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SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Date and Time
Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m
Place
County of Frontenac Administrative Boardroom 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie
Members: Tracy John,Community Member, Chair Geoff Sandiford, Community Nember, Vice-Chair John McDougall, County Councillor
Denis Doyle, Warden Don Ross, Community Member Barrie Gilbert, Community Member
Page
- Call to order
- Adoption of the agenda
- Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
- Adoption of minutes 3-7
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Minutes of Meeting held August 11, 2014 THAT the minutes of the Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting held August 11, 2014 be adopted as circulated.
- Deputations and/or presentations
- Reports/Topics for Discussion 8-20
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2014-155 Sustainability Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update This report is for information only.
- Communications 21
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Letter from Warden Doyle expressing Councils gratitude for the work done by Dr. Barrie Gilbert on the Enbridge Line 9B reversal.
- Other business
- Next meeting date
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The next meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Committee is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2014 at the County Administrative Building.
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Page 10. Adjournment
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Minutes of the Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting August 11, 2014 A meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) was held in the Frontenac Boardroom of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM 1.
Call to order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. 2.
Adoption of the agenda
Moved By: Seconded By:
Mr. Ross Deputy Warden Doyle
THAT the agenda for the August 11, 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
Moved By: Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle Mr. Sandiford
THAT the minutes of the Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting held June 2, 2014 be adopted as amended to correct a typo to indicate that the next meeting is Monday August 11, instead of Tuesday, August 11. CARRIED 5.
Deputations and/or presentations Mr. Gord Rodgers of the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation addressed the Sustainability Advisory Committee regarding the relationship between the
Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes August 11, 2014
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Sustainability Advisory Committee, the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation and the Lake Associations. Mr. Rodgers provided some background information on the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation (“Foundation”) and an overview of the Foundation’s 2014-2016 Workplan (attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office for reference). No longer having ties to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) means the Foundation has no stable source of funding, but it can now pursue issues that were once outside of its scope and can begin to cross political borders (for example, into the City of Kingston), though the County remains its core focus. Suggestion for potential collaboration opportunities:
- In 2010/11, the Foundation and the County worked together to survey which lakes had Lake Associations and compile a list of contact information. Given high turnover in these organizations, the list is outdated now. Updating this list would promote collaboration across lake associations.
- South & Central Frontenac Townships have initiated annual meetings with their lake associations. Perhaps the SAC could encourage North Frontenac Township to do so as well (if they aren’t already), since they are valuable meetings.
- The Foundation would be interested in partnering with the SAC to develop and deliver a speaker series focused on lake management/lake planning.
- If the County wanted to pursue a closer relationship with MNR (i.e., Summer Rangers Program), the Foundation could help make that connection. Discussion regarding the County/Foundation relationship:
- The Committee discussed the benefits of having a closer relationship with the Stewardship Foundation; citing the interconnectedness of Frontenac’s environment and economy and the impact that an ecological disaster would have on Frontenac’s tourism industry.
- Mr. Rodgers commented that while the Foundation is happy to continue on a project-by-project partnership for the time being, in the near future, the organization will look for office space and would benefit from increased staff resources – two areas for which they might seek assistance from the County.
- Mr. Ross supported a stronger County/Foundation relationship, stating that with decreased funding, MNR lacks the ability to respond, and with many dedicated groups and individuals in our region, there is much expertise out there already. Perhaps there is an opportunity to host an Environmental Roundtable to facilitate a broader discussion. The Foundation did something similar last year and the SAC might want to be involved in that if it happens again in 2014.
- Mr. Sandiford mentioned that the Foundation has a variety of reference materials available and the County could post links to information on its website and through the Frontenac County e-newsletter. The SAC might be interested in the Lake Links meeting in Perth on October 18th, 2014. The conference attracts about 120 people and discussions are focused around lakes
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and lake planning. The 2014 theme is Lake Communities in Action and the conference will focus on the implementation of lake plans. 6.
Reports/Topics for Discussion 2014-125 Sustainability Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update
Council’s Strategic Goals The Committee discussed County Council’s Strategic Goals and the SAC’s role in achieving those goals. Deputy Warden Doyle advised the committee to continue looking at the big picture and making recommendations to Council to help guide its decision making, whether or not the issues seem directly related to the Strategic Goals. Councillor McDougall mentioned that County Council is still committed to the four pillars of sustainability and though these Strategic Goals help provide focus, they are not meant to dismiss or exclude other important topics. It was suggested that in order to determine the Committee’s priorities, a simple risk analysis should be performed, taking into consideration impact, likelihood and the County’s scope of influence. Updates from Mr. Joe Gallivan, Manager of Sustainability Planning Public Works Managers are collaborating on roads and waste management throughout the County. The group plans to present its research to the County starting in early 2015. The Rural Transportation Forum in June was informative. A valuable report, Towards Coordinated Rural Transportation: A Resource Document is available through ruralontarioinstitute.ca. Staff will send the link to committee members. Mr. Gallivan highlighted that the forum went beyond rural transportation for seniors, and also emphasized the importance to youth, low income, families and even employers. Frontenac County’s Draft Official Plan: County Council will hold a special meeting on August 21 to consider staff response to comments from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and a revised draft OP. A public meeting will be held in September. The Seniors Housing Task Force meets this Thursday with the consultants retained to develop a Senior’s Housing Business Plan for the Township of Frontenac Islands. Speaker Series The Committee discussed next steps for the Speaker Series. Consensus was reached that a session focused on Lake Management would apply to all Townships. Staff will work with Mr. Rodgers and the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation to develop an appropriate program for the SAC’s review at its next meeting. Deputy Warden Doyle suggested that Mark Mattson, Founder and President of Lake Ontario WaterKeeper be contacted for involvement as well.
Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes August 11, 2014
Minutes of Meeting held August 11, 2014
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As the topic of Energy Retrofits was also popular in the Townships of South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands, staff will revisit the session that was prepared previously. Hearthmakers was involved in preparing that session, and is likely still interested. ICSP Workshop Ms. Vandervelde reviewed the plans for the ICSP Workshop. The committee supported the approach and the suggestions for the community partnership program. 7.
Communications Correspondence from Barrie Gilbert regarding Enbridge Line 9 Reversal
Mr. Gilbert Reviewed the Draft Report for Protection of Frontenac Water Sources from Pipeline Breaks and Spills (attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office for reference). The committee discussed recommending that County Council support the positions taken by other local organizations (Conservation Authorities, City of Kingston, etc), while also adopting its own stance on the matter. Mr. Gilbert clarified that although there is crude oil flowing through this pipeline now, the proposal from Enbridge includes reversing the flow, increasing the pressure and putting new – and potentially more corrosive – materials in the pipeline. With one of the weakest sections of pipe passing through our region (though not directly through the County), the possibility for breakage is high, and the consequences of a break would be disastrous for the County of Frontenac. Staff will work with Mr. Gilbert to prepare a draft letter for County Council’s consideration at its September meeting. The letter will be circulated to the SAC members by email for their review prior to submission to County Council. Moved By: Seconded By:
Councillor McDougall Mr. Ross
THAT The SAC recommends the Council of the County of Frontenac send a letter – based on the report prepared by Dr. Gilbert and staff and vetted by the SAC – to the National Energy Board, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, local MPs and MPPs regarding the County’s concerns about the proposed Enbridge Line 9 Reversal. CARRIED 8.
