The Corporation of The Town of Cobourg
Sustainability and Climate Change Advisory Committee

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

2:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Electronic Participation

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

TRADITIONAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT

The Town of Cobourg respectfully acknowledge that we are located in the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.

The Town of Cobourg respectfully acknowledge that the Williams Treaties First Nations have been stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters, and that today remain vigilant over their health and integrity for generations to come. We are all Treaty people.

3.

APPROVAL/ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

• Action Recommended:

  THAT the Agenda dated  July 7, 2021, be approved as presented/amended. 

4.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS

5.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Action Recommended:

  THAT the minutes dated June 2, 2021, be adopted as presented/amended.

6.

DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

7.

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

8.

REPORTS

9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.1

Installation of EV Charging Stations

Objective: To receive a debrief on the decision of the Committee of the Whole (COW) at their June 21, 2021 meeting on the revised SCEAC Motion regarding installation of eight electric vehicle chargers, and agree on next steps.

9.2

Articles on Canada is Warming – the Climate Emergency in Canada

Objective: To discuss what the SCEAC can do to get further action in Cobourg on climate emergency mitigation and climate emergency adaptation. Attachment – two articles on Canada’s Climate Emergency, the links are:

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/30/canada-temperatures-limits-human-climate-emergency-earth?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other; and
• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/30/lytton-hottest-places-world-climate-emergency; also the links are
• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/30/canada-temperatures-limits-human-climate-emergency-earth; and
• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/30/lytton-hottest-places-world-climate-emergency

9.3

Inviting Derek Paul to Upcoming SCEAC Meeting

Objective: To discuss and approve invitation to Mr. Derek Paul, CEO of Lakefront Utilities to attend an upcoming SCEAC meeting, including the topics to be discussed at such meeting. (Attachment: Draft Invitation)

9.4

Carbon Footprint Calculator

Objective: To decide on a carbon footprint calculator to recommend to Council for use by Cobourg citizens, including the criteria on which such calculator selection is based.

9.5

The Role of the SCEAC in the Development of the ICSP/GDS

Objective: To report on response from Glenn McGlashon to the email from the SCEAC Chair on the expectations of a Steering Committee in developing the ICSP/GDS.

9.6

Follow Up on Four Highest Ranked SCEAC Work Plan Objectives

Objective: To receive a report on the four SCEAC Work Plan objectives that were ranked the highest in terms of GHG emissions, namely: Program to incent citizens to act on climate emergency; Provide comments on ICSP/GDS; Assist with implementing Cobourg’s Climate Action Plan; Review and respond to Council referred requests.

9.7

Update on Special Projects of Interest to the SCEAC

Objective: to provide an update on status of Special Projects of interest to the SCEAC namely: the Affordable and Rental Housing CIP; Comprehensive Zoning by-law Review; Tannery District Sustainable Neighbourhood Master Plan, and the ICSP/GDS standards; and the County Housing Project with Habitat Northumberland and Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services.

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

ADJOURNMENT

12.

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday, August 4, 2021