Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services

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1 REPORT General Committee DATE: REPORT TITLE: PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) - ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES FROM: Dan Labrecque, Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services RECOMMENDATION That Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Policies, attached as Appendix I to the report of the Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services dated, titled "Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Policies" be approved; And further, that Regional Council deems that no further public meetings related to Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 20 are required as per the provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act; And further, that the necessary by-law be presented to Regional Council for enactment; And further, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, the Town of Caledon, municipalities adjacent to the Region of Peel, and those parties requesting notification; And further, that notice of decision of Council's adoption of Amendment No. 20 be given in accordance with the Planning Act

2 The purpose of this report is to recommend that Regional Official Plan Amendment Number 20 (ROPA 20) be adopted by Council. The amendment is attached as Appendix * Planning staff has consulted extensively with the public, area municipal staff, internal departments including Peel Corporate Energy, conservation authorities and Provincial staff, the Niagara Escarpment Commission, as well as stakeholders including from the local development industry. A public meeting required under the Planning Act was held on February 26, Statutory public open houses were held prior to the public meeting. The minutes of the public meeting are attached as Appendix Ill. All comments received have been thoroughly considered and as a result changes have been made to draft ROPA 20, as detailed in this report. DISCUSSION 1. Background The purpose of this report is to provide a recommendation to Council respecting the approval of Regional Official Plan Amendment 20 (attached as Appendix I) to establish new sustainability and energy policies in the Region of Peel Official Plan. The Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) commenced with a public meeting on February 15, 2007, as required by the Planning Act, to consider whether a review of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) was required. On September 13, 2007, Regional Council endorsed a work plan to proceed with the Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) process. The work plan identified 15 focus areas through which the ROP is being reviewed to ensure conformity with Provincial initiatives. Sustainability and Energy are two of the 15 focus areas, with sustainability being an overarching theme of the review. In order to achieve Council's objective of incorporating sustainability and energy into the ROP, Regional staff consulted with stakeholders, the general public and area municipalities through the Planning Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), made up of senior level policy staff from the Region and area municipalities. Through consultation, communication and collaboration, Regional staff developed the structure and content of the amendment. Regional staff is of the opinion that the final recommended amendment provides an appropriate framework to: be consistent with provincial policies, plans and legislation; focus on the mandate of the Region of Peel; respond to significant research, analysis and emerging issues related to sustainability and energy; work towards sustainability, energy conservation, energy efficiency and energy diversity through Regional Official Plan policy; support the Region's direction towards sustainability objectives including the Region of Peel's Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change and Energy Management Plan; and, respond to input from stakeholders, the general public, agencies, area municipalities and others. 2. Informing and Involving Regional Council

3 PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES Over the past twenty months, Regional staff has prepared regular reports to Regional Council and the inter-municipal Planning Subcommittee on the PROPR. In general, the purpose of these regular reports was to inform Council of Provincial requirements and direction, report progress of PROPR focus area work including sustainability and energy, provide updates on research undertaken and consultation outcomes, seek direction to circulate materials to agencies and public for comment. Specifically with regards to sustainability and energy, three stakeholder consultation sessions were held, which included Regional and Area Municipal Councillors, to discuss work being undertaken under the sustainability and energy focus areas. The sessions included: January 28, 2008: A workshop to examine potential energy policies for the Regional Official Plan in order to promote energy efficiency, energy generation, alternative energy systems, energy conservation and improved air quality. A Preliminary Directions Energy Discussion Paper was utilized to gain input at the workshop. June 6, 2008: This workshop explored connections between the various PROPR focus areas and sustainability and how the sustainability concept and principles can be incorporated into ROP policy. The Background Sustainability Paper assisted in stimulating discussion at the workshop. November 24, 2008: This final workshop presented policy options aimed to obtain specific policy input on a number of PROPR focus areas including sustainability and energy. The Sustainability Discussion Paper and Energy Discussion Paper were useful tools for the workshop discussion. In addition, updates were provided through circulation of PROPR newsletters and up-to-date information was provided through the Region of Peel website. Two open houses and a public meeting were held which satisfied statutory requirements (see Section 3 for more details). 3. Public Consultation Consultation with the public and stakeholders has been a cornerstone of the draft ROPA 20 process. Official circulation of the draft amendment to appropriate agencies, the Province, the area municipalities and adjacent municipalities occurred on January 26, 2009 and the draft ROPA 20 was placed on the Region's website on January 28, In addition, an circulation to other stakeholders of the draft amendment occurred on February 13, Regional staff hosted two statutory open houses before the public meeting. The open houses were held on February 18, 2009 at the Region of Peel Headquarters, and on February 19, 2009 at the Caledon Community Complex. Regional staff distributed copies of the draft amendment, answered questions and obtained input from the general public. The public generally expressed satisfaction with the overall intent of ROPA 20. Regional Council hosted a statutory public meeting on February 26, 2009 to receive oral and written submissions on ROPA 20. In attendance were members of the public and representatives from the area municipalities, conservation authorities, the development industry and consultants.

4 7 PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES The public meeting commenced with a presentation by staff to members of Regional Council and the public providing an ovewiew of emerging sustainability and energy issues and specifics on the draft ROPA 20. Ten written submissions were received and three oral submissions were made. A formal notice of the public meeting was published in the following newspapers having general circulation in the Region of Peel. Notice requirements were given pursuant to Sections 3(15), 5 and 6 of the Ontario Regulation ; Sections 26(3), 17(15) and 17(16) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended, in accordance with section 17, subsections (15) and (17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13 as amended. Brampton Guardian - January 28, 2009 e Mississauga News -January 28,2009 Caledon Enterprise -January 29, 2009 Caledon Citizen - January 29, Draft ROPA - Comments Attached as Appendix II to this report is a table summarizing all comments received and the Regional responses to those comments. Presented below are the highlights of those comments and staff responses. a) Oral Comments In total, three members of the public provided oral comments at the February 26, 2009 public meeting. i) Maurizio Rogato, Planner, Solmar Development Corporation Mr. Rogato felt that the draft ROPA 20 is premature because it is unclear about how this ROPA will link to future ROPAs. Further, he expressed concern about how this ROPA addresses issues such as transportation and land use. In terms of the Bolton South Albion community, issues were raised regarding the Town of Caledon not considering a boundary expansion until 2021 and the negative implications of this on the community. He further advised that cross-boundary planning is needed and this should be led by the Region of Peel. Regional staff structured the PROPR process to ensure a high degree of both internal and external collaboration especially with area municipal staff. This has resulted in a highly synchronized process, allowing for much coordination between focus areas. The draft ROPA 20 is not proceeding on a 'stand alone' basis rather Regional staff is confident that the linkage and relationship between ROPAs is being addressed. For example, the draft ROPA 20 refers to transportation issues as a sustainability consideration. Further focus on transportation1 land use integration is being addressed through ROPA 22 and our growth management work. Since ROPA 20 deals with sustainability which is and will be the overarching theme of future ROPAs, it is appropriate that this amendment be presented first. Further, Regional staff work closely with the area municipalities to undertake growth planning in the region. However, Regional staff must stress the need for Regional planning to occur at a strategic, broad and high-level, consistent with the five principles of the Regional Official Plan. Therefore, allocation of growth to specific geographic locations within an area municipality is an area municipal decision. More comments related to South Albion Bolton are provided later in this report.

