1. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 2006 ANNUAL REPORT
AND 2007 WORK PLAN

COMITÉ CONSULTATIF SUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT - RAPPORT ANNUEL DE 2006
ET PLAN DE TRAVAIL 2007

Committee recommendationS

That Council:

a) Receive the 2006 Annual Report of the Environmental Advisory Committee as detailed in Document 1; and

b) Approve the objectives contained in the 2007 workplan, as detailed in Document 2.

RecommandationS du Comité

Que le Conseil :

a) Reçoive le Rapport annuel de 2006 du Comité consultatif sur l’environnement, tel que décrit à la pièce jointe n^o 1; et

b) Approuve les objectifs qui sont présentés dans le plan de travail 2007, tel que décrit à la pièce jointe n^o 2.

Documentation

1. Chair’s report, Environmental Advisory Committee dated 27 March 2007
(ACS2007-CCV-EAC-0002).

2. Extract of Draft Minutes, 10 April 2007.

Report to/Rapport au:

Planning and Environment Committee/

Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement

and Council/et au Conseil

27 March 2007 / le 27 mars 2007

Submitted by/Soumis par: Mary Hegan, Chair/présidente

Environmental Advisory Committee/Comité consultatif sur l’environnement

Contact/Personne-ressource: Stephanie Brown Bellefeuille,

Committee Coordinator/coordonnatrice du comité consultatif

580-2424, ext/poste 16760/ Stephanie.Brown@ottawa.ca

Ref N°: ACS2007-CCV-EAC-0002

SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 2006 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2007 WORK PLAN

OBJET: COMITÉ CONSULTATIF SUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT - RAPPORT ANNUEL DE 2006 ET PLAN DE TRAVAIL 2007

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend that the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

a) receive the 2006 Annual Report of the Environmental Advisory Committee as detailed in Document 1; and

c) approve the objectives contained in the 2007 workplan, as detailed in Document 2.

Que le Comité consultatif sur l’environnement recommande que le Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement recommande que le Conseil :

a) reçoive le Rapport annuel de 2006 du Comité consultatif sur l’environnement, tel que décrit à la pièce jointe n^o 1; et

b) approuve les objectifs qui sont présentés dans le plan de travail 2007, tel que décrit à la pièce jointe n^o 2.

BACKGROUND

City Council, on 6 December 2006, reconfirmed its governance structure. This included the advisory committees, and the requirement for each to complete a workplan outlining proposed projects and activities for the upcoming year. The workplan is to identify each and every activity the Committee plans to undertake in the upcoming year, whether they have a budgetary impact or not. Each item should be identified with a brief description of the project or activity.

The Lead Department Representatives are to provide the Committee with information on the departmental workplan and priorities, where the workplans of the Committees tie into that workplan, and where the Committee can assist the Department. The Lead Department Representative will also advise on what staff and/or financial resources are available as part of departmental priorities.

There was no funding approved for the advisory committee 2007 workplans.

DISCUSSION

The attached 2006 Annual Report, prepared by the EAC’s Vice-Chair, reviews the Committee’s 2006 activities and accomplishments. It was approved by the Committee at their February 16 meeting.

The attached 2007 Workplan, also prepared by the Vice-Chair, was prepared in consultation with staff, and is based on the Committee’s priorities for 2007. It was approved at their January 16 meeting.

The mandate of the Environmental Advisory Committee is to promote the protection, maintenance and enhancement of the environment, in the City of Ottawa, to safeguard and improve the quality of life of those who live and work in the City of Ottawa, both now and in the future. The complete Terms of Reference can be found at Attachment 3 of this report.

CONSULTATION

PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (Lead Department)

EAC members contribute a lot of expertise and time to providing advice and leadership to the City on environmental matters. Planning, Transit and the Environment will work with the EAC on the numerous items that are common to the work plan of the department and that of the EAC. PTE supports the Committee's proposed Work Plan for 2007.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The 2007 work plan identifies the following funding requirements: $200 to participate in community events and outreach activities, $500 for up to two EAC members attend the Ontario Annual Environmental Advisory Committee symposium, and $5,000 to develop a Biodiversity Strategy through hosting a Task Force.

Funds are not available within the City’s operating budget for the participation in community events and outreach activities.

Funds in the amount of $30 are available within the Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure Policy Branch for the registration fees associated with one EAC member to attend the Ontario Annual Environmental Advisory Committee symposium. Funding is provided in accordance with the Council-approved Advisory Committee work plan funding restrictions.

Funds in the amount of $5,000 are available within City Clerk Branch for the Biodiversity Task Force.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Document 1 – 2006 Annual Report of the Environmental Advisory Committee

Document 2 – Proposed 2007 Workplan of the Environmental Advisory Committee

Document 3 – Environmental Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

DISPOSITION

City Clerks Branch staff will forward the recommendations approved by the Planning and Environment Committee to City Council for ratification.

Document 1

2006 ANNUAL REPORT

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC)

CITY OF OTTAWA

Overview

The mandate of the EAC is to promote the protection, maintenance and enhancement of all aspects of the environment in the City of Ottawa, to safeguard and improve the quality of life of those who live and work in the City of Ottawa, both now and in the future. The EAC 2006 Work Plan was very ambitious and was a reflection of the increased interest by the citizens in having environmental considerations integrated in the City’s decision- making and Council decisions.

For 2006 the EAC organized its work under the following environmental themes: land development, air quality, climate change, water, waste, community education and involvement, transportation, special projects and liaison with other advisory committees. The EAC key activities, identified in the Work Plan are: Air Quality Monitoring Network, Ottawa Sustainability Fund, Communications and Outreach with the Public, Development of a Strategy for Wetland Protection and Green Building.

While Council has approved an environmental strategy, the City has not yet pursued the triple-bottom-line and full life cycle cost accounting principles in its decision-making process, as the EAC has urged for several years. The EAC was very disappointed with the 2006 City budget that postponed key funding for environmental programs that Council had approved in principle earlier. The EAC approved a motion deploring in strong terms, Council’s decision to remove funding for several environmental initiatives and requested that funds be reinstated. The Mayor and the City Manager met with the EAC to discuss the situation and outlined a number of environmental friendly projects that could be funded outside the Sustainability Division resource allocation. The Mayor also announced formation of the City Manager’s Working Group on Environmental Initiatives. The EAC applauds the creation of this group to ensure that a priority for all applicable City projects as well as day-to-day operations make protecting and enhancing the environment. The EAC, who played a critical role in the creation of this group, will continue to monitor how well an integrated and corporate approach is followed by the City.

At its annual planning session, the EAC prepared a set of Ottawa Environmental Priorities for a sustainable City. These environmental priorities were provided to the new Council and the Mayor after the fall election. The EAC, in its advisory role to Council, sees this document used as a road map in priority setting, and budget direction and decision.

Attached to this document is a listing of EAC recommendations to Council and City Staff.

Achievements

Peak Oil: In January 2006, the EAC worked with the City and residents to host a forum on “Crude Awakening” preparing Ottawa-Gatineau for peak oil attended by about 200 citizens. The event was a success and a report was produced to capture the outcomes of the forum and to outline the next steps. This work is now continuing outside the EAC Work Plan through task groups.

Water: The EAC participated in the review of the City Water System report. Concern with the lead pipe program resulted in a motion to accelerate the replacement of lead service lines by 2012. The EAC was also active in the review of the Lower Rideau Watershed Strategy and the Water Efficiency Plan.

Waste: The EAC has been engaged with City staff and potential partners to develop a recycling program for electronic waste that meets an environmental need. This work is still in progress. The Carp and Navan landfill expansion projects demanded a significant level of effort in reviewing the terms of reference for expansion, engaging communities and City staff, and in developing recommendations on the deficiencies.

Biodiversity: The City recognizes the importance of wildlife and the need to promote public education. Without a biodiversity strategy and the resources to develop one, the EAC obtained Council approval to develop such a strategy. The EAC will set up a Biodiversity Task Force with EAC members, a member of staff from the Environmental Sustainability Division and three members of the community. Council approved $ 5,000 to support the Task Force.

Development Applications: The EAC has been very busy reviewing development applications, making recommendations to the Planner or providing specific recommendations to staff and Committee. The EAC has worked at streamlining its own process to ensure efforts are focused on those applications that are not routine.

Key Activities

From the above list of key activities, the following 2006 achievements are as follows:

Air Quality:

EAC Input - EAC advised staff in the planning and public health offices of the City on requirements and technologies to advance an urban air quality monitoring network. Result - This work led to external funding of a pilot project to map air quality daily, using space based satellite data in 2007.

EAC Input - Working with staff, the EAC proposed development of an idling control bylaw to reduce unnecessary vehicle emissions.

Result – The EAC motion was supported by the Planning and Environment Committee, which directed staff to produce a draft bylaw early in 2007. The EAC is ready to play an outreach role during the education phase.

EAC Inputs - As part of its pro-active agenda, the EAC prepared a discussion paper and approved a motion on a scent-free environment.

Results - Council approved a scent-free program for City buildings, Community Centres and Sport Centres including Light Rail Transit, OC Transpo and Para Transpo buses. The EAC has been active in an outreach program through newspaper articles and media interviews.

Ottawa Sustainability Fund:

EAC Input - Council approved this initiative along with an initial one time funding of $10,000 to formalize the fund.

Results - The fund management is now managed under the Community Foundation of Ottawa. The EAC is helping in the selection of projects for the Community Grants Program. The EAC has pursued a campaign to contact potential donors. This work will continue in 2007 along with the identification of a list of potential projects that could be supported by the Ottawa Sustainability Fund.

Communications and Outreach with the Public:

EAC Inputs - The EAC is participating in a pilot project to develop an EAC website on the City site. The EAC published a number of articles such as: “A general article on the EAC”, “Attack by Scented Products”, “Waste Management”, “Budget”, “Ottawa - Moving Towards Sustainability”, and “Ottawa Sustainability Fund”. The EAC also participated in the Eco-Fair and has been active with various community groups.

Result - The EAC continued to engage communities in its outreach program and, as a result, more and more groups are coming to speak on issues such as landfills.

