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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-030-20Clarington Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Joint Committees Date of Meeting: September 14, 2020 Report Number: PSD-030-20 Submitted By: Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning & Development Services Reviewed By: Andrew C. Allison, CAO Resolution#: JC-083-20 By-law Number: File Number: PLN17.25 Report Subject: Clarington Climate Action Update Recommendations: 1. That Report PSD-030-20 be received for information. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-030-20 Report Overview Page 2 The purpose of this report is to update Council on the main climate initiatives currently underway by the Municipality. Key initiatives being undertaken by staff include: 1) Continued development of the Clarington Climate Action Plan (CCAP) to identify and prepare for climate change related impacts to municipal operations; 2) Participation in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program, to establish greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; 3) Implementation of round one of the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP 1), to develop a region -wide network of electric vehicle charging stations; 4) Submission of an application for round two of the NRCan Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP 11), to develop infrastructure for workplace and corporate electric vehicle charging; 5) Creation of a Community electric vehicle guidance report to inform future electric vehicle decisions and; 6) Development of an electric vehicle infrastructure policy to establish best practices and standards for using municipally -owned EV stations. 1. Background 1.1 According to the most up-to-date climate projections from the Ontario Climate Consortium (2020), Clarington will experience weather that is warmer, wetter and wilder before 2030. Changes to the climate could create financial and operational challenges for the Municipality and place residents and the local economy at risk. 1.2 In 2018, the Interdepartmental Climate Change Working Group (ICCWG) was formed to bring together representatives from across the Municipality to work collaboratively to identify, prioritize and implement climate change actions (CAO-007-18). 1.3 In May 2019 the Climate Change Response Coordinator was hired as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalizes (FCM) Municipal Climate Innovation Program (MCIP), to lead the Municipality's response to climate change. This role has provided a dedicated resource to facilitate cross -corporate and inter -municipal efforts to respond to climate change, and to strengthen municipal policies and practices that support climate resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save the Municipality money. 1.4 The development of the CCAP was initiated in May 2019. The purpose of the CCAP is to clearly identify the potential impacts that climate change will have on the Municipality and to identify specific actions that the Municipality can take to limit or avoid them. The CCAP also proposes actions that the Municipality can take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are causing climate change. An update on the status of development of the CCAP is provided in Section 2 of this report. 1.5 Several climate change related initiatives are being undertaken in tandem with the development of the CCAP including the development of a Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Strategy in partnership with Trent University (Durham), the Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-030-20 Page 3 expansion of a network of EV charging stations, and the development of a policy for EV charge station use. An update on the status of these concurrent EV initiatives is provided in Section 3 of this report. 1.6 In addition to undertaking the development of the CCAP and demonstrating municipal leadership in support of the adoption of EVs, Council has encouraged and supported broad action on climate change, including: January 6, 2020 - Council passed resolution #GG-021-20 encouraging the Provincial and Federal Governments to help residents, businesses and municipalities reduce their energy consumption and GHG emissions. • February 18, 2020 - Council passed resolution #GG-083-20, declaring a climate emergency. June 1, 2020 - Council approved resolution #GG-173-20, requesting the Federal and Provincial governments prioritize the development of a green economy following the COVID-19 public health emergency. 2. Clarington Climate Action Plan Update Work and Status Update 2.1 The CCAP is being carried out in five phases. A brief update on the status of each follows. Initiation M Researcl fining W Implement Monitor/ Review ..V/ �� Figure 1 - CCAP Design Process 2.2 Phase 1: Initiation (Complete) - This phase involved identifying stakeholders, forming the ICCWG, and reviewing climate projections and climate action plans of other municipalities and relevant literature. 2.3 Phase 2: Research (Complete) - This phase involved conducting research to gain a deeper understanding of climate change in Clarington by verifying Clarington's climate projections, compiling a corporate GHG emissions inventory, establishing preliminary GHG emissions targets, and undertaking a corporate climate risk assessment. Literature was also reviewed to identify best practices for climate adaptation and mitigation taken by other municipalities. Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report PSD-030-20 The climate risk assessment involved staff from all departments. Participants learned about Clarington's future climate projections and considered how Municipal services will be impacted by the potential impacts of climate change. Participants assessed the level of risk associated with specific climate change impacts and identified actions that the Municipality could take to minimize the negative impacts that climate change may have on the Municipality. 2.4 Phase 3: Planning (In progress) - This phase involved a series of working sessions to set goals to be achieved through the CCAP, expand upon potential climate adaptation and mitigation actions and prioritize actions to be included in the Plan. The assessment and prioritization of actions involved staff from all departments, facilitated by their respective ICCWG members. Currently staff are finalizing climate actions, identifying indicators which will be used to monitor progress of implementing the Plan, and compiling the Plan. Following further staff review, the Plan will be presented to Council for approval, which is targeted to occur in December 2020. 