5 PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES ii) Bak Chauhan, Consultant, Mississauga initiative for Sustainable Energy Mr. Chauhan provided positive comments on distributed generation and locally produced clean power. He added that existing building codes should be modified to promote Green and Sustainable Communities, and that the Region should reduce barriers to the efficient use of conventional energy and clean energy. He supported the use of new local incentives and grants beyond existing instruments. Finally, he promoted the use of strategic alliances; involving youth groups, school boards, colleges and universities and the private sector to develop, demonstrate and promote the use of green and clean energy. Regional staff supports initiatives by the area municipalities to promote opportunities for district energy and locally produced clean power in appropriate locations, and note that the area municipalities have the responsibility to determine how to apply such policies within their respective jurisdictions. The Region also encourages the area municipalities to develop policies and upgrade their by laws to promote Green and Sustainable Communities, and to construct buildings and facilities to green, efficient standards. Area municipalities might consider offering additional incentives within the limits of their budgets, and promote public awareness and education initiatives about the culture of conservation and the efficient use of energy. iii) Nav Mundi, Mississauga Resident Mr. Mundi questioned the language and phrasing used in the draft ROPA and suggested that staff should be more specific regarding, for example, how local or renewable energy would be produced. He also suggested that stronger language such as 'require' be used in Regional OP directions to area municipalities instead of using words such as to 'encourage' or 'promote.' The Region has been working closely with area municipal staff to determine the appropriate language to be utilized in ROPA 20. Regional staff is confident that language employed is appropriate for the ROP, given its high-level and strategic nature. The Regional Official Plan supports the development of district energy and utilizing solar, wind and bio-energy as appropriate. Peel Region currently uses solarvoltaic panels and geothermal energy in two buildings and the area municipalities are encouraging developers to integrate energy conservation technology and energy efficient systems in their building designs and practice. b) Written Comments In total, 21 written comments were received including 10 which were provided prior to the February 26, 2009 public meeting. iv) Area Municipalities Draft ROPA 20 and the sustainability and energy work accomplished during this process were only made possible through the strong working relationship the Region has with the area municipalities. It is this relationship that has provided for meaningful area municipal comments, which has resulted in a strong draft ROPA 20.

6 -6- PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES City of Brampton Comments The City of Brampton finds ROPA 20 policies to be generally satisfactory and complementary to the Brampton Official Plan especially in the area of sustainability, green development standards and energy conservation. City of Brampton staff suggests amending certain sections to clarify the policy intent, and to use language such as to 'encourage', 'promote' or 'support', rather than to 'require' or 'direct'. The City raises questions regarding the role of the Region in reviewing the sustainability design brief. The City also emphasizes that certain land use planning functions are the responsibility of the local area municipality and enquires about how programs such as retrofitting buildings and facilities could be implemented and financed. In addition, the City suggests that land used for the production of bio-fuels should avoid taking up prime agricultural land and that land use compatibility issues should be a major consideration to ensure that they do not adversely affect existing and planned uses. The City is also requesting clarification on "strategic infrastructure study areas" and "utility corridors", and suggests that this section should reflect the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) objectives of promoting re-use of abandoned corridors and maximizing the use of existing infrastructure corridors. City of Mississauga Comments The City of Mississauga notes that generally, policies proposed in ROPA 20 align with the policies proposed in the Mississauga's draft Strategic Plan and the anticipated directions in the draft Mississauga Official Plan. The City of Mississauga suggests that public transportation is a key consideration for sustainability and therefore this should be addressed within the amendment. The City suggests financial sustainability should be given importance and therefore be addressed within the economic imperative. The City also clarifies that the Regional green development standards should focus on Regional responsibilities. Related to this comment, questions were raised related to the sustainability design brief and its relationship to other sustainability related policies. Further, the City comments that the potential ownership and operation of district energy systems are not a matter of official plan policy or a Regional responsibility, and those policies which reward consumers for investing in energy efficient technologies, or encourage the production of private consumer products such as alternative fuel vehicles are not land use planning matters. They suggest that this policy could be revised to relate to the Regional fleet of vehicles and would be more appropriate as part of the Region's corporate plan or as a strategic initiative. The City is unclear as to when the proposed energy audits would be required and whether they would be for municipally-owned or private buildings. They would also like clarification regarding individual generating systems as accessory structures in terms of noise certificates, specific zoning standards or separation criteria that would be associated with them. Finally, they would like clarification on the "strategic infrastructure study areas" and utility corridors. Town of Caledon Comments The Town of Caledon notes that the sustainability policies and the energy policies are sound including the adoption of three key guiding energy principles of Efficiency, Conservation and Diversity. The Town of Caledon suggests that in order to emphasize the over-arching sustainability theme of the ROP, the definition of sustainability should be cited in the Theme of the Plan section. It was suggested that based on hierarchy, the principle of Energy Conservation should be cited first. Further, the concept of diversity should be explained to mean diverse sources of

7 ETQ-B\ -7- PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES energy, and that Peel wants to promote independence and self sufficiency in the generation of energy. The Town recommends there should be a description of the Region's energy initiatives in the introductory section to set the tone and demonstrate in the ROP that the Region is pro-active in terms of energy use and management. The Town suggests that the section entitled "Location of Utility Corridors and Generation Plants" be deleted. They suggest that municipalities are not in a position to offer incentives to home-owners for using energy efficient appliances and that the installation of smart meters in all Ontario households by 2010 will be an incentive. They also suggest that carrying out building energy audits and retrofits should be deleted. Regional Response to Area Municipal Comments In response to transportation being a key consideration, Regional staff has updated section 1.3.5, Theme of the Plan to include references to emphasize the importance of transportation to sustainability. With respect to financial sustainability, it is noted that the existing ROP contains specific policies recognizing the importance of this issue and these policies have been maintained. In addition, a reference to financial sustainability has been included within the new section 1.3.5, economic imperative. Regional staff supports the over-arching theme of sustainability; therefore in order to respond to the Town of Caledon's comment, Regional staff included the definition of sustainability upfront in Section 1.3.5, Theme of the Plan. Area municipal staff require clarification about the Regional Green Development Standards. The intent of the Regional Green Development Standards is to support the area municipal work related to green development standards. Regional staff intends to focus the Regional Green Development Standards on Regional responsibilities. Regional staff will work with the area municipalities when developing these standards. In terms of the sustainability design brief, the Region will work with the area municipalities to operationalize how the sustainability design brief will be considered in the development process. The authority to address sustainability issues is provided through the Planning Act and the PPS. Regional staff supports the need to include the definition of the sustainability design brief in the glossary of the ROP in order to provide a level of clarity for all stakeholders. There were some comments about the language used in the draft policies. Regional staff has amended certain sections of the policy to improve clarity and changed the language from 'requiring' or 'directing' to that of 'encouraging', 'promoting' or 'supporting'. The Federal and Provincial governments are actively supporting green efficient technologies and provide financial incentives to municipalities and organizations that demonstrate measures to achieve energy efficiency. In relation to the production of biofuels, the Plan supports initiatives in favour of agriculture in prime agricultural land CLI classes I, 2 and 3 that would not conflict with existing and planned uses. Regional staff recognizes the critical nature of biofuel production, and the need to protect prime agricultural lands from competing land uses. The Region is examining, through our growth management work, the need to protect for a strategic infrastructure corridor in the north Bramptonl south Caledon area. The Provincial Places to Grow Plan requires that the Region plan for and protect such corridors for transit, transportation corridors, water and wastewater systems, waste management systems, and community infrastructure. Our specific focus through the growth management work will be planning for future transportation, utility (including energy) and possible protection for strategic employment areas.

8 ET?-%\ -8- PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES The Region will take the lead in this regard in consultation with the area municipalities and other relevant agencies as part of our growth management work. As was suggested, developing a culture of conservation has been added to the ROP as an objective. On the subject of owningland or operating District Energy Systems, the idea is that the Region could participate in energy service provision comparable to the service we provide in our Water1 Waste Water functions. Regional staff considers that energy audits could be done during the time of sale and the process would be phased, starting with public sector buildings and extended later to cover private buildings. Regarding utility corridors, Regional staff expect that as a local area responsibility, each municipality would designate and show each type of utility, whether under or above ground in a manner consistent with best planning practice and within their local Official Plan requirements. The Town of Caledon's suggestion regarding reordering the three principles is logical and Regional staff has restructured and renumbered the three main sections as recommended. In terms of examining energy diversity, the Preamble provides a concise explanation of energy diversity to mean a diversity of reliable energy sources. Regional staff concludes that it may not be feasible to promote complete energy independence in Peel because of the interconnections with the Provincial grid, but that energy production could be increased from a diversity of energy sources. A new paragraph has been inserted in the introduction to reflect the Region's leading role. Regional staff consider the inclusion of "Location of Utility Corridors and Generation Plants" an integral component of our energy policy providing strategic direction to the area municipalities. There has been considerable support from stakeholders on this point. Finally, the Regional Official Plan policies and programs support the principles of energy conservation, energy efficiency and energy diversity within the overall sustainability development framework. v) Niagara Escarpment Commission The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) supports the adoption of policies on sustainability and energy, but advised that a reference to the NEC be made regarding energy generating structures as accessory structures in appropriate locations in Peel. vi) Conservation Authorities (CAs) Credit Valley Conservation staff strongly supports the Region's proposed 'Sustainability Framework' for the Regional Official Plan, and stresses the need to acknowledge and integrate the interrelated functions between water and air quality, andlor stormwater and energy as well as energy and air. The Toronto and Region conservation Authority (TRCA) is also very supportive of the ROP being amended to include new policies for energy and sustainability. TRCA suggests that section Purpose of the Plan, be further updated to include a reference to the four imperatives that make up the sustainable development framework. TRCA also suggests that the policies of this Plan must be viewed within the sustainable development framework to address measures, such as, to mitigate and adapt the effects of climate change through greater energy efficiency. TRCA expresses strong support for the Region to require a Sustainability Design Brief to address Regional interests. Further, both CAs requests that references be added related to water including water conservation, water resources and water efficiency.

9 m-%i -9- PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES Regional staff has incorporated the above comments by including a reference to the four imperatives to the Purpose of the Plan section. Also, the 'sustainable development framework' was addressed within section 3.1.I to illustrate how energy resources fit within the over-arching sustainability theme including measures to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change through greater energy efficiency. Section on the Theme of the Plan has been updated to includes references to water including a new sentence being added to the environmental imperative as follows, "The imperative ensures water quality and quantity is protected or enhanced to meet ecosystem needs and for human uses" Comments relating to water conservation and water and stormwater management to achieve energy efficiency have been combined into a new section under Energy Conservation to read, "Support policies that promote water conservation measures and stormwater best management practices to ensure energy conservation." Based on further consideration, Regional staff note that Policy should be maintained so that the "Region encourages the area municipalities to require proponents to submit a sustainability design brief as part of an application for development or redevelopment." Regional staff believes flexibility should be built into the application of this policy. The specifics of what the Regional green development standards include and their operationalization will be discussed and coordinated with the area municipalities as part of the implementation of policy. vii) Development and Business Industry A number of comments were provided in terms of the need to improve the local business community in the Bolton area through permitting sufficient population growth in the area. Concerns were raised regarding the Town of Caledon's growth plan and its implications. The Region was requested to become involved in ensuring continued growth in the Bolton area especially since, according to some, services are readily available to service the South Albion Bolton area. It was also noted that the Green Energy & Green Economy Bill, 2009 that was recently introduced by the Province purports to take regulatory power away from the Region on matters related to renewable energy projects. It was suggested that it may be premature to amend the Regional Official Plan until the Bill is passed, so that its provisions would not conflict with the amended Official Plan. Regional staff believes the long-term prosperity within the Town of Caledon will continue including in the Bolton area which is permitted to grow to 2021 through intensification. The Region of Peel respects the Town of Caledon's Council decision which is supported by the Provincial Places to Grow Plan principles and its own forecasting work to Regional staff believes it is a local area municipal responsibility to allocate growth-to a specific geographic location within an area municipality. The Region and its area municipalities have been proactive in planning for growth over the long-term at a regional scale. Further, Regional staff notes that servicing capacity is only one factor to be considered in planning communities. Good urban planning requires a comprehensive analyses of growth issues, which includes servicing capacity amongst other matters. The Region is undertaking its five-year statutory Official Plan review and must bring the Plan into conformity with the Provincial Plans. Regional staff are in agreement in principle with certain provisions of the Green Energy & Green Economy Bill, 2009,

10 PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL but has raised concerns over sections that would reduce the decision-making role of municipalities. Regional staff submitted a staff report to the Regional Council on April 2, 2009 and responded to the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry stating staffs' position on the Bill and requesting further clarification from the Province on matters of interest to the Region. When Bill 150 is passed by the Provincial Legislature, the wording of the ROP policies will reviewed and revised, if required. viii) Other Comments Region of Peel Human Services staff provided suggestions related to updating Section 1.3.5, Theme of the Plan. Human Services staff suggests that this section should reflect the objective of the Region to provide human services that go beyond the basic needs of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. Human Service staff also explain the importance of the concept of resilience and its utilization in the United Way of Peel Region and the Region of Peel's work on the Community Investment Strategy Review. It was suggested that this concept be addressed in this section. It was also recommended that a reference should be added that would refer to the variety of human services the Region delivers. Given the mandate and priority of the Region to provide human services to its citizens, Regional staff updated section to reflect the suggestions provided. More specifically, staff updated the social imperatives to refer to working towards thriving communities and meeting the needs of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. The concept of resilience was included by adding the following sentence: "The aim is to create a strong, vibrant and resilient society that can adapt to changes while meeting the human services and infrastructure needs of the community." The above sentence also includes a reference to human services to address the vast array of human services delivered to residents. Bell Canada is pleased to see utilities being considered in the Energy Section, and to support these policies, a number of modifications were suggested, which include the following. Bell Canada notes that where economically feasible and technically appropriate, utility and transmission lines should be installed underground in residential, employment and recreational areas. Provision for a coordinated and integrated utility network should be established in a cost-effective and efficient manner to meet projected demand, and appropriate locations for large utility equipment, should be determined in advance of development. The Region has attempted to address Bell Canada's specific suggestions through policy which reads "Require the area municipalities, in conjunction with the Province and the Region, to identify in their official plans, utility corridors for the transmission of energy, communication and the movement of people and goods to meet current and projected needs." In addition, Regional staff are of the opinion that, Bell Canada's suggestions are more appropriate for area municipal official plans. The Regional Official Plan does not address land uses within a specific area. As such the Region will forward these comments to the area municipalities. The Sustainable Urban Development Association (SUDA) suggests that, given the benefits of geothermal technology, ROPA 20 should include strong messages to encourage area municipalities to require that every new building constructed, include a geothermal system. SUDA also notes that energy conservation measures will be only minimally effective unless there are policies that require reductions in vehicle kilometers driven on regional roads and local roads. Finally SUDA notes that

