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

Wednesday, September 01, 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 September 1, 2021, be approved as presented/amended. 

4.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS

5.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Action Recommended:

  THAT the minutes dated July 7, 2021, be adopted as presented/amended.

6.

DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

7.

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

8.

REPORTS

9.

NEW BUSINESS

9.1

Discussion with Dereck Paul, President & CEO, Lakefront Utilities

Objective: To explore with Mr. Paul the role of Lakefront Utilities to help promote sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Cobourg. (Attachments: Communication with Mr. Paul via email)

9.2

Draft Resolution re: Environmental Officer Position and Cobourg’s 2022 Budget

Objective:  to review and revise/approve the draft Resolution to Cobourg Council re hire an environmental expert staff person immediately because Judy Smith’s contact has ended, and to find funds in the 2021 and 2022 budget for this. (Attachment: Draft Resolution)

9.3

Draft Resolution to Cobourg Council re the Bicycle Action Committee’s ‘Cobourg Cycling Infrastructure Completion Proposal

Objective: To revisit the Resolution approved by the SCEAC at the June 2, 2021 meeting and agree on process and timing for sending it to Council. (2 Attachments: Draft Resolution; June 2021 presentation made to the SCEAC June 2, 2021 meeting)

9.4

Climate Emergency Adaptation Measures

Objective: To agree on process for identifying priority adaptation measures for Cobourg and recommending such measures to Council for implementation by Cobourg. (Attachment:  Discussion Starting Document prepared by Marius Marsh)

9.5

Update on Projects of Interest to SCEAC

Objective:  To provide an update on status of Special Projects of interest to the SCEAC and any action SCEAC should consider given the status:

• Carbon Footprint Calculator presentation to Council
• Cobourg 2022 Budget (See Aug 23, 2021 COW Agenda for Details)
• ICSP/GDS and FCM-CEF (Retrofit) Feasibility Study
• Tannery District Sustainable Neighbourhood Master Plan (See Aug 23, 2021 COW Agenda for Consultant’s ‘Background Report, Master Plan and draft Secondary Plan)

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

10.1

Carbon Footprint Calculator Presentation to Cobourg Council

10.2

Presentation by Pam Lancaster on role of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority

11.

ADJOURNMENT

12.

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday, October 6, 2021