2.5 Phase 4 — Implementation. Once the CCAP is approved by Council, climate actions will require integration into departmental workplans and budgets. Leadership and coordination of the implementation of the Plan across departments will be essential to the successful implementation of the Plan. The ICCWG will develop an implementation guide, which will outline the specific steps that will be taken to ensure the successful implementation of each action identified in the CCAP. 2.6 Phase 5 — Monitor / Review. Staff will track the ongoing implementation of the CCAP using the indicators identified in Phase 3, identifying and reporting on successes and challenges. Staff will evaluate the effectiveness of actions, communicate accomplishments, identify future climate action options and prepare for future updates to the CCAP. The frequency for updating the CCAP has not yet been determined but will be included in the CCAP, to be presented to Council. FCM Partners for Climate Protection Program Milestone Achievements 2.7 In February 2020, through report #CAO-005-20, Council approved resolution #GG-098- 20 to join the FCM — International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Program to strengthen municipal efforts and access additional resources and support the reduction of corporate GHG emissions as part of the CCAP. 2.8 The PCP Program is based on a five -milestone framework that involves: 1) completing a GHG inventory and forecast; 2) setting a GHG reduction target; 3) developing a local action plan; 4) implementing the plan; and 5) monitoring progress and reporting results. Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report PSD-030-20 2.9 In May 2020, Clarington achieved Milestone One of the PCP Program by completing a corporate GHG inventory. The inventory identifies municipal buildings and corporate fleet as the two greatest opportunities for corporate GHG emissions reductions. &Wdbng 72.0% -uel = (Natural gas Figure 2 — GHG Emissions (tCO2e) by Sector Figure 3 — Energy (GJ) by Source Diesel Gasaire 5.1� Propane ElectricKy 42.4% Municipality of Clarington Page 6 Report PSD-030-20 2.10 In June 2020, the ICCWG established preliminary targets for reducing corporate GHG emissions, initiating Milestone Two of the PCP Program. A 20 per cent reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 from Clarington's 2018 GHG emissions aligns with targets set by the Federal government and Region of Durham. The Federal government aims to reduce GHG emissions by 30 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030. The Region of Durham aims to reduce GHG emissions 20 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050 from 2007. 2.11 Milestones Two and Three of the PCP Program will be completed with the endorsement of the CCAP. Milestones Four and Five of the PCP Program will be achieved with the implementation of the CCAP. 3. Electric Vehicles 3.1 On March 2, 2020 council passed resolution #C-066-20, prioritizing the procurement of EVs or similar vehicles for fleet without tailpipe emissions in favor of internal combustion engine vehicles, where practicable. A range of initiatives relating to EVs and EV infrastructure are underway that support this desire of Council. A brief update on these is provided below. 3.2 As outlined in report #CAO-011-19, the Municipality is collaborating with Trent University Durham Campus to develop a community EV report. The report is expected to be complete by fall 2020 and will highlight municipal best practices related to the adoption of EVs and EV charging infrastructure in the community. The findings of this work will be presented to Council in the fall. 3.3 As outlined in report #CAO-002-20, Municipal staff worked with representatives from Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Oshawa PUC Networks, Whitby and the Region of Durham to prepare a proposal to the Natural Resources Canada Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP 1), for a Region -wide network of Level 2 EV charging stations. The final proposal included 60 Level 2 EV charging stations across 21 municipally owned, publicly accessible sites within Durham. 3.4 In January 2020, the Municipality received notice that it was awarded funding for ZEVIP I, which includes installation of 3 public -use EV charging stations (5 charge points) in downtown Bowmanville. In tandem to this work the non -networked EV station currently located at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex will be relocated to Fire Station 1 and replaced with a networked station to allow for data collection and fee based public EV charging. 3.5 EV charging stations are needed for EV and plugin hybrid vehicles to be a practical option when purchasing light duty fleet vehicles. As outlined in report #PSD-020-20, staff have collaborated on a second application intake for ZVEIP focused on EV infrastructure for workplace and fleet use. Notice regarding the award of funding is anticipated in October 2020. I + I + I + I I 1 � I � W I I Z W Garnet B Rickard 2440 Highway 2, LU Bowmanville J Z I a I r • _mO-STEViENS-ROLIQ - �I I I -W �'RESCENT C Q I Q Fire Station 1 2430 Highway 2• Bowmanville ; J LU � QFFj/ Q �� = ��" � O- - -r - L•AWRENC Parking Lot Church Street and - _ _ T I •` �I ` 2 Division Street - Municipality of Clarington Page 8 Report PSD-030-20 3.6 Potential sites for EV workplace and fleet stations have been identified based on each department's purchasing forecast over the next 5 years. Potential sites include: Fire Station 1, Fire Station 4, the Firehouse Youth Centre, the Animal Services Building and the Clarington Public Library - Orono Branch. 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The purpose of the EV policy is to establish standards for the design, use, fee structure, and regulation of use of EV charging stations and parking spaces. Details on the policy will also be reported to Council this Fall. 4. Concurrence Not Applicable. 5. Conclusion 5.1 Clarington staff continue to work diligently to prepare the Municipality for the impacts of climate change and to reduce GHG emissions causing climate change. The CCAP is targeted for completion by the end of 2020. If approved by Council, staff will proceed with implementing the actions outlined in the CCAP. Implementation of the CCAP will continue to require leadership and coordination across all departments. 5.2 This Fall, 5 EV charge points will be installed in downtown Bowmanville. These stations are a first step in building a network of EV stations in Clarington, which will be used by the public and enable Clarington to incorporate EVs into its municipal fleet. With the completion of the community EV report, Council will be informed of the role of the Municipality and further actions that can be taken to promote the adoption of EVs. Staff Contact: Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2429 or dhoge@clarington.net Attachments: There are no attachments Interested Parties: There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.