Mayor Christian, Councillors Cavers, Dudy, Lange, Sinclair, Singh, and Walsh. Councillors Dhaliwal and Wallace absent; personal reasons.

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1 56. MINUTES of a Council Workshop Meeting of the MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KAMLOOPS, held in in Council Chambers at 7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 9:30 am. PRESENT: Mayor Christian, Councillors Cavers, Dudy, Lange, Sinclair, Singh, and Walsh. Councillors Dhaliwal and Wallace absent; personal reasons. Chief Administrative Officer Trawin; Corporate Officer Mazzotta; Civic Operations Director Fretz; Corporate Services Director Humphrey; Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director Kwiatkowski; Community and Protective Services Director McCorkell; Communications Manager Heshka; Engineering Manager Matkowski; Sustainability Services Supervisor Cheetham; Legislative Assistant Anderson. GUEST: Z. May, Director, Building Codes and Standards, Building and Safety Standards Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 1. BC ENERGY STEP CODE Council received a copy of a report to the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 21, 2018, prepared by the Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Department to inform Council of the BC Energy Step Code, including findings from Administration s initial assessment and engagement with key stakeholders, and to seek Council s direction regarding further engagement. The Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Director introduced the report and advised that Mr. May would provide the first part of the presentation and the Sustainability Services Supervisor would conclude. Energy Step Code Development Mr. May advised that the provincial legislation dedicated to building construction is the Building Act. One of its mandates is to improve the consistency of the technical building requirements in British Columbia, while supporting local governments in pursuing improved energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. The BC Energy Step Code provides a tool for local governments to encourage or enforce a higher energyefficiency standard. This provides greater consistency and clarity across different jurisdictions using one standard, with multiple levels of efficiency.

2 57. Page 2 Local Government Approaches to Energy Efficiency The goal is to improve consistency around green building practices. Historically, local governments in BC had different green building standards. Now local governments can use the Energy Step Code to provide a single source for building energy efficiency criteria. The Energy Step Code supplements the BC Building Code. Energy efficiency targets are tied to each step, with a net zero ready by Technical Strategy The technical strategy is a move to a performance-based approach, using energy modeling and testing. The previous prescriptive requirements outlined specific building materials and construction techniques. The new performance-based model outlines required outcomes, but does not prescribe how to achieve them. Metrics The BC Energy Step Code measures performance of building envelopes air tightness, insulation, and the gains from solar power, people, and equipment. It also measures performance of equipment and systems such as heating, hot water, and venting. Post-construction testing is done to validate the results. Best Practices A Best Practices Guide for Local Governments document has been created to support implementation, and includes minimum timelines, consultation, research and resources, and suggested policies and bylaws. This Guide is intended to assist local governments with addressing any challenges in implementing the Energy Step Code. Initial Notification 20 BC communities have signed the Notice of Consultation on the BC Energy Step Code. By signing this document, municipalities are confirming they have started or plan to initiate consultation with stakeholders on the potential application of the BC Energy Step Code in their communities. Energy Step Code: Local Commitments The Sustainability Services Supervisor acknowledged the City s staff team involved with this initiative, including the City s Building and Engineering Development Manager, Senior Building Official, and Community Energy Specialist.

3 58. Page 3 Through the City s Official Community Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Sustainable Kamloops Plan, and the upcoming Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Community Action Strategy, the City has set targets for GHG and energy reductions residentially and community wide by Currently, one third of community GHG emission come from buildings (603,526 tco 2e). The City s initial investigation of the Energy Step Code involved engaging stakeholders from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior, Thompson Rivers University, Southern Interior Construction Association, Kamloops & District Real Estate Association, and a Certified Energy Advisor from Vernon. Key Findings The key findings of the City s initial BC Energy Step Code investigation and engagement phase were categorized as gaps, concerns, opportunities, and considerations as follows: Gaps Market impact, including consumer demand and affordability Building Permit process regarding service levels and roles of Certified Energy Advisors (CEA) Building inspection process regarding service levels and roles of CEA (non-compliance versus occupancy) Concerns Local availability of CEAs Adoption pace of Energy Step Code Opportunities Increased building efficiency and decreased GHG emissions Ability to measure energy performance in new construction Increased consumer energy awareness and literacy Increased community energy resiliency Considerations Incentives (type, amount, and target) Adoption time line and approach Options Moving Forward Conduct further assessment and engagement to develop an implementation strategy for potential voluntary early adoption of the BC Energy Step Code, or Wait for Provincially mandated adoption

4 59. Page 4 Administration will prepare a report to Council that outlines an assessment and engagement process to inform the development of a BC Energy Step Code implementation strategy. 1. TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE Council received a copy of a report to the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 21, prepared by the Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Department to provide Council with the final draft Transportation Master Plan (TMP) report, and to seek Council s feedback prior to proceeding with the final phase of the TMP update, which is community engagement and approvals. The Engineering Manager advised the TMP will come back to Council in June for consideration regarding adoption. Preparation for the final phase of public engagement is underway. The TMP supports the City s Official Community Plan, and implementation of the TMP will be accomplished via the Transit Future Plan and the Truck Route Network Study. Vision of Transportation in Kamloops The TMP envisions a transportation system in the City of Kamloops, consistent with the vision of KAMPLAN, which provides safe, accessible, affordable, well integrated, effective, and sustainable travel choices that, promote healthy lifestyles and support economic prosperity for all. The TMP replaces TravelSmart as the City s high level transportation planning document and has a focus on sustainable transportation modes, including walking, biking, and transit. The 6th Avenue extension, listed in TravelSmart, was envisioned for a population of 120,000; this project has not been added to the TMP. The Singh Street Corridor and proposed Singh Street Bridge were also components of TravelSmart. These two projects are not included in the current mapping of the TMP. Transportation Master Plan Goals The six goals of the TMP are summarized below. Each goal is divided into objectives, strategic direction, key performance indicators (KPI), and measurable targets. Sustainable Transportation Goal: Create an environmentally, socially, culturally, and economically sustainable transportation system.

5 60. Page 5 Users of all ages and abilities to have safe and comfortable options for travel Transportation GHG emissions are trending downwards Safe transportation for all users regardless of their choice of mode Infrastructure that is efficient to operate and maintain Follow a plan to accommodate growth Maintain or increase investment in cycling, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure, and continue promotion of sustainable transportation choices Promote electric and alternative fuel vehicles through policy and incentives KPI 1 - Percent share of employed labour force who walk, cycle, take public transit, carpool or use other forms of sustainable transportation for commuting to work, as measured by Statistics Canada Census data (only provided every five years) Target 1 - Increase share of travel to work by sustainable modes to 30% by a population of 120,000 (2039) Target 1 Baseline - 20% (2016 Census Profile) Walking Goal: Make Kamloops a pedestrian-friendly community with networks that integrate with transit, neighbourhood amenities, parks, open space, and schools. Facilities that provide a high level of pedestrian connectivity A walking environment that is safe for the users Pedestrian accessibility and comfort levels that support walking as a preferred mode Focus pedestrian facilities around high need areas, which are defined as schools, parks with major civic facilities, community care facilities, major business and employment areas, mixed-use centres, and neighbourhood centres

6 61. Page 6 Integrate accessibility planning into all pedestrian facilities and improvements to support users of all ages and abilities KPI 11 - Percentage of sidewalk let-downs at intersections with marked crosswalks for wheelchair user accessibility Target % of intersections with marked crosswalks to have let-downs for wheelchair access by 2039 Target 11 Baseline - Will first measure for 2018 Cycling Goal: Provide safe and convenient bicycle routes suitable for commuting, recreating, and other daily trips. A continuous network of safe and direct cycle routes Ability to navigate the bicycle network with ease End of trip facilities that support bicycling as a preferred mode of transportation A bicycling environment that is safe Investigate gaps and needs to determine priority improvements in neighbourhood centres, near schools and parks, near major transit facilities, and in mixed-use centres Undertake a bicycle parking and amenity study by 2021 KPI 12 - Annual pedestrian and bicycle counts along routes that provide key connectivity Target 12 - Annual increase in both bicycle and pedestrian usage Target 12 Baseline - Valleyview Pedestrian Bridge Counter statistics to be reported (will also measure for other locations in 2018)

7 62. Page 7 Transit Goal: Foster an efficient, affordable, safe and accessible transit system that is an attractive alternative to the private vehicle and integrates with other transportation modes. Transit contributes to a more environmentally sustainable Kamloops Transit is well integrated with all other transportation modes A robust Frequent Transit Network serves the community Riding transit provides the rider with a great experience High levels of bus stop accessibility and safety Public awareness that transit is an attractive alternative to the private vehicle Support higher frequency public transit service in areas where the City aims to achieve higher density, as per the OCP Integrate transit facilities and bus stops with walking, cycling, and driving modes to provide more choices for residents of Kamloops to travel around the city KPI 2 - Transit Ridership, as measured annually by BC Transit Target 2 - Achieve annual ridership of 8 million at a population of 120,000 (2039), representing 5% mode share at 3.4 trips per day per person Target 2 Baseline million (2016/17)

8 63. Page 8 Movement of Goods and Emergency Services Goal: Maintain and enhance the efficient movement of goods and services. Truck traffic avoids areas designated for high-density residential, mixed-use, and pedestrian- and transit-oriented development High level of goods and emergency services mobility on major regional routes Efficient goods and emergency services delivery at a local level High level of accessibility and mobility for emergency services Continue regulation of dangerous goods and truck traffic through the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Bylaw, the Road Right-ofway Usage Bylaw, and the Traffic Bylaw Regularly optimize traffic signal timing, traffic signal pre-emption for emergency vehicles, and traffic signal coordination KPI 16 - Percentage of building structures in the City that are within the Kamloops Fire Rescue 10 minute response time Target 16 - Maintain Target 16 Aspirational - 100% Target 16 Baseline - To Confirm Integrated Transportation System Goal: Sustain the responsible planning and development of roads and transportation connections to facilitate the efficient movement of people. Road network connectivity that supports local and regional mobility Balance between traffic congestion and mobility performance All systems integrate and work together to move people, goods, and services Roads can be modified to accommodate the future

9 64. Page 9 Undertake planning, design, and construction of major road projects identified in the TMP and illustrated on the Major Road Network Map as needed to accommodate growth and changes in demand Encourage more residents to choose bicycle and walking modes to help alleviate traffic congestion on the network KPI 5 - Number of annual traffic collisions on Kamloops roads causing fatalities as per available ICBC collision data Target 5 - Zero traffic collisions resulting in fatalities by 2040 Target 5 Aspirational - traffic collisions resulting in serious injuries or fatalities to zero by 2040 Target 5 Baseline - 5 traffic collisions resulted in fatalities 2016 KPI 17 - Average time duration of commute to work per person, as measured by Census data Target 17 - Maintain average duration of commute time in Kamloops within 10% of the existing 19.4 minute commute time by the 2021 Household Survey Target 17 Baseline minutes (Average of 2016 Census Household Survey Travel Time to Work) Next Steps The Engineering Manager advised the next steps are as follows: Final Phase of Public Engagement Incorporate Public Engagement Findings into TMP Incorporate Final Comments into TMP Final Presentation of the TMP to Council Finalize TMP

10 65. Page ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:58 am.