Wetland Protection:

EAC Input - The EAC has participated in a Wetlands Stakeholder Group with the mandate to assess sensitive issues relating to wetlands.

Result - The EAC developed a list of action items to be considered in the wetlands work plan and policy development.

Green Building:

EAC Inputs - The EAC made recommendations regarding green roofs and LEEDS when reviewing development applications.

Result – The EAC will continue to work with the City to ensure any new City buildings are green, according to these standards.

Listing of Approved Motions

March

Review of Biosolids Management Plan and Technical Options for Long-Term Biosolids Management

A Congestion Charge for Capital Ward

April

Reallocation of ’06 Budget Resources to Address Critical Steps for the Implementation of the Environmental Strategy for the City of Ottawa

Galetta Windpower Project

Light Rail Transit: Approval of Walkley Road Rail Yard Brownfield

May

Greenspace Master Plan – EAC Recommendations to Council

Leitrim Wetland and Associated Development (Remer Property)

Findlay Creek Village, Phase 4 and 2

Idling By-Law

Farmer’s Market Pilot Project

June

City Strategy and Action Re: Wildlife

Biodiversity Task Force Creation Recommendation

Ottawa Carleton Wildlife Centre

Lead Drinking Water Service Lines in Ottawa

Extension of Drinking Water Supply to Russell Township

Water Efficiency and Incentive Program

July

Road Allowances

Carp and Navan Landfills

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

September

Ontario Energy Policy

Lower Rideau Watershed Strategy Advice to Staff and Council

Time Allotment for Speakers at Meetings

Brownfields

October

Lower Rideau Watershed Strategy (Second motion), EAC Recommendations

November

SRB Technologies, Pembroke (2 motions)

December

Freeing the Chaudière Falls

Species at Risk: Support for Alternate LRT Route

All Development Application Review (DAR): Number of Motions:

Jan (2) Mar (1) Apr (3) May (4) June (1) July (7) September (1) October (5) December (4)

Document 2

2007 WORK PLAN

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC)

CITY OF OTTAWA

Introduction

In August 2006, the EAC had an informal meeting to discuss what should be the 2007 City environmental priorities. With a fall election, the EAC in its advisory role wanted to provide Council with a set of environmental priorities. The EAC will also use this list of priorities in responding to various City policy proposals such as the Corporate Plan, long-range financial plan and the budget.

2006 has been a very active, busy and successful year. Progress has been made on a number of fronts and success achieved on several topics. The EAC is very fortunate to have a group of hard working and committed citizens that want the protection of the environment to be integrated in Council’s decisions.

The Work Plan is designed on the principle that all members including reserve members are engaged in the development and delivery of the work activities. With the Council’s decision not to have a member recruitment drive in early 2007, present members will continue to serve to December 2007. The EAC will continue to work constructively and cooperatively with Council, staff, businesses, community groups and volunteers. The EAC is fortunate to have a network of community experts to call upon to help implement its Work Plan.

Vision

The EAC vision is:

“That Ottawa becomes a recognized leader within Canada and among world capitals as a sustainable community by ensuring the integration of economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental and ecological integrity.”

Mandate

The mandate given to the EAC by Council is:

"To promote the protection, maintenance and enhancement of all aspects of the environment in the City of Ottawa, to safeguard and improve the quality of life of those who live and work in the City of Ottawa, both now and in the future."

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference approved by Council are:

· Assisting in the development of policies, programs, and by-laws which could have an impact upon the environment,

· Reviewing existing policies, programs, by-laws and development proposals and making recommendations upon environmental implications of same,

· Identifying, researching, consulting and bringing forward to Committee and Council local and global issues which may affect the environment,

· Soliciting and facilitating public input on matters of environmental significance to Council,

· Consulting with and receiving submissions for local environmental and other groups and reporting with recommendations,

· Aiding Council by increasing awareness of the City of Ottawa Environmental policy, programs and by-laws, and issues which have an environmental impact, by means of education campaigns, public meetings, articles in local newspapers and other appropriate means as determined by the Committee,

· Advising on the design, maintenance and frequent updating of a City database on the natural, built and socio-economic aspects of the City’s environment, and environmental health,

· Liaise with other City of Ottawa Advisory Committees as appropriate.

2007 Strategy

The EAC Work Plan is organized under a strategy that supports the City environmental priorities. The strategy is anchored on the City implementing already agreed environmental strategy, plans and policies. Such an approach will serve to achieve progress towards building a sustainable city. The strategy is based on the following criteria for environmental sustainability:

a. Regeneration – Renewable resources are to be used efficiently;

b. Replacement – Non-renewable resources are to be used efficiently and their use limited to the replacement levels by renewable resources;

c. Releasing – Release of polluting substances in the environment are not to exceed its natural absorption capacity; and

d. Restoring – Damage to the environment due to human activities are to be avoided and when it occurs, steps must be taken to restore the environment to its original condition.

To harmonize the EAC outcomes, the following strategic approach provides the guiding principles and objectives:

a. Systems Approach – To consider the City’s Corporate Plan, Ottawa 20/20 and other plans when advising the City and to be pro-active on issues by anticipating local issues and trade-offs;

b. Responsibility and Role – To reinforce a decision making process that will integrate environment, environmental health, sustainability and community education and involvement;

c. Decisions – To understand who are the various stakeholders in the decision making process, the political dynamic at Councillor and staff levels to influence decisions at City hall;

d. Consultations – To consult with Councillors when developing recommendations or motions, to engage and mobilize a range of community organizations on key and complex issues and to work with senior staff early-on in building a City response which includes a strong environmental component; and

e. Communications – To increase information to the public on issues before the City in terms of environmental impacts and how to be pro-active for the environment and public health. Also to increase the EAC’s visibility.

2007 Ottawa Environmental Priorities

The EAC at its informal August meeting initiated the process of preparing a set of 2007 Ottawa Environmental Priorities. The intent of those priorities is to reinforce environmental programs, Official Plan requirements, plans and the environmental strategy. The proposed City’s Environmental Priorities approved by the EAC are the following:

· Energy – The City adopt a municipal energy and electricity consumption plan by adopting as a priority, conservation, energy alternatives and efficiencies policies. The purpose of the Plan will be to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, improve air quality and lower electricity consumption. To achieve this end, the Plan should establish energy targets, city-public/business collaboration programs, and measures to incorporate energy efficiency into decisions on transportation, land development, greening of buildings, and hybrids City fleets and buses.

· Waste Reduction – The City fulfill the rethink garbage programs and implement “user-friendly” recycling and composting programs, with the goals of reducing by 20% per capita and per commercial business solid waste disposal to landfill, incineration and gasification in seven years. This should be reflected in an updated Integrated Waste Management Plan.

· Urban Design – The City fulfill the mandate of its green building policy to ensure that all City buildings constructed or leased in the future offer improved environmental health and energy performance over current practices. Also, the City encourages through programs the adoption of a green building approach by the private sector. Approval of development applications and uses of land for public transportation, both in the rural and urban areas, need to protect and enhance green spaces, wetlands, air quality and energy efficiencies.

· Air Quality/Health –The City establish air quality monitoring stations across the city to measure the level of air pollution and set local targets of reducing the pollution level to meet national and provincial standards from all emitting sources.

· Water – The City fulfill its policies and programs to enhance quality and quantity of drinkable water within rural and urban areas. The City take steps to improve the quality of recreational water. Such initiatives need to focus on implementing watershed plans, stormwater management strategy, water consumption reduction program, and to take a watershed approach to land development.

· Wetlands – The City implement a city-wide program to identify, protect and enhance all existing wetlands. A wetland monitoring system should be implemented with an annual report to Council.

· Climate Change – The City fulfill and fully implement the climate change and air quality management plan and act to address climate change as a municipality of a country that ratified the Kyoto Protocol.

· The first action for the City is to sign the UNEP accords. The Accords is not binding on the municipality. By signing the Urban Environmental Accords, the City will indicate a commitment to address its environmental priorities listed above and join other world capital cities who have signed it.

The EAC is looking for strong leadership and an unequivocal commitment by the City in protecting and improving the environment and health conditions of this city.

Structure

The development of the Work Plan is guided by the set of 2007 City environmental priorities developed by the EAC. The work is organized under Working Groups (WGs) and Special Projects. Each WG will work with City staff and other stakeholders in moving forward an agenda. WGs will also provide updates as required at the EAC monthly meeting. WGs are organized under environmental themes and those are as follows:

Land Development: Development Application Review process, Development Application Reviews, City Land disposal and Community Design Plans;

Waste Management;

Air Quality/Human Health;

Water/Wetlands and Human Health;

Climate Change and Energy;

Community Education and Outreach;

Special Projects: City 2007 and 2008 Budgets, Biodiversity Strategy, Beaches – Water Pollution, Official Plan, Annual Reports,

Liaison with other Advisory Committees: Rural Initiatives, Ottawa Forests and Greenspace, Pedestrian and Transportation, Roads and Cycling, Ottawa Sustainability Fund, and Transportation Public Consultation Group.

The EAC has 15 regular members and 9 reserve members. As of 01 December 2006, the EAC is left with 2 reserve members. With no recruitment in 2007, the EAC will seek additional support from interested citizens to participate in Working Groups to provide additional capacity or expertise. Such an approach will be an excellent way to reach out to communities and get their support.

The EAC in its role as advisor to Council will continue to take pro-active positions on issues. It will also consider the cumulative effects of Council’s decision on its recommendations as they affect the environment and the quality of life of its citizens. The EAC will examine the cumulative effects of Council’s decisions to the environment. The challenge will be to determine the combined effects of various components together while being cognizant of the short and long term impacts.

EAC Activities

The main objective of the Work Plan is to define EAC work within 2007 while providing a structure to manage those activities, assigning people against the proposed work and identifying those priorities activities. The Work Plan presents an ambitious program with the realization that unplanned activities and new items referred to by Council throughout the year will need to be addressed. The detailed Work Plan is presented in the Tables below.

