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SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Date and Time
Monday, December 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Place
Bud Clayton Memorial Room, County of Frontenac Administrative Office 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie
Members: Tracy John, Chair Geoff Sandiford, Vice Chair Warden Doyle, Ex-Officio
Don Ross, Community Member Barrie Gilbert, Community Member
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- Call to order
- Adoption of the agenda
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
- Adoption of minutes 3-5
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Minutes of Meeting held November 6, 2014 THAT the minutes of the Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting held November 6, 2014 be adopted as circulated.
- Deputations and/or presentations
- Reports/Topics for Discussion 6-23
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- Communications
- Other business
- Next meeting date
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Minutes of the Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting November 6, 2014 A meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) was held in the Fairmount Home Kingston Frontenac Rotary Auditorium, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. 1.
Call to order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. 2.
Adoption of the agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Mr. Geoff Sandiford
THAT the agenda for the November 6, 2014 Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting be adopted. CARRIED 3.
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
The Chair requested the recording secretary to record that in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act; no disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared. 4.
Adoption of minutes Minutes of Meeting held August 11, 2014
Moved By: Seconded By:
Mr. Ross Mr. Sandiford
THAT the minutes of the Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting held August 11, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 5.
Deputations and/or presentations
There were no deputations or presentations.
Minutes of Meeting held November 6, 2014
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Reports/Topics for Discussion 2014-155 Sustainability Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update
The committee discussed the ICSP Workshop survey results and added the following: Good location, but complaints about the food should be passed on to the venue. Seating arrangements should be assigned to promote cross pollination. The shorter format was great and the tempo of the event was good. Having staff facilitate the event worked really well. We need to make a greater effort to get new faces involved in the ICSP process. o Possibility for two sessions – one during the day/week and an evening/weekend session. o People are compelled to attend events when there’s an imminent need and/or they feel they are contributing to some major decision. Dr. Gilbert entered the meeting at 10:22 a.m. The committee discussed its future role in continuing the successful implementation of the ICSP. The group discussed the Draft 2014/2015 Sustainable Actions: There’s a need to identify where the work of the SAC & the County overlaps with other groups. For example, there’s a possibility for the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation to lead many of the priorities within the environmental pillar (with support from the County), and for the County to lead many of the priorities within the economic pillar (with support from the Townships). When considering project leaders, we need to fully understand capacity. If capacity is inadequate, the priority becomes finding that capacity in order to facilitate the project. Ms. Young explained the implementation plan for the economic development piece of Council’s strategic plan. The committee agreed that the draft Sustainable Actions 2014/2015 would be very beneficial for Township Councils as they begin strategic planning in early December and directed staff to condense the draft to two pages that includes just the headings of the projects and send it out to the Townships. Additionally, feedback should be sought from the Townships in order to ensure priorities cover goals common to both Townships and County. The committee directed staff to reformat the draft Sustainable Actions 2014/2015 to group projects for ease of understanding, and to more clearly identify leaders. 7.
Communications i.
Letter from Warden Doyle expressing Councils gratitude for the work done by Dr. Barrie Gilbert on the Enbridge Line 9B reversal.
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Other business
The Committee had a preliminary discussion of ideas for its 2015 Workplan and directed staff to add an additional item around encouraging / facilitating the priorities identified through Sustainable Actions 2014/2015. Staff will bring a draft 2015 Workplan to the December 1st meeting. Mr. Sandiford informed the committee that the November Kingston SWITCH meeting (November 7th, 8am) will focus on Waste to Energy. Ms. Vandervelde told the committee that Stephanie Sciberras from KFL&A Public Health is interested in meeting with SAC regarding active transportation. The committee directed her to invite Ms. Sciberras to the December meeting.
Next meeting date
The next meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Committee is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2014 at the County Administrative Building. 10.
Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Mr. Gilbert
THAT the meeting hereby adjourn at 12:01pm CARRIED
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Report 2014-175 SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT To:
Chair and Members of the Sustainability Advisory Committee
From:
Anne Marie Young Manager of Economic Development
Prepared by:
Alison Vandervelde Communications Officer
Date prepared:
November 25, 2014
Date of meeting:
December 1, 2014
Re:
Sustainability – 2014 Work Plan Update
Comment The 2014 Work Plan items follow here with updates as available.
