June 19, 2013 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Thursday, May 23, 2013.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Wednesday, July 17, 2013, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

DELEGATION

Paul Sellew, Chief Executive Officer, Harvest Power, to provide an update on Harvest Power’s air quality and operations.

COUNCILLOR LINDA BARNES

1.

CLEAN ENERGY

(File Ref. No.)

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See Page PWT-7 for full report

RECOMMENDATION

Whereas a comprehensive clean energy strategy could effectively prepare Canada for present and future energy needs and lay the foundation for a more diversified economy;

Whereas an overarching vision for a national clean energy strategy would signal to the world that Canada is prepared to be a global leader in a transition toward clean energy;

Whereas local governments face many energy challenges, including rising prices, increased pollution and aging infrastructure;

Whereas a significant number of local governments are also energy producers and providers, through locally owned electric and gas utilities and district heating systems, and also via renewable energy generation for public buildings;

Whereas FCM has called for a long-term, predictable infrastructure funding plan and federal-municipal collaboration on energy efficient building retrofits;

Be it resolved that, in order to remain globally competitive in a fast changing world, the federal government be requested to work with UBCM and FCM, to develop a new energy strategy prioritizing green-sector jobs and clean-energy innovation.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

2.

2012 Annual Water Quality Report

(File Ref. No. 10-6650-08-01) (REDMS No. 3867938)

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See Page PWT-26 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Doug Anderson

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2012 Annual Water Quality Report dated May 28, 2013 be received for information.

3.

Energy Resource Management Plan for Corporate Buildings

(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 3870326 v.8)

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See Page PWT-127 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Peter Russell & Levi Higgs

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the High Performance Building Policy No. 2306 be updated to include specific emphasis on corporate energy and GHG emissions targets and conservation priorities that reduce long term energy consumption and operational costs; and

(2)

That staff report back with the updated High Performance Building Policy No. 2306.

4.

National Public Works Week – Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 3883243 v.2)

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See Page PWT-133 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Derrick Lim

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled National Public Works Week – Update dated June 3, 2013 from the Director, Public Works be received for information.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT