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Planning and Development Committee
Post -Meeting Agenda
Date: February 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Council Members (in Chambers or MS Teams) I Members of the Public (MS
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1. Call to Order
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
3. New Business — Introduction
As outlined in Corporate Policy F-11 Transparency and Accountability, the
Municipality of Clarington is committed to ensuring that it is accountable to the
public for its actions, through responsible and transparent behaviours and the
manner in which the municipality will try to ensure that its actions are
transparent to the public. Accordingly, Members of Council will endeavour to
provide New Business resolutions in advance of the meeting.
4. Adopt the Agenda
5. Declaration of Interest
6. Announcements
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
7.1. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of February 1, 2021 5
8. Public Meetings
8.1. Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment 15
Location: 879 Regional Road 17
Applicant: Brookfield Residential
Report: PDS-014-21
8.2. Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 22
Location: 55A and 55B Townline Road South
Applicant: Lucrative Investments Inc. (55A) and 2708059 Ontario Inc.
(55B)
Report: PDS-015-21
*8.3. PDS-015-21 Rezoning to Permit Triplex Units within the Existing 52
Detached Dwellings at 55A and 55B Townline Road South in Courtice.
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*8.4. Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, Regarding Report
PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
Delegations
9.1. James Carr and Adeline Cohen, Fridays for Future Whitby, Regarding
Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
*9.2. Libby Racansky, Regarding Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate
Climate Action Plan
(Additional Correspondence Added)
*9.3. Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, Regarding Report PDS-017-21
Seniors Housing
*9.4. PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
Communications — Receive for Information
10.1. Susan Siopis, P.Eng., Commissioner, Works and Gioseph Anello,
M.Eng., PMP, Director, Waste Management Services, Region of
Durham, Regarding a Follow-up to Municipality of Clarington Resolution
#C-506-21 EFW-WMAC
10.2. Chris Jones, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Regulation, CLOCA,
Regarding CLOCA's Comments for Proposed Implementation of
Provisions in the Planning Act that Provide the Minister Enhanced
Authority to Address Certain Matters as Part of a MZO
Communications — Direction
*11.1. Memo from Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, Regarding
COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan Update
(Motion for Direction)
*11.2. Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Region of
Durham, Regarding Regulatory Framework to Manage the Operations
of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities
(Suggested Motion Changed to Endorse)
Presentations
12.1. Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, Regarding Report
PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
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Planning and Development Department Reports
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13.1. PDS-014-21 An Application by Brookfield Residential to Amend the
Zoning By-law to Facilitate a Temporary Home Sales Pavilion, 879
Regional Road 17, Newcastle
13.2. PDS-015-21 Rezoning to Permit Triplex Units within the Existing
Detached Dwellings at 55A and 55B Townline Road South in Courtice.
13.3. PDS-016-21 Building Activity Update January 1 to December 31, 2020
13.4. PDS-017-21 Seniors Housing
13.5. PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
New Business — Consideration
*14.1. Land South of Uplands (Councillor Neal)
Unfinished Business
*15.1. PSD-039-20 Responding to the Delegation by Mr. Hugh Allin Regarding
the North Village Secondary Plan (Referred from the November 16,
2020 Planning and Development Committee Meeting)
Link to Report PSD-039-20
(Additional Correspondence Added)
(Motion to Receive for Information)
Confidential Reports
16.1. Confidential Memo from Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects,
Regarding Pre-Sort/Anaerobic Digestor and Energy Park Zoning
(Distributed Under Separate Cover)
16.2. Confidential Verbal Update from Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special
Projects, Regarding a Property Matter
Adjournment
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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: February 1, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Council Members (in Chambers or MS Teams) I Members of
the Public (MS Teams)
Present Were: Councillor G. Anderson
Present Via Electronic Mayor A. Foster, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Jones,
Means: Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: J. Newman, L. Patenaude
Present Via Electronic A. Allison, J. Gallagher, F. Langmaid, A. Burke, C. Strike, K.
Means: Richardson, C. Salazar, L Backus, A. Tapp
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councillor Neal led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. New Business — Introduction
4. Adopt the Agenda
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-028-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Louise Foster, Tribute
Communities as a delegation to the Agenda.
Carried
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Resolution # PD-029-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of
February 1, 2021 be adopted with the following additions:
• Delegation of Louise Foster, Tribute Communities;
• Communication Item 11.3 Robert Ackerman, Ackerman Law Office,
Regarding Report PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands
Conversion Requests for Lands in Clarington; and
That Item 12.1 Presentation from Pete Zuzek, MES, CFM, P. Geo., President,
Zuzek Inc. and Item 13.1 Report PDS-007-21 Cedar Crest Beach - Property Loss
Study, be referred to the April 6, 2021 Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
Carried
5. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.
6. Announcements
Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
7.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of January 11, 2021
Resolution # PD-030-21
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development
Committee meeting held on January 11, 2021, be approved.
Carried
8. Public Meetings
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9. Delegations
9.1 Eric Bowman, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington,
Regarding the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington 2020
Accomplishments
Eric Bowman, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington (AACC), was
present via electronic means regarding the AACC 2020 Accomplishments. Mr.
Bowman thanked the members of the AACC for their work on the Committee and
Amy Burke and Faye Langmaid for their help being the Staff liaison. He
explained that the Committee adapted quickly to the pandemic and transitioned
to a virtual format. Mr. Bowman added that many key events organized by local
agricultural organizations were cancelled due to the pandemic. He highlighted
the presentations from the 2020 meetings and outlined the few topics that
Council is considering which included Backyard Hens By-law and On -Farm
Special Events.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-031-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an
additional 2 minutes.
Carried
Mr. Bowman provided an update on ZONE Clarington By-law Review Project,
Condition of Regional Roads, Migrant Farm Worker Accommodations - COVID-
19 Requirements, Ontario Barn Preservation Advocacy Letter, and Enhancing
Municipal -Agricultural Resources. He concluded by thanking Members of
Committee and offered to answer questions.
Resolution # PD-032-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Delegation of Eric Bowman, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of
Clarington, regarding the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington 2020
Accomplishments, be received with thanks.
Carried
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9.2 Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group, Regarding Report PDS-012-21 Addendum
to Report PSD-050-20 - Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements
Condominium, Courtice
Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-012-21 Addendum to Report PDS-050-20 - Draft Plan of Subdivision
and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings a Common
Elements Condominium, Courtice. Mr. Jacobs provided the background of the
proposal and noted he concurs with the recommendations in Report PDS-012-
21. He outlined the site plan and provided an update on the 2 and 3-storey
elevations at 3 Lawson Road. He continued by outlining the elevations for the
Kingsview Ridge Townhomes. Mr. Jacobs provided a comparison of Lawson
Road and Kingsview Ridge and noted the permitted building heights. He
concluded by thanking Staff for their work on the proposal and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
9.3 Pete Schut, Brookfield Properties and Emma West, Bousfields, Regarding
Report PDS-009-21 Employment Lands Conversion Requests part of
Municipal Comprehensive Review
Pete Schut, Brookfield Properties, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-009-21 Employment Lands Conversion Requests Part of Municipal
Comprehensive Review. Mr. Schut expressed his support to the
recommendations listed in Report PDS-009-21 and the process Staff have
undertaken to review. He explained that they submitted two requests and
provided an overview for both. Mr. Schut thanked Staff for reviewing their
requests and bringing forward recommendations for conversion. He concluded
by answering questions from Members of Committee.
9.4 David Astill Regarding Report PDS-012-21 Addendum to Report PSD-050-20
- Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25
Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice
David Astill was present via electronic means regarding Report PDS-012-21
Addendum to Report PDS-050-20 - Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements
Condominium, Courtice. Mr. Astill noted that his partner Candice Rank, would
speak on his behalf. Ms. Rank reviewed their concerns previously expressed
regarding safety, traffic, lack of character and how it conforms with the
neighborhood. She explained her concerns regarding the accident report and
the safety of residents. Ms. Rank stated that the developer did not change their
proposal after Council's request and views it as a sign of disrespect of the
community and Council. She requested that Council not approve the proposal as
the developer did not make the modifications asked or to delay the development
until the extension at Adelaide is complete. Ms. Rank answered questions from
Members of Committee.
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9.5 Louise Foster, Tribute Communities, Regarding Report PDS-009-21
Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests for Lands in
Clarington (Overview of Nine Requests in Courtice along with Staff
Recommendations)
Louise Foster, Tribute Communities, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests
for Lands in Clarington. Ms. Foster noted she is a representative of Tribute
Communities and are the landowners of the property on the west side of Trulls
Road. She thanked staff for creating an easy to read recommendation report
and expressed her support of the recommendations. Ms. Foster stated that they
are excited for the future opportunities and feel that the conversion request is
appropriate for future land uses. She concluded by answering questions from
Members of Committee.
10. Communications — Receive for Information
11. Communications — Direction
Resolution # PD-033-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Communication Items 11.1 to 11.3 be approved in accordance with the
Agenda.
Carried
11.1 Memo from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Services, Regarding New Business Item 14.1, Requirements for Public
Meeting Notice for Special Study Area 2 of the Clarington Official Plan
Resolution # PD-034-21
That Communication Item 11.1, Memo from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of
Planning and Development Services, be referred to the consideration of New
Business Item 14.1, Public Meeting Notice for Special Study Area 2 of the
Clarington Official Plan.
11.2 Libby Racansky, Regarding Expanding Ontario's Greenbelt: How to Do it
Right
Resolution # PD-035-21
That Communication Item 11.2 from Libby Racansky, be referred to the
consideration of New Business Item 14.1, Public Meeting Notice for Special
Study Area 2 of the Clarington Official Plan.
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11.3 Robert G. Ackerman, Ackerman Law Office, Regarding Report PDS-009-21
Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests for Lands in
Clarington
Resolution # PD-036-21
That Communication Item 11.3, from Robert G. Ackerman, be referred to the
consideration of Report PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands
Conversion Requests for Lands in Clarington.
12. Presentations
12.1 Pete Zuzek, MES, CFM, P. Geo., President, Zuzek Inc., Regarding Report
PDS-007-21 Cedar Crest Beach — Property Loss Study
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting during Adopt the Agenda and
was referred to the April 6, 2021, Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
13. Planning and Development Department Reports
13.1 PDS-007-21 Cedar Crest Beach — Property Loss Study
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting during Adopt the Agenda and
was referred to the April 6, 2021, Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
13.2 PDS-008-21 Courtice and Bowmanville Major Transit Station Areas —
Summary of Public Feedback
Resolution # PD-037-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PDS-008-21 be received for information.
Carried
13.3 PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests
for Lands in Clarington (Overview of Nine Requests in Courtice along with
Staff Recommendations)
Resolution # PD-038-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-009-21 be received;
That Council support the Employment Lands Conversion Requests as outlined in
Report PDS-009-21;
That Council reaffirm the request for the Urban Boundary Expansion in Courtice
(eastward to Hwy 418);
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That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department be
forwarded a copy of Report PDS-009-21 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-009-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill,
and Councillor Zwart
No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Carried Later in the Meeting on a Recorded Vote (5 to 2)
Resolution # PD-039-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to
speak to the foregoing Resolution #PD-038-21 for a second time.
Carried
Resolution # PD-040-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-038-21 be amended by adding the following
at the end of paragraph 2:
That the lands west of Trulls Road and south of the train tracks be
removed.
Yes (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
No (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor
Zwa rt
Motion Lost on a recorded vote (3 to 4)
The foregoing Resolution #PD-038-21 was then carried on a recorded vote.
13.4 PDS-010-21 Development Applications — 2020 Annual Report
Recess
Resolution # PD-041-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:06 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
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Resolution # PD-042-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PDS-010-21 be received for information.
Carried
13.5 PDS-011-21 Limitations for Townhouse Condominium Developments
Resolution # PD-043-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-011-21 be received for information.
Carried
14. New Business — Consideration
14.1 Public Meeting Notice for Special Study Area 2 of the Clarington Official
Plan (Councillor Neal)
Resolution # PD-044-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Staff issue the necessary notices for a public meeting under the Planning
Act to be held on April 26, 2021, for the consideration of the deletion of Special
Study Area 2 from the Clarington Official Plan.
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal,
and Councillor Traill
No (2): Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Carried Later in the Meeting on a Recorded Vote (5 to 2)
Resolution # PD-045-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-044-21, be referred to Staff to report back
with a workplan and a time when it will be included as part of the Official Plan
review.
Motion Withdrawn
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Resolution # PD-046-21
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the question be now put.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #PD-044-21 was then carried on a recorded vote.
15. Unfinished Business
15.1 PDS-012-21 Addendum to Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and
Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a
Common Elements Condominium, Courtice
Resolution # PD-047-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-050-20 be received;
That Report PDS-012-21 (Addendum to Report PSD-050-20) be received;
That the application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Lynstrath
Developments Inc. (Esquire Homes) to permit 25 townhouse dwellings, be
supported subject to the conditions contained in
That the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the
Zoning By-law Amendment in be passed;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal
of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the
(H) Holding Symbol be approved;
That no further Public Meeting be required for the future Common Elements
Condominium;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of report
PSD-050-20 and PDS-012-21 (addendum) and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-012-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, and Councillor
Zwa rt
No (3): Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Carried on a recorded vote (4 to 3)
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Resolution # PD-048-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to
speak to the foregoing Resolution #PD-047-21 for a second time.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #PD-047-21 was then carried on a recorded vote.
16. Confidential Reports
16.1 Confidential Report PDS-013-21 Sale of Municipal Property in Bowmanville
Recess
Resolution # PD-049-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 10:18 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
Resolution # PD-050-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in Report PDS-013-21, be approved.
Carried
17. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-051-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 10.20 p.m.
Carried
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Clarington
Notice of Public Meeting
A land use change has been proposed, have your say!
The Municipality is seeking public comments before making a decision on an application for a
Zoning By-law Amendment.
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Brookfield Residential has submitted an application for a Zoning By-law amendment to permit a
temporary sales pavilion for the sale of homes in a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision.
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For additional information on the proposed zoning by-law amendment is available for review on our
website at clarington.net/developmentproposals
Questions? Please contact Catherine Huynh at 905-623-3379, extension 2428, or by email at
chuvnh(o-)clarinaton.net
Our procedures have changed as we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. As
mandated by Public Health, to maintain physical distancing these meetings will take place
electronically. This meeting is live -streamed for public viewing at www.clarington.net/calendar
Date: Monday, February 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Electronic Teams meeting by way of on-line device or telephone
If you wish to speak at the public meeting, please pre -register and you will be provided with further
instructions.
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You can pre -register by completing the online form at www.clarington.net/delegations or contact
the Clerk's Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109 or clerks(a_clarington.net by Friday, February
19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
If you are unable to participate electronically, please contact the Clerk's Department and we will
do our utmost to accommodate you.
We encourage you to submit your written comments for Committee's consideration to Catherine
Huynh at chuynh(@clarington.net or by mail or drop box to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville,
ON L1 C 3A6 prior to the date of the public meeting
File Number: ZBA2021-0001 1
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The personal information you submit will become part of the public record and may be released to the
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Appeal Requirements
If you do not speak at the public meeting or send your comments or concerns to the Municipality of
Clarington before the by-law is passed: a) you will not be entitled to appeal the decision to the Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal; and b) you will not be able to participate at a hearing of an appeal before
the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to
do so.
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Clarington
Notice of Public Meeting
A land use change has been proposed, have your say!
The Municipality is seeking public comments before making a decision on an application for a
proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
Lucrative Investments Inc. has submitted an application for 55A Townline Road South, and
2708059 Ontario Inc. has submitted an application for 55B Townline Road South to permit triplex
units within the existing detached dwellings. Each property will require a reduction in the
minimum drive aisle width from 6 metres to 3.5 metres, a reduction in the required number of
parking spaces from 6 spaces to 4 spaces with a reduction in the width of one parking space from
the required 2.75 metres to 2.5 metres and a reduction in the required landscaped open space.
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How to • - Informed
Additional information on the proposed zoning by-law amendment is available for review on our
website at clarington.net/developmentproposals Questions? Please contact Toni Rubino 905-
623-3379, extension 2431, or by email at trubino(a_clarington.net
How to Provide Comments
Our procedures have changed as we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. As
mandated by Public Health, to maintain physical distancing these meetings will take place
electronically. This meeting is live -streamed for public viewing at www.clarington.net/calendar
Date: February 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Electronic Teams meeting by way of on-line device or telephone
If you wish to speak at the public meeting, please pre -register and you will be provided with further
instructions.
You can pre -register by completing the online form at www.clarington.net/delegations or contact
the Clerk's Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109 or clerks ,clarington.net by Friday, February
19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to participate electronically, please contact the Clerk's
Department and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
We encourage you to submit your written comments for Committee's consideration to Toni
Rubino at trubino(a-clarington.net or by mail or drop box to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville,
ON L1 C 3A6 prior to the date of the public meeting
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Application By:
Lucrative Investments Inc. & 2708059
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An application to amend the Zoning By-law to
permit triplex units within the existing detached
dwellings at 55A & 55B Townline Road South in
Courtice
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Presentation to Clarington Planning
and Development Committee
Re:
Proposal to Permit Triplex Units at 55A
and 55B Townline Road South
February 22, 2021
Presented by: Roman Zydownyk
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Position:
• As residents living in the surrounding area, we
strongly oppose the proposal to permit triplex units
at 55 A/B Townline Road S.
• Lucrative Investments and 2708059 Ontario Inc.
presents this as a request to convert "existing
buildings" to a triplex.
These buildings did not "exist" until they were
constructed, contrary to Zoning, as triplex units. For
all intents and purposes, this request appears to
seek retroactive approval of any Zoning and Bylaw
infractions committed to date.
• Council should deny this request.
2 Presentation to Claringf3ajtan3aig and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Recap of Issues Raised Since Jan. 2020
1. Zoning and Bylaw Compliance
2. Drainage and Snow Removal
3. Lighting
4. Garbage Management
5. Parking
3 Presentation to Claringf3aj?aAing and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Background:
• In 2013, approval was sought to sever a lot and demolish the
existing building at 55 Townline Road South, Courtice.
• At the time, Roman and Eva Zydownyk of 75 Kingswood
Drive, Courtice wrote to the Regional Municipality of Durham
identifying the following issues and concerns related to any
subsequent construction or use of the property. Specifically:
❖ Any subsequent construction on these premises should be in
keeping with the original use of the existing property. That is
single-family homes;
❖ Existing trees on the property, providing shade and quality of use,
should not be removed;
❖ The issue of grading and associated water runoff / flooding into
the two adjacent properties backing on to 55 Townline.
4 Presentation to Claringf3ajtanUng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Before
It is evident that the buildings constructed have significantly altered
the nature and use of abutting properties.
Presentation to Claringf3ajtan3aig and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
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6 Presentation to Claring{ aj?i% g and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Non -Compliance with Zoning
• It is our contention that these buildings were
deliberately constructed to be occupied as triplex
units, in direct violation of Municipal Zoning and
Bylaws.
• NO approvals should be provided for any variance
to legitimize the buildings constructed on these
properties and condone what appears to be the
builder's apparent and flagrant violation of Municipal
Zoning and Bylaws.
7 Presentation to C1aringf3aj?a ng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Non -Compliance with Zoning
• At the outset, each building was constructed with separate
entrances as well as three gas meters, three electric
meters, three furnaces, three air conditioning units, and
three mailboxes.
• The builder has been in apparent violation of Zoning and
Bylaws since the beginning. To me, it appears that nothing
has been done by the Planning or Bylaw Enforcement
Depts.
• What is the point of a single-family designation if you can
build whatever you want and then apply for rezoning?
• Any decision to approve this request would make a
mockery of Municipal Planning and Zoning and further
negatively impact the neighbourhood and quality of life of
its residents.
8 Presentation to Claringf3ajtanNng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Drainage and Snow Removal
• Snowplow
clearly seen
pushing
snow toward
abutting
property
fence.
Presentation to ClaringlRatUnUng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Drainage & Snow Removal
• The concern regarding property grading, drainage, snow removal
and associated water runoff and flooding remains. No assurances
are provided regarding a drainage solution to ensure that ground
water does not flow into the back yards of abutting properties.
• Snowbanks
created from plow
increases risk of
snow melt and
water runoff
• Limited size of
yard and extent of
back yard parking
area prevents
snow removal.
• Inconsistent with
past land use.
10 Presentation to C1aringJ3a%Un3ng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
At Night - Fully Lit -Up
• Over the past year, the
lights at 55 A/B do not
follow a consistent
on/off schedule and at
times, have been are
continuously lit - 24/7.
• This lighting fully
illuminates the back
and side yards of
55A/B and the back
yards of abutting
properties.
Presentation to ClaringfBajtan3aig and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Garbage Management
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In single family dwellings, residents tend to keep their
garbage in their garages prior to collection day. Some
property owners with no garages have built sheds to
accommodate garbage & recycling bins.
The lean-tos
A
built at the
back of the
property are
not enclosed
and do nothing
to prevent
access by
animals.
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Back Yard Parking
• Both 55 A/B typically have 3 cars or trucks parked
behind each building. Four are shown at 55 A in this
picture.
• The elevation of
these buildings
makes these cars
clearly visible at
ground level,
ABOVE the top
fence line.
13 Presentation to Claringtoi��j i �i'��rndDevelopment Committee
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Conclusion
• I do not question if this application is/isn't in
compliance with Provincial Land Use Policy or the
Durham Region or Clarington's Official Plan.
• This request seeks to effectively and retroactively
approve the construction of what are clearly triplex
buildings on land which was acknowledged by the
builder to be Zoned single family.
• I am asking you to NOT approve a variance to allow
a third unit in each building and to penalize this
builder for what appears to be a flagrant violation of
existing Bylaws and Zoning.
14 Presentation to Claringf3ajta"g and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
• Lucrative Investments / 2708059 Ontario Inc. or the
builder did not outline their intentions at the outset,
and these two buildings were constructed as triplex
units.
• It appears to me that this builder purposefully
circumvented the intent of current Zoning and
Bylaws and is now seeking retroactive approvals to
justify that action.
If true, it is my opinion that this builder should be
penalized for this behaviour.
15 Presentation to Claringf3ajta"g and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
• This isn't some innocent mistake by a home owner,
or a request by some young couple to convert their
basement into a accessory unit to help them with
their mortgage payments; or a basement unit
conversion to accommodate a grandparent.
• It appears to me that every action of this builder,
since 2013, has been deliberate to take advantage
of: loose Building codes, Zoning and Bylaws.
• All this is in spite of the fact that the builder signed a
municipal document acknowledging the single family
zoning designation of these properties.
16 Presentation to Claringf3ajtae"g and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
1 object to any builder that: pushes the limits of building
codes, zoning and bylaws to appear to "comply" each
step along the way while basically flouting those same
bylaws; and then seeks retroactive approvals to
legitimize that action.
Two separate three story units were constructed at the
outset, each building with three separate hydro, water,
electrical and gas meters furnaces, and by now
assume three separate kitchens. This builder appears
to have taken advantage of loose building codes and
zoning.
Who builds a single-family dwelling at the outset with
an in-house apartment unit on the top floor?
17 Presentation to Claringf3aJ?ae4ng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
To date, I have seen no evidence that existing Bylaws
have been enforced by the Bylaw Enforcement
Department which brushes off all current inquiries and
complaints with a dismissive:
• "As the property is currently in the process of a zoning
review, we would review any matters if they arise at the
time the process is finalized."
The zoning for this property was not "under review"
prior to November 2020. 1 was advised in June 2020,
on a video conference call with Municipal Officials, that
the parking area behind 55A/B was illegal yet nothing
appears to have been done to prevent those parking
infractions since then.
18 Presentation to Claringf3aj?ae4ng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
• While Lucrative Investments and 2708059 Ontario
Inc. makes this sound like a request to convert
"existing buildings" to a triplex, these buildings did
not "exist" until they were first built as triplex units at
the outset.
This request should be denied. Lucrative
Investments and 2708059 Ontario Inc. should be
retroactively penalized for any Zoning and Bylaw
infractions since a shovel first went in the ground.
19 Presentation to Claringf3aj?aAWng and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
• These buildings should be permanently required to
operate as single-family residences including a
revocation of the approval for accessory units or in-
house apartments.
This step would act as a further deterrent to any
future builder that thinks they can operate outside
the law and then justify their actions retroactively.
20 Presentation to Claringf3aJ?aA&g and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
• The paved back yard should be converted to green
space.
• The lights at the back of the building should be
removed or at minimum, placed on motion detectors.
• The garbage units should be fully enclosed units to
prevent access by animals.
• The Municipality should make every effort to prevent
this sort of apparent, flagrant and obvious violation
to occur in the future.
21 Presentation to ClaringfBajta"g and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Conclusion (conc°a... )
• These actions by Council would clearly send a
message to all builders that their original
applications must reflect their true intentions rather
than seek retroactive approvals to legitimize
whatever has been built.
• Finally, all else failing, seeking damages to
compensate property owners for the loss in property
values is an option for all impacted residents.
22 Presentation to ClaringfBajtanrAig and Development Committee
February 22, 2021
Zoning By -Law Amendment — 55A and 55B Townline Rd. S., Courtice
My name is John Caterina and I live at 81 Kingswood Dr., Courtice. My property directly backs
on to 55A & 55B Townline Rd., S., Courtice.
Roughly six years ago we received a notice to amend the zoning by-law for 55 Townline Rd., S.
Courtice to allow the property to build two single family dwellings. This was passed by
Clarington. During construction of these two buildings we ( myself and my neighbours) noticed
that these two buildings were not what is considered "single family dwellings". Since when do
single family dwellings have three Hydro meters, three Gas meters and three utility rooms in
each building. At that time we reported to your Planning Department and Engineering
departments about these developments and were told not to worry about that they would look
into it. Nothing come of it. He was free to do what he wanted legally or not. Right from the get
go the builder had no intention of building single family dwellings — it was all about building TRI-
PLEXES period.
The back yard was graded to accommodate parking for the three apartment units. In doing so
the level of the back yard was raised a good four feet from what it previously was. This level
was raised from the back of the new buildings to about four feet from my fence line and then
down to the level of my property. Again I raised concern about what this would cause to the
drainage down to my property. I told the by-law officer that this grading would cause flooding
to the properties behind these new buildings. I have lived at 81 Kingswood Dr. since Dec. 1.
1989 and never once have I had any water leaks in my basement. My fear is that the grading
and any new Zoning By -Law amendments of the new buildings on Townline Rd., S. will cause
flooding and soil runoff to the properties directly behind them. This winter a plow has been
piling the snow from both the driveways and rear parking area to within 2 feet from the rear
fence line. With the spring melt the runoff from these piles of snow will directly flow into the
properties behind them possibly cause flooding. Who is going to be responsible if we get water
damage in our basements. Clarington and the owners of 55A and 55B should be prepared to
cover all costs. Also having Tri-plexes directly behind my property would have a negative effect
on any re -sale value on any property abutting these Tri-plexes.
For these reasons and others I am totally against allowing the owner, Lucrative Investments Inc.
and 2708059 Ontario Inc. to legally change these "single family dwellings" to permit Triplexes —
or any other type of zoning other than what was approved by Clarington — "SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLINGS'. Notwithstanding, even though the Single family dwelling does allow an in-law
apartment it does not allow three separate units with their own separate meters for gas,
electricity and water. These buildings were designed to be and were solely built to be ill -legal
Tri-plexes on single family zoned lots.
Thank -you
John and Susan Caterina
81 Kingswood Dr., Courtice 905-579-8224 or 905-244-8225
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Public Meeting Report
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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: February 22, 2021 Report Number: PDS-015-21
Submitted By:
File Number:
Report Subject:
Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
ZBA2020-0021
Resolution#:
Public Meeting — Rezoning to permit triplex units within the existing
detached dwellinas at 55A and 55B Townline Road South in Courtice.
Purpose of Report:
The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council. It does not
constitute, imply, or request any form or degree of approval.
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-015-21 be received for information only;
2. That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect
to ZBA 2020-0021; and
3. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-015-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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Report Overview
Page 2
The Municipality is seeking public input on an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit triplex units within the existing detached dwellings at 55A and 55B Townline Road
South in Courtice. Each property will require a reduction in the minimum drive aisle width, a
reduction in the required number of parking spaces including the width of one parking space
and a reduction in the required landscaped open space.
The site plan details will be addressed through a future Site Plan application.
The rezoning application has been deemed complete.
1. Application Details
1.1 Owner/Applicant: Lucrative Investments Inc. and 2708059 Ontario Inc.
1.2 Agent: Nicolaas Mensink
1.3 Proposal: Zoning By-law 84-63 Amendment
To rezone the property from "Urban Residential Type One
(R1) Zone" to an appropriate zone to permit triplex units
within the existing detached dwellings at 55A and 55B
Townline Road South in Courtice. Both 55A and 55B
Townline Road will require a reduction in the minimum
drive aisle width from 6 metres to 3.5 metres, a reduction
in the required number of parking spaces from 6 spaces to
4 spaces with a reduction in the width of one parking space
from the required 2.75 metres to 2.5 metres and a
reduction in the required landscaped open space.
1.4 Area: 518 square metres (55A Townline Road)
518 square metres (55B Townline Road)
1.5 Location: 55A and 55B Townline Road South
Part Lot 35, Concession 2
1.6 Roll Number: 181701007017802; 181701007017800
1.7 Within Built Boundary: Yes
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2. Background
Page 3
2.1 On November 4, 2020 Lucrative Investments Inc. and 2708059 Ontario Inc. submitted an
application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to permit triplex units within the existing
detached dwellings at 55A and 55B Townline Road South in Courtice. The property is
currently zoned "Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone" which does not permit triplex
units. Both 55A and 55B Townline Road will require a reduction in the minimum drive
aisle width, a reduction in the required number of parking spaces with a reduction in the
width of one parking space and a reduction in the required landscaped open space.
Figure 1: Proposed Site Plan
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2.2 On December 22, 2020 the application was deemed complete and circulated to
departments and agencies for comments
2.3 Reports and Studies submitted in support of the application include:
• Rezoning Application Summary Letter
• Site Plan/Grading Plan
• Site Screening Questionnaire
• Stormwater Management Brief
• Noise Impact Study
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3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
3.1 Each property has a lot area of 518 square metres. The properties are located on the east
side of Townline Road, south of Regional Highway 2 in the Courtice Urban Area. Located
on each property is a single -detached dwelling with an apartment -in-house on the second
floor of each dwelling. See Figure 3.
3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North Single detached dwelling with three units.
South Single detached dwellings
East Single detached dwellings
West Single -detached dwellings in the City of Oshawa
Figure 3: 55A and 55B Townline Road South
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4. Provincial Policy
Provincial Policy Statement
Page 6
4.1 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) encourages settlement areas to be the focus of
growth and development, and states that land use patterns within these areas are to be
based on densities and a mix of land uses which: efficiently use land and resources; are
appropriate for, and efficiently use existing infrastructure and are transit supportive.
4.2 The subject lands are located within the settlement area of Courtice, which is to be a
focus of growth and development. The subject lands are adjacent to an arterial road and
are municipally serviced.
4.3 The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
Provincial Growth Plan
4.4 The Growth Plan is a long-term planning framework that manages growth, mainly within
the urban areas of the Greater Golden Horseshoe. It provides policies that encourage a
diverse mix of land uses to create complete communities.
4.5 The subject lands are within the defined Built Boundary and within the Urban Boundary of
Courtice. Growth is to be accommodated by directing development to the existing built up
areas of Courtice through intensification. A minimum of 40 percent of all residential
development occurring annually within each upper tier municipality will be within built-up
areas. After the Durham Region Official Plan comprehensive review is completed, the
minimum target will increase to 50 percent.
4.6 The proposal is consistent with the Growth Plan.
5. Official Plans
Durham Regional Official Plan
5.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the subject property as "Living Areas." Living
Areas are to be developed in a compact form through higher densities and by intensifying
and redeveloping existing areas, particularly along arterial roads. Urban areas across the
Region shall be planned to accommodate a minimum of 40 percent of all residential
development occurring annually through intensification within built-up areas. Townline
Road South is designated as a Type `B' arterial road in the Regional Official Plan.
5.2 The proposal is consistent with the Durham Regional Official Plan.
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Clarington Official Plan
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5.3 The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject site as "Urban Residential" and is
located within the built-up area of Courtice. Intensification within urban areas is
encouraged and the policies of this plan generally promote infill development and
intensification.
5.4 Table 4-3 of the Official Plan provides a summary of Urban Structure Typologies for
specific areas of the Municipality. The site is located at the edge of a neighbourhood and
adjacent to an arterial road. Townline Road is designated a Type B arterial road. The
policies of the Official Plan identify that the edge of neighbourhoods and being adjacent to
an arterial road as a location where growth and intensification can occur. Development is
intended to be ground related at 1-3 storeys in height.
5.5 The proposal is consistent with the Clarington Official Plan.
6. Zoning By-law
6.1 Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the subject lands "Urban Residential Type One (R1)," which
recognizes each detached dwelling. An apartment -in-house is also permitted. However,
the R1 Zone does not permit a triplex. The rezoning application proposes to rezone the
properties to an appropriate zone to permit each dwelling with three units. It will also
require exceptions to the General Zone provisions. Both 55A and 55B Townline Road
South will require a reduction in the minimum drive aisle width from 6 metres to 3.5
metres, a reduction in the required number of parking spaces from 6 spaces to 4 spaces
with a reduction in the width of one parking space from the required 2.75 metres to 2.5
metres and a reduction in the required landscaped open space.
7. Summary of Background Studies
Site Screening Questionnaire
7.1 A completed Site Screening Questionnaire was submitted with the application. The
questionnaire found no potential site contaminating activity.
Zoning By-law Amendment Summary Letter
7.2 The applicant provided a letter that summarizes the proposed development. The letter
addresses provincial and local policy.
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Noise Impact Study
Page 8
7.3 A Noise Impact Study was completed in 2014 to support the original severance. The
study recommended the necessary noise attenuation measures and warning clauses.
Stormwater Management Brief
7.4 A Stormwater Management Brief was completed in support of the application. The Brief
summarizes rainwater flow mitigation measures.
8. Public Notice and Submissions
8.1 On January 27, 2021 public notice was sent by mail to each landowner within 120 metres
of the subject lands. This included property owners to the west within the City of Oshawa.
On January 30, 2021 a Public Notice sign was installed on each property.
8.2 At the time of writing this report, Staff received four enquiries with respect to the
application. Comments included general enquiries about the proposal and concerns about
the proposed reduced parking and drive aisle width and stormwater management.
8.3 There is concern that the third unit currently exists in each dwelling. Comments received
indicated that there is not enough on -site parking for three units in each dwelling and that
vehicles currently park in the driveway apron. There is also concern that the drive aisle
width is too narrow to accommodate vehicles entering and exiting the site.
8.4 Two of the enquiries were related to stormwater management. The comments indicated
that most of the rear yard is used for parking and that this has caused stormwater
management issues that has resulted in flooding for the properties directly behind the
subject site.
8.5 Comments received from the public at the Public Meeting, and during the review of the
applications, will be considered and included in a future recommendation report.
9. Agency Comments
Regional Municipality of Durham
9.1 The Region of Durham Works Department has no objection to this proposal. A
severance application for this property (LD021/2013) was submitted in 2013 and
subsequently approved. 55A and 55B Townline Road both have regional services. They
currently have 19mm water services and 100mm sanitary service connections stubbed
at the property line.
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9.2 The applicant is required to demonstrate that the current services will provide adequate
flow to the proposed units.
10. Departmental Comments
Clarington Public Works — Infrastructure Division
10.1 The Clarington Public Works Department — Infrastructure Division has concerns with the
proposed application. The submitted drawings do not match what is currently existing on
site, specifically with respect to the asphalt area. The applicant is required to provide
updated drawings that reflect the current conditions and the proposed revisions.
10.2 On site stormwater post -development peak flows must be controlled to pre -development
flows.
10.3 The proposed parking does not provide adequate site circulation. Two parking spaces are
located within the drive aisle. The Public Works Department will not accept these two
parking spaces as proposed.
Planning and Development Services - Building Division
10.1 Building Division issued building permits for single family homes and an apartment in
house for each unit. The drawings submitted for building permits did not include a third
unit. An additional building permit application will be required should the zoning be
approved.
Emergency and Fire Services
10.2 Emergency and Fire Services have reviewed the submitted drawings and have no fire
safety concerns.