- Maintain expertise in sustainability to ensure valuable guidance can be offered for current and future municipal decision making (strategically support webinars, workshops and conferences). Peter Young, Community Planner, will provide a verbal update of his research regarding the feasibility of a scoped PAPER/Cheerio pilot project in the County of Frontenac.
- Enhance awareness of community sustainability and encourage the adoption of more sustainable choices through venues such as: a. Community Sessions and Events No updates. b. Annual Breakfast No updates. c. Awards Events No updates. Sustainability Advisory Committee Report – 2014 Work Plan Update December 1, 2014
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- Liaise with other like-minded groups to gain insights and share expertise Committee members will provide verbal updates as available.
- Stimulate relationships and synergies with the Townships by presenting at Council meetings and through other meeting opportunities No updates.
- Assist with the preparations for the Annual Workshop No updates.
- Contribute to the development and presentation of the 2014 Sustainable Actions report to Council. A second draft of Sustainable Actions 2014/2015 is below as Appendix A. With the Committee’s direction, the document has been reformatted with priorities grouped, and with the addition of visual elements to highlight community interests. With the Committee’s support, Sustainable Actions 2014/2015 will need to be presented to County Council in January.
- Raise awareness and solicit contributions through Community Partnerships and Citizen Commitments. Potential organizations for future partnership include: Portland Township Community Caring The Big Sandy Bay Stewardship Committee Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Lennox & Addington Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra 2015 Workplan With Council’s support of the recommendation included in the report Revised Format for Sustainable Actions 2014 at its June 18th Council meeting, staff are presenting a draft 2015 Committee Workplan (attached as Appendix B). This workplan will need to be presented for County Council’s consideration in January. Citizen Appointments to Committees As reported at the August meeting, County Council approved an amendment to the Procedural By-law that dictates that Citizen Committee members continue to serve on a committee past the expiration of their term, until they are replaced. Council membership on Committees will end on November 30 of a municipal election year. All citizens currently serving on committees must re-apply if they would like to be considered for committee membership. The application is available online and included below as Appendix C. Applications are due by January 15, 2015. Sustainability Advisory Committee Report – 2014 Work Plan Update December 1, 2014
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Guide to Sustainability 2014-2015
November 28 DRAFT
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What is this guide?
Where did it start?
You now hold in your hands the condensed version of Sustainable Actions 2014/2015, which includes two parts: (1) the list of community-generated opportunities for sustainability in the Frontenacs, identified as priority and nonpriority, and (2) the Community Partnership Agreement, representing the community involvement that is crucial to the realization of a sustainable Frontenacs, 50 years into the future.
In 2009, after two years of extensive community consultation, the Council of the County of Frontenac adopted the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), Directions for Our Future, as its 50 year vision for a sustainable future in the Frontenacs. Every year since then, Council’s Sustainability Advisory Committee has developed an implementation plan, Sustainable Actions, based on community input to guide short-term actions toward long-term sustainability.
Who is responsible? We all are. Over the past five years, significant, tangible differences have been made through the ICSP process.* Continued positive momentum relies on:
County Council’s ongoing support for the process The County’s Sustainability Advisory Committee’s community liaison and engagement efforts and facilitation and encouragement of community priorities Citizens’ innovative leadership of priority opportunities and involvement in the process to ensure sustainability efforts continue to reflect current community interests
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Priority Opportunities for 2014/2015 The group of community members who gathered at the 2014 Sustainability Workshop identified 23 opportunities as priority for 2014/2015. Grouped into seven topics – (1) Tourism & Marketing, (2) Community Development, (3) Business Growth, (4) Housing & Transportation, (5) Waste, (6) Water, and (7) Population Building – those priorities are listed in the next three pages with accompanying information: a leader(s), next steps, sustainaibility pillar, resources required, timeframe, and votes received and colour assigned at the 2014 ICSP Workshop. 7 Red Priorities 11 Yellow Priorities 3 Blue Prirorities
to be lead by the community with some County involvement to be lead by the County with some community involvement to be completely driven by County Council
1| Tourism & Marketing PRIORITY
Public Restroom Low Impact Tourism Associated Services Active Transportation New Gen Tourists Signature Identity PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY
PRIMARY LEAD
NEXT STEP
PRIORITY
PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PILLAR Economic
RESOURCES $$
TIME FRAME Short Term
VOTES REC’D & COLOUR ASSIGNED AT ICSP WORKSHOP 12
Economic
$
Medium Term
5
Economic
$$
Short Term
5
Economic
$$
Medium Term
3
Economic
$
Short Term
1
Economic
$$
Medium Term
0
Improve public restrooms and information facilities for visitors Township, County, Province Rent & service port-a-potties or build/improve permanent restrooms Develop low impact tourism experiences County / Municipalities Identify inventory and gaps Focusing on user needs, develop associated services and support business growth along trails County; 2nd: CRCA, EOTA, Tourism Associations, MTO, FA, Rec Clubs, etc Priority projects include parking, trailheads, washrooms, and signage. Use County data to support business cases as required. Develop active transportation destinations County, Public Works Managers Group; 2nd: KFL&A Health Unit, Community Develop an Active Transportation Plan
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1 2 3 Priorities naturally fell into 7 topics.
4 5
Tallying votes for all priorities within each topic makes community interests obvious.
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PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD
NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
Encourage a new generation of tourists LOLTA, Farmers Markets, Artists, Artisans; 2nd: County and Townships (for funding) (1) Move, improve & staff Sharbot Lake Tourist Booth, (2) Continue to develop social media advertising Build a signature identity for the County – a “necklace” of connected communities & activities County Council; 2nd: LOLTA, FAB, CFDC A meeting to establish a cohesive, “made in Frontenac” approach
2| Community Development PRIORITY
Restore Farming Support SSCSI Support LICs Re-purpose Schools PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PILLAR Economic
RESOURCES $
TIME FRAME Long Term
VOTES REC’D & COLOUR ASSIGNED AT ICSP WORKSHOP 14
Social
$
Short Term
5
Economic
$$
Medium Term
4
Social
$$$
Long Term
2
Restore farming in a way suitable to the varied environments in the County Local farmers (existing and potential), FCFDC, Ag Groups, Townships Encourage fairs and farmers markets. Create more favourable regulations for microfarming. Review Township planning regulations Continue / Expand Support for Small Scale Community Sustainability Initiatives Funding County Council Improve promotion of this project to the community. Review evaluation tool to align with sustainability priorities. County Council to discuss long-term funding. Support Local Improvement Charges to permit citizen house retrofits for energy conservation Townships, County, Province Business plan and pilot project. Considerable discussion already done. Re-purpose Hinchinbrooke & Sharbot Lake Public Schools as a hub for social services, green business, social activities and sports Community group for Hinchinbrooke PS, CF TWP, Recreation Committees, County Construct a timeline for action re: tendering. Review the possibility of improving the buildings through the Community Improvement Program.