11 E*--B\ -11- PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES 5. The Amendment development patterns should be transit supportive, and that energy generation facilities should be feasible, as well as, "necessary and environmentally appropriate". The Regional Official Plan supports initiatives by the area municipalities to promote opportunities for district energy, including geothermal, but it is the responsibility of the area municipalities to determine how to apply the policy. Regional staff consider that 'appropriate land use' conveys necessary flexibility and includes 'compact and mixed use development'. The energy policy is amended with the clarification that energy generation facilities would be provided where feasible and 'environmentally appropriate',,and that development patterns are to be 'transit-supportive'. The Official Plan will attempt to make energy conservation measures effective by promoting appropriate land use and development patterns that are transit supportive, to reduce total vehicle kilometers driven on regional and local roads. The final recommended amendment attached as Appendix I has been refined by Regional staff in order to respond to oral and written comments received. The changes from the draft amendment to the final recommended version are refinements and are not considered to be substantive changes. Therefore, no further public meeting is required. In essence, the structure, approach and intent of the proposed policies have been carried over into the final recommended amendment. Changes from the draft amendment to the final recommended amendment were made specifically to respond to input received during the consultation stage of this draft amendment which is outlined in Appendix II. Other minor changes of an editorial nature, not listed in Appendix 11, were also made by Regional staff. Minutes of the public meeting held on February 26, 2009 are attached as Appendix Ill and copies of all written comments received on ROPA 20 are available in the Clerk's office. The final recommended amendment proposes to amend the existing ROP purpose, theme, general goals, objectives, policy and glossary in several sections including: - Glossary. Chapter 1 lntroduction: Section 1.I- Purpose of the Plan; Chapter 1 lntroduction: Section Guide to the Plan; Chapter 3 Resources: New Section Energy Resources; Chapter 7 Implementation: Section Regional Planning Initiatives; and, The proposed ROPA 20, as amended and attached as Appendix I to this report, represents good planning for the Region of Peel and appropriately implements Provincial policy with respect to sustainability and energy as established by the Planning Act, Provincial Places to Grow Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement. 6. Next Steps Upon adoption of the amendment by Regional Council, notice of adoption of the amendment will be sent to all those requesting such notice as per the Planning Act and to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The amendment will be submitted for provincial approval by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, section 26(6) of the Planning Act. If there are no appeals, the amendment will

12 E,*- 8'1-12- PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES come into effect and will be incorporated into the Region of Peel's Official Plan. A new consolidation of the ROP will be prepared after PROPR is completed, but copies of the amendment will be made available until such time as a new consolidated ROP is prepared.

13 -. PEEL REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (PROPR) -ADOPTION OF REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES CONCLUSION The Region of Peel must bring the ROP into conformity with Provincial policies, plans and legislation. The adoption of this amendment is a positive step towards this objective. Regional staff have completed background research, extensive consultation, including with the area municipalities through Planning TAC, three stakeholder workshops, two open houses and a public meeting. The amendment has been revised, as appropriate, based on comments received. Given the above, staff recommends that Regional Official Plan Amendment 20 be adopted by Regional Council. Dan Labrecque Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services Approved for Submission: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer. For further information regarding this report, please contact Awin Prasad, Director of Planning Policy and Research at extension 4251 or via at awin.prasad@peelregion. ca Authored By: Naheeda Jamal/ David Wright c. Legislative Services /

14 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 REGION OF PEEL REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NUMBER 20 - SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY POLICIES

15 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy PART A - THE PREAMBLE 1. Purpose of the Amendment To establish updated sustainability policies in order to provide an overarching framework for the Regional Official Plan and to establish new energy policies for the Regional Official Plan. 2. Location The amendment applies to the entire Regional Municipality of Peel. The Province updated the policy and legislative framework for planning by adopting a new Provincial Policy Statement in 2005, Places to Grow Growth Plan in 2006 and the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, The Region of Peel is required to bring its Regional Official Plan into conformity with these Provincial policies, plans, and legislation. To inform public and stakeholders about this work and to obtain input on the scope of the work program, the Region held three public open houses on January 18, 2007, January 22, 2007 and January 31, 2007, and a statutory public meeting on February 15, 2007 was held to consider a review of the Regional Official Plan. Following the above, on September 13, 2007 Regional Council approved a work program to achieve Provincial conformity. The work program addressed 15 focus areas, two of which are sustainability and energy. This amendment was taken through the legislative process through two statutory open houses which were held on February 18, 2009 and February 19, In addition, a statutory public meeting to consider this amendment was held on February 26, Significant consultation has been undertaken through the ROPA 20 process, including with key stakeholders and Aboriginal groups. Sustainability The Planning and Conservation Land Statute Act, 2006 (Bill 51) expands the list of matters of Provincial interest under the Planning Act to include "the promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians." The Planning Act directs decision-makers to ensure all decisions are consistent with this and all matters of Provincial interest. Further, the Places to Grow Growth Plan directs municipalities to plan for complete and sustainable communities. The Provincial Policy Statement (2005) supports this direction by promoting ways to support "strong, liveable and healthy communities, protect the environment and public health and safety, and facilitate economic growth." -. The Reaion prepared a sustainability background paper in May 2008, a sustainability workshop was held on June 6, 2008 and asustainabi~it~ discussion paper released in September The workshop, attended by over 75 stakeholders, confirmed that

16 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy sustainability should be the overarching framework for the Regional Official Plan (ROP). Stakeholders viewed the establishment of the sustainable development theme as a forward-thinking, responsible, inclusive and comprehensive foundation for the ROP. The papers were posted on the Region's website in order to provide public access and obtain further input. The Region hosted an Environment Themed Workshop on November 24,2008, which included a session on sustainability. Draft sustainability policies were discussed by the public and stakeholders. Participants expressed support for sustainability as a good overarching theme for the ROP and agreed with the value of incorporating it into the General Goals of the Plan. Further, stakeholders expressed agreement with the specific sustainability policies related to green development standards, climate change and corporate sustainability. Also, the public and stakeholders were informed about the progress of the sustainability component of the Official Plan Review through newsletters and reports to Council. In summary, the reasons for including sustainability in the purpose and theme of the Regional Official Plan, general goals of the ROP and specific policies are: 0 To meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; To be consistent with Provincial policies, plans and legislation; To respond to significant research and analysis as well as evaluation of policy options and consultation: consultation with Peel stakeholders and the public have confirmed the appropriateness of including - sustainabilit~ as an overarching - framework for the ~e~ional Official Plan; * To achieve sustainability through both policy and the development process. For example, it was suggested that the Region and its area municipalities develop green development standards, to be considered as part of the development review process; To address corporate sustainability and climate change to enable the Region to do further necessary work in these areas; and To conform to the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act and the Places to Grow Growth Plan. Energy The Places to Grow Growth Plan establishes an objective to create a culture of conservation. Municipalities are required to do so by developing and implementing official plan policies on various matters including energy conservation, Specifically, municipal official plan policies must plan for energy conservation within municipal facilities, identify opportunities for alternative energy generation and distribution, plan for managing energy demand and reducing consumption, and land use patterns and urban design standards that encourage and support energy efficient buildings and opportunities for co-generation. The 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) supports this direction by requiring planning authorities to support energy efficiency and improved air quality through land use and development patterns. The PPS also promotes increased energy supply including both renewable and alternative energy

17 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy systems where feasible. The Region of Peel has adopted an Energy Management Plan, which provides a 25-year vision for how the Region purchases, consumes and manages its energy, including investments in energy efficiency, conservation and securing clean energy sources for its buildings and facilities. The Plan focuses on the theme of sustainability and stresses the need for reducing energy consumption and consuming energy differently. The Region has been involved in a variety of activities which include energy efficiency audits, building retrofits and demand reduction programs. Major energy efficient systems in operation by Peel include a solar photovoltaic system at Clarkson Waste Water Treatment Plant and a geothermal heating and cooling system that handles part of the new Peel Region Administrative Headquarters, total heating and cooling load. The Region hosted an energy workshop on January 28, 2008, in order to examine potential energy policies for the ROP. The workshop, attended by over 60 stakeholders, provided strong support for the development of innovative energy policies and staff received input on how energy policies should be shaped. Further, the Region prepared an energy discussion paper in September, 2008 including draft energy policies, which were released in early November, 2008 and was the subject of a session at an environment workshop held on November 24, 2008 at which significant input was received on the merits of the recommended policies. The discussion paper as well as the draft policies were posted on the Region's website in order to provide and promote public access and obtain further input. In addition, the public and stakeholders were informed through the newsletters and reports to Council. This Amendment proposes to establish a new section in the Regional Official Plan with policies pertaining specifically to energy efficiency, energy conservation and energy diversity including sustainable energy use. In summary, the basis for including a new energy section in the Regional Official Plan IS: To conform to the culture of conservation policies in Section of the Province's Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; To be consistent with the energy policies contained in Section 1.8 of the Province's Provincial Policy Statement, 2005; To meet the sustainability objectives of the Regional Official Plan; To support the Region of Peel's Energy Management Plan; To respond to emerging issues in the areas of energy conservation, energy efficiency and energy diversity including sustainable energy use by undertaking significant research, developing and analyzing policy options and providing policy direction in these areas; and Consultation with Peel stakeholders and the public have confirmed the appropriateness of introducing an energy section in the Regional Official Plan.

18 Appendix i Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy PART B -THE AMENDMENT All of the Amendment entitled PART B -THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the attached policy and glossary constitute ROPA 20 to the Region of Peel Official Plan. A. Chapter 1: lntroduction Section 1.1: Purpose of the Plan 1. Section 1.1 is hereby amended by adding the following wording as the first bullet after the words "The purpose of this Plan is to:" provide a holistic approach to planning through an overarching sustainable development framework that integrates environmental, social, economic and cultural imperatives; B. Chapter 1: lntroduction Section 1.3: Guide to the Plan Sub-section 1.3.5: Theme of the Plan 2. Sub-section is hereby amended by deleting the current wording in its entirety and replacing it with the following: The over-arching theme of this Plan is sustainability which refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Regional Council will work towards sustainability by applying a sustainable development framework which will provide a holistic approach to planning, action and measurement. The principle of sustainable development is important given the need to address significant issues such as developing a sustainable society and addressing specific issues such as the impacts of climate change through mitigation and adaptation measures. The aim is to create a strong, vibrant and resilient society that can adapt to changes while meeting the human services and infrastructure needs of the community. By adopting the framework below, the Plan will guide the Region in its quest to become and remain a sustainable community. The environmental imperative is to protect, enhance and foster self-sustaining, regional, native biodiversity while reducing and measuring the impact of development on the ecosystem based on an integrated systems approach. The imperative ensures water quantity and quality is protected or enhanced to meet ecosystem needs and for human uses. Further, the imperative seeks to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and other pollutants while promoting best practices in sustainable development including use of green development standards, energy and water efficient systems and living within the carrying capacity of Peel's supporting ecosystems.

19 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy The social imperative is to create conditions conducive to healthy citizens and thriving communities committed to achieving social harmony and social inclusion so that individual, family, neighbourhood and community needs are met. The Region will strive to have a society that encourages healthy behaviours, lifestyles, and respect for one another; fosters inclusiveness, kindness and human dignity; that welcomes newcomers with grace and speed; and that ensures a civil and peaceful society for all people. The economic imwerative is to wromote a strona, vibrant and prosperous economy that operates within the sustainabilit~iheme while encouraging environmentallv friendlv businesses and business practices, providing for an adequate suppiy of futire employment lands, convenient, efficient aid effective public transportation system, sustainable infrastructure and services to support a diverse and growing economy including local employment and financial sustainability. The cultural imperative is to promote arts, culture and heritage, and quality of place that will attract and retain talented people, and encourage creativity and entrepreneurship. Also, the imperative seeks to create buildings and public spaces that are beautiful and accessible building on our distinctive human, cultural, historical and natural characteristics, where people take personal responsibility for the success of our community and promote civic engagement and social cohesion, placing value on the many diverse ethnic, religious, cultural groups that make up the rich fabric of Peel's population. This sustainable development framework enables integration of the environmental, social, economic and cultural imperatives throughout the Plan. Each imperative requires planning issues to be approached from different perspectives and has a distinct primary focus. Also, each imperative has its particular strengths when applied to regional planning for an area like Peel. Viewed together, the imperatives provide an integrated and flexible basis for the formulation of policy and decision-making. These four imperatives also reflect the vision in the Council approved Corporate Strategic Plan: Peel will be a healthy, vibrant and safe community that values diversity, and quality of life. Therefore, this Plan contains integrated yet adaptive goals and objectives that promote sustainable development. C. Chapter I: Introduction Section 1.3: Guide to the Plan Sub-section 1.3.6: General Goals of the Plan Sub-section is hereby amended as follows: 3. Policy is amended by deleting the first line and replacing it with the following: "To create healthy and sustainable regional communities for those"