11. Discussion
11.1 A land division application to sever the property was submitted in 2013 (LD021/2013) and
was subsequently approved.
11.2 The applicant applied for building permits for the existing dwellings at 55A and 55B
Townline Road South in January of 2019. Occupancy was granted for 55A Townline
Road in February of 2020 and occupancy was granted for 55B Townline Road in January
of 2020.
11.3 The applicant applied for an apartment -in-house at 55A and 55B Townline Road in
February of 2020. An apartment -in-house was registered in March of 2020 for 55A
Townline Road and in February of 2020 for 55B Townline Road.
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11.4 In July of 2020, the owner and the applicant attended a pre -consultation meeting with
municipal and regional staff regarding the proposed rezoning to allow for a third unit in
each detached dwelling and were provided with the requirements for a complete
application. Comments were provided to the applicant regarding grading and drainage
and parking and circulation.
11.5 On November 4, 2020, the applicant submitted a rezoning application to permit triplex
units within the existing detached dwellings. The subject site is currently zoned "Urban
Residential Type One (R1)" which does not permit triplex units. The properties are
required to be rezoned to allow for an additional unit in each dwelling. Each property will
require a reduction in the minimum drive aisle width from 6 metres to 3.5 metres, a
reduction in the required number of parking spaces from 6 spaces to 4 spaces with a
reduction in the width of one parking space from the required 2.75 metres to 2.5 metres
and a reduction in the required landscaped open space. The application was deemed
complete on December 22, 2020 and circulated to departments and agencies for
comments.
11.6 The proposal for an additional unit in each dwelling is generally consistent with provincial
and local land use policies. The additional units will be serviced by existing municipal
services.
11.6 Comments received from the public include concerns regarding stormwater and drainage
as well as parking and drive aisle width. Area residents have advised Staff that the third
unit in each dwelling currently existing.
11.7 Comments received from the Public Works Department - Infrastructure Division indicate
that there are concerns with stormwater management, parking and circulation and that
the submitted drawings do not reflect existing conditions that must be addressed.
11.8 Staff will continue to review the application. Departmental comments along with concerns
from the public will be addressed in a subsequent recommendation report. Detailed site
design refinement will occur through the site plan approval process.
12. Concurrence
Not Applicable
13. Conclusion
13.1 The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the proposal to permit
triplex units submitted by Lucrative Investments Inc. and 2708059 Ontario Inc. for the
Public Meeting under the Planning Act. It is recommended that staff continue to review
and process the application including the preparation of a subsequent report for Council's
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Municipality of Clarington
Report PDS-015-21
Page 11
consideration upon resolution of the identified issues. Comments received at this public
meeting will be considered and included in the recommendation report.
Staff Contact: Toni Rubino, Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2431 or trubino clarington.net
Attachments:
Not Applicable
Interested Parties:
A list of interested parties is available from the Planning and Development Services Department.
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Municipality of Clarington 2021
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Seven goals were developed by the ICCWG to organize
and guide the development of actions the Municipality
can take to respond to climate change. The goals reflect
the Municipality's response to the most likely impacts of
climate change.
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Adaptation
n action or initiative taken to
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Goal Category
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36
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26
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10
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23
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0 Reduce corporate GHG emissions from 2018
baseline emissions by 2030 and to achieve
35 Yo net zero emissions by 2050.
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Policies and Strategies
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Doran Hoge
Climate Change Response Coordinator
Municipality of Clarington
dhoge@clarington.net
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Municipality of Clarington 2021
Corporate Climate Action Plan
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Committee
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Balance your budget, balance your carbon!
CCCAP Recommendation - 5-Year Review Cycle
Only 1 review before 2030
• Municipal election cycle
Recommendation: Annual review
1) Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions
Recommendation:
1.1 -Require waste and recycling service providers
document GHG emissions
1.14 -Use free parking for people who carpool as an
incentive for low -carbon transportation
Fully Support:
Actions 1.8 (Green Revolving Fund) and 1.21
(Incorporate climate considerations in reports)
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1) Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions (con't ... )
Appendix C; 1.25, 1.26, 1.27 -The Frequency of the
recommended actions is considered "one time"
1.8 -monitor water consumption trends and ensure that
equipment is operating at optimal efficiency.
Recommendation:
1.25 - 1.27; Frequency should be "recurring" to keep
up with technology and the condition of the climat
1.8 -Consider pool energy efficiency
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3) Minimize Risks to Buildings and Properties
Fully Support:
3.2 -Update design standards for municipal buildings...
3.4 -Update zoning bylaws to prohibit development in flood
hazard areas
Recommendations:
4.12 - Create a microgrid using solar panels
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4) Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure
3.8 -Utilize climate projections to identify areas ofi roads
that are vulnerable to flooding. Create a plan to upgrade
road areas that are at high risk.
4.23 -Upgrade existing parks and sports fields with
permeable asphalt and other permeable materials to
reduce overland flooding.
Recommendations:
4.23 -Permeable pave me�Lyyherever possible
5) Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Fully support:
5.5 - Expand municipal tree planting programs
Recommendation:
5.5 - The selection of tree must consider a variety of factors
Strongly support:
7.6 - Consider the inclusion of incentives for
sustainable development
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions (tCO2e) by Source
Waste - 12.5%
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Clarington Corporate Cknate Action Plan Page 32
Green Development Standards
Retrofitting old buildings is not enough; without
addressing new builds reduction targets are out of
reach.
Toronto and Whitby's GDS'
- Multiple tiers; lowest tier mandatory
Concerns from Builders
Cost? Green homes cost only 0.9% more than
regular homes
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(2017), calculations based on figures from
RE/MAX
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43% of Canadians would be willing to spend
more on a green home for non -economic
purposes
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impacts or 116 proposed actions
By Libby Racansky
Member of Friends of the Farewell, Society of
Professional Engineers, etc.
Page102
GHG will not be reduced by road widening, ditching
removal of natural environment without cooperation of
Region (like using trenchless technology not to disturb
clay),- see arrow)
Hydro One and mitigation of their actions,
Active Transportation Committee not considering
pedestrian trails and expenditure for these needs and
especially without new set of bylaws like Protection of
Trees (not by the Permit to destroy trees) and Urban
Tree Strategy. These bylaws should be enforced by bylaw
officers, not by the landowner.
Otherwise, the Vision of Climate Plan 'to create safe,
stable and prosperous community' and the Mission
'combating climate change and environmental damage'
cannot be fulfilled.
Also. it is about time for our Works Department to use
brine solution instead of salt for clearing the roads in
winter and constructing road tunnels for wildlife to
avoid their being killed when crossing roads (Brampton
could serve as an example).
Strategic Plan should contain environmental
requirement, like protection of ESA, mitigation and
adaptation for each application.
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Courtice North
Health Neighbourhood - Clarington 2 (CZ
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emphasizing on health issues:
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Courtice was recognized as having highest
cases of asthma in the whole Durham;
Bowmanville and Newcastle as having
highest cases of cancer.
What do you think is the cause?
Hwy 418/407 buried hectares of marshes,
forested swamps, woodlots and farmland
with very little mitigation. 110 m highway
jp ROW and 60 m transitway of six lanes Hwy
all the way from Townline to Hwy 115 and
another 11 km for the Hwy 418 plus
interchanges, SWIM, maintenance facilities,
commercial vehicle inspection facilities,
truck laybys and transitway stations replaced
the above mentioned carbon sinks.
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On top of the destruction caused by the Highway, Courtice which was identified as having two highest degree of sensitivity
and shallow but high water table was slated by the Region for incompatible development which is and will be contributing to
more negative climate changes.
Both study by Gartner Lee for Municipality, and study by Ecoplans for the Region, warned us that if the ecosystem approach
to planning and biodiversity will not be considered there will be consequences. If at least 3 areas with old forest growth would
be protected, negative effects to people and wildlife would be lessened. Unfortunately, not even these special places were
protected.
Developers do not have to mitigate, nor to protect these spaces. In addition Blackbird Ltd., who received millions of dollars for
rehabilitation of Hwy 407 and 418, is not using this contribution correctly either.
Take for example Hancock Neighbourhood and the Greenbelt land east of it:
Manson removed the core of the wetland and now even the remains cannot survive Anderson and Trolleybus development -
all, including 200 year old trees were removed because we do not have Tree Bylaw Protection. We are the only Municipality
without this protection. By removal of these spaces, the very important wildlife that protects people's health here by
consuming insect will not survive without protection of their habitat. More than 20 Species at Risk will perish if our
Municipality will not act upon changes to our planning forced on us by developers. And, by the widening of Nash and
Hancock Roads for cycling needs will remove the rest of sensitive lands. A million dollars was spent for cyclists, but zero for
pedestrian walkways. Is this fair??? Thanks to these uses we will experience more runoff instead of infiltration into this
groundwater recharge/discharge area. Pests like mosquitoes and ticks will thrive in these conditions. Also, people will
suffer. Our Municipality still has time to correct these impacts. Will you do so???
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Patenaude, Lindsey
From: Patenaude, Lindsey
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:09 PM
To: Patenaude, Lindsey
Subject: FW: Speaking notes to presentation
From: Stan Racansky <racanskys@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 10:32 AM
To: Patenaude, Lindsey <LPatenaude@clarington.net>
Subject: Speaking notes to presentation
EXTERNAL
2021 Corporate Climate Action Plan
Thank you for your actions on climate change.
S 1: Could you please include Protection of natural environment to your Adaptation and Mitigation? Without its
protection, Adaptation and Mitigation will not decrease severity of impacts or to fulfill 116 actions of the Plan.
S 2: Many municipalities formed partnerships with a) Region because they can use trenchless technology for extension
of services which is less intrusive to sensitive areas and b) Hydro One that helps to mitigate their negative actions on the
natural environment. Please, include these Partnerships within your Plan.
Our Works Department should change their practices by using a) brine instead of road salt and b) they could construct
road tunnels for the wildlife that now is unable to cross our roads without being killed. Brampton can serve as an
example.
The Presence of wildlife is the indicator of a healthy environment. Where the wildlife cannot live, there is a warning that
the environment is not safe for the people.
b) because our Active Transportation included to their actions construction of pedestrian trails, leftovers of natural
areas within developer's land at each neighbourhood could serve this purpose.
c) Works could construct road bumps above the wildlife tunnels to slow down the traffic and discourage the outsider
car users from using these roads. People would be protected from pollution. You should see subdivisions in Mississauga,
Etobicoke and even Oshawa using these to slow down on their narrow roads. We should learn from them! There is no
need for widening of roads for cyclists' lanes. The money spent for these lanes could be used for simple narrow dirt
pedestrian trails instead.
The Plan should include requirements to the Strategic Plan action by adding the Protection of natural environment,
just like the Regional Strategic Plan does. This should apply to each application to identify either protection of the
existing natural environment within the application or their mitigation/adaptation.
We need Tree Bylaw Protection, not our current Permit to destroy trees.
All the above mentioned actions would fulfill the Vision and Mission of the Plan.
S. 3 and 4 explain why the natural environment is important for humans and some examples.
This Plan should consider Regional Study of Health of Neighbourhoods: Courtice was recognized with higher incidence of
asthma and Bowmanville and Newcastle with cancer. What do you think is the cause of these serious illnesses?
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So much of the natural environment and the Greenbelt was removed from the Clarington area, that people's health, our
air, water and soil cannot be protected from pollution. See the amount of removal of carbon sinks only by Hwy 418/407.
We need protection of our natural environment and mitigation - replanting, etc.
I hope that you take my requests seriously and include all of them within your Plan. Hopefully, this way we don't end
up one day like Texas and other parts of the Earth that did not respect the natural environment and their wildlife
functions which actually protect people (Eg: Courtice - the removal of natural areas creates more runoff and an excellent
place for pests like mosquitoes and ticks.
We have similar industries as using fossil fuel in Texas, like incineration, etc. here in Clarington with no mitigation.
Libby Racansky
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Clarington
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: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: February 22, 2021 Report Number: PDS-018-21
Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
Reviewed By: Andrew C. Allison, CAO Resolution#:
File Number: PLN 17.25.9 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-018-21 be received;
2. That Council endorse the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (Attachment 1);
3. That Council direct staff to prepare an action -specific implementation guide, to guide the
implementation of the actions outlined in the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan;
4. That staff report back to Council with information upon completion of the action -specific
implementation guide;
5. That Council authorize staff to apply for funding opportunities to support the
implementation of actions contained in the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
(CCCAP), where identified; and
6. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-018-21 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
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Municipality of Clarington
Report PDS-018-21
Report Overview
Page 2
The purpose of this report is to seek Council support for the Clarington Corporate Climate
Action Plan (CCCAP), to provide staff with direction to take actions to prepare the
Municipality for climate change and to establish targets to reduce corporate greenhouse gas
emissions.
The overall purpose of the CCCAP is to identify actions that enable the Municipality to avoid
the unmanageable and manage the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
Over 70 staff from all departments worked to identify the risks that climate change presents
to the Municipality and compile a list of achievable actions that the Municipality can take to
respond to climate change. In total, staff identified 199 climate risks to the Municipality. 116
actions to respond to climate risks are included in the CCCAP. All actions contained within
the CCCAP work to achieve seven goals.
1) Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions Contributing to Climate Change
2) Maintain Public and Workplace Health and Safety
3) Minimize Risks to Buildings and Properties
4) Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure
5) Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
6) Minimize Disruption to Corporate Operations and Services
7) Build Community Resilience
The CCCAP sets a target to reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions to 35% below
2018 baseline levels by 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
The CCCAP is a living document that will be reviewed annually and updated every 5 years
to incorporate the best available science and best practices to ensure the Municipality is as
effective as possible in its efforts to respond to climate change.
1. Introduction
1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement for the draft Clarington Corporate
Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) and to request direction from Council to proceed with
implementation planning. The draft CCCAP is attached (Attachment 1).
1.2 By endorsing the CCCAP, the Municipality will take its most significant step to date to
prepare the Municipality for climate change and reduce GHG emissions that are
causing climate change.
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1.3 The actions contained in the CCCAP are intended to have co -benefits to the
Municipality including increased energy security, increased community and staff
wellbeing, reduced operational expenses and decreased service disruptions. Actions
contained in the CCCAP are intended to align with the priorities and other initiatives
being undertaken by the Municipality.
2. Background
2.1 In the last five years the Municipality has increasingly shown leadership to prepare the
Municipality for climate change. A list of the Municipality's key climate initiatives to date
are listed on pages 11-12 of the CCCAP (Attachment 1).
2.2 More specifically, in July 2018, Council approved Resolution #GG-366-18 respecting
the establishment of the Inter -Departmental Climate Change Working Group (ICCWG)
and directing staff to prepare an application for the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities' (FCM) Municipal Climate Innovation Program (MCIP) — Climate Change
Staff Grants Initiative.
2.3 In September 2018, a Terms of Reference for the ICCWG was approved by Department
Heads. In accordance with the established mandate, the ICCWG brings together
representatives from across the Corporation to work collaboratively on a climate change
vision for the Municipality and to identify, prioritize and implement climate change
actions that are within Municipal control.
2.4 In December 2018, staff received notice from FCM that the Municipality's MCIP
application was successful. The FCM MCIP Staff Grants Initiative provided funds to pay
up to 80 per cent of the salary (to a maximum of $125,000 over a 24-month period) to
hire a staff person to work on initiatives to advance adaptation to local climate change
impacts and to reduce GHG emissions.
2.5 In May 2019, a Climate Change Response Coordinator was hired on a 24-month
contract. Working in collaboration with the ICCWG, a multi -phase process was initiated
to assess the Municipality's baseline GHG emissions, identify the risks that climate
change presents to the Municipality, develop the CCCAP and coordinate the
implementation of corporate actions to respond to climate change.
3. The Role of Municipalities in Responding to Climate Change
3.1 The Municipality provides services that are essential to the functioning of our
community. Municipal services function to keep residents healthy and safe, create
cultural and social opportunities, enable the economy to function and keep our
environment clean.
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3.2 Based on the most up-to-date climate projections from the Ontario Climate Consortium,
the services the Municipality provides will likely be impacted by the extreme weather
that will result from climate change. As the Municipality is responsible for the health and
wellbeing of residents, it will be called upon during weather -related emergencies
including floods, extreme precipitation, ice storms and fires related to drought.
3.3 By taking actions to prepare the Municipality for the known risks associated with climate
change and by doing its part to reduce GHG emissions that are causing climate change,
the Municipality will be in the best possible position reduce the likelihood of disruptions
to essential services, protect community health and wellbeing, and avoid the most
catastrophic impacts of climate change.
3.4 The CCCAP identifies specific actions the Municipality will take to prepare for climate
change, avoid service disruptions and protect residents and staff health and wellbeing.
4. Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
4.1 The CCCAP is the culmination of a collaborative effort by over 70 staff members to
identify and provide practical solutions to the risks and challenges that climate change
poses to the Municipality. The CCCAP contains 116 creative and practical actions to
lessen the impacts of climate change on municipal operations and services and reduce
GHGs emitted by the Municipality.
4.2 The overall purpose of the CCCAP is to identify actions to enable the Municipality to
avoid the unmanageable and manage the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
4.3 The vision of the CCCAP is to ensure Clarington is a safe, stable and prosperous
community.
4.4 The mission of the CCCAP is to provide leadership and tangible solutions to combat
climate change and environmental damage while providing efficient and high -quality
services to the community.
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4.5 All actions contained in the CCCAP aim to achieve the purpose, vision and mission of
the plan. The actions are organised into seven goal categories. The goals reflect the
Municipality's response to the most likely impacts of climate change on the Corporation.
Goals include:
• Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions
• Maintain Public and Workplace Health and Safety
• Minimize Risks to Buildings and Properties
• Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure
• Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
• Minimize Disruptions to Corporate Operations and Service Delivery
• Build Community Resilience
4.6 The CCCAP takes a dual approach in responding to the causes and impacts of climate
change by addressing both climate adaptation and climate mitigation.
Climate Adaptation
4.7 Adaptation components of the plan focus on preparing the Municipality for the impacts
of climate change. By preparing for future climate conditions, the Municipality will lessen
the negative impacts that climate change will have on municipal operations, the
provision of services, residents and the local economy.
4.8 The adaptation elements of the CCCAP were guided by the International Council for
Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI Canada), Building Adaptive & Resilient
Communities (BARC) five -milestone framework. ICLEI Canada's Five Milestones for
Climate Adaptation methodology is a structured approach to help the Municipality
prepare for the impacts of climate change through a series of progressive steps.
Milestones include: 1) initiate; 2) research; 3) plan; 4) implement, and; 5) monitor and
review (Figure 1).
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Climate Mitigation
4.9 Mitigation components of the CCCAP focus on decreasing the severity of future climate
change impacts by reducing GHG emissions that are causing the climate to change. By
doing its part to reduce GHG emissions, the Municipality can help to slow climate
change and limit its negative impacts.
4.10 The mitigation elements of the CCCAP have been guided by the FCM PCP program.
The PCP program consists of a five -milestone framework to guide the Municipality to
act on climate change by reducing GHG emissions. Milestones include: 1) creating a
baseline emissions inventory and forecast to assess the amount of GHGs the
municipality is emitting and track progress on reducing GHG emissions; 2) set GHG
emissions reduction targets to encourage the municipality to reduce GHG emissions; 3)
develop a local action to guide staff to take actions to reduce GHG emissions; 4)
implement the local action plan to achieve GHG emissions reduction targets, and; 5)
monitor progress and report results (Figure 2).
�1 Establish a baseline GHG inventory
1 and forecast
Set GHG reduction targets
3 Develop a local action plan
4 Implement the plan
Monitor progress and report results
Figure 2 - FCM PCP Program 5-milestone framework
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Climate Risks to the Municipality
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4.11 Staff worked with the Ontario Climate Consortium to bring together representatives from
all departments to complete a climate change risk and vulnerability assessment. Using
the most up-to-date climate projections, staff participated in a workshop to identify
potential climate change risks to the Municipality. A total of 199 risks were identified.
4.12 The top climate conditions placing the Municipality at risk include:
• more rainfall;
• more heatwaves;
• more ice storms;
• more freeze -thaw cycles; and
• more extreme weather events.
GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Inventory
4.13 Using the International Local Government GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol, staff
completed a GHG inventory to establish a baseline for GHGs emitted by the
Municipality. The GHG emissions inventory was calculated using information from four
areas of municipal operations including: buildings, vehicles, streetlights and solid waste.
4.14 Data collected for the corporate energy consumption and GHG emissions baseline
inventory revealed that the Municipality consumed 110,077 Gigajoules (GJ) of energy in
the 2018 baseline year. Municipal buildings are responsible for most of the energy
consumed, followed by streetlights and fleet vehicles (Figure 3).
4.15 Data collected for the corporate energy consumption and GHG emissions baseline
inventory also revealed that the Municipality produced 4,039.4 tons of GHG emissions
(CO2e) in the 2018 baseline year. Of the GHG emissions released by the Municipality,
the majority originated from municipal buildings, followed by fleet vehicles, waste and
streetlights (Figure 4).
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4.16 According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) human activities
are estimated to have already caused approximately 1.0°C of global warming above
pre -industrial levels. Global warming is estimated to be increasing at 0.2°C per decade
due to ongoing emissions. If current trends continue, global warming will likely reach
1.5°C between 2030 and 2052.
4.17 The IPCC has advised that to avoid climate change at a scale that has catastrophic
impacts, GHG emissions must be reduced by 45 per cent by 2030, compared with 2010
levels, and that net emissions be reduced to zero by 2050.
4.18 Staff identified GHG emissions reduction targets using three criteria: 1) targets must be
achievable by the Municipality; 2) targets must be significant in helping to limit climate
change and; 3) targets must demonstrate the Municipality's commitment to avoiding the
negative impacts of climate change.
4.19 Emissions reduction targets align with best practices established by the FCM, IPCC,
and the Region of Durham and several other Ontario municipalities.
4.20 The CCCAP sets a target to reduce corporate GHG emissions 35 per cent from 2018
baseline emissions by 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Figure 5
below demonstrates three corporate GHG emissions scenarios: 1) Municipal corporate
baselines GHG emissions; 2) forecasted GHG emissions based on business as usual;
and 3) 35% emissions reductions by 2030.
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Figure 5 - Corporate GHG Emission Scenarios 2018-2030
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4.21 Using the list of climate impacts compiled from the risk and vulnerability assessment,
staff from all departments participated in workshops to identify a list of potential actions
to help the Municipality adapt to each climate impact.
4.22 Two approaches were taken to develop a list of adaptation actions: 1) list each impact,
then identify options and relevant service areas, and 2) review actions taken by other
similar municipalities and select actions that relate to the Municipality.
4.23 Staff evaluated each action based on a set of qualitative criteria, including sustainability,
effectiveness, risk and uncertainty, opportunities, and ease of implementation. This
resulted in an action evaluation score for each action. Refer to Appendix H of the
CCCAP for more detail about the adaptation action evaluation criteria.
4.24 Next, a risk score was calculated for each proposed adaptation action based on the
climate impact consequence and likelihood data generated from the risk and
vulnerability assessment outlined above. Climate impact consequences and likelihoods
were multiplied together to generate a risk score. Actions were then ranked from low to
high risk, depending on their risk score.
4.25 To prioritize identified adaptation actions each action's combined score created a
Adaptation Action Prioritization Matrix. Actions with high risk and action evaluation
scores were categorized as `Must Do.' Actions with moderate combined risk and action
evaluation scores were categorized as `Monitor'. The lowest scores were categorized as
`Investigate Further'.
4.26 Staff from all departments also participated in workshops to identify and prioritize a list
of actions to reduce corporate GHG emissions. All proposed actions had to be within
municipal control, attainable, and contribute significantly to GHG emissions reductions.
4.27 All identified mitigation actions were evaluated using criteria adapted from the Canadian
Communities' Guidebook for Adaptation to Climate Change to assess the presence of
factors essential to the successful implementation of actions to reduce corporate GHG
emissions (2008).
4.28 Each action was evaluated using a set of qualitative criteria, including sustainability,
effectiveness, opportunities, and ease of implementation. Once complete, the criteria
resulted in a corresponding action evaluation score. Refer to Appendix H of the CCCAP
for detail about the mitigation evaluation criteria.
4.29 Mitigation actions were rated based on their potential to reduce corporate GHG
emissions relative to current corporate practices. Actions were placed into five
categories: Low, Medium - Low, Medium, Medium - High and High.
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4.30 To prioritize mitigation actions, each action's evaluation score and GHG emissions
rating was combined into a Mitigation Action Prioritization Matrix. Actions with high
emissions reduction potential and high action evaluation scores were categorized as
`Must Do.' Actions with moderate scores were categorized as `Monitor.' Actions with the
lowest scores were categorized as `Investigate Further.'
4.31 `Must Do' actions were included in the CCCAP for short-term development and
implementation. `Monitor' actions are intended to be acted upon should opportunities
present themselves in the mid-term. Actions categorized as `Investigate Further' will be
revisited in future. Refer to Appendix D of the CCCAP to review the list of actions for
future consideration.
Implementation
4.32 The Implementation section of the CCCAP establishes principles to guide the
successful implementation of the climate actions and achieve the overall vision of the
plan. Principles include:
• Collaborative - Implementation of this plan will be a collaborative effort by all
departments and will seek out partnerships with all levels of government, utility
companies, conservation authorities, academic institutions, non -governmental
organizations and community groups, where possible.
• Impactful - Actions that prepare the Municipality for the widest range of climate
risks will be prioritized for implementation.
• Integrated - Where possible, the implementation of actions will contribute to
other municipal priorities and initiatives.
• Iterative - The implementation of climate actions will be adjusted and enhanced
as new information and funding opportunities become available.
• Sustainable - Where possible, the implementation of climate actions will
advance the sustainability efforts of the Municipality generally.
4.33 The climate action implementation schedule for the plan was developed to guide the
overall process of implementing the actions contained in this plan. The implementation
schedule lists the climate actions and outlines the lead and supporting department for
each action; relevant municipal plans, policies and strategies; potential implementation
partners; expected financial needs; level of effort and duration of time it is anticipated to
take to implement each action; whether one-time or ongoing. See Appendix C of the
CCCAP (Attachment 1) to view the climate action implementation schedule in greater
detail.
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4.34 Flexibility while implementing this plan will allow the Municipality to integrate new
policies, financial resources and partnership opportunities into the implementation
process as they become available.
4.35 A comprehensive climate action implementation plan, with action -specific project plans,
will need to be developed as a companion the CCCAP. Action -specific plans will
highlight key responsibilities, supporting tasks, co -benefits, timelines, financial
projections, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each action.
4.36 The implementation of the CCCAP is a long-term undertaking that will require
engagement across all departments to become a new standard of operation. Ongoing
support from Council and Senior Management will be essential to ensure that
implementation of this plan maintains momentum.
4.37 Some actions contained in the CCCAP will require operational funding and capital
investment to be successful. Staff will request funds for specific climate actions as part
of the annual municipal budget cycle and will work to capitalize on funding opportunities
as they become available from outside sources.
Monitoring and Evaluation
4.38 Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of climate actions on an ongoing basis
will enable staff to adjust and optimize climate action implementation and ensure the
highest level of success.
4.39 Progress on the implementation of actions will be monitored using KPIs that are tailored
to each climate action.
4.40 Tools to track identified KPIs for each action will be essential to successfully monitor
and evaluate the successful implementation of climate action. Among the most essential
KPIs to monitor will include utility consumption, cost savings and GHG emissions.
4.41 Staff will provide an annual climate action report to Council. The annual report will
summarize KPIs and GHG emissions, highlight successes and lessons learned and
provide an overview of the work to be undertaken in the following year.
4.42 The CCCAP is a living document that will be adapted throughout the implementation
process. The plan is to be updated every five years. Updates to the plan will incorporate
lessons learned and be updated with the current context, Council priorities and new
opportunities.
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5.1 Upon direction from Council, staff will create an action -specific implementation guide
that will guide the implementation of climate actions over a 5-year term. The
implementation plan will be divided in to 1-year terms, aligning with the Municipality's
annual budget cycle.
5.2 Each department will be responsible for leading and committing staff to the
implementation of climate actions that pertain most directly to their department and
integrating pertinent climate actions into their departmental work plans and budgets.
6. Concurrence
6.1 This report and the draft CCCAP have been reviewed by the Directors of all
departments, who concur with the recommendations contained herein.
7. Conclusion
7.1 Climate change is one of the greatest challenges that the world is facing. Climate
change is already contributing in increased flooding, forest fires, extreme weather,
heatwaves and drought. In Clarington, climate change is expected to have significant
impacts on the wellbeing of residents, municipal operations and the local economy.
7.2 The CCCAP was created as a collaborative effort involving over 70 staff to understand
the likely impacts of climate change on the Municipality and identify actions that the
Municipality should take to adapt and reduce GHG emissions.
7.3 The CCCAP contains 116 specific actions identified for the Municipality to take to
reduce corporate GHG emissions and adapt corporate assets, operations, and services,
to limit the negative impacts of climate change. All actions contained in this plan are
achievable and within the control of the Municipality
7.4 Council has already taken significant steps to act on climate change by establishing the
ICCWG, supporting the hiring of a dedicated resource to lead the development of the
CCCAP, joining the FCM PCP program and declaring a climate emergency.
7.5 By endorsing the CCCAP and directing staff to take actions to respond to climate
change the Municipality is fulfilling its responsibility to work in the best interests of staff
and the community. By implementing this plan, the Municipality will take climate change
into consideration as part of ongoing municipal operations and work to ensure
Clarington remains a safe, healthy and economically prosperous place to live.
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7.6 By taking actions to prepare the Municipality for the known risks associated with climate
change, the Municipality will be in the best possible position to avoid disruptions to
essential services, protect community health and wellbeing, and avoid the most
catastrophic impacts of climate change.
7.7 It is respectfully recommended that Council endorse the CCCAP to respond to climate
change as an essential feature of Municipal operations.
Staff Contact: Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2429
or dhoge(Dclarington.net.
Attachments:
Glossary of Terms
Attachment 1 — Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
Interested Parties:
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Durham area municipalities
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Region of Durham
Adeline Cohen — Community Member
Alyssa Scanga — Community Member
David Crome — Community Member
James Carr — Community Member
Libby Racansky — Community Member
Peggy Clark — Community Member
Suzanne Elston — Community Member
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Glossary of Terms
BARC - Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities
CCCAP - Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
ECDM - Energy Conservation and Demand Management
FCM - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
GHG - Greenhouse Gases
ICCWG - Interdepartmental Climate Change Working Group
ICLEI - International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
KPI - Key Performance Indicators
MCIP - Federation of Canadian Municipalities Municipal Climate Innovation Program
OCC — Ontario Climate Consortium
PCP - Partners for Climate Protection
TCO2E — Tonnes of GHGs Equalized to Carbon Dioxide
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Table of Contents
ExecutiveSummary........................................................................................................ 5
Message from the Mayor.................................................................................................
8
Messagefrom the CAO................................................................................................... 9
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.............................................................................
10
Acknowledgements.......................................................................................................
10
Introduction...................................................................................................................
11
Clarington's Commitment to Climate Change............................................................
11
ClimateAdaptation....................................................................................................
12
ClimateMitigation......................................................................................................
13
The Role of Local Government in Responding to Climate Change ............................
13
Land Use and Development Planning....................................................................
14
Licensing and Regulation.......................................................................................
14
Leadership and Awareness....................................................................................
14
ServiceDelivery.....................................................................................................
14
Operations and Workforce.....................................................................................
14
The Science of Climate Change....................................................................................
15
Whatis Climate Change?.......................................................................................... 15
Climate Projections for Canada................................................................................. 16
Climate Change Projections for Clarington................................................................ 16
Increasing Average Annual Temperatures............................................................. 17
Increasing Average Annual Maximum Temperatures ............................................ 17
Fewer Extreme Cold Days..................................................................................... 18
Increased Precipitation........................................................................................... 18
Fewer Predictable Freeze and Thaw cycles.......................................................... 18
Longer Growing Season........................................................................................ 18
Local Climate Change Impacts.................................................................................. 19
PhysicalImpacts.................................................................................................... 19
EcologicalImpacts................................................................................................. 19
SocialImpacts........................................................................................................ 20
EconomicImpacts.................................................................................................. 20
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OurApproach................................................................................................................
21
ICLEI— BARC............................................................................................................
22
FCM— PCP Program.................................................................................................
23
StaffEngagement......................................................................................................24
Objective, Vision and Mission....................................................................................
24
GoalIdentification......................................................................................................
24
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment............................................................................
25
Department -Specific Risks and Possible Impacts - Workshop 1............................
25
Ranking the Severity and Likelihoods - Workshop 2..............................................
27
Summary of Climate Risks for the Municipality of Clarington.................................
27
Clarington's Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions Inventory ............................
29
Municipal Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions ............................................
30
GHG Emission Reductions Targets...........................................................................
33
Action Identification and Prioritization........................................................................
34
MitigationActions...................................................................................................
34
AdaptationActions.................................................................................................
35
Objective, Vision, Mission, Goals and Actions..............................................................
38
Objective....................................................................................................................
38
Vision.........................................................................................................................
38
Mission......................................................................................................................
38
Goalsand Actions......................................................................................................
38
1) Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions..............................................................
38
2) Maintain Public and Workplace Health and Safety .......................................
41
3) Minimize Risks to Buildings and Properties ..................................................
42
4) Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure...................................43
5) Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity............................................................44
6) Minimize Disruptions to Corporate Operations and Services ........................
45
7) Build Community Resilience.........................................................................
46
Implementation..............................................................................................................
47
GuidingPrinciples......................................................................................................48
Climate Action Implementation Schedule..................................................................
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ImplementationTools................................................................................................48
Monitoring and Evaluation.........................................................................................
49
NextSteps.................................................................................................................
50
Conclusion....................................................................................................................
50
Appendices...................................................................................................................
51
Appendix A
- CCCAP Participants.............................................................................
51
Appendix B
- Glossary and Acronyms.......................................................................
55
Appendix C
- Climate Action Implementation Schedule .............................................
59
Appendix D
- Actions for Future Consideration........................................................
108
Appendix E
- Climate Change Projections...............................................................
116
Appendix F
- Risks and Vulnerability Assessment Outcomes .................................
120
Appendix G
- Climate Modeling Criteria...................................................................
122
Appendix H
- Adaptation and Mitigation Evaluation Criteria ....................................
123
Appendix I -
GHG Emissions Calculations...............................................................
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WorksCited.................................................................................................................
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Executive Summary
The climate is changing. According to Canada's Changing Climate Report (2019),
Canada is warming at almost double the global average rate. In Clarington, climate
changes will include weather that is warmer and wetter, with larger and more frequent
storms. Climate change will increasingly impact Clarington residents, infrastructure,
municipal operations and the economy. The scale to which Clarington is impacted will
depend on the actions that the Municipality takes now. Strengthening local action on
climate change is an important step by the Municipality of Clarington to enhance the
Municipality's longstanding commitment to sustainable development.
The Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan takes a dual approach in responding to
the causes and impacts of climate change:
1) Adaptation components of this plan focus on preparing the Municipality for the
impacts of climate change. By preparing for future climate conditions, the
Municipality will lessen the negative impacts that climate change will have on
municipal operations, the provision of services, residents and the local economy.
2) Mitigation components of this plan focus on decreasing the severity of future
climate change impacts by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are
contributing to climate change. By doing its part to reduce GHG emissions, the
Municipality can help to slow climate change and limit its negative impacts.
This plan contains 116 specific actions that the Municipality will take to reduce GHG
emissions, and adapt corporate assets, operations, and services, to limit the negative
impacts of climate change. All actions contained in this plan are achievable and within
the control of the Municipality.
The adaptation elements of this plan have been guided by the International Council for
Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI Canada) Building Adaptive & Resilient
Communities (BARC) five -milestone framework. BARC milestones include: 1) Initiating;
2) research; 3) planning; 4) implementation and 5) monitoring and review.
The mitigation elements of this plan were guided by the ICLEI Canada Partners for
Climate Protection (PCP) program. The PCP program consists of a five -milestone
framework to guide the Municipality to reduce GHG emissions. Milestones include: 1)
Creating a baseline emissions inventory and forecast; 2) setting emissions reduction
targets; 3) developing and action plan; 4) implementing the action plan and 5)
monitoring progress and reporting on the results of action implementation.