The EAC priority activities, in no specific ranking order, are the following:

Biodiversity – Biodiversity strategy

Water - Beaches – Water Pollution, wetland preservation, implement watershed plans

Energy - Green building (Green roofs and LEED)

Outreach - Website and Community articles

Air Quality – Reduce vehicle emissions and cosmetic use of pesticides, and assess environmental impact of Plasma Waste Conversion pilot project, Implement the City’s Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan by pressing funding of initiatives, including the above, which are aimed at the reduction of emissions

Waste – Integrated Waste Management Master Plan and E-Waste, and biosolids

Development Application Review – Proactive and strategic assessment of and approach to development undertakings

Implement the City’s Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan by pressing for funding initiatives especially those noted above which are aimed at energy efficiency and reduction of emissions

Funding

The Work Plan identifies the following funding requirements:

$ 200 to participate in community events and outreach activities;

$ 500 to have up to two (2) EAC members attending the Ontario Annual Environmental Advisory Committees Symposium.

City Council at its November 2006 meeting approved $ 5000 for the EAC develop a Biodiversity Strategy through hosting a Task Force, research and community workshop.

Conclusion

The EAC Work Plan demonstrates the strong commitment of its members to have a sustainable Ottawa. The EAC is looking for the City to deliver on its commitments made in its Environmental Strategy, Ottawa 20/20 and the Official Plan. To maintain and enhance the environment and the quality of life of all its citizens, the City must adopt a pro-active approach for the management of its growth while protecting agricultural lands and stopping urban sprawl.

EAC WORK PLAN 2007

Community Education & Outreach Working Group

Objectives: To host the EAC website

To inform and engage the public through community events and community articles

Members: Patrick Quealey (lead), Ric Dagenais, Edelweiss D’Andrea, Chris Rappell (website)

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
*Website	Active EAC Website – City Pilot Project	Chris Rappell	Site to be operational by March 07
*Community Articles	Articles of interest to the community based on EAC and City activity on environmental issues	Patrick Quealey Edelweiss D’Andrea	Monthly/bi-monthly articles
Community Events	Help other EAC members and work teams prepare for, and present at, community events such as the Eco-Fair, Car free day etc	Patrick Quealey Edelweiss D’Andrea Ric Dagenais	As opportunities are identified
Special Events	Where relevant discuss the role of the EAC or environmental issues facing the city with interested parties (presentations to schools or industry groups etc). Have up to two (2) EAC members attend the annual Ontario Advisory Committees Symposium	Patrick Quealey Edelweiss D’Andrea Mary Hegan	As required Date to be determined

* Priority Work

Funding Requirement: $ 200 to participate in community events
Funding Requirement: $ 500 to attend the Ontario Advisory Committees Symposium

EAC WORKPLAN 2007

Air Quality- Health Working Group

Objectives: To advise City staff and Council on the impact of Air Quality on Health and encourage appropriate responses

Members: Bill Pugsley (lead), Ronald Denault (CVE), Mike Lascelles, Megan McGarrity, Serge Morin, Heather Parker, Patrick Quealey, Manuel Costa, Ann Coffey, Charles Caccia

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
*Reduce vehicle emissions	a) Mapping and monitoring - satellite derived maps of air quality - hot spot snap shots - roadside emission monitoring b) City’s response - anti- idling bylaw - greater use of roundabouts	Pugsley(chair), Caccia (Idling), McGarrity(Idling), Morin(Roundabouts)	Feb 2007- expect decisions on funding for satellite maps and draft idling bylaw
*Reduce cosmetic use of pesticides	a) form grassroots working group to bring together both sides of debate and find common ground b) promote pesticide bylaw	Parker (working group) Manuel Costa (bylaw)	To be identified
*Assess environmental impacts of Plasma Waste Conversion pilot project	Represent EAC on Plasco advisory committee	Parker	Aug 2007- pilot project to begin	Advisory role to start in early 2007

* Priority Work

EAC WORKPLAN 2007

Climate Change and Energy Working Group

Objectives: To work with City’s staff on initiatives to increase by 10 to 20% the amount of climate-friendly power

To explore opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote energy efficiency

Members: Patrick Quealey (lead), Megan McGarrity, Ronald Denault(CVE), Mike Lascelles, Ann Coffey, Manuel Costa, Peter Croal, Bettina Sales, Chris Rappell, Bill Pugsley, Charles Caccia, Edelweiss D’Andrea

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
Green Power Initiatives – Identify with City’s staff projects	Increase by 10-20% the amount of climate friendly power used by the city	Patrick Quealey	To be identified
GHGs – Input into any process related to the “City of Ottawa” act	Explore further fiscal mechanism to reduce GHG/promote energy efficiency	Patrick Quealey	To be identified
Green Building – Support the program including the use of green roofs Support the LEED building program* Support other initiatives that will reduce energy consumption or reduce GHGs	Increase the number of green buildings	Patrick Quealey

* Priority Work

CVE (Community Volunteer/Expert)

Linked with Air Quality and other WGs

Green roof strategy

Provide inputs to City’s staff

Patrick Quealey

Creating a Car-free By-Ward market

Explore the concept

Patrick Quealey

Discussion paper – Mar 07

Reduction in GHGs

Explore the use of local improvement charges

Encourage climate friendly behaviour

Patrick Quealey

To be determined

EAC Work Plan 2007

Water Working Group Work Plan

Objectives: To promote sustainable use of water resources and to protect and ensure the sustainability of wetlands