20 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14, Policy is amended by deleting the first and second lines and replacing them with the following: "To recognize, respect, preserve, restore and enhance the importance of ecosystem features, functions and linkages, and enhance the environmental" 5. Policy is amended by adding a comma and the word "competitive" after the word "vital" in the first line. 6. Policy is amended by deleting it and replacing it with the following: "To support growth and development which takes place in a sustainable manner, and which intearates the environmental, social, economic and cultural responsibilities-of the Region and the ~rovince:" 7. The last paragraph in section is amended by deleting the second sentence and replacing it with the following: "However, both the short and long-term economic, social, cultural and environmental implications of inaction must be seriously considered." D. Chapter 3: Resources Section 3.1: Introduction Sub-section 3.1.1: Purpose 8. Sub-section 3.1.I is hereby amended by adding a third paragraph as follows: Energy efficiency and improved air quality through land use and development patterns and efficient transportation, are important for the health of Peel's communities, the long term economic prosperity of the Region and protection of the environment. Energy policies that will enable Peel Region, its residents, businesses and transportation systems to reduce their current dependence on fossil-based energy sources by changing to alternative or renewable energy systems are being considered. The Plan provides opportunities for energy generation facilities to accommodate current and projected needs where feasible, and recognizes the interdependencies that exist in the built and natural environments. These opportunities must be considered in the context of sustainable development of energy resources now and in the future. E. Chapter 3: Resources New Section 3.7: Energy Resources 9. Section 3 is hereby amended by adding a new Section 3.7 entitled "Energy Resources" with the following preamble, sub-sections, objectives and policies

21 Appendix i Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy 3.7 ENERGY RESOURCES In recognizing the unsustainable and adverse environmental, economic and social effects of conventional energy production and energy consumption, municipalities have been examining various options and strategies to support complete communities, build a strong Regional economy and conserve a healthy environment. The Region of Peel is a partner with the area municipalities in efficiently managing our energy resources and creating smart energy solutions to sustain a healthy, prosperous and secure quality of life for the people of Peel Region. Three principles will guide the strategic and policy choices towards achieving these objectives. These are, (i) Conservation: Promoting energy conservation and sustainable development; (ii) Efficiency: Promoting energy efficient urban and building designs, energy efficient appliances and water-efficient fixtures, and facilitating alternative modes of transportation; and (iii) Diversity: Promoting the use of renewable energy systems, smart power grid and providing a diversity of reliable energy sources. The Region of Peel is a municipal leader in energy efficiency and encourages initiatives by the area municipalities to promote environmental sustainability by investing in sustainable technologies for energy efficiency and programs for reducing waste and conserving energy. The Region recognizes the importance of supporting policies aimed at reducing energy consumption and reliance on carbon-based fuels for energy, and in creating and maintaining a safe and appealing living environment that is in harmony with nature. The policies of this Plan must be viewed within the sustainability development framework to address measures, such as, to mitigate and adapt the effects of climate change through greater energy efficiency including, reducing the need to travel, and improving access to sustainable modes of transport thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving energy efficiency performance of new and existing buildings. Peel Region is supportive of the use of advanced energy-efficient technologies that are consistent with high energy efficiency standards, design features and construction practices. The Region would support measures by the area municipalities to develop innovative green spaces such as green roof technology and designs that will reduce the urban heat island effect; and initiatives to redevelop large industrial sites, including brownfield sites to ensure high levels of pollution control, and to create opportunities for energy conservation. Measures that maximize passive heating and cooling in an area such as utilizing existing or planted natural shade canopies to reduce peak energy use are also important considerations in local planning decisions Objectives To conserve energy by promoting energy efficient land use and development patterns, efficient transportation, and alternative and renewable energy systems.

22 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainabiiity and Energy April 14, To plan and develop greener, healthier communities by reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions and improving the air quality in the Region To develop a culture of conservation that supports energy conservation, reduces emissions from vehicles as well as municipal, residential, commercial and industrial sources and protects air quality Policies Energy Conservation It is the policy of Regional Council to: Support energy demand management initiatives by the area municipalities and other agencies to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency through appropriate land use and development patterns that are transit-supportive, site and building designs and promote opportunities for district energy Encourage area municipalities to incorporate in their official plans, policies on energy efficient building and landscape design and construction practices, including orienting buildings to maximize the use of solar and wind energy, as well as carrying out building energy audits and retrofits Support policies that promote the creation of innovative green spaces such as green roofs, white roofs, and the use of urban tree canopy to achieve energy efficiencies Promote public awareness and education initiatives jointly with the area municipalities and other relevant agencies, on matters related to energy conservation Support policies that promote water conservation measures and stormwater best management practices to ensure energy conservation. Energy Efficiency Programs It is the policy of Regional Council to: Support the continued development of Regional and area municipal programs to conserve energy and improve energy efficiency across all sectors.

23 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14, Develop a program to retrofit Regional owned facilities and buildings and encourage the area municipalities to retrofit their own facilities and buildings Support district energy systems such as cogeneration and geothermal systems, where appropriate, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution Encourage the increased use of electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles for Regional operations and the Regional fleet, where the production of such fuels, uses waste biomass and does not consume land that would otherwise be used for growing food, and does not conflict with existing and planned uses Encourage area municipalities in conjunction with local distribution com~anies and other agencies. to im~lement Provincial and other incentive programs thatwould reward homeowners and businesses for investing in energy efficient technologies, and reducing consumption. Energy Diversity It is the policy of Regional Council to: Work jointly with the area municipalities and the Province to investigate the need, feasibility, implications and suitable locations for solar, wind, and bio-energy projects and to promote local clean energy generation, where appropriate investigate in conjunction with the area municipalities, the need to Permit the installation of individual generating systems as ~ccessory structures to reduce on-site cons<mption of utility supplied power Promote individual generating systems as accessory structures in appropriate locations, in consultation with area municipalities and the Niagara Escarpment Commission Promote alternative or renewable energy generation facilities in the Prime Agricultural Area, as illustrated in Schedule B of the Regional Official Plan, Rural Areas and other suitable areas as determined by the relevant area municipality and the Niagara Escarpment Commission Encourage the area municipalities to include criteria in their Official Plans and zoning by-laws for evaluating alternative and renewable energy system proposals, including location and land use compatibility

24 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No sustainability and Energy Location of Utility Corridors and Generation Plants It is the policy of Regional Council to: Work closely with the area municipalities, the Province and other relevant agencies, in planning for the future expansion and location of power supply services and communication systems servicing the Region Identify jointly with the area municipalities, the Province and relevant agencies, strategic infrastructure study areas well in advance of development to accommodate load growth resulting from projected growth in the population and the economy Encourage the area municipalities, in conjunction with the Province and the Region, to identify in their official plans, utility corridors for the transmission of energy, communication and the movement of people and goods to meet current and projected needs. F. Chapter 7: Implementation Section 7.6: Regional Planning Initiatives Sub-section 7.6.2: Policies Sub-section is hereby amended as follows: 10. Addition of bold subheading entitled, "Sustainability" 11. Addition of Policy as follows: "Apply best corporate sustainability practices in its own operations and corporate decision-making that embodies sustainability values and principles." 12. Addition of Policy as follows: "Prepare a sustainability strategy that provides for the most effective and efficient use of Regional resources. As part of the strategy, the Region will develop a sustainable development framework to be utilized in reviewing the Region's programs and services and establish targets where appropriate." 13. Addition of Policy as follows: "Prepare in consultation with the Conservation Authorities, the area municipalities, and stakeholders, a climate change strategy to address both mitigation and adaptation aspects of climate change, including the establishment

