2005-03-31
MembersChair:
Councillor E. Shapero Regional Councillor J. Heath Brent Mersey, Chair, Conservation Committee |
StaffL. Duoba, Project
Coordinator, Environmental Planning & A. Wolfe, Project Management Consultant M. Taylor, Architect, Oleson Worland Taylor
Smyth D. Oleson, Architect, Oleson Worland Taylor
Smyth B. Labelle,
Committee Clerk |
The Environmental
Issues Committee convened at the hour of
1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES COMMITTEE HELD ON
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That
the minutes of the Environmental Issues Committee meeting held on
2. GREEN
ROOF PRESENTATION BY ARCHITECT FOR
CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
Mr. M. Taylor and Mr. D. Oleson, Architects, Oleson Worland Taylor Smyth, Architect, presented details on the potential to develop a Green Roof as a component of the Centennial Community Centre project. Mr. Taylor indicated that Green Roofs have the ability to reduce urban heat and associated energy costs, clean dust and pollutants from the air and decrease the amount of storm water run off. Mr. Taylor illustrated architectural concepts suggesting possible installation sites and provided a rough assessment of the process in which it would be installed and the connected costs. The presenters noted that maintenance costs for the roof would be minimal.
The Committee discussed possibilities as to the placement of the roof so that it would be visible from various locations in and around Centennial Community Centre. Members also suggested additional areas where materials used for the Green Roof could be presented within a storyboard concept and utilized as an educational component. The Committee considered various funding options including the possibility of engaging partners in the project.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That an extensive Green Roof, as presented by architect Michael Taylor,
be installed on the roof of the swimming pool of the Centennial Community
Centre;
And that $62,500 in 2005 and $62,500 in 2006 be drawn from the Markham
Environmental Sustainability Fund and used towards the installation costs of
the Green Roof;
And that should the cost of the green roof exceed $125,000, the source
to cover the balance of funding be determined by Council at the time the
contract is awarded;
And that staff investigate partnership opportunities with Xerofloor and
TD-Canada Trust;
And that staff investigate the entrance canopy area to assess whether an
additional Green Roof installation could take place so that the project becomes
more visible to the public.
CARRIED
3.
a. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (TRCA) AND
MARY HOPPERTON
Ms. Urquhart informed the Committee that since Ms. Mary
Hopperton is not associated with any organization, the TRCA would be managing
funds received by her from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund to be
used for the Walden Walk About event. In order for this to occur an agreement
must be drawn between Ms. Hopperton, the TRCA and the Town of
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the
Town of
And that the agreement be in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and be signed by the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Town.
CARRIED
b. MATERIAL FROM DOUG HARRIDGE
Ms. Urquhart submitted pictures from Mr. Doug Harridge, Teacher,
The Committee requested that an invitation be sent to Ms. M. Rebane, Manager, Corporate Communications, to attend the next meeting of the Environmental Issues Committee for the purposes of finalizing branding options for the MESF and to discuss the appearance of permanent signage to be placed in front of project sites funded by the MESF. Members also noted that the forthcoming MESF cheque presentations could take place at Council meetings.
c. APPLICATIONS
TO DATE
Ms. Urquhart noted that two applications requesting funding
from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund had been received and would
be considered after the April 15th deadline.
The Committee agreed on a few opportunities to further
increase the MESF awareness including the Earth Day presentation at Markville
Mall and the upcoming hybrid car demonstration.
d. FORMAT
FOR MARKAHM ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY FUND (MESF) APPLICATION FORM
Members recommended that the current format of the MESF
application form be reviewed by the Environmental Issues Committee at its next
meeting.
4. STATUS
UPDATE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Ms. M. Urquhart informed the Committee that interviews for
a consultant to assist with the development of an Environmental Management Plan
would take place on April 7th. She noted that Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti and Councillor E. Shapero would be participating in the selection
process as observers.
5. CELEBRATE
THE ENVIRONMENT CALENDAR
Ms. K. Boniface presented the layout and delivery mechanisms for the recent edition of the Celebrate the Environment Calendar. The Committee agreed that the layout and design were extremely well done. Members recommended that, if possible, information regarding the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund be included.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That staff be recognized and commended
for their work on the Celebrate the Environment Calendar, especially Ms. Karen
Boniface and Ms. Diane Sewell, as their contribution each year continues to
improve to the benefit of the environment and the Town of
CARRIED
6. COMMUNICATIONS
There
was brief discussion regarding an update on the pesticide By-law report. The
Committee recommended that the report be reviewed at the Environmental Issues
Committee prior to General Committee. Members suggested that coordinating the
launch with
The
Committee indicated that stakeholder meetings regarding the anti-idling By-law
would be forthcoming.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That a 2003 briefing from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Pesticide Task Force (APTF) providing background, discussion and recommendations for municipalities regarding pesticide usage, be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Environmental Issues Committee adjourned at
DATE OF
NEXT MEETING