Members: Bruce Collier (lead), Charles Caccia, Mary Hegan, Ric Dagenais, Mike Lascelles, Megan McGarrity

Activities	Outputs	Leads/others	Target	Status
*Wetlands	Address development issues as they arise Ideally assist in developing a longer term policy	Mary Hegan/Charles Caccia	Review City’s present Wetlands position. Present to EAC 3^rd Q 2007	Ongoing review of wetland issues
Well Water and Waste Management	Identify City gaps and bring recommendations to EAC	Bruce Collier	3^rd Q 2007 to bring forth presentation/motion	Watershed/aquifer Characterization and status
City Water Status: Quantity, consumption, conservation, quality	Get updated status from City staff Identify areas of improvement and bring to EAC	Bruce Collier/Charles Caccia (lead, bacteria, radiation, chemicals)	1^st Q 2007 3^rd and 4^th Q 2007	Ongoing review of programs underway with the City
Stormwater Management	Attend and input into the City’s Stormwater Management program and bring information back to EAC Develop Motion for Carp River Kanata West Development	Bruce Collier/Ric Dagenais	4thQ 2007 final report and public input 1^stQ 2007 Motion to EAC	To liaise with the City’s SWM program and feedback to EAC as appropriate with the delivery in 4^thQ 2007 from that program
Lower Rideau Watershed Strategy	Attend and input into the Strategy program and bring info back to EAC	Mike Lascelles	Report back to EAC at critical events in the process	Ongoing review

Water Environment Program and Baseline Monitoring Program

Get an update on the City’s status

Report back to EAC as required

Megan McGarrity

2^nd Q 2007

Ongoing

City Groundwater Strategy

Provide advice to strategy updates and its implementation

Mary Hegan

2^nd Q 2007

Ongoing

* Priority Work

EAC Work Plan 2007

Waste Management Working Group

Objectives: To provide advice on all issues related to waste management and to promote the need for Ottawa to take a leadership role in waste management best practices

Members: Mike Lascelles (lead), Paul Koch, Peter Croal, Bruce Collier, Serge Morin, Heather Parker, Manuel Costa

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
* Integrated Waste Management Master Plan (IWMMP) and E-Waste Strategy.	Work with Ken Brothers and Ann Marie Fowler in support of the IWMMP. Assist city and various stakeholders develop an e-waste strategy for the City.	Manuel Costa (ICI) Mike Lascelles (back up) for ICI; monitor IWMMP	TBD	ICI draft TOR circulated in Dec 06
* Biosolids Plan	Advise city	TBD	TBD
Trail Road contaminated groundwater and leachate	Support the City in extending the lifespan and improving the efficiency of operations. Give advice on on-site treatment projects and other projects when they present themselves.	TBD	TBD- as opportunities present themselves	Ongoing
Brownfields	Monitor/participate in brownfield activities.	Serge Morin	TBD- as opportunities present themselves	Ongoing

Other Waste Management Issues

Get involved and participate, if the issues do reappear.

Mike Lascelles

TBD- as opportunities present themselves

TBD

Plasma waste conversion pilot project

Assess environmental impacts of plasma waste conversion

Represent EAC on Plasco advisory committee

Examine ways that other waste management components can better complement plasma technology and vice versa

Heather Parker

Advisory role on the Advisory Committee

* Priority Work

EAC WORKPLAN 2007

Development Application Review (DAR) Working Group

Objectives: To continue to review Development Applications within the City of Ottawa while promoting and suggesting progressive development policies and strategies to enhance the natural and built environments of the City of Ottawa.

Members: Bettina Sales, Paul Koch, Serge Morin, Bruce Collier, Mike Lascelles, Megan McGarrity, Peter Croal , Heather Parker, Ronald Denault (CVE)

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
Promote the adoption of Development Guidelines	Using the New Westminster as a model document, either promote the adoption of this document, or suggest another document/model.	Paul Koch
DAR review training workshops	Work with Staff to develop and facilitate one or more (as needed) workshops to provide additional training to DAR workgroup members	Megan	One or two workshops in January of 2007	In early stages of development
*Development of a more proactive and strategic assessment of and approach to development undertakings within the City	Promotion of: - Green Roof - LEEDs building standards - Porous surfaces - Density strategies and development ties to transportation	Serge (Green Roof) Mike L (LEEDs) Megan (density strategies, porous surfaces)

Development Application Review Process

Review of Development Applications as EAC is asked

Bettina Sales (eastern region) , Serge Morin (Orleans), Bruce Collier (western region), Mike Lascelles (southern region), Megan McGarrity (central region)Peter Croal (N. Gower), Heather Parker, Ronald Denault (CVE)(Bay Ward)

As required

Community Design Plans and related studies 2007

Represent the EAC on CDPS scheduled for 2007:

1. Rockliffe Landing CDP

2. North Gower CDP

3. Richmond Road/Westboro CDP

4. Wellington Street CDP

Studies:

1. Integrated Recreational Pathway Study

2. Guidelines for Scenic Entry Routes

3. Street Design Policy and Right-of- Way Lighting Policy

Rockliffe Landing CDP- Lori Warren

North Gower CDP – Mary Hegan

Integrated Recreational Pathway Study – Mike Lascelles

Guidelines for Scenic Entry Routes

Hospital Land Planning Study – Bill Pugsley and Susan Springthorpe

Street Design Policy and Right of Way Policy – Heather Parker

Richmond Road/Westboro CDP- Tess Ackland

Wellington Street CDP- Mike Lascelles

* Priority Work

CVE (Community/Volunteer Expert)

EAC WORKPLAN 2007

Special Projects

Biodiversity Strategy

Objectives: To initiate the Council approved Biodiversity Task Force and work with the community and staff to write the City’s Biodiversity Strategy.

Members: Ann Coffey, Eldeweiss D’Andrea, Ric Dagenais and City’s staff

ACTIVITIES

OUTPUTS

LEAD

TARGET

STATUS

*Task Force to write the strategy

Produce the City’s Biodiversity Strategy

Ann Coffey

Dec 07

* Priority Work

Funding: $ 5,000 approved by Council in Nov 06 for the Task Force and Workshop

Beaches – Water Pollution

Objective: To keep Ottawa beaches open

Member: Charles Caccia

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
*Seek solution from the City to establish causes of pollution and take remedial action	Measures necessary to reduce closure of beaches in summer 2007	Charles Caccia	June 07

* Priority Work

EAC WORK PLAN 2007

SPECIAL PROJECTS

City’s Budget

Objective: To ensure the environmental agenda is appropriately funded

Members: Mike Lascelles (lead), Ric Dagenais and Heather Parker

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
Provide advice throughout the budget process towards funding core environmental priorities	2007 City budget can adequately implement its environmental agenda and priorities	Mike Lascelles	Budget process

EAC Annual Reports

Objective: To produce various reports

Members: Mary Hegan, Serge Morin and Paul Koch

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
To prepare various reports	Reports are produced	Mary Hegan	TBA

Official Plan

Objective: To provide inputs into the next version of the Official Plan

Members: Megan McGarrity, Serge Morin and Bill Pugsley

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
To participate in the review of the Official Plan	Inputs to the Plan are provided	Megan McGarrity

EAC WORKPLAN 2007

Liaison Positions

Objective: To maintain liaison with other Advisory Committees who address indirectly environment and environmental health issues

Members: See the list of names below

ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	LEAD	TARGET	STATUS
OFGA (Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee)	Represent the EAC, identify issues of common interest and provide reports	Ric Dagenais	On-going
Rural Initiatives Advisory Committee (RIAC)	Represent the EAC, identify issues of common interests and provide reports	Bruce Collier	On-going
PTAC (Pedestrian & Transportation Advisory Committee)	Represent the EAC , identify issues of common interests and provide reports	Serge Morin	On-going
RCAC (Roads and Cycling Advisory Committee)	Represent the EAC , identify issues of common interests and provide reports	To be determined	On-going
Ottawa Sustainability Fund	Represent the EAC on the Advisory Committee	Patrick Quealey	On-going
Transportation – Public Consultation Group (LRT)	Participate in various Environmental Assessments	Bill Pugsley Mike Lascelles	As required

* Priority Work

Approved by

City Council on 25 February 2004

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Terms of Reference

MANDATE

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Environmental Advisory Committee shall be responsible for:

· Assisting in the development of policies, programs and by-laws which could have an impact upon the environment;

· Reviewing existing policies, programs, by-laws and development proposals and making recommendations upon the environmental implications of same;

· Identifying, researching, consulting and bringing forward to Committee and Council local and global issues which may affect the environment;

· Soliciting and facilitating public input on matters of environmental significance to Council;

· Consulting with and receiving submissions from local environmental and other groups and reporting with recommendations;

· Aiding Council by increasing awareness of City of Ottawa Environmental policy, programs and by-laws, and issues which have an environmental impact, by means of education campaigns, public meetings, articles in local newspapers and other appropriate means as determined by the Committee;

· Advising on the design, maintenance and frequent updating of a City database on the natural, built and socio-economic aspects of the City’s environment, and environmental health information and indicators;

· To examine health issues, guided by the objectives of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act and its definition of “health hazards” (i.e. health hazard means: a) a condition of a premises, b) a substance, thing, plant or animal other than man, or c) a solid, liquid, gas or combination of any of them, that has or that is likely to have an adverse effect on the health of any person);

· Liaise with other City of Ottawa Advisory Committees as appropriate.

ORGANIZATION

The Environmental Advisory Committee shall have a citizen membership of between 9 – 15, including:

· 9-15 residents at large (all of whom have a demonstrated interest in, and dedication to, all aspects of the environment, health, sustainability, and the community.)

· a minimum of one citizen appointment representing the rural community.

All appointments to the Environmental Advisory Committee shall be approved by both the Planning and Environment Committee and Ottawa City Council.

The process for choosing membership for the Environmental Advisory Committee will follow the approved Appointments Policy.