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Support Local Food More Retail Stores TWP Ec Dev Ctte’s Youth Employment Extend Services PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY
PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PILLAR Eco
RESOURCES $
TIME FRAME Medium Term
VOTES REC’D & COLOUR ASSIGNED AT ICSP WORKSHOP 8
Eco
$
Medium Term
4
Eco
$$
Medium Term
4
Eco
$$$
Long Term
4
Eco
0
Support local food processing and distribution chain development Frontenac Arch Biosphere, Food Council, KEDCO; 2nd: Farmers, local food retailers October 8th CFDC Co-op Workshop Develop a strategy to attract and support more small retail stores/groceries CFDC, County, Citizens Assemble group to perform current state analysis Establish Economic Development Committees at each Township and at the County Township Councils, County Council Investigate the steps / implications involved Create more youth employment opportunities; promote youth employment & entrepreneurship, addressing physical infrastructure gaps as req’d FCFDC, St. Lawrence College, Townships, Residents, County Develop a strategy
Economic Development Committees have been established in Central and North Frontenac Townships
Extend services from Kingston (i.e., water, transit, sewer) City, Townships, County, Utilities Kingston, Kingston Transit Explore opportunities for long term planning with Kingston
4| Housing & Transportation PRIORITY
Transportation System Community Paramedicine Secondary Suits PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD
NEXT STEP
PILLAR Social
RESOURCES $$$
TIME FRAME Long Term
VOTES REC’D & COLOUR ASSIGNED AT ICSP WORKSHOP 11
Social
$$
Medium Term
6
Social
$$$
Long Term
1
Develop a transportation system that meets the needs of County residents County Council; 2nd: Southern and Northern Frontenac Community Services, Townships Conduct a Needs Assessment by category, including seniors, to understand the focus and scope of needs and determine an appropriate service model
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PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
Assist the frail/elderly to age (remain) safely in their homes through the development of Community Paramedicine Projects County (FPS); 2nd: Local Townships, Rural Kingston Health Links Complete framework for future community paramedicine programs in the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston and report-back in 2015. Promote / Allow secondary suites in homes to increase housing stock CAOs Group (Townships and County), Planning Staff Investigate the steps / implications involved
5| Waste PRIORITY
PILLAR Environmental
Waste Mgmt Plans Study Energy from Waste Waste Mgmt/Energy PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
RESOURCES $$$
TIME FRAME Long Term
VOTES REC’D & COLOUR ASSIGNED AT ICSP WORKSHOP 6
Environmental
$$
Long Term
4
Environmental
$$$
Long Term
3
Develop long-term waste management plans Townships; 2nd: County, City of Kingston Review actual volumes, waste practices and life spans of all site Study the feasibility of producing energy from waste County, EOWC, City of Kingston Secure a commitment from neighbouring communities
Township Public Works Managers are collaborating to analyze waste disposal sites across the County.
Develop program of efficient, ecologically sensitive waste mgmt that produces energy County, Township Public Works, CAO Group; 2nd: EOWC and City of Kingston Complete OP, Complete Stewardship Plan
6| Water PRIORITY
Lakes & Water Table PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PILLAR Environmental
RESOURCES $$
TIME FRAME Long Term
VOTES REC’D & COLOUR ASSIGNED AT ICSP WORKSHOP 7
Support the protection, maintenance and improvement of lake quality and water table CRCA, Stewardship Foundation; 2nd: Residents, Townships, County Education / Lake Management Plans
7| Population Building PRIORITY
Senior Population PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PILLAR Economic
RESOURCES $$
TIME FRAME Long Term
VOTES REC’D & COLOUR ASSIGNED AT ICSP WORKSHOP 1
Expand senior population by encouraging retirees to move to the County LOLTA, Townships, County Economic Dev., Real Estate Agents Start plans for retirement complex; Develop marketing plan
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Other Opportunities Results from the September 18th workshop indicate the following 33 opportunities will also contribute to the sustainability of Frontenac County, but are considered lower priority than those above. 1| Community Development PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
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Support local historical associations in their effort to protect and display our collective history Townships, County, Historical Associations, First Nations Connection with associations and Ontario heritage Ministries Support existing arts / music festivals and/or develop new cultural events County, interested individuals, the new Frontenac Arts Council Find a champion. Research where artists are & facilities for a festival Establish a Frontenac Arts Council Township & County Councils, Arts Organizations & individuals Work with FAB & Kingston Arts Council for information Farm Sitting Residents / Municipalities Build a co-op / market it Expand the definition of the social and cultural pillars, to increase activity in these areas County of Frontenac & municipalities / interested individuals Focused discussion / brainstorming Community collaboration / networking Resident / Municipalities BLANK Conduct a Seminar Series – public evenings with speakers Frontenac Stewardship Foundation & SAC Obtain funding ($8 - $10,000 for 4 – 5 seminars) Local energy policy Municipalities Renewable energy, conservation Build Car Charging Stations Municipalities / County Identify locations, marketing
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PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
Educate citizens regarding the importance of light abatement Townships, County Develop and deliver a program
2| Business Growth PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
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Increase and diversify tourism opportunities CFDC and potential entrepreneurs Advertise business opportunities
Commercial Rentals, Facilities CFDC / Small Business / Monieson Centre Feasibility Study Recognize that local small businesses are essential to the health of our communities through the development and/or support of shop-local initiatives Townships / County Economic Development / FCFDC / Local Businesses Support existing “shop local” programs and add to the promotion efforts Support local food initiatives BLANK Define “local”. Research and develop a marketing plan. Develop a food tour. Look into OMFA Small Market Development (i.e. Tamworth) Obtain provincial funding for water and sewer services in the hamlets Province, County, Townships Meet with provincial politicians / staff Assist small businesses to remain compliant with MOL requirements County, St. Lawrence College Employment Services Develop an information package for small businesses, deliver mobile workshops Hire an experienced person to advise/support associations and organizations County Council Pilot Project (deliver workshops: volunteer / organizational management, grant applications, etc.)
3| Planning PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY
Map & define Frontenac County Watersheds County Planners, OMNR, Frontenac Stewardship Foundation Locate current databases (MNR) and gaining access to this data Monitor, measure and map crop pesticides that are decimating pollinators (eg
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neonicotinoids) through organic farms (tax breaks) BLANK BLANK Develop a Stewardship Plan for Frontenac County (flowing from OP) Frontenac County / Frontenac Stewardship Complete OP, Complete Stewardship Plan Develop a landscape connectivity plan to respond to global warming, movement barriers and to connect parks, wildlife refuges County Planning with Province Meet with appropriate provincial ministry staff Monitor and map invasive species with emphasis on citizen involvement, GIS locations and rapid response communication, web-based County; 2nd: Ontario Ministries, Frontenac Stewardship Foundation, Ducks Unlimited Canada BLANK Map endangered species and species of concern County; 2nd: Province and NGOs BLANK
4| Housing & Transportation PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
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Increase the diversity in size and affordability of housing stock Townships (and County) Review zoning by-laws / Official Plans Support the development of affordable seniors housing and assisted living County / municipalities / community services / City of Kingston Finding sites Develop a Nursing / Long Term Care Home north of Verona County & Province BLANK Establish a program of sustainable funding for Frontenac Transportation Services County Council Other 4-5 year funding plan in budget
Opportunities 5| Tourism & Marketing PRIORITY
Develop a strategy to collaboratively market clusters in the County
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PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
Residents, business owners, County Establish a committee of volunteers to lead Expand hiking trails and integrate associated marketing BLANK County App for Trails
6| Water PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
Water table resilience Resident / Municipalities / Province Strategy Source water protection of private settlements CCA, Gov’t Review zoning by-laws / Official Plans
7| Population Building PRIORITY PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
PRIORITY
PRIMARY LEAD NEXT STEP
Repurpose existing buildings to create affordable rentals for young people Real Estate, Entrepreneurs, NFP Conduct a needs assessment and Identify best practices (i.e. Haliburton Highlands) Leverage high speed internet to attract new businesses and young people through the development of business parks and/or support for home based businesses CFDC / County / Townships / Private Sector Determine infrastructure gaps. Research solutions to attract young population + promote area
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Become a Community Partner The County of Frontenac recognizes that an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan can be a living document only if it is developed and maintained with strong community participation. The County is committed to growing its list of Community Partners to ensure progress continues towards a sustainable future in the Frontenacs. The following 19 organizations have formalized their commitment to operate according to sustainability principles and support Directions for Our Future through partnerships with the County of Frontenac. Contact the County to learn more about becoming a Community Partner. Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network New Leaf Link Kingston Frontenac Public Library Verona Lions Club Limestone Organic Creamery Seed to Sausage W.A. Robinson Asset Management Ltd. Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Public Health Limestone District School Board Desert Lake Gardens Friends of Arden Sharbot Lake Farmers Market Frontenac Stewardship Foundation Land O Lakes Tourism Association National Farmers Union, Local 316 Hearthmakers Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation Northern Frontenac Community Services Corporation Mountain Grove Seed Company For more information contact: Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Marian VanBruinessen, Director of Corporate Services / Treasurer Joe Gallivan, Manager of Sustainability Planning Anne Marie Young, Manager of Economic Development Peter Young, Community Planner Alison Vandervelde, Communications Officer sustainability@frontenaccounty.ca 613-548-9400 County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0
*Some of the County-led differences made through the ICSP process over the past five years: SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS 2014/2015