Over 70 staff from all Municipal departments contributed to the development of this
plan. An Interdepartmental Climate Change Working Group (ICCWG) met monthly to
guide the development of the plan. Staff from all departments participated in workshops
to assess climate change risks to the Municipality, identify and prioritize actions to
reduce climate risks and corporate GHG emissions, and prioritize and finalize all
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elements of this plan. Senior management reviewed and provided input to ensure
climate actions align with corporate strategies and resources.
Using the most up-to-date climate projections, staff participated in a workshop to identify
potential climate change risks to the Municipality. A total of 199 risks were identified.
From the identified risks, staff participated in a second workshop to rank climate risks
based on the likelihood and severity of consequences to the Municipality. Using
prioritized risks, staff from all departments participated in a series of workshops to
identify and prioritize actions that the Municipality will take to limit climate risks. Included
in this plan are 80 climate adaptation actions.
Staff from all departments also participated in workshops to identify and prioritize a list
of actions to reduce corporate GHG emissions. All proposed actions had to be within
municipal control, attainable, and contribute significantly to GHG emissions reductions.
36 mitigation actions are included in this plan.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has determined that global
GHG emissions must be reduced significantly to avoid catastrophic climate change
(2018). By establishing corporate GHG reduction targets and adopting practices that
reduce GHG emissions, the Municipality is doing its part to slow climate change while
saving operating and energy costs.
To achieve Milestone 2 of the PCP program, this plan sets a target to reduce
corporate GHG emissions by 35 per cent by 2030 from 2018 levels, and to achieve
net zero GHG emissions by 2050. These targets align with targets established by the
IPCC, The Federal Government of Canada, the Provincial Government of Ontario and
the Region of Durham. Emissions reduction targets will be achieved through the
implementation of the actions outlined in this plan and in the 2019 Clarington Energy
Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
In total, this plan includes 116 actions that the Municipality will take to respond to
climate change. All actions are categorized into goals that have been prioritized through
the climate action planning process. Goals include:
1) Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions
2) Maintain Public and Workplace Health and Safety
3) Minimize Risks to Buildings and Properties
4) Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure
5) Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
6) Minimize disruption to corporate operations and services
7) Build Community Resilience
An implementation schedule was developed for this plan to inform the overall
implementation of the climate actions in this plan (Appendix C). The schedule broadly
outlines lead and supporting departments, associated municipal policies and plans,
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duration of each action, level of effort, and estimated resources needed for
implementation. A comprehensive climate action implementation guide, with action -
specific project plans, will be developed as a companion to this plan. Action -specific
plans will highlight key responsibilities, supporting tasks, co -benefits, timelines, financial
projections, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each action.
The CCCAP is a long-term initiative that will require engagement across all departments
over several years to succeed. Ongoing support from Council will be essential to ensure
that implementation of this plan maintains momentum. Some actions contained in this
plan will also require capital investments to be successful. Funding requirements for
specific climate actions will be integrated into the annual municipal budget cycle. Staff
will work to capitalize on funding opportunities as they become available from sources
outside of the Municipality.
By implementing this corporate climate action plan, the Municipality of Clarington is
fulfilling its responsibility to work in the community's best interests. The knowledge
contained in this plan will enable the Municipality to make informed decisions to
prioritize actions to limit GHG emissions that are contributing to climate change and
minimize the impacts that climate change will have on the Municipality. By implementing
this plan, the Municipality will take climate change into consideration as part of ongoing
municipal operations and work to ensure Clarington remains a safe, healthy and
economically prosperous place to live.
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Message from the Mayor
The Municipality of Clarington has created this corporate climate action plan to guide
our efforts to limit the negative impacts of climate change, protect the wellbeing of staff,
residents and businesses, and continue to provide high quality services to the
community.
We know that the best defense against climate change is a good offence, which is why
we are acting now. The vision, goals, and actions contained in this plan will guide the
Municipality's efforts to respond to climate change. By implementing the actions
contained in this plan, Clarington will reduce corporate GHG emissions contributing to
climate change, reduce energy consumption and expenses, and ensure the Municipality
is ready for future climate conditions.
As our community continues to grow, the Municipality remains dedicated to protecting
the health and wellbeing of residents. By acting on climate change, we will continue to
ensure Clarington is a safe, healthy and economically prosperous place to call home.
Adrian Foster
Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington
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Message from the CAO
Our municipality provides services that ensure our community is safe, healthy, clean
and prosperous. When extreme weather happens, the Municipality is called upon to
protect the wellbeing of residents, while ensuring the safety of staff.
Evidence shows that climate change in Clarington will result in more extreme weather,
which has the potential to disrupt Municipal operations and services and place
residents, staff and property at risk.
Our municipality must adapt to the changing climate to ensure we are serving the
community in the best way possible. This climate action plan is a corporate -wide
initiative that will guide our municipality to reduce GHG emissions causing climate
change and become resilient to extreme weather. As all departments implement the
proactive actions contained in this plan, we will do our part to continue to serve the
community and ensure Clarington remains safe, healthy, clean and prosperous.
Andrew Allison
Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Clarington
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Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
The Municipality of Clarington is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg, known today as the Williams Treaties
First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their
longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Municipality of Clarington.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to everyone who participated in the development of this Corporate climate
action plan. Strong leadership from Municipal Council and staff is advancing the
Municipality's response to climate change. The valuable knowledge and experience of
the Ontario Climate Consortium (OCC) and municipal staff was essential to creating this
plan. This work was made possible by a grant from the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM) as part of the Municipal Climate Innovation Program (MCIP).
The Interdepartmental Climate Change Working Group (ICCWG), consisting of 18
representatives from all departments, provided expert guidance on all aspects of the
development of this plan. Over 70 staff members from all departments participated in
multiple workshops to identify and prioritize actions for addressing and responding to
climate change. Input from workshop participants ensured that all actions contained in
this plan are practical, implementable and specific to Clarington. Please see Appendix A
for a list of staff participants.
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Introduction
The Municipality of Clarington, like other municipalities in Ontario, will be impacted by
climate change. This Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan is the product of a
collaborative effort to identify and provide practical solutions to the risks and challenges
that climate change poses to the Municipality of Clarington. Contained in this plan are
116 specific actions for the Municipality to take to reduce GHG emissions, and adapt
corporate assets, operations and services to limit the negative impact of climate
change. By implementing the actions contained in this plan, the Municipality is taking a
proactive approach to combat climate change and minimize its impacts on our
municipality. By acting on climate change, the Municipality is working to ensure that
Clarington is a safe, harmonious and prosperous place to live for the foreseeable future.
Clarington's Commitment to Climate Change
The World Health Organization has described climate change as the greatest challenge
of the 21 st century (2015). Climate change has the potential to negatively impact global
and local economies, expose people to new health and security threats, and alter the
natural systems that we depend on for food and clean air and water (IPCC, 2018).
Municipal governments, given their role in planning and organizing communities, are in
a uniquely positioned to act on climate change. By endorsing and implementing this
plan, the Municipality of Clarington is demonstrating its commitment to minimize the
negative impacts of climate change. In addition to the development of this plan the
Municipality has taken steps to respond to climate change:
Since 2012, the Municipality has distributed over 7,000 saplings to rural residents
through the Trees for Rural Roads Program, restoring Clarington's tree canopy cover
and wildlife habitat, recreating the historical landscape of tree -lined roadways and
offsetting carbon emissions.
Since 2016 Clarington has partnered with the Region of Durham, Durham area
municipalities and other stakeholders to develop the Durham Community Climate
Adaptation Plan (DCCAP) and the Durham Community Energy Plan (DCEP). The
DCCAP and DCEP contain actions to help the community prepare for climate change,
reduce community GHG emissions and increase energy independence while promoting
local economic development. Implementation of these plans is being led by the Region
of Durham with support provided by the area municipalities, utilities, conservation
authorities, and other community partners.
In early 2018 the Municipality established the Priority Green Clarington initiative, which
included a framework for sustainable residential developments and a household water
and energy efficient demonstration project.
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In late 2019, the Municipality released the Clarington Energy Conservation and Demand
Management Plan 2019-2024 (ECDM plan). The ECDM plan identifies actions that the
Municipality will take to conserve energy, reduce GHG emissions and save money in
Municipal buildings. Also, the Municipality tracks energy consumption and costs on an
ongoing basis to identify ways to save.
In February 2020, Council passed a motion to prioritize the use of low emissions
vehicles in the municipal fleet, reducing corporate GHG emissions that contribute to
climate change.
In February 2020, the Municipality joined the ICLEI Canada PCP program. By
participating in the PCP program, Clarington is part of a network of over 350 municipal
governments committed to reducing GHG emissions that are fueling climate change.
In March 2020, the Municipality joined over 400 Canadian municipalities and 1,300 local
governments by declaring a climate emergency. By declaring a climate emergency, the
Municipality acknowledges its leadership role in responding to climate change by
reducing GHG emissions.
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Figure 1 - Timeline of significant climate action actions in Clarington
Climate Adaptation
Climate adaptation involves adjusting our behaviours to reduce the risks posed by
climate change while taking advantage of any opportunities. According to the IPCC,
based on the amount of GHGs that have already been released into the atmosphere by
humans, some degree of climate change is expected to occur regardless of our future
actions (2018). Based on climate projections from the Ontario Climate Consortium
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(OCC), Clarington will experience weather that is significantly hotter and wetter, with
storms that are more frequent and extreme (2020). These changes will impact our
infrastructure, economy and the natural environment, placing our wellbeing at greater
risk; therefore, adapting to climate change will become increasingly important.
Climate Mitigation
Climate mitigation involves taking actions to limit the quantity of GHG emissions that are
being released into the atmosphere and capturing and storing GHGs that have already
been released into the atmosphere. The overall goal of climate mitigation is to stabilize
the level of GHGs in the atmosphere soon enough to limit the negative impacts of
climate change on people and natural ecosystems. If mitigation actions are effective,
the climate will change at a rate slow enough for ecosystems and societies to adapt,
minimizing impacts on the economy and the wellbeing of people. According to the
IPCC, in order to prevent catastrophic climate change, governments must take drastic
action to reduce GHG emissions to keep global warming below 1.5 °C (2018). Although
climate mitigation and adaptation are both necessary, the more we choose to mitigate
climate change now, the less we will need to adapt later.
Figure 2 - Definition of climate adaptation and mitigation
The Role of Local Government in Responding to Climate Change
Municipalities are in an ideal position to respond to climate change. According to the
FCM, municipalities have control of over 44 per cent of Canada's GHG emissions
(2020). Municipalities are also responsible for providing affordable and reliable services
to residents, which will be impacted by climate change. Below are several areas where
municipalities like Clarington take actions to respond to climate change.
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Land Use and Development Planning
Municipalities play a key role in maintaining local infrastructure and planning for future
development. Clarington is responsible for creating and enforcing long-term land -use
and infrastructure plans, which guide the management of resources, land development
and growth, and for maintaining existing infrastructure. Land use and development
planning can incorporate measures to help the Municipality adapt to climate change and
reduce GHG emissions.
Licensing and Regulation
Local governments create policies, set regulatory frameworks and enforce by-laws that
could be used to implement and enforce climate change adaptation and mitigation
regulations. Policy measures to reduce GHGs in our municipal services and facilities
can be used to mitigate climate change. An example of this is Clarington's excessive
idling bylaw, which places a limit on the amount of time a person can allow their car to
idle, cutting down on air pollution and GHG emissions.
Leadership and Awareness
Local governments play an important role in engaging businesses, residents and other
stakeholders to act on climate change. Clarington can educate and empower staff and
residents to take actions that reduce GHG emissions and make our community more
resilient to climate change. By creating this plan, our municipality is already taking a
leadership role by identifying measures to adapt to and mitigate climate change in
municipal operations and facilities.
Service Delivery
Municipalities work to protect the wellbeing of residents. This is done by providing a
variety of community services, including libraries, road maintenance, emergency
services, urban forest management. As the climate continues to change, our
Municipality will need to adapt, to continue to provide services that promote community
wellbeing, and reduce GHG emissions contributing to climate change.
Operations and Workforce
Local governments are responsible for the continued functioning of the Municipality,
including maintaining municipal roads, bridges, sidewalks, parks, facilities and snow
removal. Incorporating climate change considerations into municipal operations and
decision -making and training staff to take climate change into consideration, are
valuable ways for our Municipality to reduce GHG emissions while continuing to provide
high -quality services in the face of certain climate change.
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The Science of Climate Change
What is Climate Change?
Climate change refers to a statistically significant variation in the normal state of the
climate for an extended period of time. GHGs, including carbon dioxide, methane,
ozone, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons, trap heat energy from the sun in Earth's
atmosphere, warming the planet and fueling changes to global weather patterns.
Although the Earth's climate has naturally fluctuated for millions of years, population
growth and modern human activities such as industrial agriculture, industrialization and
deforestation have altered the composition of the atmosphere with GHGs, accelerating
climate change (Climate Atlas, 2019).
By disrupting the atmospheric balance that keeps the climate stable, we are now seeing
a rise in the planet's average surface temperature, warming oceans, shrinking ice
sheets and glaciers, decreased snow cover, rising sea level, ocean acidification and
extreme weather events (Government of Canada, 2019).
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Dioxide (Lindsey, 2020).
According to the IPCC, human activities are estimated to have already caused
approximately 1.0°C of global warming above pre -industrial levels. Global warming is
estimated to be increasing at 0.2°C per decade due to ongoing emissions. If current
trends continue, global warming will likely reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052 (2018).
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The IPCC has advised that to avoid climate change at a scale that has catastrophic
impacts on people and the natural environment, GHG emissions must be reduced by 45
per cent by 2030, compared with 2010 levels, and that net emissions be reduced to
zero by 2050 (2018).
Climate Projections for Canada
Since 1948, Canada's mean annual temperature has increased by 1.7°C overall and by
2.3°C in northern regions. This rate is almost double the global average. Under a
medium emissions scenario, Canada is expected to warm 2°C by 2050 and 4°C by
2080. Seasonally, Canada is expected to experience summertime warming of at least
2.5°C by 2050. If current trends continue, Canadians can expect to experience more
frequent and intense heat in the summer and milder winters. This change will increase
the severity of heatwaves and contribute to an increased risk of drought and wildfires in
the summer (Government of Canada, 2019).
Along with an increase in average temperatures, Canada will continue to experience
increased overall precipitation. Since 1950, annual precipitation has increased by 12 per
cent, with significant increases in extreme precipitation events. When averaged
annually, the largest percentage increase in precipitation has occurred in the high Arctic
(25 to 45 per cent), while parts of Southern Canada have seen little change
(Government of Canada, 2019).
In the winter, most of Southern Ontario will see a significant decline in annual
precipitation. By contrast, Southern British Columbia and Southeastern Canada will
likely experience more precipitation in the spring and fall. Overall, less predictable and
more extreme fluctuations in precipitation and temperature will contribute to more
frequent and severe floods and droughts, which will negatively impact infrastructure,
water availability, ecosystems and agriculture (Government of Canada, 2019).
In northern regions, shorter, milder winters are already resulting in less annual snow
and ice cover. Since 1981 the number of days per year with snow cover has decreased
by 10 per cent per decade due to later seasonal snowfalls, and earlier spring melts as a
result of warming. Since 1968, annual sea ice in the Canadian Arctic has decreased by
8 per cent per decade. It is expected that most of the Canadian Arctic marine regions
will be completely ice -free in the summers by the 2050s. Reduced snow cover reduces
the reflectivity of the Earth's surface, allowing more energy to be absorbed by the land,
compounding global warming and climate change (Government of Canada, 2019).
Climate Change Projections for Clarington
The Municipality of Clarington is already experiencing the impacts of climate change
and extreme weather, resulting in damage to infrastructure and placing health and
safety at risk. In 2013, the Municipality experienced an ice storm that damaged trees
and caused power outages; in 2016, the Municipality experienced a significant
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heatwave and drought that strained natural ecosystems; in 2017 and 2019 the
Municipality experienced lakeshore and overland flooding.
According to climate projections from the OCC, Clarington will continue to experience
weather that is warmer and wetter, with larger and more frequent storms. If left
unaddressed, climate change will increase the financial and operational challenges
faced by the Municipality and place residents and the local economy at risk (2020).
The climate projection data used in this plan originated from the OCC's Guide to
Conducting a Climate Change Analysis at the Local Scale: Lessons Learned from
Durham Region (2020). On behalf of the Region of Durham and Durham area
municipalities, the OCC completed climate modelling of Durham Region using the North
American Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (NA-CORDEX)
ensemble model. In line with their approach, climate projections for this work were
broken down into short-term (2011 to 2040), medium -term (2041to 2070) and long-term
(2071 to 2100). Projections made in this plan illustrate the most likely climate
projections based on current trends.
Increasing Average Annual Temperatures
In the short-term, the average annual temperature in Clarington is expected to increase
by 1.6°C to 13.1 °C. Similar trends are expected in the medium and long-term. In the
medium -term, the average annual temperature is expected to increase by 2.9°C to
14.5°C and 4.8°C to 16.4°C in the long-term.
Minimum average annual temperatures are also expected to rise. The short-term
average annual minimum is expected to increase by 1.7°C to 4.1 °C. The medium -term
average annual minimum is expected to increase by 3.8°C to 5.8°C, while the long-term
average annual minimum is expected to increase by 5.7°C to 8.1 °C.
The minimum winter temperature in Clarington is expected to decrease by 0.3°C from -
8.3°C in the short-term. In the medium -term, the minimum winter temperature is
expected to increase by 2.7°C to -6.3°C and increase 5.6°C to -3.4°C in the long-term.
The shoulder seasons will experience the most notable temperature changes. In the
short-term, the minimum spring temperature will likely increase by 30C from -1 °C to 2°C.
In the medium -term, the minimum spring temperature is projected to increase by 4.6°C
to 3.6°C, and 6.6°C to 5.6°C in the long-term. The minimum fall temperature is expected
to increase 0.9°C from 5.7°C to 6.6°C in the short-term, increasing by 2.5°C in the
medium term to 8.2°C and 4.7°C in the long-term to 10.4°C.
Increasing Average Annual Maximum Temperatures.
Average annual maximum temperatures are also expected to increase in the
Municipality. Most notably, summer maximum temperatures are projected to increase
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by 4.9°C from 21.4°C to 26.3°C in the short-term, and to 27.9°C and 29.9°C in the medium
and long-term respectively.
Extreme heat (over 30°C) will become even more significant as climate change takes
greater effect. In the short-term, the number of extreme heat days will increase from 7.2
days per year to 10.9 days per year. In the medium and long-term, extreme heat days
will increase to 20.8 and 40.3 days per year, respectively.
Fewer Extreme Cold Days
Extreme cold days are expected to decline significantly in Clarington. In the short-term,
the number of days below -200C are expected to decline from 8.6 days to 6.6 days. In
the medium -term, the number of extreme cold days will decline to 3.3 days and only 1.1
days in the long-term. In addition, there is expected to be 19.1 fewer days below
freezing in the short-term, 37.5 and 59.2 fewer days below freezing in the medium and
long-term. In the short-term, the Municipality will experience nearly one -month fewer
days where the temperature will be below freezing (0°C). In the medium -term, this will
be reduced to just over three -and -a -half months, while in the long-term, days below
freezing will be reduced to less than three months.
Increased Precipitation
Precipitation in the Municipality is expected to parallel the increase to the annual
temperatures. In the short-term, the annual average precipitation is expected to
increase by 10.3 per cent from 949.7mm per year to 1059.2 mm per year. In the
medium -term precipitation is expected to increase 16 per cent to 1132.3 mm per year,
and in the long-term precipitation is expected to increase 23.5 per cent to 1241.9 mm
per year. Extreme precipitation (Maximum precipitation in 3 days) will increase notably
from 54.9mm to 73.1 mm in the short-term, 78.4mm in the medium -term, and 86mm in
the long-term.
Fewer Predictable Freeze and Thaw cycles
Freeze -thaw cycles in the Municipality, which take a significant toll on the Municipality's
infrastructure and operations, are only expected to decrease slightly with climate
change. Currently, the Municipality experiences 79.6 freeze -thaw cycles annually.
Freeze -thaw cycles are expected to only decrease to 78.6 cycles annually in the short-
term and to 70.1 and 59.6 cycles in the medium and long-term.
Longer Growing Season
Finally, the growing season in Clarington is expected to be extended, notably from 163
days per year to 178 days per year in the short-term. The growing season is expected
to extend further in the medium -term to 194 days per year and 215 days per year in the
long-term. Currently, the growing season starts on approximately May 15, which in the
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short term is expected to begin on May 8, May 1 in the medium -term, and April 18 in the
long-term. Currently, the growing season ends around October 24. It is expected to end
on October 31 in the short-term, November 9 in the medium -term and November 18 in
the long-term.
Local Climate Change Impacts
Physical Impacts
The impacts of climate change will continue to cause significant damage to the built
environment, including stormwater infrastructure, buildings, parks, transportation
infrastructure and energy systems. Most municipal roads and other built structures were
not designed to withstand projected future climate conditions, which will result in
increased maintenance requirements and replacement costs.
The variation in temperature between the winter and shoulder seasons indicate a
shortened winter season and increased weather variability in the shoulder seasons.
With a shortened winter and milder spring and fall, the amount of precipitation in the
Municipality is likely to shift from snowfall to rain, placing greater demand on the
Municipality's stormwater management systems. Much of the Municipality's stormwater
infrastructure was not designed for projected increases in precipitation related to climate
change, increasing the potential for overland flooding. Also, irregular freeze and thaw
cycles, coupled with increased precipitation, will increase the risk to municipal
infrastructure and the public. When thaws occur in conjunction with extreme rain, the
likelihood of flooding will increase significantly. Similarly, a freeze after an extreme rain
event can cause damage to infrastructure and roads, poses a risk to public safety and
increases the need for road salt, which damages natural ecosystems.
Ecological Impacts
Climate change is disrupting ecosystems, which places people at risk. Natural
ecosystems provide a wide range of goods and services to people, including drinkable
water, pollution control, flood regulation, clean air and food. A warming climate can
disrupt the ability of ecosystems to provide services that are valuable to the wellbeing of
people. Similarly, climate change can overwhelm an ecosystem's ability to serve as a
natural buffer from extreme weather, increasing the vulnerability of people (Government
of Canada, 2019). For example, increased annual and extreme precipitation in
Clarington will likely result in increased riverine and overland flooding, causing
additional erosion, and disrupting natural riverine ecosystems. In addition, a warming
climate is allowing for invasive species populations to grow, displacing natural species
and creating challenges for local agriculture.
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Social Impacts
Climate change will have direct and indirect impacts on social systems that make up our
community. Unpredictable weather events, extreme heat, and extreme precipitation
have been shown to affect people disproportionately (US Global Research Program,
2014). Prolonged extreme heat has a greater negative impact on people with
preexisting health conditions, the elderly, and the very young. People living in poorer
neighbourhoods with fewer trees are also more vulnerable to extreme heat. People
living in neighbourhoods near creeks, rivers and shorelines are more vulnerable to
flooding caused by increased precipitation. In addition, reduced cold days will impact
winter recreational activities in the Municipality, as the amount of prolonged snow and
ice will be limited by increased freeze and thaw cycles. Similarly, professions that rely
on stable, predictable weather conditions will be negatively impacted. The Municipality
will need to adapt its community programming, operations and staff policies to take
more extreme heat and precipitation into consideration. Actions should also be taken to
avoid disruptions to the electrical grid due to extreme weather.
Economic Impacts
Climate change will impact local and global economies and increase expenses for
residents and the Municipality. During extreme heat, more power is used to keep
buildings cool. According to the Bank of Canada, 20 to 25 per cent more power is
needed to cool buildings on a 320C day than on a 260C day. Increased demand for
electricity increases its cost (2019).
While the agricultural sector will likely benefit from an extended growing season, an
extended growing season and warmer winters will increase the risk of pests that will
cause damage to food crops. Farmers will also need to cool vulnerable livestock or
irrigate more crops during extreme heat, increasing expenses. Spring and fall freeze
and thaw cycles are likely to become less predictable, increasing the possibility of
unexpected crop damage due to frost. Increased agricultural vulnerability and costs for
farmers will increase the cost of food for residents (Government of Canada, 2019).
According to the Intact Centre for Climate Change, increased storms and flooding will
increase property damage. As a result, insurance premiums will continue to increase
due to the added risks to property damage associated with climate change (Intact
Centre on Climate Adaptation, 2019),
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Our Approach
The creation of this plan was guided by the ICLEI Canada, Building Adaptive & Resilient
Communities (BARC) five -milestone framework and by the FCM PCP program five -
milestone framework. Our approach is based on the following key principles:
Collaboration - From the outset, this plan was intended to be a collaborative effort. Over
70 municipal staff members participated in the creation of this plan to identify how the
Municipality will be impacted by projected climate change, propose actions that the
Municipality can take to adapt to climate change and reduce GHG emissions and
prioritize actions to be implemented.
Comprehensive — This plan contains a range of actions to respond to climate change,
which will allow staff from across the corporation to leverage opportunities to create
partnerships and access funding that will be essential for successful action
implementation.
Achievable — All the actions contained in this plan are within the control of the
Municipality and identified by staff as achievable. Most actions contained in this plan are
recommendations for ways to provide high -quality municipal services while reducing
GHG emissions and making the Municipality more resilient to climate change.
Balanced — The impacts of climate change in the future will depend on the actions that
we take in the present. This plan seeks to balance the immediate and long-term needs
of the Municipality while attempting to limit climate change by reducing GHG emissions.
Adaptable — This plan is intended to be adapted and updated. It is expected that staff
will be creative in identifying opportunities to successfully implement the actions
contained in this plan. Appendix D contains actions that were proposed by staff but
were not intended for immediate implementation. These actions will be reviewed to
assess their appropriateness for inclusion in future updates to this plan. It is
recommended that this plan will be updated every five years.
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ICLEI - BARC
The adaptation elements of this plan have been guided by ICLEI Canada's BARC five -
milestone framework. ICLEI Canada's BARC five -milestone framework is a structured
approach to help municipalities prepare for the impacts of climate change through a
series of progressive steps. Milestones include: 1) initiate; 2) research; 3) plan; 4)
implement and; 5) monitor and review.
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FCM — PCP Program
The mitigation elements of this plan have been guided by FCM's PCP program. The
PCP program consists of a five -milestone framework to guide the Municipality to act on
climate change by reducing GHG emissions. Milestones include: 1) create a baseline
emissions inventory and forecast; 2) set GHG emissions reduction targets; 3) develop a
local action plan; 4) implement the local action plan and; 5) monitor progress and report
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Staff Engagement
The creation of this plan has been a collaborative process. All aspects of this plan were
directed by the ICCWG, which is made up of representatives from all departments in the
Municipality. Throughout the development of this plan, the ICCWG met monthly to
provide feedback and participate in workshops to gather information to be included in
this plan. ICCWG members consulted with staff from all departments to receive input on
key features of the plan and helped coordinate workshops to assess the risk of climate
change to the Municipality, identify actions to respond to climate risks, identify actions to
reduce corporate GHG emissions, and prioritize and finalize climate actions for inclusion
in this plan.
Objective, Vision and Mission
Early in the climate action planning process, members of the ICCWG participated in
workshops to establish the objective, vision and mission statements to clearly articulate
the purpose and intended outcomes of this climate action plan. First, staff were provided
with a summary of how climate change is expected to impact the Municipality. With
climate impacts in mind, staff were then asked to brainstorm the best -case outcomes
that could result from this plan. Based on best -case scenarios, staff composed the
vision statement for this plan. After agreeing upon objective and vision statements, staff
were then asked to brainstorm how this plan could contribute to achieving the objective
and vision statements, given the changes in climate that are expected. Responses were
distilled into the mission statement contained in this plan.
Goal Identification
Following the creation of a vision statement and mission statement, staff participated in
an exercise that identified the main goals of this plan. All goals are intended to
contribute to achieving the project's vision and mission. Goals were revised throughout
the climate action planning process as staff gained greater knowledge about climate
risks, and responses were identified. All climate actions within this plan are categorized
based on seven goals. The goals of the plan include:
1) Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions
2) Maintain Public and Workplace Health and Safety
3) Minimize Risks to Buildings and Properties
4) Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure
5) Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
6) Minimize disruption to corporate operations and services
7) Build Community Resilience
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Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Staff worked with the Ontario Climate Consortium (OCC) to bring together
representatives from all departments to complete a climate change risk and vulnerability
assessment. The risk and vulnerability assessment identifies the likelihood and
consequences of impacts that climate change will have on municipal operations and
service delivery. The risk and vulnerability assessment was undertaken in four stages:
1) analyzing the most up-to-date climate projections to identify the climate conditions
that can be expected by the Municipality; 2) working with staff from all departments to
identify the risks and most likely impacts that climate change will have municipal
operations and services; 3) working with staff to assess the likelihood and
consequences of climate impacts on municipal operations and service delivery and; 4)
producing risk statements that reflect the impact that climate change will have on
municipal operations and services. Figure 6 below illustrates the overall risk
assessment process.
Figure 6 - Risk Assessment Planning Process
Department -Specific Risks and Possible Impacts - Workshop 1
In September 2019, representatives from all departments participated in a workshop to
review climate projections and identify local climate risks and their most likely impacts
on the Municipality. Staff were provided with a list of 9 climate conditions that are
expected to impact the Municipality based on the most up-to-date climate projections
from the Ontario Climate Consortium. Climate conditions include:
• More heat waves,
• Higher average temperatures,
• Extended spring and fall seasons,
• More dry spells
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• More freeze -thaw cycles
• More ice storm,
• More rain and snow in the winter
• Wetter spring and fall
• Higher wind speeds
Using the climate conditions listed above, participants were guided through two
workshop activities. In the first activity, participants generated climate change risk
statements based on likely impacts to municipal operations the service provision. Next,
participants identified the departments that would be most impacted by climate change
and how they would be impacted. Participants were asked to brainstorm and document
the risks that climate change presents to the Municipality using the "If -Then -So"
methodology. The "If -Then -So" methodology is consistent with traditional risk -based
approaches, where "if" is associated with a particular event (in this case, a climate
condition or extreme event occurring); "then" is associated with a particular service or
function, and "so" is the final result or consequence of the climate change impact. For
example, if more extreme rain events occur, then this may lead to more frequent
drainage issues, so this may require increased maintenance of stormwater
management infrastructure and increase costs to the Municipality. All of the information
gathered from staff was analyzed using an integrated risk management approach,
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summarized, and used to frame the proceeding conversations in workshop two (Ontario
Climate Consortium, 2020).
Ranking the Severity and Likelihoods - Workshop 2
In October 2019, representatives from each department reconvened to participate in a
second workshop to rank the risks that climate change presents to the Municipality. The
risks of climate change to the Municipality were assessed for the present time period,
projected to mid-century (2050s). All risks were identified assuming a "business as
usual" approach to reducing GHG emissions, which is based on current GHG emissions
trends (this climate change scenario is referred to as the Representative Concentration
Pathway 8.5 climate scenario). Based on climate projections for the Municipality, the
ranking of each climate risk was determined by relating the severity of consequences of
a climate risk to the likelihood of the risk occurring. The below equations were used to
rank the identified climate change risks to the Municipality following Workshop 2:
Current Climate Risk = Current Likelihood x X Consequences (across all categories)
Future Climate Risk=Future Likelihood x I Consequences (across all categories)
Summary of Climate Risks for the Municipality of Clarington
Through the climate risk scan process, a total of 199 unique risks were identified. Each
risk statement included a climate condition, an associated risk, and consequences
associated with municipal services and operations. All risk statements were grouped by
department, based on the likelihood a department's operations and services would be
impacted. The Public Works department had the greatest number of identified risks,
with a total of 75. All other departments each had less than 30 identified risks.
Workshop participants identified extreme heat and intense rainfall as the climate
conditions currently the greatest risk to the Municipality. When considering future
climate trends projected to mid-century (2050s), extreme heat, intense rainfall and
extended spring and fall seasons were identified to be the climate conditions that pose
the greatest risks to the Municipality.
Ice storms, more intense rainfall and extreme heat were among the top climate
conditions identified to have the most significant consequences to the Municipality.
Table 1 below highlights the top five climate conditions that will have the greatest likely
consequences for the Municipality.
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Notably, many departments share the same climate risks to their services and
operations. For example, more heatwaves were identified as a concern for the
Emergency and Fire Services and Public Works departments, as prolonged extreme
heat would have negative impacts on staff health.
Similar risks between departments provides opportunities for collaboration and resource
sharing when taking actions to respond to the risk.
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Clarington's Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions Inventory
Using the International Local Government GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP),
staff completed a GHG inventory to establish a baseline for GHGs emitted by the
Municipality. The GHG emissions inventory was calculated using information from four
areas of municipal operations, including buildings, vehicles, streetlights and solid waste.
Please view Appendix I for an outline of the methods used to calculate baseline
municipal GHG emissions.
Buildings
Data for building consumption was assessed using monthly fuel and electricity invoices
for each building. GHG emissions were calculated based on the fuel mix consumed by
each building and the average CO2 equivalent (CO2e) emissions that are released per
kWh of electricity consumed in Ontario. The building inventory includes 27 of the 42
buildings owned by the Municipality, as these are the buildings that are operated and
maintained by the Municipality. The other 15 buildings are operated and maintained by
independent boards.
Fleet
When collecting data, fleet was separated into three areas: 1) Corporate fleet vehicles,
2) Emergency and Fire Services vehicles and 3) staff vehicles used for municipal
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purposes. Fuel consumption data for corporate fleet vehicles came from fuel purchase
invoices for bulk fuel purchased for corporate vehicles. Fuel consumption data for Fire
and Emergency Services vehicles came from fuel purchase invoices for individual fire
vehicles. Staff vehicle consumption data was calculated based on staff mileage claims
for corporate use. Fuel consumption was based on an average per kilometre fuel
consumption of 9.48 litres/100km (average mileage for a light -duty vehicle).
Streetlights
Streetlight consumption data came from monthly invoices. Signal light data is not
included in this data, as they are a Region of Durham responsibility. GHG emissions
were calculated based on the average CO2e emissions that are released per kWh of
electricity consumed in Ontario.
Solid waste
Data for corporate solid waste production came from invoices from contacted waste
services for each facility. Clarington's waste is incinerated at the Durham -York Energy
Centre, energy from waste facility. The weight of the waste was calculated at an
average of 250lbs per yard. Calculations were based on an average composition of
municipal solid waste as presented by the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National
Greenhouse Gas Inventories (2006).
Municipal Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions
Data collected for the municipal energy consumption and GHG emissions baseline
inventory revealed that the Municipality consumed 110,077 GJ of energy in the 2018
baseline year. Municipal buildings are responsible for most of the energy consumed,
followed by streetlights and fleet vehicles.
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Figure 8 - Energy (GJ) Consumption by Source
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Data collected for the municipal energy consumption and GHG emissions baseline
inventory revealed that the Municipality produced 4,039.4 tons of CO2e emissions in the
baseline year. Of the CO2e emissions released by the Municipality, the majority
originated from municipal buildings, followed by fleet vehicles, waste and streetlights.
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GHG Emission Reductions Targets
The IPCC has concluded that global GHG emissions must be reduced significantly to
limit global warming to below 1.5°C to avoid catastrophic impacts of climate change
(2018). By establishing GHG reduction targets and adopting practices that reduce GHG
emissions, the Municipality is doing its part to limit climate change that will negatively
impact staff and residents while saving money in operating and energy costs.
After completing the Corporate Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions Inventory,
ICCWG staff participated in two workshops to discuss Municipal sources of GHG
emissions and identify recommended Municipal GHG emissions reduction targets. GHG
emissions reduction targets were informed by best practices established by the FCM,
IPCC, and several municipalities in Ontario. Staff identified emissions reduction targets
using three criteria: 1) targets must be achievable by the Municipality; 2) targets must
be significant in helping to limit climate change and; 3) targets must demonstrate the
Municipality's commitment to avoiding the negative impacts of climate change.
This plan sets a target to reduce corporate GHG emissions by 35 per cent from
2018 baseline emissions by 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
These targets align with targets established by the IPCC, and by the Durham
Community Climate Adaptation Plan and the Durham Community Energy Plan, which
were both approved in principle by the Clarington Council. These targets will be
achieved through the implementation of the actions outlined in this Plan and in the 2019
Clarinaton Enerav Conservation and Demand Manaaement Plan.