Other business
Next meeting date
The next regular meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the County Administrative Building. Sustainability Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes August 11, 2014
Minutes of Meeting held August 11, 2014
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Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Deputy Warden Doyle Mr. Gilbert
THAT the meeting hereby adjourn at 11:58 a.m. CARRIED
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Report 2014-155 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:
October 17, 2014
Date of meeting:
October 22, 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 As per direction at the August committee meeting, staff have made preliminary contact with the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation regarding the Speaker Series. Planning efforts will be renewed with progress to be reported at the December committee meeting. b. Annual Breakfast No updates. Sustainability Advisory Committee Report – 2014 Work Plan Update October 22, 2014
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c. Awards Events The County of Frontenac, in partnership with the Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee (FAAC), created the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award in 2013 to recognize persons, groups or organizations that have made or are making a significant contribution beyond legislated requirements, towards improving access for persons with disabilities in the County of Frontenac. In 2013, the award was presented to the Verona Lions Club for its renovations to the infrastructure of the Verona Lions Club Hall including; washrooms, storage areas, a fully accessible change room, electronic door openers, concrete sidewalks and pavilion, as well doors and hallways. Accessibility is a key piece of the Social Pillar of sustainability and plays an important role in the long-term sustainability of the County. As active members of their communities, committee members should be aware that nominations for the 2014 award will open in September. Eligibility and selection factors are listed on the County’s website, and nomination forms will be available next month. 3. Liaise with other like-minded groups to gain insights and share expertise Committee members will provide verbal updates as available. 4. Stimulate relationships and synergies with the Townships by presenting at Council meetings and through other meeting opportunities No updates. 5. Assist with the preparations for the Annual Workshop The results of the Satisfaction Survey are below as Appendix A. 6. Contribute to the development and presentation of the 2014 Sustainable Actions report to Council. A working draft of the 2014/2015 Sustainable Actions Booklet is below as Appendix B. With discussion and comment from the committee, staff will work to present a second draft at the December committee meeting. 7. Raise awareness and solicit contributions through Community Partnerships and Citizen Commitments. The following partnerships were presented at the September 18th Workshop: Wintergreen Studios GKR Consulting Arden Batik Verona Hardware Nicole’s Gifts Potential organizations for future partnership include: Sustainability Advisory Committee Report – 2014 Work Plan Update October 22, 2014
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Portland Township Community Caring The Big Sandy Bay Stewardship Committee Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Lennox & Addington Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra
Update on external communications Initiatives: Facebook 189 Likes Twitter 797 Followers E-Newsletter Date Sent
Name
Sent
Bounces
Opens
Clicks
9/11/2014
September 2014 Newsletter
892
2.0% (18)
29.4% (257)
17.1% (44)
8/13/2014
August 2014 Newsletter
897
2.8% (25)
30.8% (269)
24.9% (67)
Sustainability Advisory Committee Report – 2014 Work Plan Update October 22, 2014
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Satisfaction Survey
36 Completed Thanks for attending the 2014 Annual Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Workshop.
- Please rate the following aspects of the day. Location Room Food Guest Speaker Rena Upitis
Poor 0 0 2 0
Fair 3 2 4 1
Good 9 13 13 6
Very Good 16 11 13 14
Excellent 8 8 2 13
- Overall, how valuable is this event to you? 20 Extremely Valuable
14 Somewhat Valuable
1 Not at all Valuable
- Help us improve our communications with you. How do you want to receive information from the County? E-newsletters (Frontenac County Bytes) Facebook Twitter Newspaper Radio Other (specify): flyer with tax bill, website, public meetings
Always 31 3 3 7 1
Sometimes 3 7 5 13 8
Never 0 9 13 5 9
3
1
1
Always 20 15 17 31
Sometimes 7 5 4 2
Never 1 5 5 0
2
2
1
What do you want to hear from us? County Council decisions and proclamations Notice when Council agendas are posted Notice when Committee agendas are posted Public meetings and community events Other (specify): special news, community events
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- Additional Comments:
Food ½ hour late and cold. Lots of talk on how hard the County is working / has worked / is planning on doing, but nothing concrete was explained on successful truly sustainable results (programs). Disappointing! Typical government – lots of talk Thank you for all the work that goes into promoting sustainability in Frontenac County. We do need to get new faces out to these meetings – eg. everyone who attends has to bring someone new next time I got a bit of raw beef in Sheppard’s Pie I was really impressed with the day! The County is doing this right. Loved the awards aspect. – Daniel Shipp (City of Kingston) Thank you! Ability to hear well was an issue even when sitting close to speaker. Acoustics made participating in small table discussions practically impossible. – Patsy Henry Well organized! Much more to go! Keep it up! A splendid day! Bravo to Staff. Although it was perhaps not evident, I think some participants needed a sound system to fully participate. Getting more community people to attend is always a challenge. Any new ideas to entice the public? Would like to see an Economic Development Committee at the County with reps from all 4 municipalities to share ideas and best practices Very valuable program – ICSP continuity is vital to helping stimulate thought and move communities forward Lovely spot – nice to have different location. Exercises a bit more focused – great. Hopefully they’ll provide more quantitative basis for prioritizing such a nebulous subject Best workshop yet! During workshop – use audio system and clearly identify speaker Not much value Website of documents, plans, reports that are available. List of County Staff and their roles, responsibilities and availability for communication Well planned and executed with reasonable timelines and expectations. Some really good ideas. Starting at 11:30 am good idea. Encourage new people to come to meeting This was a great learning opportunity, a productive workshop and networking Very well organized – time well spent – thanks Good process for input, feedback Good to see the north end Food was not hot enough
COUNTY OF FRONTENAC 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, Ontario, Canada K0H 1S0 t. 613.548.9400 f. 613.548.8460 www.frontenaccounty.ca
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Sustainable Actions 2014/2015 County of Frontenac Abbreviated Guide to Sustainability October 22 DRAFT
In 2009, after two years of extensive community consultation, the Council of the County of Frontenac adopted the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, Directions for Our Future, as its 50 year vision for a sustainable future in the Frontenacs. Every year since then, an implementation plan, Sustainable Actions, has been developed and published to guide short-term actions toward long-term sustainability. You now hold in your hands the condensed version of Sustainable Actions 2014/2015, which includes only two parts: (1) the list of community-generated opportunities for sustainability in the Frontenacs, identified as priority and non-priority, and (2) the Community Partnership Agreement, which represents the community involvement that is essential to the realization of a sustainable Frontenacs, 50 years into the future.