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AgendaItem#6• Community Improvement Plans are underway in every Township. 31kms of the Frontenac K&P Trail have been developed. An additional 8kms are currently being developed. The ultimate goal is for the K&P to reach Sharbot Lake by 2017. County Council adopted its first ever Official Plan in October, 2014. A 2012 community paramedicine pilot project lead to ongoing Wellness Clinics in Marysville. In October 2014 Frontenac Paramedic Services received a grant of $156,800 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to establish a framework for future community paramedicine programs in the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston. A Natural Heritage Study The Seniors Housing Pilot Project completed in 2012 laid the groundwork for the establishment of Council’s Seniors Housing Task Force. $240,010 to date distributed through Small Scale Community Sustainability Initiatives Funding to such projects as: o Frontenac Islands Tourist Information Centre Refurbish - $15,000
o Central Frontenac Multi-Use Project Trail Improvements - $10,000
o North Frontenac Dry Hydrant - $5,000
o New Leaf Link E-applications for Special Needs Persons - $5,500
o Cataraqui Trail Rutledge Rd Bridge Improvements - $11,000
o Friends of Arden Kissing Bridge - $ 9,400
The community continues to affect great positive change. A list of 109 ongoing, communityled sustainable actions was reported at the September 18th ICSP Workshop. Please visit www.frontenaccounty.ca to see that full list.
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Appendix B
Mandate: To provide input and suggestions regarding the implementation of Directions for Our Future, in particular to help meet the “Commitment Towards a Sustainable Future” and the “Community Input” elements. Sustainability Advisory Committee 2015 Workplan
- From the opportunities identified as priorities by the community and reported in Sustainable Actions 2014/15, identify the committee’s top priorities and next steps for action + provide semi-annual progress reports to County Council.
- Proactively and regularly provide information and advice – across all four pillars of sustainability – to County Council to ensure decisions are well-informed, and take into account regional and long-term implications.
- Improve citizen awareness of, and engagement in, sustainability initiatives through ongoing community outreach efforts – in addition to annual ICSP events and Community Partnerships.
- Stimulate relationships and collaborations with the Townships by presenting at Council meetings and through other meeting opportunities
- Maintain expertise in sustainability to ensure valuable guidance can be offered for current and future municipal decision making (by attending workshops, conferences, and liaising with other like-minded groups).
- Contribute to the development of ICSP events and publications (i.e., Annual Breakfast, Workshop and Sustainable Actions).
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Application Form Appointments to Committees Please complete this application form in its entirety. Should this application form not be fully completed, the County of Frontenac reserves the right to reject the application. In addition, the provision of any false or misleading information on this application form will be sufficient reason for the County of Frontenac to reject the application or to terminate an appointment. Please provide the following information: Name: City: Occupation: Phone (Bus) Email address:
Address: Postal Code: Date: Phone (Res)
Mailing Address (if different than above)
Requirements: Please Canadian Citizen Minimum 18 Years of Age Eligible Municipal Elector in the County of Frontenac Subject matter expertise
Yes
No Please note that most appointments are for four (4) years in accordance with the term of County Council.
Name of Committee to which you are seeking appointment: (if more than one, please list in order of preference) 1 2 3
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Please provide a brief summary of those elements of your education, employment history, experiences and interests and or subject matter expertise which you feel should be considered in support of your application:
NOTICE OF COLLECTION / YOUR SIGNATURE Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected on this application form will be used to assist in selecting appointees for the various civic bodies and may form part of the publicly available meeting agendas and minutes. If appointed to a civic body, your personal information may also be used by County staff to conduct committee and County business. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to Jannette Amini, Deputy Clerk, 613-548-9400 ext. 302 or jamini@frontenaccounty.ca.
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Please submit your application to: Ms. Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0 Or Fax to: 613-548-0839 Or E-mail to: jamini@frontenaccounty.ca
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