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Action Identification and Prioritization
Mitigation Actions
Action identification
Staff from all departments participated in workshops to identify a long list of actions to
reduce corporate GHG emissions. Conversations to identify actions to reduce emissions
were framed by three questions: 1) How can the Municipality reduce GHG emissions in
its current operations while continuing to provide high -quality services? 2) What new
services can the Municipality provide to reduce GHG emissions? and; 3) What can each
department do to reduce GHG emissions as part of their ongoing operations? In
addition, all mitigation actions were based on three criteria. All actions must: 1) be within
municipal control; 2) be attainable, and 3) contribute to achieving corporate GHG
emissions reduction targets. Other actions to reduce corporate GHG emissions were
identified by reviewing best practices being implemented by other municipalities.
Action Evaluation and Prioritization
Staff participated in two workshops to evaluate actions to reduce corporate GHG
emissions. All identified mitigation actions were evaluated using criteria adapted from
the Canadian Communities' Guidebook for Adaptation to Climate Change to assess the
presence of factors essential to the successful implementation of actions to reduce
corporate GHG emissions (2008). Participants were asked to evaluate each action
based on a set of qualitative criteria, including sustainability, effectiveness,
opportunities, and ease of implementation. Once complete, the criteria of each action
were added, resulting in a corresponding action evaluation score. Please see Appendix
H for details about the mitigation evaluation criteria.
Next, all mitigation actions were rated based on their potential to reduce corporate GHG
emissions relative to current corporate practices. Actions were placed into five
categories: Low, Medium - Low, Medium, Medium - High and High. To prioritize
mitigation actions, each action's evaluation score and GHG emissions rating was
combined into a Mitigation Action Prioritization Matrix. Actions with high emissions
reduction potential and high action evaluation scores were categorized as `Must Do.'
Actions with moderate emissions reduction potential and action evaluation scores were
categorized as `Monitor.' Actions with the lowest emissions reduction potential and
action evaluation scores were categorized as `Investigate Further.' `Must Do' actions
were included in this plan for short-term development and implementation. `Monitor'
actions are intended to be monitored for development implementation should
opportunities present themselves in the mid-term. Actions categorized as `Investigate
Further' are intended to be revisited later for consideration in future climate action plans.
Please see Appendix D to review the list of actions for future consideration.
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Low Medium- Medium Medium- High
Low High
Low Investigate Investigate Investigate Monitor Monitor
Further Further Further
Medium Investigate Monitor Monitor Monitor Must Do
Further
High I Monitor Monitor Must Do Must Do Must Do
Table 2 - Mitigation Action Prioritization Matrix
Adaptation Actions
Action Identification
Using the list of climate impacts compiled from the risk and vulnerability assessment,
staff from all departments participated in workshops to identify a list of potential actions
to help the Municipality adapt to each climate impact. Two approaches were taken to
develop a list of adaptation actions: 1) List each impact, then identify options and
relevant service areas and 2) Review actions taken by other similar municipalities and
select actions that relate to the Municipality. All potential actions were identified by staff
using three criteria. Adaptation actions must: 1) be within municipal control; 2) focus on
corporate operations, infrastructure and/or services, and 3) be achievable by the
Municipality.
Action Evaluation and Prioritization
The list of potential adaptation actions was evaluated using criteria adapted from the
Canadian Communities' Guidebook for Adaptation to Climate Change to assess the
presence of factors essential to their successful implementation within a municipal
context (2008). Participants were asked to evaluate each action based on a set of
qualitative criteria, including sustainability, effectiveness, risk and uncertainty,
opportunities, and ease of implementation. Once complete, the criteria of each action
were added, resulting in a corresponding action evaluation score. Please see Appendix
H for detail about the adaptation action evaluation criteria.
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Next, a risk score was calculated for each proposed adaptation action based on the
climate impact consequence and likelihood data generated from the risk and
vulnerability assessment. Climate impact consequences and likelihoods were multiplied
together to generate a risk score. Actions were then ranked from low to high risk,
depending on their risk score.
Risk Score Matrix
Consequences
Table 3 - Adaptation Action Risk Score Matrix
Risk Score Rankings
Low
1-5
Medium low
6 - 10
Medium
11 - 15
Medium High
16 - 20
High
21 - 25
Table 4 - Adaptation Action Risk Score Rankings
To prioritize identified adaptation actions, each action's evaluation score and risk score
were combined into an adaptation action prioritization matrix. Actions with high risk and
high action evaluation scores were categorized as `Must Do.' Actions with moderate
combined risk and action evaluation scores were categorized as `Monitor'. The lowest
scores were categorized as `Investigate Further'. `Must Do' actions were included in this
plan for short-term development and implementation. `Monitor' actions are intended to
be monitored for implementation should opportunities present themselves in the mid-
term. Actions categorized as `Investigate Further' are intended to be revisited for
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consideration in future updates to Clarington's climate action plans. Please see
Appendix D to review the list of actions for future consideration.
Low Risk Medium Low Medium
Low Investigate Investigate Investigate
Further Further Further
Medium Investigate Monitor
Further
High Monitor Monitor
Table 5 - Adaptation Action Prioritization Matrix
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Objective, Vision, Mission, Goals and Actions
Objective
Identify actions that enable the Municipality to avoid the unmanageable and manage the
unavoidable impacts of climate change
Vision
To ensure Clarington is a safe, stable and prosperous community.
Mission
To provide leadership and tangible solutions to combat climate change and
environmental damage while providing efficient and high -quality services to the
community.
Goals and Actions
This plan includes 116 actions that the Municipality will take to respond to climate
change. Seven goals were developed to organize and guide the development of actions
the Municipality can take to respond to climate change. The goals reflect the
Municipality's response to the most likely impacts of climate change on the Municipality.
1) Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions
Climate change will continue to present significant challenges to the Municipality, its
residents, operations and services. By taking actions to reduce GHG emissions,
Clarington is doing its part to slow climate change and reduce its impacts. This plan sets
a target to reduce corporate GHG emissions 35 per cent by 2030 from 2018 levels,
and to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050.
1.1
Encourage waste and recycling service providers document GHG emissions on
invoices submitted to the Municipality to help the Municipality track it's GHG
emissions more easily.
1.2
Consider building envelope upgrades, building automation and lighting
upgrades as part of all building renewal projects.
1.3
Install/upgrade Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Smart Thermostats in
municipal buildings.
1.4
Continue to convert all lighting in municipal buildings to energy efficient LEDs.
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1.5
Expedite actions outlined in the 2019 Clarington Energy Conservation Demand
Management Plan.
1.6
Offset the use of petroleum -based natural gas with renewable natural gas in
buildings through renewable natural gas purchasing agreements.
1.7
Establish a policy to replace all appliances with Energy STAR rated appliances.
1.8
Install Smart Water Metering to major equipment at facilities and parks (i.e. ice
rinks, pools and splash pads) to better understand water consumption trends
and ensure that equipment is operating at optimal efficiency.
1.9
Conduct utility consumption audits in municipal facilities, beginning with
building with the highest potential for savings.
1.10
Conduct building re -commissioning to optimize building operations where
applicable.
1.11
Replace mechanical equipment (boilers, chillers, air conditioning units) in
remaining facilities with high efficiency according to building assessments.
1.12
Implement and energy management system (EMS) to track utility bills to
monitor energy consumption and GHG emissions, and inform building
maintenance and recommissioning
1.13
Assess and retrofit buildings with insulation where possible to reduced energy
consumption.
1.14
Incentivize municipal staff to choose low carbon transportation options
including: carpooling, cycling and adopting EVs.
1.15
Expand corporate waste reduction and diversion initiatives to further reduce
waste and promote recycling and composting.
1.16
Develop a Green Procurement Policy that aligns procurement and vendor
selection with the climate resilience and mitigation goals outlined in the CCAP.
1.17
Include a line item in the annual budget to provide funding for studies and/or
components of capital projects that support the implementation of the CCAP.
1.18
Establish a Green Revolving Fund (GRF) that is dedicated to funding energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and/or sustainability projects that generate cost
savings.
1.19
Review and update municipal anti -idling by-law and consider expanding idle -
free zones.
1.20
Create a Corporate Energy Commodity Policy that prioritizes energy savings,
locally produced energy and low carbon energy options.
1.21
Create corporate protocols to incorporate climate change considerations into
Council reports.
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1.22
Undertake a feasibility study to identify opportunities for the Municipality of to
generate and sell renewable energy.
1.23
Develop a communications plan to share corporate progress on climate action
with staff and the public on an ongoing basis.
1.24
Investigate the feasibility for District Energy Systems in new and existing
secondary plan areas.
1.25
Update the Municipal Green Fleet Strategy.
1.26
Update the Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework criteria
checklists to include considerations for climate change mitigation and
adaptation.
1.27
Update Clarington's Planning and Development Design Standards and
Guidelines to align with the Clarington Priority Green Development Framework
to support moving toward net zero communities.
1.28
Complete the implementation of Clarington's Green Development Standards,
including the development of a program guidebook, application instructions,
and terms of reference for sustainability reporting.
1.29
Establish beyond -code energy efficiency design standards for new municipal
buildings
1.30
Conduct a review of existing Community Improvement Plans to evaluate the
potential for program expansions to support corporate energy efficient retrofits.
1.31
Update the Municipal Green Fleet Strategy and establish a five-year plan to
electrify municipal fleet vehicles where practicable.
1.32
Complete the conversation of outdoor lighting in parks and streetlights to
energy efficient LEDs
1.33
Implement a Municipal Automatic Vehicle Location Monitoring System (AVL) in
fleet vehicles to track fuel consumption, evaluate idling and optimize routes for
regular travel
1.34
Purchase electric tools and equipment where possible.
1.35
Right -size fleet vehicles based on their use to reduce fuel consumption.
1.36
Integrate green infrastructure and Climate Change into Clarington's Asset
Management Plan.
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2) Maintain Public and Workplace Health and Safety
Extreme weather caused by climate change will place the health and safety of residents
and staff at greater risk. The Municipality will take actions to protect residents and staff
from extreme weather caused by climate change.
2.1
Extend pool hours during extreme heat, taking into consideration staffing,
infrastructure and maintenance needs
2.2
Ensure water and sunscreen are available to staff during all municipal summer
outdoor events.
2.3
Allow outdoor activities to be held at indoor recreation facilities during extreme
heat events where possible.
2.4
Design summer outdoor community programming to take into consideration
extreme heat to ensure staff adequately prepared.
2.5
Ensure staff have access to air-conditioned rest areas for relief during extreme
heat.
2.6
Update safety training for staff to incorporate extreme weather risks associated
with climate change including extreme heat.
2.7
Establish protocols for staff during extreme wind events. Identify "Shelter in
Place" safe zones for staff.
2.8
Create/update workplace policies to mandate weather -appropriate clothing to
protect staff against extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, windy and
wet conditions.
2.9
Update municipal emergency contact lists annually.
2.10
Incorporate weather monitoring into staff management processes to forecast
staff needs and ensure there are enough staff available to respond to extreme
weather such as snowstorms and ice storms.
2.11
Expand online safety training program to ensure safety training accessible to
staff in the field.
2.12
Expand mutual aid agreements with other municipalities to avoid labour and
equipment shortfalls during weather -related emergences.
2.13
Ensure adequate resources are in place to ensure adequate response to the
increased frequency of climate -related emergencies.
2.14
Update the Clarington Emergency Plan to incorporate a strategy for extreme
weather based on climate projections.
2.15
Work with stakeholders to identify and promote the location of evacuation
centres to the public.
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2.16
Develop an extreme heat policy that establishes maximum outdoor working
temperatures for staff and enables staff to complete outdoor work during the
cooler times of the day.
2.17
Extend library hours to keep libraries open to the public during extreme heat
and cold weather.
2.18
Create a communications strategy that clearly categorises levels of weather -
related risk and communicates actions that should be taken to by the public
and stay safe.
2.19
Incorporate shade structures and trees in the designs of outdoor recreation
areas for relief from extreme heat.
2.20
Increase signage near municipally owned and maintained bodies of water
including beaches and stormwater management ponds, warning about the
dangers of thin ice.
2.21
Identify roadways that are the least likely to be impacted by flooding and
incorporate them into community emergency evacuation plans.
2.22
Incorporate textured, slip proof floor surfaces into the design of public spaces.
3) Minimize Risks to Buildings and Properties
Extreme weather caused by climate change will increase the risk of damage to buildings
and properties, resulting in increased maintenance, repair and insurance needs. The
Municipality will take actions to prevent damage to new and existing buildings and
properties caused by extreme weather and climate change.
3.1
Utilize climate projections to assess which municipal buildings are at risk due to
extreme weather. Prioritize building upgrades based on identified risk.
3.2
Update design standards for municipal buildings using climate projections to
ensure municipal buildings are resilient to extreme weather.
3.3
Work with the Conservation Authorities to update flood mapping based on the
most up-to-date climate projections.
3.4
Update zoning bylaws to prohibit development in flood hazard areas.
3.5
Include natural hazards and climate projections as criteria in Clarington's Land
Acquisition Strategy.
3.6
Assess the municipal trail system to determine areas that are most vulnerable
to flooding based on climate projections.
3.7
Update trail design standards to take into account accurate climate projections.
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3.8 Utilize climate projections to identify areas of roads that are vulnerable to
flooding. Create a plan to upgrade road areas that are at high risk.
4) Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure
Existing municipal infrastructure was not designed for the extreme weather conditions
that will result from climate change. Infrastructure damage and failure will cost the
Municipality money and place the safety of staff and residents at risk. The Municipality
will take actions to improve existing and future infrastructure to limit the negative
impacts of climate change.
4.1
Utilize water catchment for irrigation in park designs where possible.
Work with the Provincial Government and other stakeholders to control invasive
4.2
plant species that have negative impacts on stormwater management ponds,
sightlines, drainage ditches and water quality.
4.3
Expand the municipal road maintenance plan by increasing the road
maintenance cycle to accommodate less predictable freeze/thaw cycles.
4.4
Assess and upgrade stormwater infrastructure using accurate climate
projections.
4.5
Assess the depth of wells that service corporate buildings to ensure water will
be available during a drought.
4.6
Design new splash pads to clean and recirculate water to consume less water.
In new building designs and building retrofits, locate cooling condensers on the
4.7
shady side of the building. Ensure proper ventilation and maintenance for
efficient operation.
4.8
Incorporate lighting into new field designs so they can be used in the evening
when outdoor temperatures are cooler.
4.9
Increase backup power supply, including generators and solar battery storage
options at maintenance facilities.
4.10
Ensure all evacuation centres are equipped with an emergency backup power
supply.
4.11
Review zoning regulations to promote groundwater permeability.
4.12
Update building design standards to incorporate green and reflective roofs into
municipal building designs.
4.13
Expand the rural ditching maintenance program to reduce flooding and avoid
infrastructure and property damage.
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4.14
Assess bridges and embankments to determine areas that are most vulnerable
to flooding based on climate projections.
4.15
Upgrade stormwater management infrastructure with on -site ponds, cisterns
and landscaping decisions to minimize stormwater run-off.
Revise asset management policy and equipment repair and replacement
4.16
schedules to reflect increased wear from increased use due to extreme
weather.
4.17
Add surge protectors to all electronic equipment and backup batteries to all
computers.
4.18
Store electronic equipment in a location that is secure and not vulnerable to
flooding or fire.
4.19
Expand preventative maintenance and repair program for roads, sidewalks and
bridges to mitigate damage due to increased freeze and thaw cycles.
4.20
Increase construction standards for higher -order roads that are used for hauling
to mitigate damage due to increased freeze and thaw cycles.
4.21
Review road weight restrictions to prohibit hauling on local roads. Prioritize
hauling on higher -order regional roads.
4.22
Design new parks and sports fields to accommodate flooding and function as
stormwater management areas where reasonable to do so.
4.23
Upgrade existing parks and sports fields with permeable asphalt and other
permeable materials to reduce overland flooding.
5) Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Climate change threatens to disrupt natural ecosystems and the services they provide,
including animal habitat, air and water filtration, crop pollination, erosion protection,
groundwater recharge, and human health benefits. The Municipality will take actions to
protect ecosystem biodiversity and ecosystem services.
5.1
Review the implementation of an urban tree preservation bylaw to prevent urban
trees from being cut down without a permit.
Integrate urban heat island projections into the Clarington Urban Forest
5.2
Strategy. Plant more trees in areas with the greatest potential for becoming
urban heat islands.
Require winter maintenance staff become Smart About Salt certified. This
5.3
program will provide training on the application of road salt to improve winter
salting practices and decrease salt -related damage to ecosystems and
infrastructure.
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5.4
Consider alternatives to conventional road salt (NaCI) to reduce the negative
impacts on the environment.
5.5
Expand municipal tree planting programs and partnerships to include urban and
rural tree planting on public and private properties.
5.6
Integrate the Clarington Urban Forestry Strategy and Clarington's development
guidelines.
5.7
Establish municipal tree canopy, biodiversity and green space targets for urban
areas.
5.8
Update parks maintenance programs to include vegetation and tree species that
are resilient to extreme heat, extreme weather, and invasive species.
5.9
Investigate environmentally friendly road surface treatments to control dust.
6) Minimize Disruptions to Corporate Operations and Services
Increased frequency of extreme weather will increase the risk of disruptions to municipal
operations and services. The Municipality will take actions to prepare for extreme
weather to avoid disruptions to municipal services and ensure the needs of the
community continue to be met.
6.1
Plan municipal events and programs with backup dates in the event of
cancellations due to extreme weather.
Revise refund policy for municipal recreation programs to exclude refunds for
6.2
cancellations due to extreme weather. Instead, provide credits on customer
accounts for weather -related cancelations.
6.3
Back up corporate data and store a location that is not vulnerable to flooding or
fire.
Develop a work -from -home policy that utilizes telecommuting technologies and
6.4
provides staff with the tools to work from home to avoid weather -related service
disruptions and reduce fuel consumption.
6.5
During elections, promote advanced voting, allow a longer time frame for voting
during extreme weather and promote online voting options.
6.6
Update the Council Procedural Bylaw to allow Council meetings to be conducted
remotely during extreme weather.
6.7
Create an extreme weather policy that identifies the weather condition that will
close municipal facilities
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7) Build Community Resilience
Climate change will continue to place residents and their property at greater risk due to
more extreme and less predictable weather. The Municipality will take actions within its
ongoing operations to build community resilience to climate change.
7.1
Establish partnerships with organizations with facilities that could be used as
cooling centres during summer heatwaves.
7.2
Create guidelines for non -essential use of water during heatwaves to conserve
water.
7.3
Stockpile sandbags and sand to prepare for emergency flooding and store in a
location that is protected from UV light.
7.4
Create a dedicated reserve fund for climate -related emergencies and
adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Evaluate the implementation of a stormwater fee (and credit) program to
7.5
encourage residents and businesses to maintain permeable surfaces on their
property and generate funds to upgrade and maintain stormwater management
infrastructure.
7.6
Consider the inclusion of incentives for sustainable development in the DC
review, ensuring alignment with the Green Development Framework.
7.7
Review the Municipal Insurance Program to ensure adequate coverage for staff
and the public during extreme weather events.
Create a strategy to communicate the risks associated with climate change.
7.8
Educate the public about the actions that they can take to prepare for extreme
weather events.
7.9
Educate elected officials on how the municipality will be impacted by climate
change by creating climate risks briefing packages.
7.10
Encourage the federal and provincial governments to dedicate funding to help
municipalities adapt to and mitigate climate change.
7.11
Undertake regular departmental risk audits that include climate -related risks to
the Municipality.
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Implementation
This plan identifies the main risks that climate change presents to the Municipality and
actions that can be taken to limit identified climate risks. The amount that the
Municipality is impacted by climate change will depend on how successfully this plan is
implemented. Successful implementation of this plan will depend largely on four factors:
Council Support — By dedicating resources and commissioning the
development of this Climate Action Plan, Council has taken the first steps to
prepare the Municipality for climate change. Ongoing support from Council will be
essential for the successful implementation of this plan. Staff will continue to
align the design and implementation of climate actions with direction from
Council.
Funding — Actions contained in this plan will require financial investment to be
successful. Staff will work to develop a business case for each action requiring
funding and will to capitalize on funding opportunities as they become available
from the Federal and Provincial Governments. Staff will also seek cost -sharing
partnerships where possible. Funds for specific climate actions will be requested
as part of the annual municipal budget cycle, taking care to achieve the
maximum possible benefits from any funds invested.
Partnerships — Where possible, the Municipality will work to establish
partnerships with businesses, community organizations and government
agencies in its efforts to successfully implement this plan. Partnerships will be
established for mutual benefit to share knowledge and resources for the purpose
of solving the problems presented by climate change. Partners may include utility
companies, conservation authorities, academic institutions, non -governmental
organizations and community groups. Internally, interdepartmental cooperation
will be essential to the success of this plan. Climate change will impact the
operation and services provided by all departments. By coordinating efforts
across the corporation, the Municipality will be in the best position to succeed in
its efforts to respond to climate change.
Staff Capacity — Staff who are responsible for coordinating the implementation
of climate adaption and mitigation actions will continue to be essential for the
Municipality to achieve its climate change and environmental sustainability goals.
Dedicated climate change and sustainability staff have greater capacity to
engage with community partners, identify funding opportunities and raise
awareness about the projected impacts of climate change. Dedicated staff are
essential to coordinate climate action efforts across municipal departments and
integrate climate change considerations into municipal policies, plans, programs
and decision making. Staff are also needed to monitor and report on the
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Municipality's progress in responding to climate change. The ICCWG will
continue to be invaluable in this role.
Guiding Principles
Several principles were identified to guide the successful implementation of climate
actions and achieve the vision contained in this plan:
Collaborative — Implementation of this plan will be a collaborative effort by all
departments and will seek out partnerships with all levels of government utility
companies, conservation authorities, academic institutions, non -governmental
organizations and community groups where possible.
Impactful - Actions that prepare the Municipality for the widest range of climate
risks will be prioritized for implementation.
Integrated — Where possible, the implementation of actions will contribute to
other municipal priorities and initiatives.
Iterative — The implementation of climate actions will be adjusted and enhanced
as new information and funding opportunities become available.
Sustainable — Where possible, the implementation of climate actions will
advance the sustainability efforts of the Municipality generally.
Climate Action Implementation Schedule
The climate action implementation schedule for this plan was developed to guide the
overall process of implementing the actions contained in this plan. The implementation
schedule outlines climate actions; the lead department for each action; supporting
departments; relevant municipal plans, policies and strategies; potential implementation
partners; costs; level of effort and duration of time it will take to implement each action;
and whether each action will be one-time or ongoing. See Appendix C to view the
climate action implementation schedule in greater detail. Flexibility while implementing
this plan will allow the Municipality to integrate new policies, financial resources and
partnership opportunities into the implementation process as they become available.
Implementation Tools
A variety of tools are available to enable the Municipality to implement the actions
contained in this plan. As part of milestone 4 of the ICLEI BARC tool and the PCP Five
Milestone Framework, the Municipality will explore the tools most appropriate to the
implementation of each climate action. Implementation tools include:
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Communications — Staff will regularly update Council on the risks of climate
change to the Municipality, progress on implementing climate actions, pathways
for action implementation, and the co -benefits of implemented climate actions.
Education and Training — Staff will work to educate staff and Council about the
overall impacts of climate change and ways to incorporate climate change
considerations into municipal decision -making. Increased knowledge about the
impacts of climate change will allow the Municipality to effectively implement
climate actions.
Pilots — Where possible, the Municipality will fully integrate climate actions into
Municipal operations and decision -making. In situations where the outcomes of
climate actions are less predictable, the Municipality can initially assess climate
actions through pilot initiatives.
Policy — Corporate policies inform the way the Municipality operates. Where
appropriate, the Municipality will integrate climate considerations into corporate
policies to ensure long-term integration of climate actions into the municipal,
corporate structure.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of climate actions on an ongoing basis
will enable staff to adjust and optimize climate action implementation and ensure the
highest level of success. Progress on the implementation of climate adaptation actions
will be monitored using key performance indicators (KPIs) that are tailored to each
climate action. Mitigation actions will be monitored by tracking customized KPIs and
corporate GHG emissions. Specific KPIs for each climate action are included in the
Climate Action Implementation Schedule (Appendix C) and will be refined during the
development of the Climate Action Implementation Plan.
Municipal staff will complete an annual climate action report that will be submitted to
Council and posted on the Municipal website. The annual report will summarize KPIs
and GHG emissions, highlight successes and lessons learned throughout the action
implementation process, and provide an overview of the work that will be undertaken in
the following year. This corporate climate action plan is a living document that will be
adapted throughout the implementation process. The plan will be updated every five
years. Updates to the Plan will incorporate lessons learned from implementing the Plan
and will be updated based on the current context, Council priorities and new
opportunities.
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Next Steps
The first step in implementing this plan will be to identify climate actions that can be
implemented immediately without the need for significant planning or financial inputs.
The ICCWG will also create an implementation plan that will guide the implementation
of climate actions outlined in this plan over a 5-year term. The implementation plan will
be divided in to 1-year terms, aligning with the Municipality's annual budget cycle. The
implementation plan will identify the year within which each action will be undertaken
and highlight key responsibilities, supporting tasks, implementation co -benefits,
timelines, financial projections, and KPIs for each action.
Once the implementation plan is complete, ad -hoc action -specific working groups will be
formed to implement each action based on the timeline outlined in the implementation
plan. Where needed, action -specific working groups will create work plans that detail
specific budget needs, timelines, key responsibilities, implementation activities and KPIs
to measure completion.
Conclusion
By implementing this corporate climate action plan, the Municipality of Clarington is
fulfilling its responsibility to work in the best interests of the community. The knowledge
contained in this plan will enable the Municipality to make informed decisions to limit
GHG emissions that are contributing to climate change and minimize the impacts that
climate change will have on the Municipality. By implementing this plan, the Municipality
will take climate change into consideration as part of ongoing municipal operations and
work to ensure Clarington remains a safe, healthy and economically prosperous place
to live.
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Appendices
Appendix A - CCCAP Participants
Interdepartmental Climate Change Working Group (ICCW)
Al Meraw, Lead Hand, Facilities, Community Services
Alexandra Baker, Financial Analyst, Financial Services
Amy Burke, Senior Planner, Planning and Development
Services
Andrew Allison, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the CAO
Ben Pegles, Capital Works Coordinator, Public Works
Brent Rice, Chief Building Official, Planning and Development
Services
Catherine Carr, Internal Audit Manager, Financial Services
Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, Planning
and Development
Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator, Community
Services
Erika Watson, Asset Management and Development Financing
Manager, Financial Services
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Jenna Salvatore, Environmental Summer Student, Planning and
Development Services
Karen Richardson, Manager, Development Engineering, Public
Works
Leanne Walker, Communication / Social Media Specialist, Office
of the CAO
Lockie Longhurst, Fleet Supervisor, Public Works
Michael Ste. Croix, Accountant, Financial Services
Randy Cowan, Deputy Chief, Emergency and Fire Services
Sandra McKee, Assistant Purchasing Manager, Financial
Services
Tim Calhoun, Deputy Chief, Emergency and Fire Services
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Workshop Participants
Adam Dunn, Senior Plans Examiner, Planning and
Development Services
Adrienne Nazarko, Employee Relations Representative,
Corporate Services
Al Meraw, Lead Hand, Community services
Alexandra Baker, Financial Analyst, Financial Services
Amy Burke, Senior Planner, Planning and Development
Services
Andrew Payne, Planner I, Planning and Development Services
Anne Taylor Scott, Senior Planner, Planning and Development
Services
Ashley Moss, Older Adult Programmer, Community Services
Basia Radomski, Corporate Communications Officer, Office of
the CAO
Becky Rogers, Senior Buyer, Corporate Services
Brent Rice, Chief Building Official, Planning and Development
Services
Brett Novak, Roads Supervisor, Public Works
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Brianna Bate, Acting Recreation Programmer, Community
Services
Catherine Carr, Internal Audit Manager, Financial Services
Clint Peters, Supervisor, Public Works
Cody Brown, GIS Technician, Planning and Development
Services
Dan Welsh, Facilities Supervisor, Community Services
David Ferguson, Purchasing Manager, Financial Services
Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, Planning
and Development
Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator, Community
Services
Erika Watson, Asset Management and Development Financing
Manager, Financial Services
Frances Delany, Project Coordinator, Ontario Climate
Consortium
George Acorn, Director, Community Services
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Glen Milner, Senior Project Manager, Ontario Climate
Consortium
Gord Weir, Fire Chief/Clarington Emergency Management
Coordinator, Emergency and Fire Services
Greg Bunker, Planner II, Planning and Development Services
Heather Lynch, Administrative Assistant, Financial Services
Jason Muir, Lead Hand, Community Services
Jenna Salvatore, Environmental Summer Student, Planning and
Development Services
Jenna Stevenson, Temporary Fitness Programmer, Community
Services
Jennifer Stycuk, Community Development Coordinator,
Community Services
Jessica Ward, Communications Coordinator, CAO
Jim Campbell, Facility Lead Hand, Community Services
Joanne Barchard, Law Clerk, Legislative Services
Kara Ross, Aquatic Programmer, Community Services
Karen Richardson, Manager, Development Engineering, Public
Works
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Katelyn Brown, Customer Services Coordinator, Community
Services
Ken Ferguson, Facilities Supervisor, Community Services
Ken Mercer, Operations Supervisor, Public Works
Kersti Pascoe, Older Adult Coordinator, Community Services
Khaoula Bengezi, Researcher, York University
Kristina Dokoska, Project Coordinator, Ontario Climate
Consortium
Larry Postill, Operations Supervisor, Roads, Public Works
Lauren Alexander, Acting Recreation & Fitness Coordinator,
Community Services
Leanne Walker, Communications / Social Media Specialist,
Office of the CAO
Lee -Ann Reck, Client Services Manager, Community Services
Lindsey Patenaude, Licensing Clerk, Legislative Services
Lockie Longhurst, Fleet Supervisor, Public Works
Mark Jull, Planner I, Planning and Development Services
Mark Sutherland, Facilities Supervisor, Community Services
Megan Elliot, Business Manager, Clarington Public Library
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Michael Ste. Croix, Accountant, Financial Services
Natalie King, Clerk II, Legislative Services
Paul Creamer, Deputy Treasurer, Financial Services
Peter Windolf, Manager of Park Development, Public Works
Randy Cowan, Deputy Chief, Emergency and Fire Services
Rob Groen, Supervisor of Buildings and Property, Community
Services
Ruth Porras, Senior Planner, Planning and Development
Services
Sandra McKee, Assistant Purchasing Manager, Financial
Services
Sarah Vaisler, Deputy Director, Clarington Public Library
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Sean Bagshaw, Capital Works Engineer, Public Works
Shahzad Mir, Planner, Community Planning and Design,
Planning and Development Services
Stephen Brake, Manager of Operations, Public Works
Stephen Myers, Recreation Services Manager, Community
Services
Steve Burns, Facility Lead Hand, Community Services
Theresa Gamble, Administrative Assistant, Planning and
Development Services
Tim Calhoun, Deputy Chief, Emergency and Fire Services
Tracey Leonard, Aquatic Coordinator, Community Services
Wendy Gorniak, Administrative Assistant, Community Services
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Appendix B - Glossary and Acronyms
Glossary
The definitions below are adapted from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). FCM is made up of a collective of over 2,000 Canadian municipalities working to solve
key issues that impact municipalities, including climate change. The IPCC is an intergovernmental organization of the
United Nations that is dedicated to providing objective, scientific information about the risks related to climate change.
Adaptive Capacity - The ability of social, natural, economic, political, and institutional systems to adjust to change,
moderate potential damage, take advantage of opportunities, and cope with the consequences.
Baseline - The state against which change is measured. A baseline can be a reference point or period for projected
climate changes that is used to compare climate fluctuations between one period and another.
Carbon Footprint - The total amount of carbon generated by an individual, event, organization, service or product over a
period of time.
Carbon Neutral - Achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions by balancing carbon dioxide emissions with removal (often
through carbon offsetting) or by eliminating carbon dioxide emissions altogether.
Carbon Sequestration - The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide naturally through trees and plants or through
the capture and storage of CO2 produced by industry.
Climate - The overall weather conditions of a place over an extended period of time. Unlike short-term weather events,
climate is relatively stable and predictable over time.
Climate Adaptation - An action or initiative taken to help adjust to actual or expected climate impacts, which reduce the
effects of climate change on people, society, infrastructure, and/or the environment.
Climate Change - Climate change refers to changes in global or regional climate patterns caused by natural phenomena
and human activity that alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere through the build-up of greenhouse gases.
Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun in the Earth's atmosphere and reflect it back to the Earth's surface.
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Climate Change Scenario - A simplified representation of the future climate based on a set of climatological relationships
that have been constructed using evidence -based modelling to investigate the potential consequences of climate
change.
Climate Impact - The effects of extreme weather and climate change on natural and human systems. Impacts generally
refer to effects on health, ecosystems, economies, societies, cultures, services, and infrastructure.
Extreme Weather Events - Rare meteorological events that occur at a place and time of year beyond the normal range of
activity. Extreme weather events include droughts, extreme heat, extreme precipitation, hurricanes, tornados and
wildfires.
Fossil Fuels — Fuels containing carbon that were formed as a result of geologic processes acting on the remains of
organic matter produced by photosynthesis. Fossil fuel sources include coal, oil and natural gas.
Global Climate Models (GCMs) - Global climate models are based on well -documented physical processes and use
mathematical equations to characterize how energy and matter interact in different parts of the ocean, atmosphere and
on land. These models are used to estimate changes in climate due to increased GHGs.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions - Natural and industrial gases that stop heat energy from escaping the Earth's
atmosphere, resulting in global warming. Water vapour (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane
(CH4), and ozone (03) are the primary GHGs in the Earth's atmosphere.
Heatwave - A prolonged period of extremely high temperatures for a region. A heatwave can be the result of climate
change and can affect agriculture, human health and ecosystems. Environment Canada issues heatwave warnings for
central and southern Ontario when two consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 310C
or when two consecutive days of humidex values reach 40°C or more.
Maladaptation - The failure to adjust adequately or appropriately to an environment or situation. Maladaptation can result
in increased vulnerability to climate change. One example of maladaptation is any adaptation action that increases
greenhouse gas emissions, as it will increase the likelihood of climate change, which will require the need for further
adaptation.
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Mitigation - Actions that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, including policy,
regulatory and project -based measures. Examples of mitigation actions include renewable energy and energy efficiency
programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Renewable Energy - Any form of energy from solar, geophysical or biological sources that is replenished by natural
processes at a rate that equals or exceeds its rate of use. The five renewable sources that are used most often are wind,
solar, biomass, hydropower and geothermal.
Resilience - The ability to anticipate, prepare for and respond to hazardous events, trends, or disturbances related to
climate change. Improving climate resilience involves assessing how climate change will create new or alter current
climate -related risks and taking preemptive steps to minimize these risks.
Risk - Risk can be considered as the combination of an event, its likelihood and its consequences — risk equals the
probability of climate hazard multiplied by the consequence of that event.
Sensitivity - The degree to which a given system is directly or indirectly affected (either adversely or beneficially) by
climatic conditions (i.e. temperature increases) or a specific climate change impact (i.e. increased flooding).
Vulnerability - The degree to which a system is susceptible to, or unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change,
including climate variability and extremes. Vulnerability is a function of both the sensitivity and the adaptive capacity of a
given sector.
Weather - The short-term atmospheric conditions of a specific location, including temperature, cloudiness, rainfall, wind
and other meteorological conditions.
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Acronyms
BARC - Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities
CCCAP - Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
ECDM - Energy Conservation and Demand Management
FCM - Federation of Canadian Municipalities
GHG - Greenhouse Gases
ICCWG - Interdepartmental Climate Change Working Group
ICLEI - International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
KPI - Key Performance Indicators
MCIP - Federation of Canadian Municipalities Municipal Climate Innovation Program
OCC — Ontario Climate Consortium
PCP - Partners for Climate Protection
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Appendix C - Climate Action Implementation Schedule
jKey& _Av!�ription
A - A I
Action
The action that will be developed and implemented by the Municipality
Lead Department
The department(s) that will take the lead developing and implementing the climate action
Supporting Departments
Departments that will support the lead department in implementing the climate action
Indicators
Proposed measurements to evaluate the success of implementing climate actions. All mitigation actions
Associated Municipal Plan/ Policy/
Strategy
Plans, policies and strategies that will inform the development and implementation of the climate action.
Potential Partners
Potential partners and stakeholders who could support the design and implementation of climate actions.