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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 by pillars – Cultural, Social, Environmental, and Economic – following are:
8 “Red” Priorities: should be lead by the community with some involvement from the County, 12 “Yellow” Priorities: should be lead by the County with some involvement from the community, and 3 “Blue” Prirorities: should be completely driven by County Council
The Sustainability Advisory Committee will focus its attention on encouraging and facilitating tangible progress on the “reds” and “yellows” and make recommendations to Council regarding the “blues” in time to report back at the 2015 Workshop. Refer to this legend while reviewing the list of priorities
/ ST / MT / LT 0 – 14 $ / $$ / $$$
Alignment (or lack thereof) with Council’s Strategic Goals Short, medium or long-term timeframe Number of votes received at the Sustainability Workshop Level of resources required Original colour assigned at the Sustainability Workshop
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Social Re-purpose Hinchinbrooke & Sharbot Lake Public Schools as a hub for social services, green business, social activities and sports Primary Lead: Massive partnership effort needed. Community group for Hinchinbrooke PS, Central Frontenac Township Council, Recreation Committees, County, etc. Next Step: Construct a timeline for action with respect to tendering. Review the possibility of improving the buildings through the Community Improvement Program.
LT
2
$$$
MT
1
$
Promote / Allow secondary suites in homes to increase housing stock
HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION
Primary Lead: CAOs Group (Townships and County), Planning Staff Next Step: Investigate the steps / implications involved
Assist the frail/elderly to age (remain) safely in their homes through the development of Community Paramedicine Projects Primary Lead: County (Frontenac Paramedic Services) Secondary Lead: Local Townships, Rural Kingston Health Links Next Step: Complete research project and report-back in 2015 Progress to date: Frontenac Paramedic Services received $156,800 Provincial Grant to establish a framework for future community paramedicine programs in the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston.
MT
6
$$
LT
11
$$$
Develop a transportation system that meets the needs of County residents
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Primary Lead: County Council Secondary Lead: Southern and Northern Frontenac Community Services, Townships Next Step: Conduct a Needs Assessment by category, including seniors, to understand the focus and scope of needs and determine an appropriate service model
Continue / expand Support for Small Scale Community Sustainability Initiatives funding Primary Lead: County Council Next Step: Promote the program to increase awareness of available funding. Review evaluation tool to ensure alignment with sustainability priorities. County Council to discuss long-term funding for program.
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ST
5
$
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AgendaItem#6• Environmental WATER
Support the protection, maintenance and improvement of lake quality and the water table Primary Lead: Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Stewardship Foundation Secondary Lead: Residents, Townships, County Next Step: Education / Lake Management Plans
LT
7
$$
LT
6
$$$
Develop long-term waste management plans
WASTE
Primary Lead: Townships Secondary Lead: County, City of Kingston Next Step: Review actual volumes and waste practices and life spans of all site Progress to Date: TWP Public Works Mgrs collaborating on a current state analysis.