25 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy of targets, policies and programs, to reduce the effects of climate change and minimize adverse impacts." 14. Addition of Policy as follows: "With the goal of promoting sustainable development, creating healthy communities and a culture of conservation. ureuare areen develoument standards in consultation with the area municipalitiesand consehation Authorities that address Regional interests including the optimum and effective use of Regional infrastructure, human services andtransportation, protection and enhancement of natural heritage, water conservation and efficiency measures. waste reduction and recvclina and other innovative waste management technologies and the use of advanced energy-efficient technologies for Regionally owned buildings and infrastructure, impacts of climate change, contribution towards health and walkability and working towards a culture of conservation." 15. Addition of Policy as follows: G. Glossary "Encourage the area municipalities to prepare green development standards, with the goal of creating healthy, sustainable communities and a culture of conservation, addressing land use and transportation issues, including stormwater management, energy efficiency and district heating as well as other renewable energy opportunities, innovation in the area of planning for green spaces and addressing issues related to the impacts of climate change." 16. Addition of Policy as follows: "Encourage the area municipalities to require proponents to submit a sustainability design brief as part of an application for development or redevelopment in order to address the Region and area municipal green development standards." 17. Addition of Policy as follows: "Study jointly with the area municipalities the Province, hydro utilities and private power generating companies, the potential of broadening the role of the Region to own andlor operate district energy systems". Subsequent policies are renumbered accordingly (as per number 18 below) 18. Section is renumbered as Section and subsequent Sections through are renumbered as sections through respectively. 19. The definition of "sustainable" to be deleted in its entirety and replaced with a

26 Appendix I Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 new definition of sustainability as follows: "Sustainability: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." 20. Addition of the definition for "Sustainable Development" as follows: "Sustainable Development: the pursuit of integrating environmental, social, economic and cultural considerations in decision-making. Applying this framework to policy formulation and analysis favours an-integra~edapproach in which these elements are brought together as a forethought in planning and decision making." 21. Addition of the definition for "Sustainability Design Brief' as follows: "Sustainability Design Brief: a report that illustrates how the Region and area municipal green development standards will be addressed as part of the development process in order to achieve sustainability principles."

27 EW- %\-a1 Regional Council Minutes - April 19,2007 Page 1 of 1 PL-A2. Active Transportafion Plan for the Region of Peel RECOMMENDATION GC : That the joint report of the Commissioners of Planning, Public Works, Acting Commissioner of Health and the Medical Officer ot Health, dated March 20, 2007, titled 'Nctive Transportation Plan for the Region of Peel", be received; And further, that staff be directed to establish a regional/area municipal Active Transportation Leadership Group to facilitate the planning and implementation of active transportation; And further, that staff be directed to work in collaboration with area municipal staff to develop an integrated Peel Active Transportation Plan; And further, that staff develop an integrated communication plan in collaboration with the area municipalities to promote current bicycle and pedestrian facilities to educafe the public on the benefifs of active transportation and encourage residents to use active modes of transportation; And further, that a copy of fhe subject report be fonvarded to the Cities of Brampfon, Mlssissauga and the Town of Caledon for their information.

28 Ministry of Transportation OMce of the Minister Mlnlstbre des Transpons Bureau du minislre cdilice Ferguson, 3e Btage Ferguson Black, 3rd Floor 77 WelleSley St. West 77, rue Wellesiey ouest Toronto, Ontario Toronto (Ontario) M7A 128 M7A 128 (416) (416) w.rnto.gov.on.ca Ontario Mr. Emil Kolb ' Chair The Regional Municipality of Peel 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, Ontario L6T 489 Dear Chair Kolb: I am pleased to announce that the Region of Peel has been awarded an Ontario Municipal Transportation Demand Management grant. We trust that the award of $30,000 will assist in the successful completion of your lntekctive Web-based Active Transportation Map project. The Ministry is providing grants through this program in order to assist Ontario municipalities in the development and implementation of TDM-related initiatives. TDM strategies complement our provincial and municipal transit and roadway infrastructure investments, making better use of infrastructure and promoting behaviour change that reduces demand on our transportation systems. We believe that TDM is an essential part of any sustainable transportation strategy. Once a finalized work plan and budget for your project are in place, the attached letter of agreement must be signed and two copies must be returned to the Ministry with ail necessary documentation within five weeks of the date of this letter. The letter of agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which the Ministry will provide the TDM funds and by which your municipality will be bound. in addition to the letter, your municipality must provide copies of the municipal by-law permitting the municipality to enter into the letter of agreement, as well as proof that the insurance required for the project has been put in place. Please refer to the Ontario Transportation Demand Management Municipal Grant Program Guidelines and Requirements for more details on these requirements.

29 The Ministry of Transpo.rtation is excited to be ablk to offer the Ontario Municipal TDM Grant Program as a way of providing support for municipal initiatives that manage transportation demand in your commuriity. 345 Yours sincerely, Jim Bradley Minister c: Margie Chung, Project Lead Keri Hyde-Baxter, Project Lead Bob Delaney, MPP-Mississauga-Streetsville Vic Dhillion, MPP-Brampton West Honourable Peter Fonseca, MPP-~ississau~a East-~ooksville - Linda Jeffery, MPP-Brampton-Springdale Kuldip Kular, MPP-Bramalea-Gore-Malton Amrit Mangat, MPP-Mississauga-Brampton South Charles Sousa, MPP-Mississauga South Honourable Harindar Takhar, MPP-~ississau~a- rind ale

30 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 ROPA No. 20 Analvsis of Aaencv Comments Received to Date and Res~onses Agency Constable Tom McKay, Peel Regional Police (Written Submission at Public Meeting, dated January 29,2009) Paul Mountford, Intermediate Planning Officer, Peel District School Board (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter dated January 30,2009) Kathryn Pounder, Senior Strategic Advisor, Niagara Escarpment Commission (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Memo dated February 20, 2008 and Staff Report dated February 19,2009) Written Comments No comments on ROPA 20 from a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) perspective. No comment on ROPA 20. However, the Peel District School Board has requested to be notified of the decision of Council re: ROPA 20. The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) advised that it supports the adoption of policies on sustainability and energy. Further, the NEC advised that policies and should more appropriately be stated as objectives, however if the Region prefers to keep these policies in their present form, they should be amended to include a reference to NEC as follows: Amend Policy Promote individual generating systems as accessory structures in consultation with area municipalities to add the words, 'and the Niagara Escarpment Commission'. None Region's Response1 Action The Region will notify the Peel District School Board as requested. Policy (now renumbered as ) is amended to read, "Promote individual generating systems as accessory structures ' in appropriate locations, in consultation w~th the area municipalities and the Niaaara / Escarpment Commission." Legend