$ = Low Cost $0-$100,000
Cost
$$= Medium Cost $100,000-$500,000
$$$= High Cost $500,000+
Low - Action requires a low level of effort to implement
Level of Effort
Medium - Action requires a moderate level of effort to implement
High - Action requires a high level of effort to implement
Short-term - Action will be undertaken over a 1-2 year period
Duration
Medium -term - Actions will be undertaken over a 3-5 year period
Long-term - Action will be undertaken over 5 or more years
One time - Single action will be taken
Frequency
Recurrent - Several actions will be taken
Ongoing - Action implemented as an organizational process or integrated into policy
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Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions
Action
Action
Leaci
supporting E�E
ASSociatecl inunicipal
?otential
Estimatecl
of
Duration
Frequency
Number
Department(s)
Departments
Plan/ Policy/ Strategy
Partners
Cost
Effort
Encourage
waste and
recycling service
providers
document GHG
emissions on
Municipality of Clarington
1.1
invoices
Community
Finance
Official Plan: Chapter 5.5
Region of
$
LOW
Short-
Ongoing
submitted to the
Services
Sustainable Design and
Durham
term
Municipality to
Climate Change
help the
Municipality
track it's GHG
emissions more
easily.
Consider
building
envelope
upgrades,
Clarington Energy
1.2
building
automation and
Community
Conservation and
Clean Air
$$
High
Long-
Ongoing
lighting
Services
Demand Management
Partnership
term
upgrades as part
Plan
of all building
renewal
projects.
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Action..
Supporting
Associated ..
..
..
Level
Number....
....
.. ..
.
Effort
Install/upgrade
Building
Automation
Clarington Energy
1.3
Systems (BAS)
Community
Conservation and
$$$
High
Medium-
One time
and Smart
Services
Demand Management
term
Thermostats in
Plan
municipal
buildings.
Continue to
convert all
Clarington Energy
1.4
lighting in
municipal
Community
Conservation and
$$
Medium
Long-
Ongoing
buildings to
Services
Demand Management
term
energy efficient
Plan
LEDs.
Expedite actions
outlined in the
2019 Clarington
Clarington Energy
1.5
Energy
Community
Finance
Conservation and
Energy
$_$$$
High
Long-
Ongoing
Conservation
Services
Demand Management
Utilities
term
Demand
Plan
Management
Plan.
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PAGLEM
Of
Duration
Frequency
..
....
....01A
.. ..
.
rt
Offset the use of
petroleum -based
natural gas with
renewable
Clarington Energy
1.6
natural gas in
buildings
Community
Conservation and
$$
High
Medium-
Ongoing
through
Services
Demand Management
term
renewable
Plan
natural gas
purchasing
agreements.
Establish a
policy to replace
Clarington Energy
1'�
all appliances
Community
Conservation and
$
Medium
Medium-
One time
with Energy
Services
Demand Management
term
STAR rated
Plan
appliances.
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of
Duration
Frequency
NumberPAGLEM11dt*.L
....
....01A
.. ..
.
ir
Install Smart
Water Metering
to major
equipment at
facilities and
parks (i.e. ice
rinks, pools and
splash pads) to
Clarington Energy
1.8
better
Community
Conservation and
Energy
$$$
High
Medium-
One time
understand
Services
Demand Management
Utilities
term
water
Plan
consumption
trends and
ensure that
equipment is
operating at
optimal
efficiency.
Conduct utility
consumption
audits in
Clarington Energy
1.9
municipal
facilities,
Community
Conservation and
Energy
$
how
short-
Recurrent
beginning with
Services
Demand Management
Utilities
term
building with the
Plan
highest potential
for savings.
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SupportingAction..
..
Number....
......
..
.
Effort
Conduct building
re-
commissioning
Clarington Energy
1.10
to optimize
Community
Conservation and
$$
High
Medium-
Recurrent
building
Services
Demand Management
term
operations
Plan
where
applicable.
Replace
mechanical
equipment
(boilers, chillers,
air conditioning
Clarington Energy
1.11
units) in
Community
Conservation and
$$$
High
Medium-
One time
remaining
Services
Demand Management
term
facilities with
Plan
high efficiency
according to
building
assessments.
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of
Duration
Frequency
NumberIldtCL
....
....0Ljt
.. ..
.
Implement and
energy
management
system (EMS) to
track utility bills
to monitor
Clarington Energy
1.12
energy
Community
Conservation and
Energy
$
Low
Short-
One time
consumption
Services
Demand Management
Utilities
term
and GHG
Plan
emissions, and
inform building
maintenance
and
recommissioning
Assess and
retrofit buildings
with insulation
Community
- Increased infrastructure
Medium-
1.13
where possible
Services
resiliency to climate
$$
High
term
One time
to reduced
change
energy
consumption.
Incentivize
municipal staff to
choose low
carbon
1.14
transportation
Corporate
Clean Air
$
Medium
Medium -
Ongoing
options
Services
Partnership
term
including:
carpooling,
cycling and
adopting EVs.
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Action..
Action
Supporting
Associated Municipal
Potential
Estimated
Level
of
Duration
Frequency
Number
Department(s)
Departments
Plan/ Policy/ Strategy
Partners
Cost
Effort
Expand
corporate waste
reduction and
diversion
Municipality of Clarington
1.15
initiatives to
Facilities
Official Plan: Chapter 5.5
Region of
$
LOW
Long-
Ongoing
further reduce
Sustainable Design and
Durham
term
waste and
Climate Change
promote
recycling and
composting.
Develop a
Green
Procurement
Policy that aligns
procurement
1.16
and vendor
Finance
$
Low
Medium-
One time
selection with
term
the climate
resilience and
mitigation goals
outlined in the
CCAP.
Include a line
item in the
annual budget to
provide funding
for studies
Office of the
Short-
1.17
and/or
Finance
CAO
$$
Medium
term
Recurrent
components of
capital projects
that support the
implementation
of the CCAP.
W.
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SupportingAction..
..
Number....
......
..
.
Effort
Establish a
Green Revolving
Fund (GRF) that
is dedicated to
Clean Air
funding energy
Clarington Energy
Partnership
1.18
efficiency,
Finance
Conservation and
The Green
$
Low
Short-
Ongoing
renewable
Demand Management
Infrastructure
term
energy, and/or
Plan
Ontario
sustainability
Coalition
projects that
generate cost
savings.
Region of
Review and
Durham,
update
Durham Area
1.19
municipal anti-
idling by-law
Legislative
Clarington Anti -idling
Municipalities,
Clean Air
$
Medium
Medium-
One time
and
Services
bylaw
term
consider
Partnership,
expanding idle-
Natural
free zones.
Resources
Canada
Create a
Corporate
Energy
Commodity
Planning &
Clarington Energy
1.20
Policy that
prioritizes
Office of the
Development
Conservation and
Energy
$
Low
Short-
One time
CAO
Services, Public
Demand Management
Utilities
term
energy savings,
Works
Plan
locally produced
energy and low
carbon energy
options.
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Action..
Supporting
Associated ..
..
..
Level
Number....
....
.. ..
.
Effort
Create corporate
protocols to
Municipality of Clarington
1.21
incorporate
climate change
Office of the
Finance
Official Plan: Chapter 5.5
$
Low
Short-
One time
considerations
CAO
Sustainable Design and
term
into Council
Climate Change
reports.
Undertake a
feasibility study
Clarington Energy
to identify
Conservation and
1.22
opportunities for
the Municipality
Office of the
Demand Management
Energy
$$
Medium
Medium-
One time
of to generate
CAO
Plan, The Atmospheric
Utilities
term
and sell
Fund, The Ontario
renewable
Energy Board Act
energy.
Develop a
communications
plan to share
1.23
corporate
progress on
Office of the
Corporate
$
Medium
Long-
Recurrent
climate action
CAO
Services
term
with staff and
the public on an
ongoing basis.
Investigate the
Energy
feasibility for
Municipality of Clarington
Utilities,
District Energy
Planning &
Official Plan: Chapter 5.5
Natural
Medium-
1.24
Systems in new
Development
Sustainable Design and
Resources
$$
Medium
term
Ongoing
and existing
Services
Climate Change
Canada, The
secondary plan
Atmospheric
areas.
Fund
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Action
Action
iated Municipal
Potential
Estimated
Lev;;I
Number
...
DepartmentsSupPolicy/
Effort
Energy Conservation and
Region of
Demand Management
Durham,
Update the
Planning &
Plan
Durham Area
Short-
1.25
Municipal Green
Development
Public Works
Durham Community
Municipalities,
$
Low
term
One time
Fleet Strategy.
Services
Energy Plan
Clean Air
Durham Community
Partnership
Climate Adaptation Plan
Update the
Priority Green
Clarington
Green
Development
Federation of
Framework
Planning &
Priority Green Clarington:
Canadian
1.26
criteria
Development
Public Works
Green Development
Municipalities,
$
Medium
Short-
One time
checklists to
Services
Framework and
Clean Air
term
include
Implementation Plan
Partnership
considerations
for climate
change
mitigation and
adaptation.
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Action
Action
Number
...
Departments5upPolicy/
Effort
Update
Clarington's
Planning and
Development
Design
Standards and
Planning &
Priority Green Clarington:
Federation of
1.27
Guidelines to
the
Development
Green Development
Canadian
Municipalities,
$
Medium
Short-
One time
align with
Services
Framework and
term
Clarington
Public Works
Implementation Plan
Clean Air
Priority Green
Partnership
Development
Framework to
support moving
toward net zero
communities.
Complete the
implementation
of Clarington's
Green
Development
Standards,
including the
Planning &
Priority Green Clarington:
1.28
development of
Development
Public Works
Green Development
$$
High
Long-
Ongoing
a program
Services
Framework and
term
guidebook,
Implementation Plan
application
instructions, and
terms of
reference for
sustainability
reporting.
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Action..
Number....
1.29
Establish
beyond -code
energy efficiency
design
standards for
new municipal
buildings
Planning &
Development
Services
Supporting
....
Community
Services
Associated ..
.. ..
Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan: Chapter 5.5
Sustainable Design and
Climate ChangePriority
Green, Green
Development Framework
and Implementation Plan
..
Natural
Resources
Canada
..
.
$$
Level
Effort
Medium
Long-
term
Ongoing
Conduct a
review of
existing
Community
Improvement
Plans to
Planning &
Bowmanville, Newcastle
1.30
evaluate the
Development
Community
and Orono Community
Region of
$
Medium
Medium -
One time
potential for
Services
Services
Improvement Plans
Durham
term
program
(CIPs)
expansions to
support
corporate
energy efficient
retrofits.
Update the
Municipal Green
Energy Conservation and
Region of
Fleet Strategy
Demand Management
Durham,
and establish a
Finance,
Plan
Durham Area
Short-
1.31
five-year plan to
Pubic Work
Community
Durham Community
Municipalities,
$
Low
term
One time
electrify
Services
Energy Plan
Clean Air
municipal fleet
Durham Community
Partnership
vehicles where
Climate Adaptation Plan
practicable.
71
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Clarftwn
SupportingAction..
..
.Frequency
..
....
......
..
.
Effort
Complete the
conversation of
Clarington Energy
outdoor lighting
Public Works
Conservation and
Long-
1.32
in parks and
Community
Demand Management
$$
Medium
term
Recurrent
streetlights to
Services
Plan
energy efficient
LEDs
Implement a
Municipal
Automatic
Vehicle Location
Monitoring
System (AVL) in
Clean Air
Short-
1.33
fleet vehicles to
Public Works
Partnership
$$
Medium
term
One time
track fuel
consumption,
evaluate idling
and optimize
routes for
regular travel
Purchase
Clarington Energy
1.34
electric tools and
Public Works
All Departments
Conservation and
Clean Air
$$
Medium
Short-
One time
equipment
Demand Management
Partnership
term
where possible.
Plan
Right -size fleet
vehicles based
Clean Air
Medium-
1.35
on their use to
Public Works
All Departments
Partnership
$$$
Medium
term
One time
reduce fuel
consumption.
72
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Clarbgton
Maintain
Public and Workplace
Health
and Safety
I
Lead
SupportingAction
Potential
Action
Department(s)
Departments
MunicipalNumber
Policy/
Extend pool
hours during
extreme heat,
taking into
# of cases of illness
2'�
consideration
Community
related to extreme
$$
High
Short-
Recurrent
staffing,
Services
term
infrastructure
heat
and
maintenance
needs
Ensure water
and sunscreen
are available to
Community
# of cases of illness
Short-
2.2
staff during all
related to extreme
$
Medium
Ongoing
municipal
Services
heat
term
summer
outdoor events.
73
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Clarbgton
ss .evel
..
..
L
Action..
Number..
Supporting
....
.
of
Duration
Frequency
Policy/
Allow outdoor
activities to be
held at indoor
# of cases of illness
2.3
recreation
Community
related to extreme
$$
Medium
Short-
Ongoing
facilities during
Services
heat
term
extreme heat
events where
possible.
Design summer
outdoor
community
programming to
# of cases of illness
2.4
take into
Community
related to extreme
$$
Medium
Medium-
Ongoing
consideration
Services
heat
term
extreme heat to
ensure staff
adequately
prepared.
Ensure staff
have access to
Decreased # of casesHealth
Workplace
2.5
air-conditioned
Community
of illness related to
and
$
Low
Long
Ongoing
rest areas for
Services
extreme heat
Safety
term
relief during
Policies
extreme heat.
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Clarbgton
AssociatedLevel
..
..
Action..
Num..
..
....
Supporting
....
Policy/I
.
of
rE
Duration
Frequency
Update safety
Municipality
training for staff
of
to incorporate
- # of cases of
Clarington
extreme
Corporate
injury/accidents
Emergency
Short-
2.6
weather risks
Services
All Departments
related to heat
Plan,
$
Low
term
Ongoing
associated with
extreme weather
Workplace
climate change
events
Health and
including
Safety
extreme heat.
Policies
Establish
protocols for
staff during
# of cases of
Workplace
2 7
extreme wind
Corporate
injury/accidents
Health and
$
LOW
Short-
One time
events. Identify
Services
related to extreme
Safety
term
"Shelter in
weather events
Policies
Place" safe
zones for staff.
Create/update
workplace
policies to
mandate
weather -
appropriate
# of cases of illness
Workplace
2.8
clothing to
Corporate
related to extreme
Health and
$
LOW
Short-
One time
protect staff
Services
weather
Safety
term
against extreme
Policies
weather
conditions
including heat,
cold, windy and
wet conditions.
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Clarftwn
Action..
Number
2.9
Action
Update
municipal
emergency
contact lists
annually.
Department(s)
Corporate
Services
Supporting
Departments
Associated
Municipal
. .
# of cases of
injury/accidents
related to extreme
weather events,
Emergency contact
list is up -to date
(yes/no)
Potential
Municipality
of
Clarington
Emergency
Plan
Estimated
$
Level
Low
Short-
term
Recurrent
Incorporate
weather
monitoring into
staff
management
processes to
# of cases of
forecast staff
injury/accidents
2.10
needs and
Corporate
Public Works
related to extreme
$$
Medium
Long-
Ongoing
ensure there
Services
weather events,
term
are enough staff
# of service
available to
disruptions
respond to
extreme
weather such
as snowstorms
and ice storms.
Expand online
safety training
# of cases of
Workplace
2.11
program to
ensure safety
Corporate
injury/illness related
Health and
$$
Medium
Short-
Ongoing
training
Services
to extreme weather
Safety
term
accessible to
events
Policies
staff in the field.
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ClciCftO11
Action..
Supporting
..
..
Level
Number....
....
..
Policy/
.
Expand mutual
aid agreements
with other
- # of cases of
Municipality
2.12
municipalities to
labour
Emergency and
injury/accidents
of
Clarington
$
Low
Medium-
One-time
avoid
Fire
related to extreme
term
and equipment
weather events
Emergency
shortfalls during
Plan
weather -related
emergences.
Ensure
adequate
resources are in
Municipality
place to ensure
-response time to
of
2.13
adequate
Emergency and
extreme weather-
Clarington
$$$
High
Long-
Ongoing
response to the
Fire
related emergencies
Emergency
term
increased
Plan
frequency of
climate -related
emergencies.
Update the
Clarington
# of cases of
Emergency
injury/accidents
Municipality
Plan to
related to extreme
of
2.14
incorporate a
Emergency and
weather events,
Clarington
$
Medium
Medium
One time
strategy for
Fire
Emergency Response
Emergency
term
extreme
Strategy developed
Plan
weather based
(yes/no)
on climate
projections.
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ss .evel
..
..
L
Action..
..
low
....
Supporting
....
Policy/ Strategy
.
of
rE
Duration
Frequency
Work with
Evacuation centres
stakeholders to
identified in the
Municipality
identify and
Emergency and
municipality (yes/no)
of
2.15
promote the
Fire,
# of cases of
Clarington
$
Medium
Medium-
Ongoing
location of
Office of the
injury/accidents
Emergency
term
evacuation
CAO
related to extreme
Plan
centres the
weather events
public.
Develop an
extreme heat
policy that
establishes
maximum
outdoor working
Emergency and
# of cases of illness
Workplace
Ontario
2.16
temperatures
Fire, Corporate
Community
related to extreme
Health and
Ministry of
$
Low
Short-term
for staff and
Services
Services
heat
Safety
Labour
enables staff to
Policies
complete
outdoor work
during the
cooler times of
the day.
Extend library
hours to keep
Clarington
libraries open to
Office of the
Legislative
# of cases of illness
Public
2.17
the public
CAO
Services, Library
related to extreme
Library
$$
Medium
Short-term
during extreme
heat and cold events
Strategic
heat and cold
Plan
weather.
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Action..
Number....
Supporting
....
ss .evel
Policy/
..
..
.
L of
Duration
Frequency
Create a
communications
Region of
strategy that
Durham
clearly
Emergency
categorises
Municipality
Management
levels of
Office the
# of injuries/accidents
of
Office and
Medium -
2.18
weather -related
CAO
Communications
related to hazardous
Clarington
Social
$
Medium
term
risk and
weather conditions
Emergency
Services
communicates
Plan
Department,
actions that
Emergency
should be taken
Management
to by the public
Ontario
and stay safe.
Incorporate
shade
structures and
trees in the
Community
# of cases of illness
2.19
designs of
Public Works
Services
related to extreme
$$
Medium
Long-term
outdoor
heat
recreation areas
for relief from
extreme heat.
W
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Clarbgton
Action..
Number....
Supporting
....
ss .evel
Policy/
..
..
.
L of
Duration
Frequency
Region of
Durham
Increase
Emergency
Management
signage near
Office and
municipally
Social
owned and
Services
maintained
bodies of water
# of injuries/accidents
Municipality
Department,
including
related to at
of
Emergency
Medium-
2.20
beaches and
Public Works
municipally owned
Clarington
Management
$
Medium
term
stormwater
and maintained
Emergency
Ontario,
management
bodies of water.
Plan
Central Lake
ponds, warning
Ontario
about the
Conservation
dangers of thin
Authority,
Ganaraska
ice.
Region
Conservation
Authority
WE
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Clarbgton
Action..
ActionNumber
Supporting
Municipal
..
..
Level
Departments
Policy/Department(s)
Region of
Durham
Emergency
Identify
Management
roadways that
Office and
are the least
Social
likely to be
Services
impacted by
Municipality
Department,
flooding and
Fire and
Emergency Response
of
Emergency
2.21
incorporate
Public Works
Emergency
Routes identified?
Clarington
Management
$$
Medium
Short-term
them into
Services
(yes/no)
Emergency
Ontario,
community
Plan
Central Lake
Ontario
emergency
Conservation
evacuation
Authority,
plans.
Ganaraska
Region
Conservation
Authority
Incorporate
Community
textured, slip
Public Works
Services,
# of cases of
2.22
proof floor
Planning and
injury/accidents
$$
Medium
Medium -
surfaces into
Development
related to extreme
term
the design of
Services
weather events
public spaces.
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Minimize
Risks to Buildings
and Property
MP
T7'PV'
T
Associated
Action
Action
..
...
Indicator(s)
..
Plan/
Potential
Duration
Frequency
Department(s)
Departments
Policy/Number
Partners
Cost
Effort
WJW.AOL
Strategy
Utilize climate
projections to
assess which
# of
municipal
reported
buildings are
damage to
at risk due to
Community
buildings
3.1
extreme
Services
from
$
Medium
Long-term
Recurrent
weather.
Prioritize
extreme
building
weather
upgrades
events
based on
identified risk.
Update design
standards for
municipal
# of
buildings
reported
using climate
damage to
3.2
projections to
Community
buildings
$$-$$$
Medium
Short-
recurrent
ensure
Services
from
term
municipal
extreme
buildings are
weather
resilient to
events
extreme
weather.
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Clarftwn
..
Action..
Number....
Supporting
....
Policy/
..
..
.Effort
.
Work with the
Strategy
Central Lake
Conservation
Ontario
Authorities to
# of
Clarington
Conservation
update flood
Planning &
reported
Flood
Authority,
Medium-
3.3
mapping
Development
properties
Response
Ganaraska
$$
High
term
One time
based on the
Services
experiencin
Plan
Region
most up -to-
g flooding
Conservation
date climate
Authority
projections.
Central Lake
Update zoning
# of
Ontario
bylaws to
Planning &
reported
Conservation
3.4
prohibit
Development
properties
Zone
Authority,
�
LOW
Short-
One time
development
Services
experiencin
Clarington
Ganaraska
term
in flood hazard
g flooding
Region
areas.
Conservation
Authority
Include natural
Extreme
hazards and
weather -
climate
related
projections as
Planning &
property
Clarington's
3.5
criteria in
Development
damage,
Land
Environment
$
Medium
Medium-
Ongoing
Clarington's
Services
Updated
Acquisition
Canada
term
Land
Land
Strategy
Acquisition
Acquisition
Strategy.
Strategy
(yes/no)
:,
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Clarbgton
ss .
Action..
ActionNumber
Supporting
Potential
Estimated
Level .
Policy/
Strategy
Assess the
Central Lake
municipal trail
Ontario
system to
Conservation
determine
reported
Authority,
3.6
areas that are
Public Works
properties
Ganaraska
$
Medium
Short-
One time
most
Region
term
vulnerable to
experiencin
Conservation
flooding based
g flooding
Authority,
on climate
Environment
projections.
Canada
Central Lake
Update trail
Ontario
design
# of
Conservation
standards to
reported
Authority,
3.7
take into
Public Works
properties
Ganaraska
$
Medium
Short-
One time
account
Region
term
accurate
experiencin
Conservation
climate
g flooding
Authority,
projections.
Environment
Canada
Utilize climate
projections to
identify areas
Decreased
of roads that
# of
are vulnerable
reported
Medium-
3.8
to flooding.
Public Works
$$
High
One time
Create a plan
properties
term
to upgrade
experiencin
road areas
g flooding
that are at
high risk.
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Strengthen the Resilience of Municipal Infrastructure
Clarbgton
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Clarbgton
Action...
Actiojnj
Indicator(s)
..
Plan/
Potential
of
Duration
Frequency
Number
Department(s)
Departments
Policy/
Partners
Cost
In new
Strategy
building
designs and
building
retrofits,
locate cooling
condensers
energy
on the shady
consumption,
4.2
side of the
Community
utility
$$
Medium
Medium -term
Recurrent
building.
Services
expenditures,
Ensure
equipment
service life
proper
ventilation
and
maintenance
for efficient
operation.
Increase
backup power
supply
# service
including
disruptions,
generators
Community
Backup
4.3
and solar
Services
power
$$$
Medium
Short-term
One time
battery
installed
storage
(yes/no)
options at
maintenance
facilities.
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Clarftwn
Action..
..
....
Supporting
....
.Frequency
..
Policy/
..
..
.
Update
Utility
Strategy
building
consumption,
design
Updated
standards to
design
4.4
incorporate
green and
Community
standards
$$$
High
Medium -term
One time
reflective
Services
(yes/no),
roofs into
Green and
municipal
reflective
building
roofs
designs.
installed
Revise asset
management
Updated
policy and
Asset
equipment
Management
repair and
Corporate
replacement
Policy
4.5
schedules to
Corporate
(yes/no),
$
Low
Medium -term
Recurrent
reflect
Services
Service
increased
disruptions
wear from
due to
increased use
equipment
due to
failure
extreme
weather.
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Clarbgton
Associated
ActionAction
Lead
Supporting
Municipal
Potential
Estimated
Level
Number
Policy/MI
Strategy
Add surge
Service
protectors to
disruptions
all electronic
due to
4.6
equipment
Corporate
Services
equipment
failure,
$$
Medium
Short-term
One time
and backup
Equipment
batteries to all
replacement
computers.
costs
Store
Service
electronic
disruptions
equipment in
due to
4.7
a location that
Corporate
equipment
$
Low
Long-term
Ongoing
is secure and
Services
failure,
not vulnerable
Equipment
to flooding or
replacement
fire.
costs
Ensure all
evacuation
# service
centres are
disruptions,
4.8
equipped with
Emergency
backup
$
Medium
Short-term
Recurrent
and
and Fire
power
emergency
installed
backup power
(yes/no)
supply.
Review
zoning
Planning &
# of reported
4.9
regulations to
Development
properties
$
Medium
Short-term
One time
promote
Services
experiencing
ground water
flooding
permeability.
WQ
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Clarbgton
..
Action...
Acti]onj
Indicator(s)
Plan/
Potential
of
Duration
Frequency
Number
Department(s)
Departments
Policy/
Partners
Cost
Utilize water
water
Strategy
catchment for
consumption
4.10
irrigation in
Public Works
for irrigating
$$
Medium
Long-term
Ongoing
park designs
municipal
where
properties
possible.
Establish a
Central Lake
strategy to
Ontario
control
Conservation
invasive plant
Authority,
species that
Damage to
Ganaraska
have negative
infrastructure
Region
4.11
impacts on
Public Works
from invasive
Conservation
$$
High
Long-term
Ongoing
stormwater
species,
Authority,
management
Water quality
Ontario
ponds,
Invasive Plant
sightlines,
Council
drainage
Provincial
ditches and
Government
water quality.
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Clarbgton
Action
Action
Supporting
Associated
Municipal
Potential
Estimated
Level
Number
....
Departments
Policy/
Strategy
Update the
municipal
road
maintenance
plan by
# of reported
Ministry of
increasing the
damage to
Transportation
4.12
road
Public Works
infrastructure
Ontario,
$
Medium
Medium -term
One time
maintenance
from freeze
Ontario Good
cycle to
and thaw
Roads
accommodate
cycles
Association
less
predictable
freeze/thaw
cycles.
Assess and
upgrade
stormwater
# of reported
4.13
infrastructure
Public Works
properties
$$$
Medium
Medium -term
Ongoing
using
experiencing
accurate
flooding
climate
projections.
Design new
splash pads
municipal
to clean and
water
4.14
recirculate
Public Works
consumption,
$$
Medium
Medium -term
One time
water to
utility
consume less
expenditures
water.
• e,
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Clarbgton
..
Action...
Actiojnj
Indicator(s)
Plan/
Potential
of
Duration
Frequency
Number
Department(s)
Departments
Policy/
Partners
Cost
Incorporate
Strategy
lighting into
new field
accessibility
designs so
to outdoor
4.15
they can be
Public Works
Community
areas
$$
Medium
Short-term
Ongoing
used in the
Services
#service
evening when
disruptions
outdoor
temperatures
are cooler.
Expand the
rural ditching
# of reported
maintenance
properties
program to
reduce
experiencing
4.16
flooding and
Public Works
flooding, #
$$
Medium
Medium -term
One time
avoid
reported
infrastructure
damage to
and property
properties
damage.
Assess
bridges and
Vulnerable
embankments
bridges and
to determine
embankment
areas that are
identified
4.17
most
Public Works
(yes/no),
$
Medium
Short-term
One time
vulnerable to
# of reported
flooding
properties
based on
experiencing
climate
flooding
projections.
91
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Clarbgton
Action...
Ajction
I
Indicator(s)
..
Plan/
Potential
of
Duration
Frequency
Number
Department(s)
Departments
Policy/
Partners
Cost
Upgrade
Strategy
storm water
Stormwater
management
management
infrastructure
infrastructure
with on -site
upgraded
4.18
ponds,
cisterns and
Public Works
(yes/no),
$$-$$$
High
Medium -term
Ongoing
landscaping
# of reported
decisions to
properties
minimize
experiencing
flooding
storm water
run-off.
Expand
preventative
maintenance
and repair
program for
# of reported
roads,
damage to
4.19
sidewalks and
Public Works
infrastructure
$$
Medium
Medium -term
Ongoing
bridges to
from weather
mitigate
conditions
damage due
to increased
freeze and
thaw cycles.
92
Page 215
Clarbgton
Action...
ActionNumber I
..
Potential
Policy/
Effort
Increase
Strategy
construction
standards for
higher order
# of reported
roads that are
damage to
4.20
r
used for
Public Works
infrastructure
$$
Medium
Short-term
One time
hauling
from weather
mitigate
conditions
damage due
to increased
freeze and
thaw cycles.
Review road
weight
restrictions to
prohibit
# of reported
hauling on
damage to
Ontario Good
4.21
local roads.
Public Works
infrastructure
Roads
$
Medium
Medium -term
Ongoing
Prioritize
from weather
Association
hauling on
conditions
higher order
Regional
roads.
93
Page 216
Clarington
Action...
Actiojnj
Indicator(s)
..
Plan/
Potential
of
Duration
Frequency
Number
Department(s)
Departments
Policy/
Partners
Cost
Design new
Strategy
parks and
sports fields
to
accommodate
# of reported
4.22
flooding and
Public Works
properties
Clarington
��
High
Medium -term
Recurrent
function as
experiencing
Official Plan
stormwater
flooding
management
areas where
reasonable to
do so.
Upgrade
existing parks
and sports
fields with
permeable
# of reported
4.23
asphalt and
Public Works
properties
Clarington
$$-$$$
High
Medium -term
One time
other
experiencing
Official Plan
permeable
flooding
materials to
reduce
overland
flooding.
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Clarbgton
Protect Ecosystems
and Biodiversity
Associated
Action
Action
..
Supporting
Indicator(s)
Municipal
Plan/
Potential
Duration
FrequencyNumber
Department(s)
Departments
Policy/
Partners
d Cost
Effort
Strategy
Review the
implementati
on of an
Central Lake
urban tree
Ontario
preservation
Planning &
% of tree
Conservation
5.1
bylaw to
prevent
Development
canopy
Authority,
Ganaraska
$
Low
Short-term
One time
urban trees
Services
cover
Region
from being
Conservation
cut down
Authority
without a
permit.
Integrate
urban heat
island
projections
into the
Central Lake
Clarington
Ontario
Urban Forest
Planning &
% of tree
Conservation
5.2
Strategy.
Development
canopy
Authority,
$
Medium
Medium-
Ongoing
Plant more
Services
cover
Ganaraska
term
trees in
Region
areas with
Conservation
the greatest
Authority
potential for
becoming
urban heat
islands.
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Action Lead Supporting .
Policy/Number Action Department(s) Departments Indicator(s) Plan/ Partners d Cost Effort Duration Frequency
Strategy Require
winter
maintenance
staff become
Smart About
Salt certified.
This program
will provide Salt damage
training on to
the infrastructure
application of or natural Smart About
5.3 road salt to Public Works areas, Salt Council
improve $ Low Short-term Recurrent
Quantity of
winter salting salt used,
Cost of salt
practices and
decrease used
salt -related
damage to
ecosystems
and
infrastructure
W
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Action..
Number....
Supporting
....
..
Policy/
Strategy
..
..Effort
.
Consider
alternatives
Salt damage
to
to
conventional
infrastructure
road salt
or natural
Smart About
Medium-
5.4
(NaCl) to
Public Works
areas,
Salt Council
$
Low
term
One time
reduce the
Quantity of
negative
salt used,
impacts on
Cost of salt
the
used
environment.
Expand
Central Lake
municipal
Ontario
tree planting
Conservation
programs
Authority,
and
Ganaraska
partnerships
% of tree
Region
5.5
to include
Public Works
canopy
Conservation
$
Low
short-term
Ongoing
urban and
cover
Authority,
rural tree
Maple
planting on
Leaves
public and
Forever
private
The Region
properties.
of Durham
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ss .
Action..
ActionNumber
Supporting
Potential
Estimate
Level .
Policy/
Strategy
Integrate the
Central Lake
Clarington
Ontario
Urban
% of tree
Conservation
5.6
Forestry
Strategy and
Public Works
canopy
Authority,
Ganaraska
$
Medium
short-term
Ongoing
Clarington's
cover
Region
development
Conservation
guidelines.
Authority
Establish
established
- Central
municipal
tree canopy,
Lake Ontario
tree canopy,
biodiversity
Clarington
Conservation
5.7
biodiversity
Public Works
and green
Urban
Authority
$
Low
Short term
Recurrent
and green
Forest
-Ganaraska
space
space
targets
Strategy
Region
targets for
(yes/no)
Conservation
urban areas.
Authority
Update parks
maintenance
programs to
include
Central Lake
vegetation
loss of
Ontario
and tree
vegetation/tr
Conservation
5.8
species that
Public Works
Emergency &
ees due to
Authority,
$
Low
Short-term
One time
are resilient
Fire
drought and
Ganaraska
to extreme
temperature
Region
heat,
changes
Conservation
extreme
Authority
weather, and
invasive
species.
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Action..
ActionNumber
Supporting
Potential
Estimated
Level
Policy/
Strati •
Revise refund
policy for
municipal
recreation
programs to
exclude
refunds for
Refund
cancellations
policy for
6.2
due to
Community Service
Finance
extreme
Medium
Short-term
One time
extreme
weather
weather.
exists
Instead,
(yes/no)
provide credits
on customer
accounts for
weather -
related
cancelations.
# of
Back up
weather -
corporate data
related
and store a
6.3
location that is
Corporate Services
service
$
Low
Short-term
Ongoing
disruptions,
not vulnerable
equipment
to flooding or
fire.
replacement
costs
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..
Action..
ActionNumber
Supporting
Potential
Estimated
Level
Policy/
Strati •
Develop a
work -from -
home policy
that utilizes
telecommuting
technologies
and provides
- work from
staff with the
home policy
Clean Air
6.4
tools to work
Corporate Services
exists
Partnership
$
Medium
Long-term
Ongoing
from home to
(yes/no)
avoid
weather -
related service
disruptions
and reduce
fuel
consumption.
During
elections,
promote
advanced
voting, allow a
# of
longer time
weather-
Elections
6.5
frame for
Legislative Service
related
Ontario
$
Low
Short-term
One time
voting during
service
extreme
disruptions
weather and
promote
online voting
options.
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..
Action..
ActionNumber
Supporting
Potential
Estimated
Level
Policy/
Strati.
Update the
Council
Procedural
Bylaw to allow
# of
Council
weather-
6.6
meetings to
Legislative Services
related
$
Low
Short-term
One time
be conducted
service
remotely
disruptions
during
extreme
weather.
Create an
extreme
weather policy
Extreme
that identifies
weather
Environment
6.7
the weather
Office of the CAO
policy
$
Medium
Short-term
Recurrent
condition that
created
Canada
will close
(yes/no)
municipal
facilities
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Associated
ALD(epartment(s)
Lead
SupportingAction
Department
..
d
Level
.Frequency
Number
S
Policy/
.
Strategy
Establish
partnerships
with
organizations
Identified
7.1
with facilities
Community
Emergency
cooling
$$
Medium
Short-
Ongoing
that could be
Services
& Fire
centres
term
used as
(yes/no)
cooling centres
during summer
heatwaves.
Create
guidelines
guidelines for
exist
-
non -essential
(yes/no),
Conservati
7.2
use of water
Community
Corporate
Municipal
on Ontario
$
SOW
Short-
One time
during
Services
Services
water
- Source
term
heatwaves to
consumption,
Protection
conserve
Expenditure
Regions
water.
on water
Stockpile
sandbags and
sandto
Sandbags
prepare for
Emergency
stockpiled
7.3
emergency
and Fire
Public Works
(yes/no),
$
LOW
Short-
One time
flooding and
Services
Property
term
store in a
damage due
location that is
to flooding
protected from
UV light.
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ss .
ActionNumber
SupportingActionMunicipal
Department
Policy/
Strategy
Create a
Annual
dedicated
municipal
reserve fund
expenditures
for climate-
directly
Short-
7.4
related
Finance
related to
$$
Medium
term
One time
emergencies
climate
and adaptation
change
and mitigation
adaptation
efforts.