Develop a program of efficient, ecologically sensitive waste management that produces energy Primary Lead: County, Township Public Works, CAO Group Secondary Lead: Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus and the City of Kingston Next Step: Complete OP, Complete Stewardship Plan
LT
3
$$$
LT $$
Study the feasibility of producing energy from waste Primary Lead: County, EOWC, City of Kingston Next Step: Secure a commitment from neighbouring communities
4
Economic TOURISM
Encourage a new generation of tourists Primary Lead: LOLTA, Farmers Markets, Artists, Artisans, Secondary Lead: County and Townships (for funding) Next Step: (1) Move, improve & staff Sharbot Lake Tourist Booth, (2) Continue to develop social media advertising
ST
1
$
MT
8
$
4
MT $
0
LT $$$
BUSINESS GROWTH
Support local food processing and distribution chain development Primary Lead: Frontenac Arch Biosphere, Food Council, KEDCO Secondary Lead: Farmers, local food retailers Next Step: October 8th CFDC Co-op Workshop
Develop a strategy to attract and support more small retail stores/groceries Primary Lead: CFDC, County, Citizens Next Step: Assemble group to perform current state analysis
Extend services from Kingston (i.e., water, transit, sewer)
TOURISM
MARKETING
Primary Lead: City, Townships, County, Utilities Kingston, Kingston Transit Next Step: Explore opportunities for long term planning with Kingston
Build a signature identity for the County – a “necklace” of connected communities & activities Primary Lead: County Secondary Lead: LOLTA, FAB, CFDC Next Step: A meeting to establish a cohesive, “made in Frontenac” approach
MT
0
$$
ST
12
$$
Improve public bathroom and information facilities for visitors Primary Lead: Township, County, Province Next Step: Rent and service port-a-potties or build and improve permanent restrooms
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Develop low impact tourism experiences Primary Lead: County / Municipalities Next Step: Identify inventory and gaps
5
MT $
MT
3
$$
Develop active transportation destinations Primary Lead: County, Public Works Managers Group Secondary Lead: KFL&A Health Unit, Community Next Step: Develop an Active Transportation Plan Progress to Date: A County-wide Trails Concept plan was completed in summer, 2014
BUSINESS GROWTH
Establish Economic Development Committees at each municipality and at the County Primary Lead: Township Councils, County Council Next Step: Investigate the steps / implications involved Progress to Date: Committees have been established in Central and North Frontenac Townships
ST
4
$
4
MT $$$
Create more youth employment opportunities; promote youth employment and entrepreneurship, addressing physical infrastructure gaps as required Primary Lead: FCFDC, St. Lawrence College, Townships, Residents, County Next Step: Develop a strategy
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
POPULATION BUILDING
MARKETING
Focusing on user needs, develop associated services & support business growth along trails Primary Lead: County Secondary Lead: CRCA, EOTA, Tourism Associations, MTO, FA, Rec Clubs, Trail Head, MEC Next Step: Priority projects include parking, trailheads, washrooms, and signage. Use County data to support business cases as required.
ST
5
$$
LT
1
$$$
LT
14
$
Expand senior population by encouraging retirees to move to the County Primary Lead: LOLTA, Townships, County Economic Dev., Real Estate Agents Next Step: Start plans for retirement complex; Develop marketing plan
Restore farming in a way suitable to the varied environments in the County Primary Lead: Local farmers (existing and potential), FCFDC, Ag Groups, Townships, Next Step: Short term – Encourage fairs and farmers markets. Long term – Create more favourable regulations for micro-farming. Review Township planning regulations
Support Local Improvement Charges to permit citizen house retrofits for energy conservation Primary Lead: Townships, County, Province MT Next Step: Business plan and pilot project. Considerable discussion already done
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4
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Other Opportunities Results from the September 18th workshop indicate that the following 33 opportunities will also contribute to the sustainability of Frontenac County, but are considered lower priority than those above.