In addition, the Environmental Advisory Committee shall also have in a resource, liaison and/or advisory capacity, the following:

· 1 staff representative from the Development Services Department (Environmental Management Unit) (non-voting)

· In addition, staff resources from other branches/departments will be invited or required to attend Committee meetings (non-voting)

· A minimum of 1 member of Ottawa City Council, appointed by Council to act as a liaison (non-voting)

LEAD DEPARTMENT/REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The lead department for the Environmental Advisory Committee shall be the Development Services Department. The Environmental Advisory Committee shall report through the Planning and Environment Committee to Ottawa City Council, however may report to another Standing Committee where appropriate, depending on the issue.

WORKPLANS AND ANNUAL REPORTS

The Environmental Advisory Committee must report annually to City Council through the Planning and Environment Committee (timing to be determined by the Chair, Advisory Committee Coordinator and City Clerk) on the activities of the Committee in the current year and on the Committee’s workplan for the following year.

Approuvé par le Conseil municipal

le 25 février 2004

COMITÉ CONSULTATIF SUR L’ENVIRONNEMENT

Cadre de référence

MANDAT

Le Comité consultatif sur l’environnement (le « CCE ») a pour mandat de promouvoir la protection, le maintien et l’amélioration de l’environnement sur le territoire de la ville d’Ottawa, et de protéger et d’améliorer la qualité de vie de ceux qui habitent ou travaillent à Ottawa, maintenant et à l’avenir.

RESPONSABILITÉS

Le CCE assume les responsabilités suivantes :

· Collaborer à l’élaboration de politiques, de programmes et de règlements susceptibles d’influer sur l’environnement;

· Examiner les politiques, les programmes, les règlements et les projets d’aménagement, et formuler des recommandations quant à leurs incidences environnementales;

· Cerner les questions de portée régionale et planétaire qui risquent de se répercuter sur l’environnement, les étudier, consulter les parties qu’elles intéressent et en faire part au Comité et au Conseil;

· Inviter le public à se prononcer sur les questions environnementales, prévoir des mécanismes pour recueillir ses vues et les communiquer au Conseil;

· Consulter les groupes environnementalistes et d’autres groupes d’intérêt, recevoir leurs présentations écrites et en faire rapport en formulant des recommandations;

· Appuyer le Conseil en faisant connaître au public la politique, les programmes, les règlements et les enjeux de la Ville d’Ottawa en matière d’environnement grâce à des campagnes de sensibilisation, des assemblées publiques, la publication d’articles dans les journaux locaux et d’autres moyens jugés utiles;

· Formuler des conseils sur la conception, la tenue et la mise à jour régulière d’une base de données municipale qui réunit des renseignements sur les éléments naturels, les aménagements et les aspects socioéconomiques de l’environnement de la ville, ainsi que sur l’état de l’environnement, y compris des indicateurs de celui-ci;

· Examiner les questions de santé en regard des objectifs de la Loi sur la protection et la promotion de la santé de l’Ontario et sa définition de « risque pour la santé » (aux termes de la Loi, « risque pour la santé » s’entend de l’un des éléments suivants : a) l’état d’un lieu; b) une substance, une chose, une plante ou un animal, à l’exclusion de l’être humain; c) un solide, un liquide ou un gaz, ou une réunion de ceux-ci);

· Avoir des échanges avec d’autres comités consultatifs de la Ville d’Ottawa, s’il y a lieu.

STRUCTURE

Le CCE compte de 9 à 15 représentants du public, soit :

· de 9 à 15 membres choisis parmi l’ensemble des résidents de la ville (qui auront manifesté sans exception leur intérêt pour tous les aspects de l’environnement, de la santé, du développement durable et de la collectivité et leur engagement envers eux).

Les nominations au CCE sont soumises à l’approbation tant du Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement que du Conseil municipal d’Ottawa.

La mode de sélection des membres du CCE est conforme à la politique approuvée concernant les nominations.

Le CCE compte aussi d’autres représentants désignés à titre de personnes-ressources, d’agents de liaison ou de conseillers, dont :

· un représentant du personnel du Service de l’urbanisme et de l’aménagement (Unité de gestion de l’environnement) (sans droit de vote);

· de même, des employés d’autres directions ou Services sont invités au besoin à assister aux réunions du Comité (sans droit de vote);

· au moins un membre du Conseil municipal d’Ottawa, nommé par le Conseil et exécutant une fonction de liaison (sans droit de vote).

SERVICE RESPONSABLE/RAPPORTS HIÉRARCHIQUES

Le CCE relève du Service de l’urbanisme et de l’aménagement. Il fait rapport au Conseil municipal d’Ottawa par l’intermédiaire du Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement, mais il pourra aussi rendre des comptes à d’autres comités permanents si les questions traitées le justifient.

PLANS DE TRAVAIL ET RAPPORTS ANNUELS

Le CCE fait rapport annuellement au Conseil municipal d’Ottawa par l’intermédiaire du Comité de l’urbanisme et de l’environnement (à une date à déterminer par le président du Comité, le coordonnateur des comités consultatifs et le greffier municipal) de son activité de l’année et de son plan de travail de l’année suivante.