municipalities:

Consider incorporating language into Official Plan Reviews that encourage new development to be

‘energy-supportive’ through design principles that can accommodate the future installation of electric-

vehicle charging stations (i.e., ‘EV-ready’) and solar energy systems (i.e., ‘solar-ready’).

Recognize energy related policies such as plans for GHG reductions, energy efficiency and demand

management measures, community energy solutions (renewable generation, combined heat and

power, district energy) and requirements for community energy planning in Official Plan Reviews.

Tested Municipal Examples

CEP Considerations in an Official Plan

The Regional Municipality of York’s Official Plan, Section 5.6.10 states that “the local municipality shall develop a Community Energy Plan for each new community area to reduce community energy demands, optimize passive solar gains through design, maximize active transportation and transit, and

http://www.ieso.ca/Pages/Participate/Funding-Programs/Education-and-Capacity-Building-%09%09%09Program/default.aspx

http://www.ieso.ca/Pages/Participate/Funding-Programs/Education-and-Capacity-Building-%09%09%09Program/default.aspx


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make use of renewable, on-site generation and district energy options including but not limited to solar, wind, water, biomass, and geothermal energy”.

For more information, visit: http://www.york.ca/Departments/Planning+and+Development/Long+Range+Planning/ROP.htm CEP Considerations in a Strategic Plan

Burlington’s strategic plan, Burlington, Our Future, included an action to promote, encourage and lower community energy consumption, which involves using partnerships to develop and implement a community energy plan, expanding renewable energy initiatives and strengthening the partnership with Burlington Hydro Grid Smart City Initiative. Including these energy-related actions into a Strategic Plan can result in better buy-in from local governments, municipal staff and the community. For more information, visit http://cms.burlington.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=19272

CEP Considerations in a Zoning By-law

Before March 2008, City of Toronto Zoning By-laws did not allow for the generation or selling of energy using renewable energy sources or co-generation devices. The updated By-law provided an ‘as-of-right’ zoning permission to produce and distribute energy from renewable energy and co-generation devices. For more information on Zoning By-law 569-201, visit http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=2a8a036318061410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

Other Considerations

Municipalities can integrate Transportation Demand Management and energy planning considerations into developments by including conditions which support walkability, the preservation of natural areas for appropriate or enhanced stormwater management, and the construction of energy efficient homes. Siting of buildings can also promote the efficient use and conservation of energy through the design and positioning of streets and lots, as orienting streets within 30 degrees of an east/west axis maximizes the benefits of passive solar gain and optimizes conditions for the use of photovoltaics (Community Energy Association, available at http://communityenergy.bc.ca/).

APPENDIX A: Links to Community Energy Planning Resources APPENDIX B: Sustainability Bulletin Links for January and February If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Sustainability Coordinator, Tracy, at [email protected] or 705.526.1371 x.113, or your appointed Sustainability Plan Steering Committee representative.

http://www.york.ca/Departments/Planning+and+Development/Long+Range+Planning/ROP.htm

http://cms.burlington.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=19272

http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=2a8a036318061410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=2a8a036318061410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

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APPENDIX A: LINKS TO COMMUNITY ENERGY PLANNING RESOURCES

Community Energy Implementation Framework http://framework.gettingtoimplementation.ca/ The Community Energy Implementation Framework includes 10 strategies that provide insights, advice and a proposed path forward to foster widespread political, staff and stakeholder support, build staff and financial capacity, and embed energy into local plans, policies and processes to support implementation. Community Energy Planning and Data: An Assessment for Small and Rural Communities in Ontario http://www.questcanada.org/files/download/c4bd74bef445d63 This primer addresses some of the issues facing small and rural communities in Ontario when gathering data for a CEP. The primer provides information on the type of data that small and rural communities should consider gathering, and identifies some of the common challenges to collecting data and how to overcome them. Community Energy Planning: Getting to Implementation in Canada! (GTI) Collaborative http://gettingtoimplementation.ca/research/ Includes publications, infographics, workshop resources, external resources, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) QUEST Energy Map http://www.questcanada.org/hub/atlas A national map of energy projects, policies, programs, plans and resources which can be filtered by ‘Status’ (Implemented, Development Phase, Planning Phase), Scale, Energy Type, Location, Sector and Year. The Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) for the Parry Sound/Muskoka Sub-Region Planning Area, Electricity Needs, 2015-2034 Read more at http://www.ieso.ca/parrysound-muskoka A priority identified under the IRRP is to ‘Coordinate regional and community energy planning activities’, by 1. Facilitating a discussion with the Local Advisory Committee (LAC) and affected communities about community energy planning activities and local solutions to improve resilience and service reliability, and 2.Use LAC meetings to share best practices and to coordinate regional and local energy planning activities.

http://framework.gettingtoimplementation.ca/

http://www.questcanada.org/files/download/c4bd74bef445d63

http://gettingtoimplementation.ca/research/

http://www.questcanada.org/hub/atlas

http://www.ieso.ca/parrysound-muskoka


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APPENDIX B: SUSTAINABILITY BULLETIN LINK for JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

(Includes local case studies and funding for municipal and

community-led projects)

https://www.sustainablesevernsound.ca/news.php

https://www.sustainablesevernsound.ca/news.php