Cultural Support local historical associations in their effort to protect and display our collective history Primary Lead: Townships, County, Historical Associations, First Nations
Next Step: Connection with associations and Ontario heritage Ministries
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Support existing arts / music festivals and/or develop new cultural events Primary Lead: County, interested individuals, the new Frontenac Arts Council
Next Step: Find a champion. Research where artists are & facilities for a festival
Establish a Frontenac Arts Council Primary Lead: Township & County Councils, Arts Organizations & individuals
Next Step: Work with FAB & Kingston Arts Council for information
“Farm sitting” Primary Lead: Residents / Municipalities
Next Step: Build a co-op / market it
Expand the definition of the social and cultural pillars, to increase activity in these areas Primary Lead: : County of Frontenac & municipalities / interested individuals
Next Step: Focused discussion / brainstorming
Social COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community collaboration / networking Primary Lead: Resident / Municipalities
Next Step: BLANK
Conduct a Seminar Series – public evenings with speakers Primary Lead: Frontenac Stewardship Foundation & SAC
Next Step: Obtain funding ($8 - $10,000 for 4 – 5 seminars)
Increase the diversity in size and affordability of housing stock HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION
Primary Lead: Townships (and County)
Next Step: Review zoning by-laws / Official Plans
Support the development of affordable seniors housing and assisted living Primary Lead: County / municipalities / community services / City of Kingston
Next Step: Finding sites
Develop a Nursing / Long Term Care Home north of Verona Primary Lead: County & Province
Next Step: BLANK
Establish a program of sustainable funding for Frontenac Transportation Services Primary Lead: County Council
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Next Step: 4-5 year funding plan in budget
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AgendaItem#6• Environmental WATER
Water table resilience Primary Lead: Resident / Municipalities / Province
Next Step: Strategy
Source water protection of private settlements Primary Lead: CCA, Gov’t
Next Step: Review zoning by-laws / Official Plans
Map & define Frontenac County Watersheds
PLANNING
Primary Lead: County Planners, OMNR, Frontenac Stewardship Foundation
Next Step: Locate current databases (MNR) and gaining access to this data
Monitor, measure and map crop pesticides that are decimating pollinators (eg neonicotinoids) through organic farms (tax breaks) Primary Lead: BLANK
Next Step: BLANK
Develop a Stewardship Plan for Frontenac County (flowing from OP) Primary Lead: Frontenac County / Frontenac Stewardship
Next Step: Complete OP, Complete Stewardship Plan
Develop a landscape connectivity plan to respond to global warming, movement barriers and to connect parks, wildlife refuges
PLANNING
Primary Lead: County Planning with Province
Next Step: Meet with appropriate provincial ministry staff
Monitor and map invasive species with emphasis on citizen involvement, GIS locations and rapid response communication, web-based Primary Lead: County Secondary Lead: Ontario Ministries, Frontenac Stewardship Foundation, Ducks Unlimited Canada
Next Step: BLANK
Map endangered species and species of concern
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Primary Lead: County Secondary Lead: Province and NGOs
Next Step: BLANK
Local energy policy Primary Lead: Municipalities
Next Step: Renewable energy, conservation
Build Car Charging Stations Primary Lead: Municipalities / County
Next Step: Identify locations, marketing
Educate citizens regarding the importance of light abatement Primary Lead: Townships, County
Next Step: Develop and deliver a program
Living wage for creative community exporting creative products Primary Lead: BLANK Next Step: BLANK (not categorized)
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MARKETING
Economic Develop a strategy to collaboratively market clusters in the County Primary Lead: Residents, business owners, County
Next Step: Establish a committee of volunteers to lead
MARKETING
TOURISM
POPULTATION BUILDING
Repurpose existing buildings to create affordable rentals for young people Primary Lead: Real Estate, Entrepreneurs, NFP
Next Step: 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 Primary Lead: CFDC / County / Townships / Private Sector
Next Step: Determine infrastructure gaps. Research solutions to attract young population + promote area
Increase and diversify tourism opportunities Primary Lead: CFDC and potential entrepreneurs
Next Step: Advertise business opportunities
Expand hiking trails and integrate associated marketing Primary Lead: BLANK
Next Step: County App for Trails
Commercial Rentals, Facilities Primary Lead: CFDC / Small Business / Monieson Centre
Next Step: 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
BUSINESS GROWTH
Primary Lead: Townships / County Economic Development / FCFDC / Local Businesses
Next Step: Support existing “shop local” programs and add to the promotion efforts
Support local food initiatives Next Step: Define “local”. Research and develop a marketing plan. Develop a food tour. Look into OMFA Small Market Development (i.e. Tamworth)
Primary Lead: BLANK
Obtain provincial funding for water and sewer services in the hamlets Primary Lead: Province, County, Townships
Next Step: Meet with provincial politicians / staff
Assist small businesses to remain compliant with MOL requirements was marked blue Primary Lead: County, St. Lawrence College Employment Services (FCFDC?)
Next Step: Develop an information package for small businesses, deliver mobile workshops
Hire an experienced person to advise/support associations and organizations was marked blue Primary Lead: County Council (FCFDC?)
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Next Step: Pilot Project (deliver workshops: volunteer / organizational management, grant applications, etc.)
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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 1V0
SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS 2014/2015
2014-155 Sustainability Advisory Committee
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Letter from Warden Doyle expressing Councils gratitude for
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