Evaluate the
implementation
of a
stormwater fee
(and credit)
program to
% of
encourage
permeable
residents and
surfaces/total
businesses to
ground
7.5
maintain
Finance
Public Works
coverage,
Clarington
$
Medium
Medium -
One time
permeable
property
Official Plan
term
surfaces on
damage
their property
caused by
and generate
overland
funds to
flooding
upgrade and
maintain
stormwater
management
infrastructure.
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ActionNumber
SupportingAction
Department
Municipal
Policy/
Strategy
Consider the
inclusion of
Development
incentives for
charge
sustainable
incentives
development in
Planning and
(yes/no),
Medium-
7.6
the DC review,
Finance
Development
# of
$$
Medium
Recurrent
ensuring
Services
sustainably
term
alignment with
development
the Green
s in the
Development
Municipality
Framework.
Review the
Municipal
Insurance
Adequate
Program to
ensure
insurance
7.7
adequate
Finance
coverage
considering
$$
Medium
Medium-
Recurrent
coverage for
climate
term
staff and the
impacts
public during
(yes/no).
extreme
weather
events.
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..
ActionNumber
SupportingActionMunicipal
Department
Policy/
Strategy
Create a
strategy to
communicate
the risks
associated
# of climate
with climate
change -
change.
Office of the
related
Local
Short-
7.8
Educate the
CAO
public/corpor
media
$
Low
term
One time
public about
ate events
the actions that
and available
they can take
information
to prepare for
extreme
weather
events.
Educate
Climate
elected
change
officials on
briefing
how the
packages
municipality
exist
7.9
will be
Office of the
(yes/no),
#
$
Low
Medium-
Recurrent
impacted by
CAO
climate
term
climate change
change
by creating
related
climate risks
conversation
briefing
s and
packages.
decisions by
Council
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.,
Action.....
SupportingAction..
.
.
Duration
..
Policy/Number
Strategy
Partners
Cost
Encourage the
# of plans,
federal and
policies, and
provincial
programs
governments
that include
to dedicate
Office of the
climate
Short-
7.10
funding to help
CAO
adaptation
$
Low
term
One time
municipalities
consideration
adapt to and
s,
mitigate
available
climate
funding
change.
sources
Undertake
# of climate
regular
related risk
departmental
audits
Recurrent
7.11
risk audits that
Office of the
conducted
$
High
Medium-
(every two
include
CAO
Risks
term
years)
climate -related
identified
risks to the
(yes/no)
Municipality.
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Appendix D - Actions for Future Consideration
Action The action that will be developed and implemented by the Municipality
Lead Department The department(s) that will take the lead developing and implementing the climate action
All actions in the long list have been categorized as monitor or investigate further. 'Monitor' actions
Implementation will be monitored regularly. 'Investigate further' actions require further research to assess their
achievability. Actions will be considered in future updated to the CCCAP
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Action
Lead Department
-
Install geothermal heating and cooling systems for new buildings and during major renovations of
Community Services
Monitor
older buildings where practical.
Address "phantom load" management in all facilities by the use of power bars or unplugging
Community Services
Monitor
equipment when not in use where practical.
Upgrade fans and blowing equipment in remaining facilities according to building assessments.
Community Services
Monitor
Expand battery collection initiatives zones across municipal facilities.
Community Services
Monitor
Incorporate solar hot water heating into new and existing buildings.
Community Services
Investigate Further
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Lead...
Perform External Benchmarking against facilities in other municipalities to identify conservation
Community Services
Investigate Further
opportunities.
Install hand dryers and remove paper towel dispensers in bathrooms OR add organic bins in
Community Services
Investigate Further
municipal washrooms to encourage compost disposal of paper towels.
Implement an employee training program on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Corporate Services
Monitor
Require all municipal drivers/operators to complete a training program on energy efficient driving.
Corporate Services
Monitor
Explore funding/grant opportunities for innovative pilot projects and opportunities to enhance
resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., heat pump
Finance
Monitor
retrofits).
Establish a program that would re -invest funds saved from energy efficiency into other climate
Finance
Investigate Further
change initiatives.
Expand the municipality's ban of single -use plastics in municipal facilities to include local
Legislative Services
Monitor
businesses and service providers.
Expand library lending to include tools and other household items that could be used by residents
and staff to cut down on unnecessary consumption of household goods that are infrequently
Library
Investigate Further
used.
Work with the Region of Durham to increase awareness about blue bins and waste programs in
Office of the CAO
Investigate Further
Clarington.
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Action
Lead...
Consider partnering with the Green Burial Society of Canada to adopt an environmentally
Office of the CAO
Investigate Further
sustainable alternative to contemporary burial practices.
Designate areas of the municipality for mixed use, locating commercial, residential, institutional
Planning and
Development
Monitor
and office uses in close proximity to encourage other methods of transportation than vehicles.
Services
Designate land for public green space that can be used to grow community gardens with
Planning and
composting facilities to accommodate residential organic waste and minimize waste send to
Development Services
Monitor
landfill.
Develop and implement methodology to quantify the value of natural systems in Clarington (i.e.,
Planning and
parks, riparian areas, natural areas, urban forest, etc.) as a greenhouse gas sink, and incorporate
Development Services
Monitor
into GHG inventory reporting.
Implement sustainable construction practices for municipal buildings to reduce waste through
reusing/recycling existing materials, maximizing efficient use of aggregates, using materials that
Public Works
Monitor
sequester carbon (wood over concrete).
Reduce corporate water consumption through computer -automated irrigation systems and water-
Public Works
Monitor
efficient landscaping.
Extend areas of natural grassland, wood edges and increase area of existing woodlands.
Public Works
Monitor
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Maintain Public Health and Safety
Action
Extend spring and fall pool opening as needed.
..Department
Community Services
Monitor
Ensure all fleet vehicles are equipped with air conditioning where practical.
Corporate Services
Monitor
Train staff on how to drive in a variety of weather conditions.
Corporate Services
Monitor
Train staff on how to prevent vector borne illness.
Corporate Services
Monitor
Provide staff uniforms that reduce vulnerability to ticks and mosquitos.
Corporate Services
Monitor
Designate space for domestic animals at emergency evacuation centres.
Office of the CAO
Monitor
Change minimum care requirements for animals to include extreme heat and other weather -
related events and provide generators to animal shelters to maintain heat during winter power
outages.
Office of the CAO
Monitor
Provide snowplough drivers with the ability to report unsafe driving during snow and ice
conditions (similar to school bus drivers).
Public Works
Monitor
Research alternate misting and low water consumption alternatives for public cooling.
Public Works
Monitor
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Minimize Risks to Buildings and Property
ACtion ..-.. . -
Create a building maintenance and replacement reserve fund to prepare and repair buildings Finance Monitor
vulnerable to extreme weather.
Identify areas at risk for erosion, establish priority areas and take appropriate stabilization Public Works Monitor
actions.
Conduct a climate vulnerability audit of all buildings. Public Works Monitor
Strengthen Infrastructure Resilience
Review operating parameters of rink refrigeration systems and adjust as needed.
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Upgrade to weather appropriate resilient materials when renewing fields. Public Works Monitor
Protect Biodiversity and Ecology
Action
..Department
Work with the Conservation Authorities to identify, protect and rehabilitate riparian areas that
Planning Services
Monitor
need rehabilitation.
Research and implement natural alternatives to reduce mosquito populations.
Public Works
Monitor
Create a program to manage invasive species on rural roadways and roadside ditches that
Public Works
Monitor
included strategies of managing dog strangling vines, phragmites, ticks and giant hogweed.
Collaborate with the conservation authorities to expand in-house knowledge of invasive species
Public Works
Monitor
management.
Plant trees away from the edge of roads on municipal properties to protect them from road salt.
Public Works
Monitor
Update municipal invasive species management practices to take climate change into
Public Works
Monitor
consideration.
Increase roadside grass cutting to reduce the likelihood of roadside fires.
Public Works
Monitor
Create a greenspace/open space management plan to reduce fires, which includes cutting tall
Public Works
Monitor
dry grasses and eliminating standing deadwood.
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Create standing water bylaws to reduce the amount of standing water on private properties in
Public Works
Monitor
urban areas.
Minimize Disruption to Corporation
Action
Lead Department
Take advantage of variable weather throughout the year by transitioning Operations tasks from
Public Works
Monitor
seasonal to year-round where possible.
Train staff to undertake a greater variety of seasonal tasks to respond to greater seasonal
Public Works
Monitor
variation.
create a contractor services registry that includes prequalified contractors that can be called upon
Public Works
Monitor
for services on short notice.
Build Community Resilience
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Appendix E - Climate Change Projections
Climate Change Trends in the Municipality of Clarington under the RCP 8.5 scenario
Annual
7.0
8.6
10.1
12.2
T
Winter
-3.
--4.0
-2.5
-0.1
,
• - Spring
3.6
6.8
8.3
10.1
T
Summer
17.1
21.0
22.7
24.7
T
Fall
10.1
10.4
11.9
14.0
T
Max Annual Temperature
11.6
13.1
14.5
16.4
T
Max Winter Temperature
2.1
-0.1
1.2
3.2
T
Max Spring Temperature
8.3
11.6
12.9
14.6
T
Max Summer Temperature
21.4
26.3
27.9
29.9
T
Max Fall Temperature
14.5
14.4
15.9
18.0
T
Min Annual Temperature
2.4
4.1
5.8
8.1
T
• - Min Winter Temperature
-8.0
-8.3
-6.3
-3.4
1
Min Spring Temperature
-1.0
2.0
3.6
5.6
T
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Min Summer Temperature
12.7
15.9
17.5
19.6
T
Min Fall Temperature
5.7
6.6
8.2
10.4
T
Days Above 35°C
0.2
0.6
2.1
7.2
T
Days Above 30°C
7.6
10.9
20.8
40.3
T
' • Days Above 25°C
42.1
51.1
70.5
93.4
T
Days Above 20°C
(Tropical Nights)
100.6
111.3
127.9
145.4
T
Days Below -20°C
8.6
6.6
3.3
1.0
1
Days Below -10°C
49.0
33.8
22.9
12.2
Days Below 0°C
(freezing days)
146.8
127.7
110.3
87.6
Annual (mm/year)
949.7
1059.2
1132.3
1241.9
T
Winter (mm/season)
228.3
228.3
255.7
283.1
T
• • Spring (mm/season)
219.2
273.9
292.2
328.7
T
Summer (mm/season)
228.3
292.2
301.3
319.6
T
Fall (mm/season)
273.9
273.9
283.1
301.3
T
Max Precipitation in 1 day (mm)
33.8
51.7
56.1
61.3
T
Max Precipitation in 3 days (mm)
54.9
73.1
78.4
86.0
T
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Simple Daily Intensity Index (SDII) (mm/day)
2.6
2.9
3.1
3.4
T
95th Percentile Precipitation (mm)
36.1
45.4
45.9
61.3
T
99th Percentile Precipitation (mm)
11.2
15.0
15.2
86.0
T
Total Annual
145.3
199.4
199.6
195.7
Total Annual Consecutive Dry Days
18.2
22.3
22.3
22.3
-
Growing Season Start Date (day of year)
44330.0
44324.0
44317.0
44304.0
T
Growing Season End Date (day of year)
44493.0
44500.0
44509.0
44518.0
T
Growing Season Length (days/year)
163.0
178.0
194.0
215.0
T
Corn Heat Units
3193.9
3610.2
4147.6
4779.9
T
Growing Degree Days (Base 0°C)
3197.9
3563.7
4000.4
4552.4
T
Canola Growing Degree Days (Base 4°C)
Forage Crops Growing Degree Days (Base
5°C)
2236.3
2515.4
2892.9
3372.9
T
2024.5
2285.2
2647.7
3109.0
T
Corn and Bean Growing Degree Days
(Base 10°C)
1119.2
1304.2
1595.9
1969.0
T
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Growing Degree Days - Risk of Presence of
7462.5
587.6
803.0
1090.EPests
(Base 15°C)T
Freeze -Thaw Cycles (cycles per year)
79.6
78.6
70.1
59.6
,
Ice Potential (days per year)
28.8
15.0
12.0
8.0
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Appendix F - Risks and Vulnerability Assessment Outcomes
Number of Risks Identified Across the Municipality of Clarington's
Departments
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
■
Operations Planning Emergency Engineering
Corporate
Community Legal CAO Finance Clerk's Library
and Fire and Building
Services
Services Department
Services Services
■ Self -Identified Risks Risks Identified by Other Departments
Number of unique climate risks identified across the Municipality of Clarington's
Departments. Blue represents self -identified risks, and yellow represents the
risks identified by other departments.
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More Heat Waves
More Intense Rainfall
Extended Spring and Fall
More Ice Storms
More Drought
Higher Wind Speeds
More Rain/Snow in Winter
More Freeze -Thaw Cycles
Extreme Weather
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Total Number of Identified Risks
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Number of Risks
Total number of identified risks within the Municipality of Clarington for each climate
parameter examined in this study
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Appendix G - Climate Modeling Criteria
Clarbgton
Factors
2020 Durham Climate Modeling
Climate Models
8 different GCMs
5 different RCMs
Emissions Scenarios
RCP 8.5 and RCP 4.5 (latest)
Time Period
2020s, 2050s and 2080s
Baseline
1971 - 2000
Regional Averages
Uses all climate stations in Durham Region to
develop averages
Climate Parameters
Mean temperature, maximum temperature,
minimum temperature, extreme heat, extreme cold,
total precipitation, extreme precipitation, dry days.,
growing season, agriculture variables, freeze -thaw
cycle and ice potential
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Appendix H - Adaptation and Mitigation Evaluation Criteria
Adaptation Action Evaluation Criteria
Rating
Evaluation
Criteria
Mitigation Co-
Could result in
increased GHG
Not likely to affect GHG
Could reduce GHG emissions
benefits
emissions
emissions
Sustainability
Equity
Benefits only some people
Benefits many people
Significant benefits to many
people
Implementation
Cost is high relative to the
Cost is moderate relative to
Cost is low relative to the cost
costs
cost of inaction
the cost of inaction
of inaction
Effectiveness
Robustness
Effective for a narrow range
Effective across many
Effective across a wide range
of plausible future scenarios
plausible future scenarios
of plausible future scenarios
Risk and
Urgency
Impacts are likely to occur
Impacts are likely to appear
Impacts are already occurring
Uncertainty
in the longer term
in the near term
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Rating
Evaluation
Criteria
Will contribute little to other
Will contribute somewhat to
Will contribute significantly to
Ancillary Benefits
goals and programs in the
other goals and programs in
other goals and programs in
organization
the organization
the organization
Opportunity
Will have little or no benefit
Will have some benefit
Will result in significant
No Regret
if climate change impacts
regardless of actual climate
benefits regardless of actual
do not occur
change impacts
climate change impacts
Window of
There is no window of
A window of opportunity
A window of opportunity exists
Opportunity
opportunity
could be created
to implement
Political (or public)
Could face some public or
Not likely to receive much
Likely receive public / political
Acceptability
political opposition
public or political attention
support
Funding Sources
Additional funding sources
are required but have not
Additional funding sources
Funding is available or not
Implementation
been identified
may be required
required
Capacity
(information,
Current Capacity is
Gap exit in one or more
Current capacity is sufficient
technical, staff,
insufficient, and gaps
areas but can likely be
to implement the action
cannot be easily addressed
addressed
resources
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Evaluation Criteria
Rating
Opportunity Ancillary Benefits
Will contribute little to other
Will contribute somewhat
Will contribute significantly
goals and programs in the
to other goals and
to other goals and programs
organization
programs in the
in the organization
organization
No Regret
Will have little or no benefit
Will have some benefit
Will result in significant
if climate change impacts
regardless of actual
benefits regardless of actual
do not occur
climate change impacts
climate change impacts
Window of
There is no window of
A window of opportunity
A window of opportunity
Opportunity
opportunity
could be created
exists to implement
Implementation
Political (or public)
Could face some public or
Not likely to receive much
Likely receive public /
Acceptability
political opposition
public or political attention
political support
Funding Sources
Additional funding sources
Additional funding sources
Funding is available or not
are required but have not
may be required
required
been identified
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Appendix I - GHG Emissions Calculations
Municipal Solid Waste Composition Data by Per Cent
Description
44
CO2 Emmissions
= Total CO2 emissions from incinerated solid waste in tonnes
m
= Mass of waste incinerated
WF1
= Fraction of waste consisting of type i matter
dm1
= Dry matter content in the type i matter
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CFL
,.
= Fraction of carbon in the dry matter of type i matter
FCFL
= Fraction of fossil carbon in the total carbon component of type i matter
OFj
= Oxidization fraction or factor
i
= Matter type of the solid waste incinerated such as paper/cardboard, textile, food waste, etc.
Note: XjFWj = 1
Source: 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories
CO2 emissions from waste were calculated based on non-biogenic CO2 emissions from the incineration of
waste as presented by the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (2006)
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Description
CH4 Emmissions
= CH4 emissions in the inventory year, tonnes
IWl
= Amount of solid waste of type i incinerated, tonnes
EFj
= Aggregate CH4 emission factor, g CH4 / tonne of waste type i
10-6
= Converting factor from g CH4 to t CH4
i
= Category or type of waste incinerated/open-burned, specified as follows: MSW municipal
solid waste, ISW industrial solid waste, HW: hazardous waste, CW clinical waste, SS sewage
sludge, others.
Source: 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories
CH4 emissions from waste were calculated based on emissions from the incineration of waste using
continuous stoker incineration with an incineration factor of 0.02 (IPCC 2006).
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Description
N20 Emmissions
= N20 Emissions in inventory year, in tonnes
IWl
= Amount of solid waste of type i incinerated or open burned, in tonnes
EFj
= Aggregate N20 emission factor g CH4 / ton of waste type i
i
= Category or type of waste incinerated/open burned specified as
follows: MSW: municipal solid waste, ISW: industrial solid waste, HW:
hazardous waste, CW: clinical waste, SS: sewage sludge, others (that
must be specified)
Source: 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas
Inventories
NO2 emissions from waste were calculated based on emissions from the
incineration of waste using continuous incineration and a rate of 50g of NO2/t of
waste (IPCC 2006).
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Memorandum
Date: January 29, 2021
•
To: Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council
The Regional From: Susan Siopis, P.Eng., Commissioner, Works
Municipality of
Durham Gioseph Anello, M.Eng., P.Eng., PMP, Director, Waste
Works Department Management Services
Copy: Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director, Legislative Services
George Rocoski, Chair, EFW-WMAC
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
Subject: Additional Follow-up to Municipality of Clarington
Resolution #C-506-20 regarding Energy from Waste -
Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC)
Motions to Works Committee
At the January 6, 2021, Durham Region (Region) Works Committee
meeting, members were provided with a memo (attached) summarizing
the motions made by the EFW-WMAC and follow-up action from the
2020 meetings. The memo was provided in response to concerns raised
by Municipality of Clarington (Clarington) Council regarding the
consideration being given to EFW-WMAC motions by Works Committee.
The EFW-WMAC is an advisory group reporting to Works Committee
and was formed as a result of Regional Council direction and obligations
within the Host Community Agreement between the Region and
Clarington. The EFW-WMAC consists of four members selected by
Clarington Council and five members selected from the other local area
municipalities. The EFW-WMAC meets at least quarterly and advises on
waste management issues.
In response to comments made during Works Committee, the Works
Committee Chair and staff met with the Chair of EFW-WMAC, George
Rocoski. The Chair of the EFW-WMAC has reviewed the attached memo
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560.
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Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council
Additional Follow-up to Clarington Resolution #C-506-20
Regarding EFW-WMAC Motions to Works Committee
January 29, 2021
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and has indicated that the list of EFW-WMAC motions is inclusive and there are no
other concerns or follow-up required from the perspective of the EFW-WMAC Chair.
The attached memo was also provided to Clarington in response to the concern that the
EFW-WMAC motions were not receiving due consideration.
Subsequently, Works has recently received another motion from Clarington that
recommends that the EFW-WMAC should report directly to Regional Council. This
matter will be received at the February Works Committee.
It is noted that all Regional Advisory Committees report first to the appropriate Standing
Committee. The Standing Committee then makes recommendations to Regional
Council regarding actionable items coming from Regional Advisory Committees.
Staff will respond to the most recent Clarington motion in accordance with the direction
of Works Committee.
Attachment: Memo dated January 4, 2021, presented to Works Committee on
January 6, 2021
End of Memo
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Memorandum
Date: January 4, 2021
•
To: Regional Chair Henry and Members of Works Committee
The Regional From: Susan Siopis, P.Eng., Commissioner, Works, and
Municipality of
Durham Gioseph Anello, M.Eng., P.Eng., PMP, Director, Waste
Works Department Management Services
Copy: Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
Subject: Municipality of Clarington Resolution #C-506-20 regarding
Energy from Waste -Waste Management Advisory
Committee (EFW-WMAC) Motions to Works Committee
The recent correspondence from the Municipality of Clarington dated
December 17, 2020, regarding the EFW-WMAC Annual Update requests
that "...Council of the Municipality of Clarington encourages the Regional
Public Works Committee to ensure that full consideration is given to
motions brought forward by the EFW-WMAC."
This request came following the discussion related to the presentation on
the EFW-WMAC activities in 2020 which also listed the motions passed
by the committee. It was suggested that the majority of the motions were
disregarded since they were "received for information".
The following table demonstrates how each of the motions were
actioned.
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560.
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Regional Chair Henry and Members of Works Committee
Municipality of Clarington Resolution #C-506-20 regarding
EFW-WMAC Motions to Works Committee
January 4, 2021
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Motion
Action Taken
That a special EFW-WMAC meeting be called in the
The draft regulation was issued
June/July timeframe once staff have received additional
October 29, 2020, and a
information and direction from the Province, to discuss the
presentation was given to the
potential impacts on Durham Region regarding Extended
Committee on November 24, 2020.
Producer Responsibility (EPR), and that potential meeting
dates be sent to Committee members for review.
That the EFW-WMAC request that staff review Durham
The website was updated with links
Region's long-term waste management website to ensure all
to the documents suggested.
necessary and appropriate information, including but not
limited to: Durham's current waste programs; what work is
being proposed; any financial costs associated with the
project; current and past tonnage data, as well as future
projections; and, any related staff reports is posted and
available to the public, and where possible links to the
external websites with a summary
That the EFW-WMAC recommends that there be town hall
Town Hall meeting was held
meetings where the public can provide comments and ask
November 5, 2020.
questions of Durham Regional waste staff, and that it
include at least one real time question and answer period on
the Long -Term Waste Management Plan (LTWMP); and that
the town hall meetings occur prior to the Plan outline being
developed and presented to the Works Committee and
Regional Council
That the email correspondence and two references from
Response sent to Linda Gasser
Linda Gasser, dated September 21, 2020, regarding
and Committee, November 24,
correspondence to September 22, 2020 EFW-WMAC —
2020, and December 11, 2020.
further to July 15, 2020 EFW-WMAC discussion re: LTWMP
Guiding Principles (GP) correspondence be referred to
Works staff for comment and for staff to answer the question
of where the evidence is that shows Regional Council
endorsed the guiding principles and report back to the
Committee.
That the Long -Term Waste Management Plan (LTWMP)
guiding principles be amended as follows:
A. That an additional guiding principle be added as the first
Guiding principles amended to
principle that states that the priority of the plan is to improve
include reduction and reuse.
reduction and reuse; and
B. That a sixth guiding principle be added to set as a priority
The term `toxic load' refers to the
the reduction of toxic load on the environment.
accumulation of toxins and
chemicals in our bodies and is
therefore beyond the scope of the
LTWMP. (see note below)
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Regional Chair Henry and Members of Works Committee
Municipality of Clarington Resolution #C-506-20 regarding
EFW-WMAC Motions to Works Committee
January 4, 2021
Paae 3 of 3
Motion
Action Taken
That the following list of suggested actions be forwarded to
List was forwarded to staff for
Works staff during the consideration of the Long -Term
consideration.
Waste Management Plan (LTWMP):
• Clear bag policy
• Single use plastics
• Increased enforcement
• Increased education (including a list of pros and cons for
every kind of waste management decision)
• Providing details on cost
• Benefits of mulching
• Setting reduction targets and making those widely
known to the public
Each of the motions were discussed during the meeting and staff provided input and
recommendations. If a motion is passed by the EFW-WMAC members (whether or not it
is supported by staff), a recommendation is made to Works Committee. An example of
this occurred when the EFW-WMAC passed a motion: "That a sixth guiding principle be
added to set as a priority the reduction of toxic load on the environment."
Clarification on how this would be translated into an objective, target or action plan was
not provided. Further investigation by staff indicated that the term `toxic load' refers to
the accumulation of toxins and chemicals in our bodies. This recommendation would be
beyond the scope of the Long -Term Waste Management Plan (and the expertise of
Works staff).
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air/Central
Lake Ontario
Conservation
Member of Conservation Ontario
January 27, 2021
via upload to the Environmental Registry
Planning Consultation
Provincial Planning Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 13st floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
Dear Provincial Planning Policy Branch:
100 Whiting Avenue
Oshawa, Ontario
L1 H 3T3
Phone (905) 579-0411
Fax (905) 579-0994
Web: www.cloca.com
Email: mail@cloca.com
Subject: Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Comments for
Proposed Implementation of Provisions in the Planning Act that Provide the
Minister Enhanced Authority to Address Certain Matters as Part of a Zoning
Order
Environmental Registry of Ontario Notice Number 019-2811
CLOCA IMS No: ASLA3
At their meeting of January 19, 2021 the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
Board of Directors passed the following Resolution:
Res. #14 Moved by D. Mitchell
Seconded by D. Pickles
THAT the Analysis Commentary in Staff Report 5722-21 be endorsed and
submitted to the Province of Ontario and Conservation Ontario as CLOCA's
comments regarding Environmental Registry Posting 019-2811; and,
THAT Staff Report 5722-21 be circulated to Watershed Municipalities and
adjacent Conservation Authorities for their information. CARRIED
Accordingly, please find the attached report and attachments enclosed with this letter for detailed
commentary.
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
In summary:
January 27, 2021
• CLOCA requests, in relation to site plan control powers, that the site planning functions,
which are very technical and require local expertise to be implemented properly, be left
exclusively with municipalities through a corresponding repeal of that power from
Section 47 of the Planning Act.
• With respect to the use of the new MZO powers, CLOCA recommends that the Minister
should consult with CLOCA on the application review and the proponent should be
required to submit the review fees that would otherwise be due if the application was
reviewed locally.
• Regarding best practices and guidance, CLOCA comments that a key best practice would
be to ensure that any Minister's decisions are consistent with the Provincial Policy
Statement, 2020 (PPS). It is recommended that Section 47 of the Planning Act be
amended to explicitly make this a requirement in the section. Further, the Minister
should commit to consult with conservation authorities if an application has a relationship
to natural hazards such as flooding or erosion that is within a Regulated Area under the
Conservation Authorities Act, or a natural heritage issue where the Region of Durham or
a local municipality would rely on CLOCA for expert technical input.
Yours truly,
Chris Jones, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning and Regulation
CJ/
Encl. CLOCA Staff Report 5722-21 and attachments
cc: Hon. Mark Holland, MP (Ajax), Mark.Holland(ci)�parl.gc.ca
Rod Phillips, MPP (Ajax), rod.phillipscogpc.ola.org
Hon. Erin O'Toole, MP (Durham), Erin.OToolekparl.gc.ca
Lindsey Park, MPP (Durham) kindsey.parkcogpc.ola.org
Colin Carrie, MP (Oshawa) colin.carriekparl.gc.ca
Jennifer K. French, MPP (Oshawa) JFrench-CO(d),ndp.on.ca
Ryan Turnbull, MP (Whitby) Ryan.Turnbull(u,parl.gc.ca
Lorne Coe, MPP (Whitby — Oshawa) lome.coeco(&,pc.ola.org
Jennifer O'Connell, MP (Pickering — Uxbridge) Jennifer.00onnell(j�parl.gc.ca
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
January 27, 2021
Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP (Pickering -Uxbridge), Minister of Finance and President of
the Treasury Board peter.bethlenfalvyco(&pc.ola.org
Ralph Walton, Regional Municipality of Durham, ralph.waltonkdurham.ca
Nicole Cooper, Town of Ajax, Nicole.Coopergajax.ca
June Gallagher, Municipality of Clarington, clerks&clarington.net
Andrew Brouwer, City of Oshawa, clerks(aboshawa.ca
Debbie Shields, City of Pickering, clerks&pickering.ca
JP Newman, Township of Scugog, jnewmangscugog.ca
Debbie Leroux, Township of Uxbridge dleroux&town.uxbridge.ca
Chris Harris, Town of Whitby, harrisc(a)whitby.ca
Linda Laliberte, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, llaliberteggrca.on.ca
Mark Majchrowski, Kawartha Conservation, MMajchrowski(ii),kawarthaconservation.com
Rob Baldwin, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, r.baldwingIsrca.on.ca
Dan Marinigh, Otonabee Conservation, dmarinigh(abotonabee.com
John MacKenzie, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, john.mackenziektrca.on.ca
Brian Bridgeman, Region of Durham, Brian.Brid eg man(&durham.ca
Geoff Romanowski, Town of Ajax, Geof£Romanowski(c-r�,aiax.ca
Faye Langmaid, Municipality of Clarington, flangmaid(c clarington.net
Paul Ralph, City of Oshawa, pralphgoshawa.ca
Kyle Bentley, City of Pickering, kbentley(c�pickering.ca
Kevin Heritage, Township of Scugog, kheritagegscugog.ca
Emilia Gruyters, Township of Uxbridge, eeni. ers(a,town.uxbrid e
Roger Saunders, Town of Whitby, saundersr&whitby.ca
Nicholas Fischer, Conservation Ontario, nFischerAconservationontario.ca
Chris Darling, CLOCA, cdarlingga,cloca.com
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REPORT
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DATE:
January 19, 2021
FILE:
ASLA3
S.R.:
5722-21
TO: Chair and Members, CLOCA Board of Directors
FROM: Chris Jones, Director, Planning and Regulation
APPROVED BY C.A.O.
SUBJECT: Provincial Consultation on Implementation of Minister's Zoning Orders (MZO)
Powers
The purpose of this report is to introduce and provide commentary in relation to a provincial consultation on
Minister's Zoning Orders (MZO) powers in response to a recent policy proposal posted to the Environmental
Registry of Ontario.
Background
On December 16, 2020, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) posted a notice on the
Environmental Registry of Ontario regarding changes to Minister's Zoning Order powers in Section 47 of the
Planning Act that were enacted in 2020 and came into force as of July 21, 2020 (Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic
Recovery Act, 2020). A copy of Section 47, as amended, is included as Attachment No. 1 to this report.
The Planning Act gives the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the authority to zone any property in
Ontario by issuing a zoning order (MZO). Currently, when a zoning order is issued by the Minister, a
municipality's Site Plan Control powers are used to implement the zoning to address site plan matters for the
subject lands (i.e. even with a provincially ordered zoning for a parcel of land, municipal site planning implements
the finer points of detailed design for a development including important issues reviewed by CLOCA such as
grading, storrawater management and landscape design in relation to environmental features).
The recently enacted legislative changes to the Planning Act provide more powers to the Minister's authority for
zoning orders across the province including the ability to remove municipal implementing roles related to Site
Plan Control and to make amendments to existing MZO without giving public notice. This enhanced authority
does not apply to lands within the Greenbelt Area, which encompasses around half of the CLOCA watershed.
MMAH is now inviting comment on the use of the new additional MZO powers, including Site Plan Control.
According to the registry posting, feedback is requested as to whether the new MZO powers:
• should be expanded, repealed or otherwise adjusted;
• how the new MZO powers ought to be used;
• circumstances where new powers would be helpful and circumstances where it might be better not used;
• whether there are best practices that might be articulated to guide implementation.
A copy of the full environment registry posting is included as Attachment No. 2 to this report.
Analysis
Previously, the Minister's MZO powers under the Planning Act were infrequently used and most site -level
planning decisions in Ontario were left with municipalities to administer through the normal course of land use
planning, including public notice and local democratic implementation. The current provincial government has
chosen to make use of the Minister's MZO power more frequently.
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S.R.: 5722-21
On December 3rd, 2020, the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) the organization that represents
professional planners in Ontario— wrote to the Minister with respect to the increased use of the MZO powers and
articulated several concerns including the potential creation of new delays as planning approvals shift from the
local municipal level to Queen's Park, the introduction of new uncertainty and risk into real estate markets and
an overall undermining of public trust in the land use planning process. OPPI recommended that the province
commit to establishing transparent provincial criteria on the use of MZO's for provincially significant priority
projects and commit to reduced reliance on MZO and instead rely on measures to streamline the overall municipal
planning process. A copy of OPPI's letter to the Minister is included as Attachment No. 3 to this report.
The remainder of the analysis in this report is scoped specifically to CLOCA's policy, regulatory and operational
interests in the MZO's in its role as a public commenting body on land use applications within the watershed,
specifically in relation to natural hazards associated with flooding and erosion.
Should the additional MZO powers be expanded, repealed or otherwise adjusted?
In relation to site plan control, it is recommended that the site planning functions, which are very technical and
require local expertise to be implemented properly, be left exclusively with municipalities through a
corresponding repeal of that power from Section 47 of the Planning Act.
Where appropriate, CLOCA provides input into the site plan control process with respect to stormwater
management, including low -impact stormwater management measures, grading and landscaping measures where
there are natural hazards or environmental features that require conservation, protection or management in relation
to the development of a site. Often, the site plan review at the municipal level allows for CLOCA's technical
review under the Section 28 regulation to be undertaken up front and thereby streamlining the permit approval
process for sites that have a natural hazard component and are subject to the regulation.
How should the new MZO powers ought to be used?
In considering an application that has a relationship to natural hazards such as flooding or erosion, that is within
a Regulated Area under the Conservation Authorities Act, or a natural heritage issue where the Region of Durham
or a local municipality would rely on CLOCA for expert technical input, it is recommended that the Minister
should consult with CLOCA on the application review and the proponent should be required to submit the review
fees that would otherwise be due if the application was reviewed locally.
Whether there are best practices that might be articulated to guide implementation?
A key best practice would be to ensure that any Minister's decisions are consistent with the Provincial Policy
Statement, 2020 (PPS). It is recommended that Section 47 of the Planning Act be amended to explicitly make this
a requirement in the section. The PPS contains basic, fundamental planning policy directions related to the wise
use and management of resources and protecting public health and safety through the management of hazards. In
2020, following recommendations of the Provincial Special Advisor on Flooding, the following critical directions
were added to the PPS:
"Mitigating potential risk to public health or safety or of property damage from natural hazards,
Including the risks that may be associated with the impacts of a changing climate, will require
the Province, planninsE authorities, and conservation authorities to work together" [emphasis added]
Working together to achieve this critical provincial objective for protecting public health and safety through good
land use planning should place an obligation on the Minister, in considering an MZO decision, to first work with
the local conservation authority in relation to any natural hazard issues that might exist.
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FILE: ASLA3 January 19, 2021
S.R.: 5722-21
Accordingly, the Minister should commit to consult with conservation authorities if an application has a
relationship to natural hazards such as flooding or erosion that is within a Regulated Area under the
Conservation Authorities Act, or a natural heritage issue where the Region of Durham or a local municipality
would rely on CLOCA for expert technical input.
Conclusion
In considering the use of the MZO powers, the Minister should enable local municipal expertise with respect to
site plan control, should commit to make decisions in conformity with the Provincial Policy Statement while
consulting with local conservation authorities when natural hazards are present.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Analysis Commentary in Staff Report 5722 -21 be endorsed and submitted to the Province of Ontario
and Conservation Ontario as CLOCA's comments regarding Environmental Registry Posting 019-2811; and,
THAT Staff Report 5722-21 be circulated to Watershed Municipalities, Members of Provincial Parliament,
Members of Parliament and adjacent Conservation Authorities for their information.
Attachment 1- Section 47
Attachment 2- Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) Posting
Attachment 3- Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Letter
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Attachment 1
Power of Minister re zoning and subdivision control
47 (1) The Minister may by order,
(a) in respect of any land in Ontario, exercise any of the powers conferred upon councils by section 34, 38 or 39,
but subsections 34 (11) to (34) do not apply to the exercise of such powers; and
(b) in respect of any land in Ontario, exercise the powers conferred upon councils by subsection 50 (4). R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, s. 47 (1); 1994, c. 23, s. 27 (1).
Power of Minister to allow minor variances
(2) Where an order has been made under clause (1) (a), the Minister, in respect of the lands affected by the order, has
all the powers in respect of such order as a committee of adjustment has under subsections 45 (1) and (2) in respect of
a by-law passed under section 34, but subsections 45 (4) to (8) and (10) to (20) do not apply to the exercise by the
Minister of such powers. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 47 (2).
Order prevails over by-law in event of conflict
(3) In the event of a conflict between an order made under clause (1) (a) and a by-law that is in effect under section
34 or 38, or a predecessor thereof, the order prevails to the extent of such conflict, but in all other respects the by-law
remains in full force and effect. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 47 (3).
Deemed by-law of municipality
(4) The Minister may, in the order or by separate order, provide that all or part of an order made under clause (1) (a)
and any amendments to it in respect of land in a municipality, the council of which has the powers conferred by section
34, shall be deemed for all purposes, except the purposes of section 24, to be and to always have been a by-law passed
by the council of the municipality in which the land is situate. 2001, c. 9, Sched. J, s. 2 (1).
Interpretation, "specified land"
(4.1) In subsections (4.3) to (4.16),
"specified land" means land other than land in the Greenbelt Area within the meaning of the Greenbelt Act, 2005.
2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Exclusion of land in Greenbelt Area
(4.2) For greater certainty, the land in the Greenbelt Area that is excluded from the definition of "specified land" in
subsection (4.1) is the area of land designated under clause 2 (1) (a) of the Greenbelt Act, 2005 which, pursuant to
subsection 2 (2) of that Act, includes,
(a) the areas covered by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan established under section 3 of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Act, 2001;
(b) the areas covered by the Niagara Escarpment Plan established under section 3 of the Niagara Escarpment
Planning and Development Act; and
(c) such areas of land as may be described in the regulations made under the Greenbelt Act, 2005. 2020, c. 18,
Sched. 17, s. 3.
Site plan control and inclusionary zoning, specified land
(4.3) The Minister may, in an order made under clause (1) (a) that applies to specified land,
(a) provide that section 41 of this Act and section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 do not apply in respect of
all or a specified part of the specified land described in the order;
(b) require that a person who owns all or any part of the specified land described in the order enter into one or more
agreements with a municipality in which all or part of the specified land is situate dealing with some or all of
the matters listed in subsection (4.4); and
(c) exercise any of the powers conferred on councils by subsections 35.2 (1) and (2) in respect of all or a specified
part of the specified land described in the order. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3; 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Matters that may be dealt with in agreement
(4.4) The matters referred to in clause (4.3) (b) are the following, subject to subsection (4.6):
1. A requirement that any development, within the meaning of subsection 41 (1), on all or a specified part of the
specified land described in the order be undertaken in accordance with,
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i. plans showing the location of all buildings and structures to be erected and showing the location of all
facilities and works to be provided in conjunction therewith and of all facilities and works as may be
required by a condition imposed under paragraph 2, including facilities designed to have regard for
accessibility for persons with disabilities, and
ii. drawings showing plan, elevation and cross-section views for each building to be erected, except a
building to be used for residential purposes containing fewer than 25 dwelling units, which drawings are
sufficient to display,
A. the massing and conceptual design of the proposed building,
B. the relationship of the proposed building to adjacent buildings, streets and exterior areas to which
members of the public have access,
C. the provision of interior walkways, stairs, elevators and escalators to which members of the public
have access from streets, open spaces and interior walkways in adjacent buildings,
D. matters relating to exterior design, including without limitation the character, scale, appearance and
design features of buildings, and their sustainable design,
E. matters relating to exterior access to each building that will contain affordable housing units or to
any part of such a building, but only to the extent that it is a matter of exterior design,
F. the sustainable design elements on any adjoining highway under a municipality's jurisdiction,
including without limitation trees, shrubs, hedges, plantings or other ground cover, permeable
paving materials, street furniture, curb ramps, waste and recycling containers and bicycle parking
facilities, and
G. facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with disabilities.
2. Anything that maybe imposed as a condition by a municipality under subsection 41 (7) of this Actor subsection
114 (11) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
3. Anything that may be imposed as a condition by an upper -tier municipality under subsection 41 (8). 2020, c.
18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Same, Minister's direction
(4.5) If an order made under clause (1) (a) includes a requirement described in clause (4.3) (b) to enter into an
agreement, the Minister may, at any time before or after the agreement has been entered into, provide the parties with
written direction concerning the agreement. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Contents of Minister's direction
(4.6) Without limiting the generality of subsection (4.5), the Minister's direction may,
(a) provide that one or more of the matters listed in subsection (4.4) shall not be dealt with in an agreement; or
(b) specify how any matter listed in subsection (4.4) shall be addressed in an agreement. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s.
3.
Compliance with Minister's direction
(4.7) The parties that are required under clause (4.3) (b) to enter into an agreement shall ensure that,
(a) if the Minister gives direction under subsection (4.5) before the agreement is entered into, the agreement
complies with the direction; and
(b) if the Minister gives direction under subsection (4.5) after the agreement is entered into, the agreement is
amended to comply with the direction. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Effect of non-compliance
(4.8) A provision of an agreement entered into pursuant to a requirement described in clause (4.3) (b) is of no effect
to the extent that it does not comply with a direction the Minister gives under subsection (4.5). 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17,
s. 3.
Same, timing of Minister's direction
(4.9) Subsection (4.8) applies whether the Minister's direction is given before or after the agreement has been entered
into. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
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Non -application of Legislation Act, 2006, Part III
(4.10) Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does not apply to a direction given by the Minister under
subsection (4.5). 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Restriction on matters in subs. (4.4), par. 1
(4.11) The following matters relating to buildings described in subparagraph 1 ii of subsection (4.4) shall not be dealt
with in an agreement entered into pursuant to a requirement described in clause (4.3) (b):
1. The interior design.
2. The layout of interior areas, excluding interior walkways, stairs, elevators and escalators referred to in sub -
subparagraph 1 ii C of subsection (4.4).
3. The manner of construction and construction standards. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Enforceability of agreement
(4.12) If an agreement is entered into between the owner of land and a municipality in accordance with a requirement
described in clause (4.3) (b),
(a) the agreement may be registered against the land to which it applies; and
(b) the municipality may enforce the agreement against the owner and, subject to the Registry Act and the Land
Titles Act, any and all subsequent owners of the land. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Inclusionary zoning policies
(4.13) If an order is made under clause (1) (a) in which the Minister exercises a power described in clause (4.3) (c),
the Minister may do one or both of the following:
1. Require that any owner of lands, buildings or structures that are to be developed or redeveloped under the order
and the municipality in which all or part of the specified land is situate enter into one or more agreements
dealing with any or all of the matters mentioned in clauses 35.2 (2) (a) to (h) and ensuring continued compliance
with the matters dealt with in the agreement.
2. Require that any owner of lands, buildings or structures that are to be developed or redeveloped under the order
enter into one or more agreements with the Minister dealing with any or all of the matters mentioned in clauses
35.2 (2) (a) to (h) and ensuring continued compliance with the matters dealt with in the agreement. 2020, c. 18,
Sched. 17, s. 3.
Same
(4.14) An order containing a requirement described in paragraph 1 of subsection (4.13) is deemed to be a by-law
passed by the council of the relevant local municipality for the purposes of subsections 35.2 (3) to (9) and a
municipality that is a party to an agreement mentioned in that paragraph shall take the steps required under those
subsections. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Same
(4.15) If an agreement is entered into in accordance with a requirement described in subsection (4.13),
(a) the agreement may be registered against the land to which it applies; and
(b) the Minister may enforce the agreement against the owner and, subject to the Registry Act and the Land Titles
Act, any and all subsequent owners of the land. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Same
(4.16) An order made under clause (1) (a) in which the Minister exercises a power described in clause (4.3) (c) applies
regardless of whether the official plan in effect in the relevant local municipality contains policies described in
subsection 16 (4). 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Notice
(5) No notice or hearing is required prior to the making of an order under subsection (1) but the Minister shall give
notice of any such order within thirty days of the making thereof in such manner as the Minister considers proper.
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 47 (5); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (1).
Idem
(6) The Minister shall cause a duplicate or certified copy of an order made under clause (1) (a),
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(a) where the land affected is situate in a local municipality, to be lodged in the office of the clerk of the
municipality, or where the land affected is situate in two or more local municipalities, in the office of the clerk
of each of such municipalities; and
(b) where the land affected is situate in territory without municipal organization, to be lodged in the proper land
registry office, where it shall be made available to the public as a production. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 47 (6);
2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 17.
Registration
(7) The Minister shall cause a certified copy or duplicate of an order made under clause (1) (b) to be registered in the
proper land registry office. R. S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 47 (7).
Revocation or amendment
(8) An amendment to any order made under subsection (1), or the revocation in whole or in part of such an order,
may be initiated by the Minister or on request to the Minister by any person or public body. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s.
15(2).
Consolidated Hearings Act
(8.0.1) Despite the Consolidated Hearings Act, the proponent of an undertaking shall not give notice to the Hearings
Registrar under subsection 3 (1) of that Act in respect of a request under subsection (8) unless the Minister has referred
the request to the Tribunal under subsection (10). 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (2).
Information
(8.1) A request under subsection (8) shall include the prescribed information and material and such other information
or material as the Minister may require. 1993, c. 26, s. 57 (2).
Refusal to consider
(8.2) The Minister may refuse to accept or further consider a request under subsection (8) until the prescribed
information and material and the required fee are received. 1994, c. 23, s. 27 (3).
Action by Minister
(9) If the Minister initiates an amendment or revocation of an order made under subsection (1) or receives a request
to amend or revoke the order, the Minister shall give notice or cause to be given notice of the proposed amendment or
revocation in such manner as the Minister considers proper and shall allow such period of time as he or she considers
appropriate for the submission of representations in respect of the proposed amendment or revocation. 2017, c. 23,
Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
Exception re notice — order exercising powers under subs. (4.3)
(9.1) Subsection (9) does not apply with respect to an order under clause (1) (a) if, in the order, the Minister has
exercised any of the powers in subsection (4.3). 2020, c. 18, Sched. 17, s. 3.
Referral of request under subs. (8)
(10) The Minister may refer a request made under subsection (8) to the Tribunal. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
(10.1) REPEALED: 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
Hearing by Tribunal
(11) If the Minister refers the request to the Tribunal, the Tribunal shall conduct a hearing. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s.
15(3).
Notice of hearing
(12) Notice of the hearing shall be given in such manner and to such persons as the Tribunal may determine. 2017, c.
23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
(12.1)-(12.3) REPEALED: 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
Recommendation
(13) At the conclusion of the hearing, the Tribunal shall make a written recommendation to the Minister stating
whether the Minister should approve the requested amendment or revocation, in whole or in part, make modifications
and approve the requested amendment or revocation as modified or refuse the requested amendment or revocation, in
whole or in part, and giving reasons for the recommendation. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
(13.1)-(13.5) REPEALED: 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
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Notice of recommendation
(14) A copy of the recommendation of the Tribunal shall be sent to each person who appeared at the hearing and
made representations and to any person who in writing requests a copy of the recommendation. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3,
s. 15(3).
Decision to amend or revoke
(15) After considering representations received under subsection (9), if any, and the recommendation of the Tribunal
under subsection (13), if there is one, the Minister may, by order, amend or revoke in whole or in part the order made
under subsection (1). 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
Notice of decision
(16) The Minister shall forward a copy of his or her decision to amend or revoke in whole or in part the order to the
clerk of each municipality or secretary -treasurer of each planning board which is within the area covered by the
amendment and any person who in writing requests a copy of the decision. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 15 (3).
(17) REPEALED: 1994, c. 23, s. 27 (8).
Effect of land use order
(18) An order of the Minister made under clause (1) (b) has the same effect as a by-law passed under subsection
50 (4). R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 47 (18).
Deemed by-law
(19) The Minister may, in the order or by separate order, provide that all or part of an order made under clause (1) (a)
and any amendments to it in respect of land in the planning area of a planning board shall be deemed to be and to
always have been a by-law passed under section 34 by the planning board in which the land is situate. 2001, c. 9,
Sched. J, s. 2 (2).
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Ontario 0 Environmental Registry of Ontario
Proposed implementation of provisions in the
Planning Act that provide the Minister enhanced
authority to address certain matters as part of a
zoning order
E.RQ.,(ED.Vk.Qr).me.ntal
019-2811
Regi.$Iry..Qf.Qnt0riq)
number
Notice type
Policy
Act
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
December 16, 2020
Comment period
December 16, 2020 -January 30, 2021 (45 days) Open
Last updated
December 16, 2020
This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m.
on: Proposal summary
January 30, 2021 We are inviting comments concerning changes to certain
legislative provisions in the PianningAct now in force with
the enactment of Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery
Act, 2020that enable the Minister to address site plan
matters and apply inclusionary zoning as part of a zoning
order.
Proposal The Planning Act gives the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the
authority to zone any property in Ontario by issuing a zoning order. Currently,
details when a zoning order is issued by the Minister, a municipality that uses the site
plan control tool in the Act has the authority to address site plan matters for
that area. The recently enacted legislative changes to the PianningActenhance
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the Minister's authority for zoning orders across the province. This enhanced
authority does not apply to lands within the Greenbelt Area. The enhanced
authority allows the Minister to:
• require inclusionary zoning affordable housing (inclusionary zoning),
• remove municipal use of site plan control and require agreements
between the municipality and development proponent (or landowner)
concerning site plan matters, and;
• make amendments to Minister's Zoning Orders that use any of these
enhanced authorities without first giving public notice.
An enhanced Minister's Zoning Order could help to overcome potential barriers
and development delays. The proposed new authority could be used to
support the delivery of transit station infrastructure and the optimization of
surplus lands (.e.,g.,(fx..exam,p1d affordable housing and long term care
homes), provide increased certainty for strategic projects, remove potential
approvals delays, increase the availability of affordable housing, provide
additional value capture to enable economic recovery.
Amendments to section 47 the P/anningAct in force as of July
211 2020 with the enactment of Bill 197, the COVID-19
Economic RecoveryAct, 20201
Section 47 of the PianningActnow provides the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing the authority to zone any property in the province. Prior to the
enactment of Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic RecoveryAct, 2020, the
Minister's authority to zone land did not include the authority to address site
plan matters, or to require affordable housing units through inclusionary
zoning.
Recent changes to section 47 of the PianningActwere set out in Schedule 17 of
Bill 197, the COV/D Economic RecoveryAct, 2020. This bill received Royal Assent
on July 21, 2020. These recent amendments to section 47 of the PianningAct
give the Minister enhanced powers related to site plan control and inclusionary
zoning. However, this enhanced authority would not be available to be used
within the Greenbelt Area (i:.��(n.Qth�r.wgr�), lands in the Niagara
Escarpment Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Greenbelt Plan
Protected Countryside and Urban River Valleys). Ontario Regulation 59/05,
Designation of Greenbelt Area, provides all the specific geographical detail and
references the precise legal boundaries of the Greenbelt Area.
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These recent legislative changes to section 47 of the PlanningActalso provide
authority for the Minister to amend an enhanced zoning order without giving
notice beforehand.
Inclusionary Zoning
Inclusionary zoning is a land -use planning tool that may be used to require
affordable housing units to be built in proposed developments. The recently
enacted changes to section 47 of the Planning Act provide the Minister with
authority, as part of an order zoning land outside the Greenbelt Area, to use
inclusionary zoning to require affordable housing units in proposed
developments. These changes would also allow the Minister to require
agreements between the landowner and the municipality or the landowner
and the Minister to address inclusionary zoning matters and to ensure
continued compliance with affordable housing requirements.
Site Plan Control
Site plan is an optional tool under the PlanningActthat allows the council of a
local municipality to control certain matters on and around a site proposed for
development. This control over detailed site -specific matters, such as access
(for pedestrians and vehicles), walkways, lighting, waste facilities, landscaping,
drainage, and exterior design, ensures that a development proposal is properly
planned and designed, fits in with the surrounding uses and minimizes any
negative impacts. The recent amendments to section 47 of the Planning Act
allow the Minister to address site plan matters in areas covered by a zoning
order, where needed. The new authority to address site plan matters could be
used in conjunction with a new Minister's Zoning Order or an amendment to an
existing Minister's Zoning Order.
This authority, if utilized by the Minister, would supersede municipal site plan
authority, where the Minister so provides in a zoning order. Through the zoning
order the Minister could require a municipality and a development proponent
(or landowner) to enter into an agreement dealing with matters related to site
plan control (i:.�t(i.n.QX��r.�n/q�d), the same types of matters that may be
addressed through typical site plan control). However, the Minister will be able
to give binding direction outside the zoning order concerning the agreement to
scope the matters that need to be addressed or to specify how the matters are
to be addressed.
Implementation of Enhanced Minister's Zoning Orders
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The Ministry is inviting public comment on the use of these enhanced powers
regarding site plan control and inclusionary zoning in zoning orders. The
Ministry is interested in hearing feedback as to whether the legislative changes
made in this regard by Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
should be expanded, repealed or otherwise adjusted. Further the Ministry is
interested in feedback as to how this enhanced authority, subject to any
potential changes that might be made to it, ought to be used. As noted above,
the new authority could be used to support the development of transit -
oriented communities, the development of projects of strategic importance,
the optimization of surplus lands (a.g,(for exa.mpl.e), affordable housing, long
term care homes and other health care facilities) or other recovery efforts (e,g,
(for.examp.le), economic development and job creation). The Ministry is
interested in feedback regarding circumstances where this enhanced authority
could be particularly helpful and circumstances where it might be better not
used.
The Ministry will meaningfully consider all feedback received and determine
whether changes should be made to the provisions of section 47 of the
Planning Act enacted by Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic RecoveryAct, 2020
and, assuming the provisions are maintained, at least in part, whether there
are best practices that might be articulated to guide the implementation of this
enhanced authority.
Supporting Related links
materials Planning Act (https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90p13)
Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (See Schedule 17)
fhttps://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-
42/session-1 /bill-197),
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materials in person is not available at this time.
Please reach out to the Contact listed in this notice to see if alternate
arrangements can be made.
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Ontario
Professional
Planners
Institute
December 3, 2020
Hon. Steve Clark
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
17th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
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Dear Minister,
E info@ontarioplanners.ca 234 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 201
T 1 800 668 1448 Toronto, Ontario M4P 1K5
ontarioplanners.ca
Re: Increased Use of Minister's Zoning Orders
DELIVERED ELECTRONICALLY ONLY
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) represents over 4,000 Registered Professional
Planners (RPPs) from across the province. RPPs have gone through an extensive education,
experience, and examination process to become qualified and are employed in municipalities, public
agencies, private sector, not -for -profits, academia, and senior levels of government. OPPI, on behalf
of the planning profession in Ontario, is a trusted and reliable source of information about land use
planning and the planning process.
We recognize the Ontario government's interest in streamlining the planning process as it relates to
priority projects integral to COVID-19 recovery including affordable housing, senior living
environments and transit projects Separately, OPPI has worked with Ministry staff and industry
stakeholders including AMO, RPCO, OHBA, BILD and OBOA, to provide you with recommendations
around delegation of approvals from elected Councils to qualified municipal staff and measures to
strengthen oversight of the planning profession. We believe these measures are integral to COVID -
19 recovery efforts.
OPPI appreciates the potential efficacy of Section 47 of the Planning Act and the use of Minister's
Zoning Orders (MZO's) to assist with economic recovery. MZO's are effective in substantially
streamlining timelines associated with planning applications, public notice, consultation, Committee
and Council deliberations and appeals. However, the significant increase in use of MZO's over the
past several months warrants a cautionary approach as they have the potential to:
• Create delays as planning approvals shift from the local community level to Queen's Park.
During the 1980s and 1990s, previous Progressive Conservative governments recognized the
benefits of a policy -led planning system. Routine approvals such as Plans of Subdivision were
transferred from MMAH to municipalities. The provincial role was focused on setting policy
through legislation, the Provincial Policy Statement(s) and Provincial Plans. Municipalities and
their planners were given responsibility for local approvals. The opportunity for project
proponents to obtain an MZO "fast track" has the potential to create significant bottlenecks at
Queen's Park which would negate the intent of the MZOs. Including some level of local expertise
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is necessary to ensure efficient and effective local planning that is sensitive to the wider range of
issues affecting the host community and their neighbours — particularly on matters as close to
the ground as zoning or site plan control and the preservation of the public interest in
development agreements with municipalities.
Introduce uncertainty and risk into real estate markets. Local businesses and homeowners
make investments in Ontario real estate based on neighbourhood characteristics codified in
planning documents like municipal Official Plans. Increased use of MZO's has the potential to
introduce unexpected impacts on neighbouring properties and their mortgagees. This
uncertainty and risk can further destabilize what are already volatile property markets in key
Ontario locations.
• Undermine public trust in the planning process. Since the rationale for selecting one project over
another for the use of an MZO is not transparent or published, public allegations of arbitrariness
and favouritism will continue to be challenging issues for the government to manage.
OPPI offers two recommendations to help mitigate the drawbacks associated with the current
increased use of MZOs:
In the immediate term, commit to establishing transparent provincial criteria on the use of
MZO's for provincially significant, priority projects Transparent criteria would reduce
uncertainty in the public's eye and help to lessen the likelihood of an approvals bottleneck as
proponents attempt to shift routine applications from municipal to MMAH staff.
2. Over the medium term, commit to reduced reliance on MZO's and instead, rely on measures to
streamline the overall municipal planning process equitably in the provincial and municipal
interests for all projects. As noted above, OPPI has separately provided recommendations to
ensure greater delegation of approvals from elected councils to qualified staff and to strengthen
the oversight of the planning profession. If accepted, these recommendations would provide
immediate benefit for communities using established tools and processes.
OPPI offers these recommendations as a trusted advisor with deep knowledge and understanding of
community planning and its process. We are available at your convenience should you or your
officials wish to discuss these matters further.
Sincerely,
Justine Giancola, RPP, MCIP
President
cc: Kailey Vokes, Director of Policy, Office of the Premier
Alex Barbieri, Director of Policy, Minister's Office, MMAH
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C►arington
MEMO
If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the
Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131.
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects
Date: February 22, 2021
File No.: PLN 37.6
Re: COVID-19 CIP Implementation Update
Council approved the COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) in October 2020 to
support Clarington's local businesses with physical improvements necessary to implement
COVID-19-related health and safety requirements.
The purpose of this memo is to provide an update to Council on the implementation of the
COVID-19 CIP to date. It has now been three months since the COVID-19 CIP came into
effect, and staff are processing grant applications. Further, the intake window for
applications relating to works that have already had been completed (retro-active grants)
closed on February 11 t"
Since the COVID-19 CIP came into effect in November 2020, Planning and Development
Services staff have worked with Communications staff, and the Clarington Board of Trade
(CBOT) to execute the Communications Strategy to create awareness of the grants and
encourage participation. COVID-19 CIP Grant Program information is available on
Clarington's COVID-19 Financial Support webpage, including a one -page summary. The
Program has been actively promoted on Clarington's and CBOT's social media platforms
and emailed directly to local Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) and local
businesses through CBOT's contacts. Information about the Program has also been
included in Clarington's Planning and Development Services e-update newsletters.
In an effort to raise greater awareness about the Program, staff presented the COVID-19
CIP at a January 2021 webinar hosted by CBOT, to Clarington's CIP Liaison Groups for the
downtown CIPs, and to the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington. The CBOT
webinar in particular resulted in a number of applications being submitted.
At the time of writing, twenty-one COVID-19 CIP grant applications have been received
since approval. Of those received, 3 businesses have been approved for funding, 8
applications have been declined due to one or more of the General Eligibility Criteria or
Means Test requirements not being met, and 10 are being actively processed or are
awaiting the submission of additional supporting information in order to proceed.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6
1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net
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The 3 businesses that have received approved funding include 2 Registered Medical
Practitioner businesses, and 1 Arts and Entertainment business, and have resulted in up to
$13,000 in funding being approved to date. Grant details are summarized in Tables 1 and 2
below.
Table 1: Summary of Approved Grant Applications
Type of Business
Project
Grant
Total
Registered Medical
Signage,
Physical Distancing,
$4,000
Practitioner
Replacement/Additional
Business Adaptation,
Furniture and Equipment, Air
Improved Ventilation
Purifiers
Registered Medical
Hygiene Screens, Signage,
Physical Distancing,
$5,500
Practitioner
Replacement/Additional
Business Adaptation
Furniture and Equipment
Arts and
Establishment of an Outdoor
Adaptation to Outdoor
$3,500
Entertainment
Patio
Operations
Business
Table 2: Grant Funds Distributed by Grant Program
Grant Type
Funding Approved to Date
Physical Distancing Improvement Grant
$1,000
Business Adaptation Grant
$7,500
Outdoor Operations Grant
$3,500
Improved Ventilation Grant
$1,000
Technological Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$0
Total Grant Funding Approved to Date
$13,000
In general, participation in the COVID-19 CIP grant programs to date is lower than
anticipated. So too is the applicant success rate. While the overall number of applications
would be considered robust for the first three months of a typical CIP program, the relative
acute nature of the pandemic situation led to expectations of higher participation rates from
the outset. The approval rate of 27 per cent of applications is quite low for a CIP program.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6
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The CIP includes a Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy and identifies key indicators to be
monitored throughout implementation to ensure (i) the grant programs accurately reflect the
types and costs of COVID-19-related improvements, (ii) the desired outcomes are being
achieved, (iii) the grant programs are user-friendly, and (iv) the grant program participants
are completing their commitments.
To help inform monitoring and evaluation during the early stages of implementation, a short
survey was released in early February to obtain feedback from businesses and local
stakeholders on the COVID-19 CIP grant programs. The survey includes three questions to
gauge overall awareness about the Program, understand whether businesses intend to
apply, and provide an opportunity to connect with staff to discuss potential grant
opportunities.
Thirty-four survey responses have been received at the time of writing. Seventy-six per cent
of respondents indicated they are aware Clarington has a grant program to help qualifying
businesses with COVID-19-related expenses, suggesting an acceptable level of awareness.
Seventy-six per cent of the total number of respondents indicated they do not intend to apply
for reasons that include:
• The business does not meet the General Eligibility and/or Means Test Criteria;
• The application process seems too complicated;
• The business is not willing to divulge financial information to the Municipality; and
• The business is considered essential.
Further to the survey, staff has tracked all feedback received on the COVID-19 CIP since
implementation in November 2020. Feedback received has included requests (i) to
reconsider the eligibility criteria to enable franchise owners to apply for grant funding, (ii) to
modify the period over which the revenue decrease is measured so as not to penalize
businesses for demonstrating adaptation and resiliency, (iii) for increased flexibility in
applying the Means Test to address the disqualification of businesses based upon
unintended technicalities, and (iv) to review the maximum threshold for Registered Medical
Practitioners.
Staff have reviewed the feedback received in the context of the Monitoring and Evaluation
Strategy and the key indicators to be considered throughout implementation. The projects
proposed generally align with the eligible work and grant values of the Program. However,
the stringent Eligibility and Means Test Criteria has posed challenges including (i) many
applications being submitted without the necessary supporting financial documentation
resulting in longer processing times (ii) a relatively large number of applicants being unable
to satisfy the Means Test requirements, and (iii) applicant frustration given the substantial
time and effort required to prepare a complete application.
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6
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Since the development of Clarington's COVID-19 CIP, a few similar grant programs have
been released, including those administered by the Province and Central Counties Tourism.
In consideration of the feedback received, staff have reviewed the eligibility criteria for these
programs in relation to the COVID-19 CIP. These programs' eligibility criteria and
supporting documentation are less rigorous than Clarington's Program. Clarington's
downtown CIP grant programs are less onerous and focused on whether an application
supports the goals of the CIP in the spirit of community improvement. As such, staff are able
to process applications much more efficiently.
The COVID-19 CIP document recognized that the evolving nature of the pandemic may
require adjustments to Program based upon the needs of businesses and the performance
of the CIP, once implementation began. The Grant Programs can be modified without
amendment to the CIP. Modifications to the General Eligibility or Means Test Criteria would
require a formal amendment in accordance with the Planning Act.
In conclusion, from staff's experience with the implementation and administration of the
COVID-19 CIP to date, feedback received from local businesses, and in consideration of the
ongoing and evolving nature of the pandemic for local businesses; staff is seeking Council
direction on whether a Statutory Meeting Report to consider potential amendments to the
COVID-19 CIP is desired. Such modifications would address the lessons learned during the
early days of implementation to better support local businesses as per the goals of the
Program.
If Council should wish to do so, the following motion would be in order:
That Council directs staff to commence the process to amend the COVID-19
Community Improvement Plan in accordance with the Planning Act;
That Council directs staff to schedule a Statutory Public Meeting to consider
proposed amendments to the COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan; and
That all interested parties be notified of the upcoming report.
Faye Langmaid
Manager of Special Projects
Planning and Development Services
cc: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
Trevor Pinn, Director of Financial Services
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6
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THIS LETTER HAS BEEN FORWARDED
TO THE EIGHT AREA CLERKS
December 18, 2020
June Gallagher
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
.FJ- 40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON 1-1C 3A6
The Regional
Municipality Dear Ms. Gallagher:
of Durham
Corporate Services RE: Regulatory Framework to Manage the Operations of
Department Anaerobic Digestion Facilities, Our File: E08
Legislative Services
605 Rossland Rd. E.
Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on December 16,
PO B x 623
2020, adopted the following recommendations:
Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Canada
"Whereas the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
905-668-7711
has recently released draft revisions to the Food and Organic
1-800-372-1102
Waste Policy Statement;
Fax: 905-668-9963
durham.ca
And Whereas, this policy requires diversion targets to be met for
food and organic waste in Ontario;
Don Beaton, BCom, M.P.A.
Commissioner of Corporate
Services
And Whereas, anaerobic digestion is one technology that is
available to assist in meeting these regulatory requirements;
And Whereas, the capture of methane biogas for conversion into
renewable natural gas or other forms of energy will be a model for
the future to create a carbon neutral resource from the residential
organics stream and help mitigate the current climate crisis if
properly regulated, developed and managed;
And Whereas, fulsome Provincial oversight and regulations are
required to manage the operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to
ensure that any potential impacts on neighbouring properties,
including but not limited to odour, noise and traffic, are mitigated;
And Whereas, fulsome Provincial oversight and regulations are
required to manage the impact on the environment including
impacts associated with emissions to air, soil, surface water and
groundwater;
And Whereas, as an emerging industry, numerous projects have
been proposed in a short timeframe within the Province, including
within the Regional Municipality of Durham;
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2097.
Page 284
Page 2 of 2
And Whereas, it is important to ensure that public sector anaerobic
digestion facilities and private sector anaerobic digestion facilities
are evaluated against a common regulatory framework to ensure a
consistent approach;
Now therefore be it resolved;
That the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
requests the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and
Parks to develop a regulatory framework to manage the
operation of anaerobic digestion facilities, whether public
sector or private sector owned and operated, and apply a
consistent approach across the Province in order to ensure
host communities of these facilities are protected from land
use planning and environmental impacts;
2. That the regulatory framework apply equally to public sector
anaerobic digestion facilities and private sector anaerobic
digestion facilities;
3. That the regulatory framework address land use planning
matters, such as, but not limited to, odour, noise and traffic;
4. That the regulatory framework address environmental matters,
such as, but not limited to, emissions to air, soil, surface water
and groundwater and that the impacts are properly mitigated;
and
5. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Durham Area
M.P.Ps and all Durham area municipalities."
1ZaLph, W cato-Ev
Ralph Walton,
Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
RW/ks
c: S. Siopis, Commissioner of Works
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The Corporation of
The Township of Brock
1 Cameron St. E., P.O. Box 10
Cannington, ON LOE 1E0
705-432-2355
VI VCd611V IL 111.
January 28, 2021
Mr. Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk
Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
P.O. Box 623
Whitby, Ontario
L1 N 6A3
Dear Sir:
Re: Regulatory Framework to Manage the Operations of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities
This is to acknowledge receipt of your communication received on January 5, 2021, which was
considered by the Committee of the Whole, at their meeting held on January 11, 2021.
Please be advised that Committee adopted a resolution to endorse the Region of Durham's
resolution in regards to the Regulatory Framework to Manage Operations of Anaerobic
Digestion Facilities which was ratified by Council on January 25, 2021.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Yours truly,
THE TOWNSHIP OF BROCK
Becky Jamieson
Deputy Clerk
BJ:dh
Encl.
cc. Honourable Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes -Brock
Area Municipalities
If this information is required in an accessible format,
please contact the Township at 705-432-2355.
1737/20
all
DURHAM
REGION
The Regional
Municipality
of Durham
Corporate Services
Department
Legislative Services
605 Rossland Rd. E.
Level 1
PO Box 623
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
Canada
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102
Fax: 905-668-9963
durham.ca
Don Beaton, BCom, M.P.A.
Commissioner of Corporate
Services
December 18, 2020
Becky Jamieson
Clerk
Township of Brock
1 Cameron Street East
Cannington, ON LOE 1 EO
Dear Ms. Jamieson:
THIS LETTER HAS BEEN FORWARDED
TO THE EIGHT AREA CLERKS
ace. OSI01/2021
defer �o: Nol Applicable
e �in8�a�e: Jan. 11, 202t
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RE: Regulatory Framework to Manage the Operations of
Anaerobic Digestion Facilities, Our File: E08
Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on December 16,
2020, adopted the following recommendations:
"Whereas the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
has recently released draft revisions to the Food and Organic
Waste Policy Statement;
And Whereas, this policy requires diversion targets to be met for
food and organic waste in Ontario;
And Whereas, anaerobic digestion is one technology that is
available to assist in meeting these regulatory requirements;
And Whereas, the capture of methane biogas for conversion into
renewable natural gas or other forms of energy will be a model for
the future to create a carbon neutral resource from the residential
organics stream and help mitigate the current climate crisis if
properly regulated, developed and managed;
And Whereas, fulsome Provincial oversight and regulations are
required to manage the operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to
ensure that any potential impacts on neighbouring properties,
including but not limited to odour, noise and traffic, are mitigated;
And Whereas, fulsome Provincial oversight and regulations are
required to manage the impact on the environment including
impacts associated with emissions to air, soil, surface water and
groundwater;
And Whereas, as an emerging industry, numerous projects have
been proposed in a short timeframe within the Province, including
within the Regional Municipality of Durham;
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2097.
U'S \14-
Page 2 of 2
And Whereas, it is important to ensure that public sector anaerobic
digestion facilities and private sector anaerobic digestion facilities
are evaluated against a common regulatory framework to ensure a
consistent approach;
Now therefore be it resolved;
That the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
requests the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and
Parks to develop a regulatory framework to manage the
operation of anaerobic digestion facilities, whether public
sector or private sector owned and operated, and apply a
consistent approach across the Province in order to ensure
host communities of these facilities are protected from land
use planning and environmental impacts;
2. That the regulatory framework apply equally to public sector
anaerobic digestion facilities and private sector anaerobic
digestion facilities;
3. That the regulatory framework address land use planning
matters, such as, but not limited to, odour, noise and traffic;
4. That the regulatory framework address environmental matters,
such as, but not limited to, emissions to air, soil, surface water
and groundwater and that the impacts are properly mitigated;
and
5. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Durham Area
M.P.Ps and all Durham area municipalities."
2a pIV wa o-w
Ralph Walton,
Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services
RW/ks
c: S. Siopis, Commissioner of Works
Page 288
Clarington
Public Meeting Report
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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: February 22, 2021 Report Number: PDS-014-21
Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
File Number: ZBA2021-0001 Resolution#:
Report Subject: An Application by Brookfield Residential to Amend the Zoning By-
law to facilitate a temporary home sales pavilion, 879 Regional Road
17, Newcastle
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-014-21 be received;
2. That provided no significant objections are raised at the Public Meeting, the
application ZBA2021-0001 to amend the Zoning By-law submitted by Brookfield
Residential be approved and that the Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 1 to
Report PDS-014-21 be passed;
3. That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of
Report PDS-014-21 and Council's decision; and
4. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-014-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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Report Overview
Page 2
Staff have received a proposal by Brookfield Residential to amend the Zoning By-law to
rezone from "Agricultural Exception (A-1)" to a zone that facilitates a temporary home sales
pavilion with 15 parking spaces. Brookfield Residential proposes to sell homes for a draft
approved subdivision south of the subject site, located between Regional Road 17 and
Arthur Street, north of the Canadian Pacific Railway (North Newcastle).
1. Application Details
1.1 Owner/Applicant:
1.2 Proposal:
1.3 Area:
1.4 Location:
1.5 Roll Number:
1.6 Within Built Boundary:
2. Background
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To amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to rezone from "Agricultural
Exception (A-1)" to "Agricultural Exception (A-92)"
4.18 hectares (10.33 acres)
879 Regional Road 17, Newcastle (see Figure 1)
18-17-030-030-04101
Yes
2.1 The proposal is to rezone a small portion of the property known as 879 Regional Road
17 to permit a sales pavilion for the Draft Approved subdivisions in the North Village
Neighbourhood between Regional Road 17 and Arthur Street, north of the Canadian
Pacific Railway (see Figure 1).
2.2 In 2017, the applicant received approval of a temporary use by-law for a sales pavilion
situated on lands approximately 500 metres north of the proposed new location. The
temporary use by-law expired in May 2020.
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4)
Location of Temporary
Home Sales Pavillion
Subject Site
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Subdivisions
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3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Area
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3.1 The property has been used for agricultural purposes until recently. In 2020, the existing
dwelling and accessory structures were demolished and the property is currently
vacant. The southern portion of the property is within a Draft Approved Plan of
Subdivision (S-C-2017-0007).
3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North Agricultural
South Agricultural & Canadian Pacific Railway
East Agricultural
West Residential (single -detached dwellings)
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Report PDS-014-21
4. Provincial Policy
Provincial Policy Statement and Provincial Growth Plan
4.1 The Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
addresses the need to maintain and direct land use to achieve efficient development
and land use patterns. Land use must be carefully managed to accommodate
appropriate development to meet the full range of current and future needs, while
achieving efficient development patterns. The proposed temporary use of a portion of
the property will provide an interim use that supports the future urban residential
neighbourhood it is located in.
5. Official Plans
Durham Region Official Plan
5.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the property as "Living Areas". The
proposed temporary use supports the future urban residential neighbourhood it is
located in. It appears to conform to the Durham Region Official Plan.
Clarington Official Plan
5.2 The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands Urban Residential.
5.3 Section 23.4.4 of the Official Plan allows Council to pass Temporary Use By-laws
subject to conditions. The Official Plan policies relating to Temporary Use By-laws state
that Temporary Use By-laws may be passed to permit the use of lands, buildings or
structures, on a temporary basis, for any purpose provided that:
a. is temporary in nature;
b. is compatible with the adjacent existing land uses, there is minimal impact on the
Natural Features and Land Characteristics on Map `C', or satisfactory measures to
mitigate any adverse impact will be applied;
c. there will be no adverse impacts on traffic or transportation facilities or services in
the area;
d. adequate access and parking are provided;
e. the use can be removed and the site can be restored to its original condition;
f. adequate sewage disposal and water services are available in compliance with
provincial and regional standards; and
g. it does not jeopardize the long term implementation of the plan.
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Page 5
5.4 The use is consistent with the temporary use policies; it will have no impact on natural
features; generally, has no adverse impact on traffic or transportation facilities; and will
not have an impact on the long term implementation of the Plan
6. Zoning By-law
6.1 The property is currently zoned "Agricultural Exception (A-1)" which does not permit the
use of a temporary sales pavilion and associated parking, hence the rezoning
application.
7. Public Notice
7.1 Public Notice was mailed to each landowner within 120 metres of the subject property
and a Public Meeting sign was installed on the Regional Road 17 frontage 18 days prior
to the Public Meeting. No inquiries regarding the subject application were received at
the time this report was written.
8. Agency Comments
Regional Municipality of Durham
8.1 At the time of writing this report, comments have not been received from the Durham
Region Planning and Economic Development Department or Durham Region Health
Department.
9. Departmental Comments
9.1 Infrastructure Division of Public Works has no objection to the proposal.
9.2 The Building Division has no comments on the application
9.3 Emergency and Fire Services has no objection to the proposal
10. Discussion
10.1 This proposal conforms to the Clarington Official Plan with respect to temporary uses.
10.2 The surrounding lands are within Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision. The lands to the
north are within the North Newcastle Secondary Plan which is currently underway. The
Secondary Plan will provide for additional residential units. Sales of residential units
within the Draft Approved Plans and the lands within the secondary plan that are owned
by Brookfield will occur from the proposed sales pavilion (See Figure 2).
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Figure 2: Proposed Sales Pavilion
Page 6
10.3 The proposed sales pavilion will exist on the site on a temporary basis and will be
removed once the by-law expires or the site is ready for residential development.
11. Concurrence
Not applicable
12. Conclusion
12.1 Provided there are no objections during the Public Meeting, and in consideration of all
agency, staff and public comments, it is respectfully recommended that the Temporary
Use By-law in Attachment 1 be approved.
Staff Contact: Brandon Weiler, Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2424 or bweiler(a�clarington.net .
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Zoning By-law Amendment
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Brookfield Residential
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law Number 2021-
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington for ZBA2021-0001;
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
Schedule `3' to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from "Agricultural Exception (A-1) Zone" to
"Agricultural Exception (A-92) Zone" as illustrated on the attached Schedule `A'
hereto.
2. Section 6.4.92 "Agricultural Exception (A-92) Zone is hereby amended by
deleting the following words:
"May 23, 2020"
And replacing them with the following words:
"March 14, 2024"
3. Schedule `A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to
the provisions of Section 34 and 39 of the Planning Act.
Passed in Open Council this day of 2021
Adrian Foster, Mayor
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: February 22, 2021 Report Number: PDS-016-21
Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
Reviewed By: Andrew C. Allison, CAO By-law Number:
File Number: PLN 7.2 Resolution#:
Report Subject: Building Activity Update January 1 to December 31, 2020
Recommendation:
1. That Report PDS-016-21 be received for information.
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Report Overview
Page 2
This report provides an update on the building permit activity for 2020, January 1 to
December 31, and reports on the Building Division's compliance with the Ontario Building
Code mandated time frames for issuance of building permits.
In 2020 the building division issued 1,350 building permits.
11 Institutional
1%
9 Government _
0%
23 Industrial
2%
65 Commerical
5%
1. Introduction
1350
Permits Issued
14 Agricultural
58 Demolition
4%
1170 Residential
87%
1.1 The building permit activity report presents market activity statistics that are intended to
provide a clear picture of development activity within Clarington during the period
analyzed. The period of analysis for this current report is January 1 to December 31,
2020 and will be analyzed against the same period for 2019. We will then compare the
current statistics against a five-year average to give an indication of the status of the
current market.
1.2 Despite COVID-19 the Municipality saw a dramatic increase over 2019 construction
activity within the residential, industrial and government sectors. 2018 was a record
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Page 3
year for the Municipality and the 2020 matched the number of permits issued in 2018
and came within twenty-four and half million dollars of the 2018 construction value.
1.3 Concepts and Definitions are included as attachment 1 for your reference.
2. Total Construction Value & Activity
2.1 The following is a table showing the number of permits issued and the value of
construction in each of the building categories for the period, January 1 to December 31
in 2020 and 2019.
Building
Category
Number of
Permits
2019
Value of
Construction
2019
Number of
Permits
2020
Value of
Construction
2020
% Change of
Value 2020-
2019
Residential
535
$89,729,141
1,170
$304,665,970
239.5%
Industrial
26
$14,691,070
23
$32,247,815
119.5%
Government
5
$1,973,324
9
$45,299,000
2,195.6%
Commercial
54
$15,670,669
65
$11,781,534
-24.8%
Institutional
13
$2,801,850
11
$2,741,213
-2.2%
Agricultural
15
$5,457,000
14
$1,630,900
-70.1 %
Demolition
39
$0
58
$0
N/A
Total
687
$130,323,054
1,350
$398,366,432
205.7%
2.2 The following graph illustrates the January 1 to December 31 building permit
comparison for the last five years.
Five Year Total Construction Value Comparison
2016 - 2020
11111 11 %
400000000
300000000
200000000
100000000
0
1 2 3
Value $341,373,503 $379,537,195 $422,636,361
Year 2016 2017 2018
W.J
4 5
$130,323,054 $398,366,432
2019 2020
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3. Total Construction Value & Activity Residential
3.1 The following pie charts show the types of dwelling units issued between January 1 and
December 31, 2020 as well as the types of dwelling units issued in the year to date
2019.
Dwelling Unit Type 2019
Semi- Townhouse
Detached 103
6 36%
2%
Singleill
Apartment
Detached 98
77 35%
27%
■ Single Detached 77
■ Semi -Detached 6
■ Townhouse 103
■ Apartment 98
Dwelling Unit Type 2020
Single Semi-
Detached__� Detached
383 10
39% 1%
7
Apartment Townhouse
210 391
21 % 39%
Single Detached 383
■ Semi -Detached 10
■ Townhouse 391
■ Apartment 210
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3.2 The following is a table showing the number of new residential units issued in each area
of Clarington for January 1 to December 31, 2020. We have compared those totals to
the year-end totals for each of the past eight years.
Year
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Area
Bowmanville
291
216
419
461
520
589
722
183
789
Courtice
179
97
153
290
292
112
14
12
32
Newcastle
34
92
51
154
149
227
42
67
168
Wilmot Creek
2
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
Orono
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Darlington
6
12
9
8
6
12
11
10
10
Clarke
10
6
12
11
14
11
6
6
6
Burketon
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Enfield
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Enniskillen
3
2
1
0
3
15
4
4
1
Hampton
1
0
2
2
1
2
0
1
0
Haydon
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kendal
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
Kirby
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Leskard
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Maple Grove
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mitchell Corners
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
Newtonville
6
7
3
3
3
0
5
3
3
Solina
3
1
0
0
3
2
2
0
1
Tyrone
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Total
537
439
656
931
991
972
808
288
1011
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4. Total Construction Value & Activity
Page 6
4.1 A measure of economic activity within Clarington may be found in part by looking at the
non-residential space, such as industrial, commercial, and institutional as well as large
multi -unit residential developments such as apartment buildings or condominiums. In
this regard we find it helpful to provide information about permits that fit this criteria and
exceed a construction value of $1,000,000. The details about such activity in 2020 are
provided as follows:
Owner
Location
Description
Value ($)
Type
Region of
5 Lakebreeze Drive,
Water Supply
$40,000,000
Government
Durham
D
Newcastle
Plant
EastPenn
1840 Energy Drive,
Warehouse with
21,936,000
Industrial
Canada
Courtice
Office
Newcastle
Seniors
Lodge for
Senior &
165 King Avenue
Residential
$5,779,160
Residential
Family
East, Newcastle
Building Addition
Dwellings
(37 Units)
Goldmanco
1649 Highway 2,
Grocery Store
$4,358,120
Commercial
Incorporated
Courtice
(Food Basics)
EastPenn
1840 Energy Drive,
Site Servicing
(Battery
$3,924,000
Industrial
Canada
Courtice
Warehouse)
Regional
Municipality of
5 Lakebreeze Drive,
Shoring for Water
$2,480,000
Government
Durham
Newcastle
Treatment Plant
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Owner
Location
Description
Value ($)
Type
1728589
1645 Highway 2,
Shoppers Drug
$1,890,850
Commercial
Ontario Inc.
Courtice
Mart
Ontario
Temporary
Power
2151 Energy Drive,
Lunchroom
$1,600,000
Industrial
Generation
Darlington
Structure for
Covid-19
1728589
1645 Highway 2,
Dollarama
$1,087,060
Commercial
Ontario Inc.
Courtice
Baseline
Properties
270 Lake Road,
Self Serve
$1,000,080
Industrial
Limited
Bowmanville
Storage Facility
5. Inspection Activity
5.1 The following is a table showing how many inspections were attended from January 1 to
December 31, 2020 as well the same time period in 2019.
Type of Inspection Completed
2019
2020
Building Inspections
7,913
8,444
Plumbing and Heating Inspections
7,995
8,297
Pool Enclosure Inspections
129
137
Total
16,039
16,878
6. Mandated Response Timeframes
6.1 The Ontario Building Code mandates that complete building permit applications shall be
issued, or the applicant shall be notified that the permit is being refused and provided
with the reasons why it is refused within a prescribed time period based on the type of
building. From January 1 to December 31, 1173 applications were received and 747, or
64%, of them were complete application. For the complete application, the following
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table reports on the median number of days it took for the Building Division to either
issue the permit or notify the applicant why the application was being refused.
Permit Type
Mandated
Timeframe
Median Number
of Days 2018
Median
Number of
Days 2019
Median
Number of
Days 2020
Residential
10
9
8
10
Small Buildings
15
11.5
11
23
Large Buildings
20
13
17
13
Complex Buildings
30
8
0
0
7. Insights and Outlook
7.1 We anticipate construction activity across all sectors to continue to be strong in 2021.
As the secondary plans are completed and necessary servicing extended, additional
lands will be available to accommodate this growth.
8. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
9. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that report PDS-016-21 be received for information.
Staff Contact: Brent Rice, Chief Building Official, 905-623-3379 extension 2303 or
brice@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 Concepts & Definitions
Interested Parties:
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
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Report PDS-016-21
Concepts & Definitions
A.1 "Complete Building Permit Application" — is a building permit application that meets the
requirements of the Ontario Building Code which include, plans, specifications, documentation
and fees, and are in compliance with all applicable law.
A.2 "Permit" — is formal permission to begin the construction, demolition, addition, or
renovation. As part of the building permit process, staff must review the plans and documents
submitted to ensure they comply with the Ontario Building Code, local Zoning By-laws, and all
other Applicable Law.
A.3 "Residential" — refers to construction and permit activity resulting from the creation of all
new residential dwelling units as well as accessory structures (detached garages, sheds, etc.),
and additions (decks, new additions to a home, etc.).
AA "Non-residential" — refers to construction and permit activity that is related to non-
residential development such as site servicing, industrial, commercial, and agricultural.
A.5 "Total Construction Value" — refers to the total dollar value of construction activity within
a defined period because it is a measure of economic activity as a whole.
A.6 "Total Construction Value Residential" — provides a specific measure of the dollar value
of construction within the residential sector and is important because it indicates such things as
population growth and more.
A.7 "Total Construction Value Non-residential" — provides a specific measure of the dollar
value of construction within the non-residential sector and is an indicator of business
development within Clarington.
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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: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: February 22, 2021 Report Number: PDS-017-21
Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
Reviewed By: Andrew C. Allison, CAO Resolution#:
File Number: PLN11.26 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Seniors Housing
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-017-21 be received; and
2. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-017-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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Report Overview
Page 2
Council has requested a report on a proposed privately -owned, large-scale, high -density
retirement facility at 46 Stevens Road in Bowmanville. This report seeks to provide
background and context to this proposal and seniors housing more broadly.
1. Background
Request from Council
1.1 At the December 7, 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting, a
representative on behalf of Kingsway Arms (a seniors housing developer) and a
delegate on behalf of Kaitlin Corporation outlined a concept for a privately -owned, large-
scale, high -density retirement and assisted care campus at 46 Stevens Road in
Bowmanville. The representative from Kaitlin also discussed another Kaitlin-owned site
on the west side of Lambs Road, north of Port Darlington Road as a possible location
for seniors housing. The delegate outlined the challenges Kaitlin Corporation has faced
in developing seniors facilities and requested that Committee direct Staff to evaluate the
planning process to identify a faster way to move forward with the approval process for
this form of housing.
1.2 In response, the Committee passed Resolution PD-199-20, "That Staff report back at
the January or February 2021 Planning and Development Committee Meeting on what
the most expeditious planning process or processes are to move forward in approving a
seniors living/assisted living complex/facility at the Stevens Road location in
Bowmanville." Following the Council meeting, further discussions between the
Councillor, who brought forward the motion and Staff resulted in the request being
broadened to address the development of seniors housing in Clarington.
2. Types of Seniors Housing
2.1 Many older adults in our community lead active and healthy lives that allow them to
enjoy living in their own homes many years into their retirement. However, as we age
there is an increasing need for a variety of housing options to serve the diverse needs of
an aging population for different income groups. There is a range of seniors housing
options, from independent living with homecare to long-term care.
2.2 Below, the range of seniors housing options is grouped into three main categories:
independent living, assisted living, and long-term care.
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Independent Living — for those who do not require assistance with daily activities
• Types of living arrangements: Those living on their own in their own homes, life
lease, co -housing, co-operative housing, and retirement homes and communities
without living assistance.
• Built form: All forms of residential housing. Some, such as Wilmot Creek, include a
community centre that offers activities and some personal services.
• Location: All lands which permit residential uses where density is appropriate.
• Tenure/Affordability: Owned or rented by resident. Durham Region oversees
affordable seniors housing programs.
Assisted Living — for those who require some assistance with daily activities
• Types of living arrangements: Building containing personal rooms with limited
cooking facilities, some or all meals provided by the operator. Range of assistance
including housekeeping, laundry, medical management, transportation and personal
care.
• Built form: Usually high -density, multi -unit buildings ranging from two to six storeys.
• Location: Lands within Urban Boundary where density is appropriate. For high -
density, see locational criteria below.
• Tenure/Affordability: Monthly fees to a private, for -profit operator.
Long -Term Care Homes — for those who require extensive, ongoing care
• Types of living arrangements: Building containing private or shared rooms with
little to no cooking facilities and meals provided by the operator. On -site nursing staff
providing health care and supervising medications. On -site personal care workers
providing a range of personal services.
• Built form: High -density, multi -unit buildings ranging from two to six storeys.
• Location: Lands within Urban Boundary where density is appropriate. For high -
density, see locational criteria below.
• Tenure/Affordability: Province sets monthly fees. Subsidies available. Some are
publicly owned/operated, others are private non-profit, or private for profit.
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3. Affordable Housing
3.1 Clarington's Official Plan defines affordable housing in the following ways:
3.1.1. Affordable home ownership is the least expensive of:
• housing that does not exceed 30% of gross annual household income for low
and moderate households, or
housing for which the purchase price is at least 10% below the average
purchase price in the regional market.
3.1.2. Affordable rental housing, affordable means the least expensive of:
• housing that does not exceed 30% of gross annual household income for low
and moderate households, or
• monthly rent which is at or below the average rent in the regional market.
3.2 Clarington Council committed to creating an Affordable Housing Policy as outlined the
Municipality's Strategic Plan. In December 2019, Council adopted an Affordable
Housing Toolkit (see CAO-013-19) that includes supportive regulations, expedited
approvals and financial incentives.
3.3 As part of this Toolkit, the Municipality adopted the same definition of "affordable
housing" as the Region of Durham and provided by the Canadian Mortgage and
Housing Corporation (CMHC). By this definition, affordable rental housing is 80% of the
average market rent in the Region.
4. Land Use Policies and Implementation
Official Plan Policies
4.1 Municipal Official Plan policies and zoning can permit or prohibit specific uses but
cannot permit or prohibit specific users. This means that a particular site cannot be
designated to permit a `seniors -only' use. Neither can planning regulations control the
ownership or rental requirements of a given housing development
4.2 Clarington's Official Plan defines "special needs housing" as including nursing homes
and other forms of assisted -living where medical and personal services are provided.
The Official Plan states that the Municipality supports the construction of this type of
housing by co-operative and non-profit housing organizations and encourages special
needs housing to locate within designated Centres or Corridors where higher densities
are appropriate.
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4.3 Section 6.3.11 of the Official Plan outlines the criteria of assisted housing projects as
follows:
Special needs housing may be permitted within all designations where residential
uses are permitted provided that:
a. The type of special needs housing conforms to the form and density
provisions of the applicable designation;
b. Larger special needs housing projects are generally located in close
proximity to services such as community facilities, medical services,
shopping areas, parks and recreational areas, and public transit; and
c. All special needs housing shall be appropriately integrated with the
surrounding area and complies with the urban design policies of this Plan.
Location Criteria for High -density Housing
4.4 Within the Official Plan, independent living housing for seniors is viewed the same way
as all similar forms of housing — whether single -detached or multi -unit. The locational
criteria for high -density housing is outlined in the Official Plan, particularly in Table 4-3
and section 9.4.5.
4.5 High -density housing is directed to priority intensification areas which are comprised of
Centres, Corridors, Major Transportation Station Areas (MTSAs), and Waterfront Places
as identified in the Provincial Growth Plan, the Region's Official Plan, and Clarington's
Official Plan. This is because these areas provide an array of retail and personal
services, office, residential, cultural, community, recreational and institutional uses.
Further, high -density housing near this diversity of uses promotes active transportation
and optimizes access to and utilization of public facilities.
4.6 High -density housing needs to be compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood in
terms of scale, massing, height, siting, setbacks, shadowing, and the location of parking
and amenity areas. Generally, high -density housing should be clustered in areas where
it complements the character of the adjacent neighbourhood and maximizes available
services and infrastructure.
4.7 The specific sites of high -density housing should be suitable in terms of size and shape
to accommodate the proposed density and building form. Multiple vehicular access from
a public street should be provided for each townhouse or apartment block and traffic
impacts should be minimized. To support transit -oriented development, high -density
housing should be located along regular transit routes to provide ease of access to
amenities for those who do not drive.
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4.8 As noted above, the Official Plan policies for "special needs housing" provide direction
for the appropriate location for the variety of forms of assisted -living seniors housing.
Multi -unit seniors housing should be integrated into residential areas where higher
densities are appropriate and permitted such as Local and Regional Corridors, and
Urban and Village Centres. These larger facilities should be in close proximity to
community facilities, medical services, shopping, parks, recreation and public transit.
4.9 Along with the locational criteria outlined above, multi -unit seniors housing should also
have special consideration for shuttle buses, safety of residents and access for
ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Depending on the level of care provided,
additional considerations may need to be contemplated for on -site healthcare workers
and other employees as well as deliveries of food, linens, and other essential items.
5. Specific Sites
Current Projects
5.1 Bowmanville Creek Retirement Community at 105 Queen Street is within an Urban
Centre where higher densities are appropriate. The site also meets other locational
criteria outlined above as it is in proximity to green spaces, shopping and services,
transit, and community facilities. The initial phase, consisting of a 143-unit retirement
home, was approved in 2014 and is complete. The second phase is currently
proceeding through the site plan approval process. It will be an addition to the south
side of the existing building for an additional 114 units.
5.2 The Newcastle Lodge for Seniors Family Dwellings (aka "Parkview Seniors Lodge") at
153 & 165 King Ave East, received site plan approval for an expansion in 2020. A three -
storey, 37-unit addition to the existing two -storey, 43-unit seniors residential building is
currently under construction. The new units will provide for independent living housing
for seniors. This site meets locational criteria as it is within a Village Centre, and is close
to shopping, services, green space, community facilities, transit and other amenities.
5.3 A Secondary Plan update is underway for Wilmot Creek. Preliminary concepts call for a
mix of units including independent and assisted living for seniors. The greenfield area to
be developed is 17.64 hectares and includes an 8-10 storey assisted -living facility along
with a variety of other residential and mixed -use built forms. The project is expected to
meet locational criteria outlined above by providing a diversity of uses and recreational
spaces alongside the high -density assisted -living facility.
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5.4 Council supported the request for a Ministerial Zoning Order in October of 2019 for a
property at 285 Boswell Drive at Brookhill Boulevard that the Rekker family are donating
to Glen Hill Terrace Durham Christian Homes Inc. (DCH). DCH is a non-profit long-term
care provider with two facilities in Bowmanville, Glenhill Marnwood at 26 Elgin Street
and Glenhill Strathaven at 264 King Street East. This new DCH location will allow them
to build a new facility to replace the beds they have at the two existing facilities plus add
another 124 beds, which they have approval from the Province for.
5.5 There are other retirement homes, seniors social housing and long-term care facilities in
Orono, Newcastle, Courtice, and Bowmanville including Season's Retirement Facility at
65 Clarington Boulevard.
46 Stevens Road, Bowmanville
5.5 46 Stevens Road in Bowmanville is the site that both delegates suggested for a
privately -owned, large-scale, high -density retirement facility (see Figure 1). The property
is within the Brookhill Secondary Plan area. An update to the Secondary Plan is near
completion. An essential component of achieving final approval of this Secondary Plan
update is the recommendation to prepare a Block Master Plan in the area bounded by
Bowmanville Avenue, Bowmanville Creek, Stevens Road and Linden Lane. Creating a
Master Block Plan will permit the rest of the Secondary Plan area to be developed while
the Block Master Plan is separately drafted and finalized. The proposed large-scale,
high -density retirement facility at 46 Stevens Road would be considered as part of the
development of the Block Master Plan.
5.6 In correspondence received on October 19, 2020, Kaitlin Corporation agreed to the
creation of a Block Master Plan and acknowledged that development of these lands
would proceed independently from the rest of the Secondary Plan area (Attachment 1).
5.7 Kaitlin's correspondence stated their belief that 46 Stevens Road can support higher
density land use permissions, though their letter does not specifically state this would be
in support of a high -density retirement facility.
5.8 The 46 Stevens Road proposal by Kaitlin has already been presented at different
meetings during the preparation of the Secondary Plan. It was also the subject of
delegations and written comments when the Municipality held the statutory public
meeting on September 28, 2020 (see PSD-032-20). Many of the comments call for
maintaining the character of the area within the Block Master Plan area, while Kaitlin
and a few other landowners wished to see lands redeveloped with high densities.
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5.9 Aside from neighbourhood acceptance, there are a number of issues that would need to
be addressed to allow a large-scale, high -density retirement facility at 46 Stevens Road:
• The site does not meet the location criteria outlined above as it is not within a
priority intensification area and does not have direct access to transit service.
• The property is adjacent to residential estate properties on Munday Court.
Development would need to be evaluated with regard to neighbourhood
compatibility in terms of scale, massing, height, siting, setbacks, shadowing, and
the location of parking and amenity areas.
• On the east and north sides of this property are Bowmanville Creek, valleylands,
and other elements of the natural heritage system that should be protected.
• Preliminary environmental studies for the Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary
Plan Update show the existing Stevens Road is not beyond the limit of stable
slope of the valley.
• An environmental impact study is required to determine the developable limits of
the site. The developable area may be less than what can support the scale of
the proposed development.
• The site is at the end of a dead-end local road, not an arterial, and does not
provide more than one access. Section 19.6.3 c) of the Official Plan states that
cul-de-sacs are generally not permitted.
• There are serious concerns about access for the multiple residents, employees,
deliveries, and, especially, emergency vehicles. Were there to be an accident or
other incident at the intersection of Stevens Road and Bowmanville Avenue, the
property may not be accessed at all.
5.10 Staff has had a number of meetings with Kaitlin representatives on these issues.
Approving the Secondary Plan recommendation for a Block Master Plan would allow the
neighbourhood residents to be engaged in designing the future development of the
area. The Block Master Plan could be initiated once Council approves the Brookhill
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan update.
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5.11 Resolution #PD-199-20 asks Staff to provide the most expeditious planning process to
approve a large-scale, high -density retirement facility at 46 Stevens Road. What may be
expeditious for 46 Stevens may delay the approval of the rest of the Secondary Plan.
Further, approving high -density on this site does not guarantee that it will result in
seniors housing, or affordable housing. The updated Brookhill Secondary Plan will be
presented to Council for approval before summer recess in 2021. Part of this Secondary
Plan is the Future Block Master Plan for the area that includes this site. The
development of that Block Master Plan will include further public consultation,
environmental impact studies, traffic studies, and other important information to help
determine the appropriate forms of development on this site.
Lambs and Port Darlington Road — the "Lakebreeze" site
5.12 During the delegation to the Planning and Development Committee, the representative
from Kaitlin outlined his view of the challenges faced in proposing seniors housing on
lands on the west side of Lambs Road, north of Port Darlington Road. Kaitlin has owned
this site for many years. It is currently zoned to permit an assembly hall and private club.
Environmental and other studies are required to determine the developable area of the
site.
Figure 2: Location of "Lakebreeze" site
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5.13 The Lakebreeze property and surrounding lands are within the Port Darlington
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. This Secondary Plan precedes OPA 107 and is not in
conformity with the updated Official Plan. There are other proposals in the area, such as
the redevelopment of lands at the Port Darlington marina. The Port Darlington
Secondary Plan needs to be updated to determine what densities are appropriate,
where higher densities are appropriate, and how other policy objectives can be
achieved.
5.14 Staff met with Kaitlin representatives who agreed to proceed with the update to the
Secondary Plan. Kaitlin provided a terms of reference for the Secondary Plan update.
Staff circulated the terms of reference to all relevant agencies for comments and revised
the terms of reference based on those comments. These revised terms of reference
were returned to Kaitlin in May of 2020. As of February 2021, Staff have yet to receive a
reply.
6. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
7. Conclusion
7.1 Planning Staff are supportive of providing a variety of forms of seniors housing in the
Municipality. Generally, multi -unit seniors housing should be located in areas where
high -density is appropriate and considered in the broader context of the area and
neighbourhood character. One of the sites identified in the delegations is in an area
undergoing a Secondary Plan update, while for the other we are waiting from Kaitlin to
initiate the update of the Port Darlington Secondary Plan. These updates should be
completed to ensure these specific proposed developments meet the Municipality's
broader policy objectives, are appropriate, and fit within the broader neighbourhoods.
Staff Contacts: Mark Jull, Planner II, 905-623-3379 ext. 2426, mjull(0)_clarington.net ; Carlos
Salazar, Manager of Community Planning and Design, 905-623-3379 ext. 2409,
csalazar(c)_clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Correspondence from Kaitlin dated October 19, 2020
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.
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WESTON
fol CONSULTING
planning + urban design
Community Planning and Design
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario L1C-3A6
Attn: Carlos Salazar, Manager of Community Planning and Design
Dear Sir,
RE: 46 Stevens Road: Comments on Draft Secondary Plan
Attachment 1 to Report
PDS-017-21
October 19, 2020
File 9726
Weston Consulting is the authorized planning consultant for VAD Retail Limited, the registered
owner of 46 Stevens Road. which is herein referred to as the "subject lands". The registered
owner is a company under the control of Kaitlyn Corporation.
The subject lands are located east of Bowmanville Avenue and north of King Street West, in
Bowmanville. The subject lands comprise an approximate gross area of 8.7 hectares (21.5 acres),
have an approximate lot frontage of 71.14 metres (233.40 feet) along Stevens Road and have an
approximate depth of 188.20 metres (617.45 feet). The subject lands currently contain a single
detached dwelling, accessory structure and tennis court.
On May 7, 2020, correspondence was submitted to Municipal Staff to highlight a framework of the
objectives to foresee how we envision the lands evolving through a planning application process,
which included a "Block Precinct Plan" approach in support of the correspondence. On June 5,
2020, further correspondence was provided to Municipal Staff in response to the Public Information
Consultation #3. This correspondence highlighted that the emerging plan presented, did not
articulate a specific density framework for the subject lands and suggested an approach to the
development of this block. Prior to the September 28, 2020 Special Planning and Development
Committee Meeting, we provided the correspondence mentioned above to the Clerks' Department
and the correspondence was received and added to the agenda as formal input to the Brookhill
Secondary Plan process.
In addition, on September 16, 2020, we submitted materials for a pre -consultation application,
inclusive of a terms of reference for a Block Precinct Process. The terms of reference outlined the
necessary studies and plans, in order to allow for the precinct process to proceed concurrent with
the Secondary Plan process.
We have yet to receive formal feedback or a formal response to our correspondence noted above,
yet have had constructive discussions with yourself about the process.
Vaughan Office 201 Millway Avenue, Suite 19, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5K8 T. 905.738.8080
Toronto Office 268 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2X5 T. 416.640.9917
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We have reviewed Draft 1 — Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, ("the plan") dated
September 2020 and provide the following comments in response, which we request be provided
as further input to the draft secondary plan.
We understand that the subject lands' proposed designation in the plan is Low Density Residential,
which allows for predominantly single detached and semi-detached dwellings as well as limited
street townhouses. The prescribed height is three storeys and 10.0 metres and the net densities
are to be in accordance with Table 4-3 of the Clarington Official Plan. Furthermore, upon reviewing
Table 4-3, we understand that the net densities for each locational criterion does not have a
specified maximum unit per hectare (UPH). It is our opinion that the underlying designation
mentioned above, coupled with the lack of prescriptive maximum UPH, should not preclude the
subject lands achieving increased height and density, as set out though a process outlined in
proposed Section 10.9 of the draft secondary plan.
It is our opinion that the proposed designation should be Medium Density Residential and/or High
Density Residential given that they present a unique development opportunity, are physically
separated from other lands within Brookhill and have different characteristics than other areas.
Section 6.0 of the proposed plan speaks to encouraging housing diversity and aging in place.
Higher forms of density, including townhouses, apartment forms and seniors' residence present
attractive housing types unique to the area and the addition of seniors' dwellings allows residents
to age in place in Bowmanville.
The subject lands are essentially surrounded by environmental lands which provide a buffering to
the current existing built form to the west. Given the subject lands' proximity to Bowmanville
Avenue, its adjacency to future higher order transit and other community facilities, it is logical and
appropriate that the subject lands' support higher density land use permissions. The subject lands'
locational attributes play a valuable role as they are in proximity to a key intersection (Durham
Regional Road 57 and Highway 2), which is the future location of the proposed Metrolinx
Bowmanville GO Station. In our opinion, identifying these lands for future medium and/or high -
density residential uses through a Block Master Plan process would be appropriate from a land
use planning perspective.
We reiterate our prior position that the Block Master Plan can and should proceed concurrent with
the site -specific applications, through a planning process utilizing the terms of reference provided
on May 7, 2020 and the policy foundation in proposed secondary plan Section 10.9. Furthermore,
it is our planning opinion that any land use designation should not preclude potential residential
designations including alternative height and density for the subject lands and pursuant to the
master plan planning approach. Should the Block Master Plan approach not be found appropriate,
we would wish to proceed with the site -specific applications for the subject lands, and would
request the pre -application checklist be provided in accordance therewith.
We have also reviewed the Draft Sustainable Urban Design Guidelines, dated September 2020.
As input to the process, we request that these guidelines not be set out to be prescriptive and
applied as policy, but rather that they provide guidance and direction towards the evaluation of
applications.
Vaughan Office 201 Millway Avenue, Suite 19, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5K8 T. 905.738.8080 westonconsulting.com
Toronto Office 268 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2X5 T. 416.640.9917 1-800-363-3558 F. 905.738.6637
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With respect to proposed policy 10.9 b), we request that subsection (i) include the specific building
typology, height, and density, in addition to other items noted in order to better guide the future
development of the area that would be subject to the Block Master Plan.
As mentioned above, we are committed to the advancement of the development of the subject
lands, concurrent with the ongoing Secondary Plan process and are looking forward to receiving
Municipal feedback on the comprehensive submission from September 16, 2020 and the
comments herein. We look forward to receiving your feedback on the terms of reference and we
are keen to facilitating the collaborative initiation of the Block Master Plan process to further the
development of the subject lands.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned (ext. 241) or
PauPT�io ta4,ext. 290).
rs truly,
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MCIP, RPP
C. KaIVI GUrpuration
Greg 1314er, Municipality of Clarington
Vaughan Office 201 Millway Avenue, Suite 19, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5K8 T. 905.738.8080 westonconsulting.com
Toronto Office 268 Berkeley Street, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2X5 T. 416.640.9917 1-800-363-3558 F. 905.738.6637
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION #
DATE February 22, 2021
MOVED BY Councillor Neal
SECONDED BY
That Staff be directed to report back at the next Council meeting on whether the land
south of Uplands can be retained by the Municipality for future parkland, rather than
transferred to developers.
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Patenaude, Lindsey
From: Patenaude, Lindsey
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2021 11:23 AM
To: Patenaude, Lindsey
Subject: FW: PSD-039-21 North Village Secondary Plan
From: Hugh Allin <hughallin@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2021 10:38 AM
To: Patenaude, Lindsey <LPatenaude@clarington.net>
Subject: Re: PSD-039-21 North Village Secondary Plan
EXTERNAL
Hi Lindsay
Further to our recent conversation, this is to advise that the adjacent land use conflicts to which I expressed
earlier concerns is no longer an issue for me and I no longer need to be a delegate on this matter.
However, I have a remaining concern in regard to Newcastle Village North planning which I hope will be noted.
This in regard to plans to relocating North Street and having it ending in front of my retirement lot on which I
intend to build a retirement home. My hope is that the town will agree to either relocate my retirement lot or
to move the road further to the west.
With Best Regards
Hugh
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