31 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,-2009 Agency Joshua Campbell, Credit Valley Conservation (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Memo dated February 20,2009) Written Comments Amend Policy Promote alternative or renewable energy generation facilities in the Prime Agricultural Area, Rural Area and other suitable areas as determined by the relevant area municipality to add the words and the 'Niagara Escarpment Commission'. Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) staff strongly support the Region's proposed 'Sustainability Framework' for the Regional Official Plan. The following suggestions were provided to strengthen the proposed policies as they relate to CVC's interests and/or for clarification: Amend Policy (paragraph on Environmental Imperative, First Sentence) to add the words 'an integrated' Region's Response1 Action Policv (now renumbered as ) is amended to read, "Promote alternative or ' renewable energy generation facilities in the Prime Aaricultural Area as illustrated in Schedule B of the Reaional Official Plan, Rural Area and other suitable areas as determined by the relevant area municipality and the Niaaara Escarpment Commission." Policy 1.3.5, paragraph on Environmental Imperative, first sentence is amended to read "The environmental imperative is to protect, enhance and foster self-sustaining biodiversity while reducing and measuring the impact of development on the ecosystem based on an intearated systems approach." Legend

32 Appendix I1 Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency c/,joshua Campbell, Credit Valley Conservation (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Memo - Written Comments Amend Policv fwaraarawh on Environmental / Imperative, iecond ~ent&ce) to add the words 'and watei L Amend Policy (paragraph on Social Imperative, First Sentence) to add the words 'now and into the future' Amend Policy (paragraph on Social Imperative, Second Sentence) to reword the sentence to include the following words: 'behaviours', 'fosters' and 'welcomes' Region's Response1 Action Policy 1.3.5, paragraph on Environmental Imperative, second sentence is further amended to read "Further, the imperative seeks to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and other pollutants while promoting best practices in sustainable development including use of green development standards, energy and water efficient systems and living within the carrying capacity of Peel's supporting ecosystems." The Regional Official Plan policies are applicable to current and the future (30 years) Planning horizon. The suggested wording is not necessary as this context applies to the whole Plan. Policy 1.3.5, paragraph on Social Imperative, second sentence is further amended to read "The Region will strive to have a society that encourages healthy behaviours, lifestyles, and respect for one another; fosters inclusiveness, kindness and human dignity; that welcomes newcomers with grace and speed; and that ensures a civil and peaceful society for all people." Joshua Campbell, Credit to replace the word 'appropriate' with the word 'sustainable' before the word infrastructure Policy 1.3.5, paragraph on Economic Imperative is further amended to read "The economic imperative is to promote a strong, vibrant and prosperous economy that owerates within the susfainabilitv theme while 1 / encouraging environmentally frikndly Legend

33 - Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official PIan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Written Comments,,,/Joshua Campbell, Credit 1 / businesses and business practices, providing Valley conservation (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Memo dated February 20,2009) Continued refer to perspective as plural and eliminate the word 'different' twice. The word 'specific' was offered as a suggestion. Amend Policy (sixth paragraph) to delete the word / 'flexible' and replace it with the word, 'adaptive' It is suggested that in order to acknowledge and integrate the interrelated functions between water and air quality, and/or stormwater and energy, as well as energy and air, sub section 3.1.1: Purpose, (Paragraph 3) first sentence, should be amended to include water and stormwater, and can read: "Energy efficiency, water and stormwater manaaement and improved air quality..." or "Energy efficiency and improved water and air quality..." Objectives 3.7.1: To acknowledge and recognize the linkage between air and water quality, it is suggested that 'water' be added to Policy , "improving the air water quality" 1 promo~stormwater Region's Response1 Action for an adequate supply of future employment lands, efficient and effective transportation system, sustainable infrastructure and services to support a diverse and growing economy including local employment and sustainable livelihoods." Policy 1.3.5, sixth paragraph was further amended to read "Each imperative requires planning issues to be approached from different perspectives and has a primary focus." Policy 1.3.5, sixth paragraph was further amended to read "Therefore, this PIan contains integrated yet adaptive goals and objectives that promote sustainable development." Comments relating to achieving energy efficiency through water conservation and water and stormwater management have been addressed by adding a new policy under Energy Conservation which reads, "Support policies that promote water conservation measures and stormwater best mana~ement practices to ensure eneray conservation." This comment related to adding the words 'and water' is covered through the addition of policy (refer to previous comment 1 noted above). It is suaaested that a new Policv "Suuuort policies that This comment has been addressed through best management to ensure / the addition of policy ; (refer to - Legend

34 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 Written Comments energy conservation." be added under the Energy Conservation section to note the link between energy use and water. If there is less stormwater in the wastewater treatment system, less energy will be needed in treating and pumping the water. Region's Response1 Action previous comment noted above). City of Brampton (Planning, Design & Development Committee Report dated March 2, 2009) The City of Brampton finds ROPA 20 policies to be generally satisfactory and complementary to the Brampton Official Plan especially in the area of sustainability, green development standards and energy conservation. Further, staff is suggesting the following changes to improve clarity and to address implementation matters. Section Staff raised questions regarding the appropriateness of including the social and cultural imperatives in the ROP given that the ROP was suggested to be primarily a land use document. For example, the question was raised about how and what policies would implement the ideas related to inclusiveness, kindness and human dignity. Staff suggested these matters may be more appropriately addressed through a Strategic Plan or Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Policies and Staff support adding alternative development standards to the list of matters to be addressed. Policy Staff suggested that this policy be revised to define the role the Region would play in reviewing the sustainability design brief 1 The Region intends to be consistent with the five principles of the plan, and keep ROP policies at a strategic, broad, and high-level. Although the ROP is primarily a land use document, however it does already include a number of policies that aim to support the social and cultural imperatives. For example, section 6.2 includes a number of policies related to Regional human services. Regional staff are open to considering alternative development standards. We will explore this further with area municipal staff when developing the green development standards. Regional staff will discuss this further with area municipal staff as the Regional green development standards are developed. Legend

35 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency City of Brampton (~linnin~, ~esign & Development Committee Report dated March 2, 2009) Continued Written Comments It is suggested to reword the last statement, in 3.1.I(third paragraph) to clarify the policy intent. "...The Plan recognizes the interdependencies that exist in the built and natural environments and provides opportunities for energy generation facilities to accommodate current and needs, where appropriate." Region's Response1 Action --.- However, the Region intends to review and comment on the sustainability design brief from a Regional interest perspective. Sub-section 3.1.1, last paragraph has been reworded to read, "The Plan provides opportunities for energy generation facilities to accommodate current and projected needs where feasible, and recognizes the interdependencies that exist in the built and natural environments. These opportunities must be considered in the context of sustainable development of enerav resources now and irito the future." Policy It was noted that the implementation aspect of the proposed policy to retrofit regional and municipal owned buildings and facilities, including the identification of funding sources for the proposed programs is unclear. This policy (now renumbered as policy ) has been amended to read, "Develor, a proqram to retrofit Reaional owned facilities and buildinas and encouraae the area municioalities to retrofit their own facilities and buildinas." Also, it should be noted that the Federal and Provincial governments are actively supporting green efficient technologies and providing financial incentives to municipalities and organizations that demonstrate measures to achieve energy efficiency. It also should be noted that the energy policies have been reorganized and renumbered, as a result of the Town of Caledon's comments. Please refer to column Legend

36 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Citv of Brampton (p6nning, ~esign & Development Committee Report dated March 2, 2009) Continued Written Comments Amend Policy (paragraph on "where the producfion of such fuels uses waste biomass and does not consume land that would otherwise be used for growing food): to add the words "and does not conflict with existing and planned uses." It states further, "Not only should these uses avoid taking up land that should be used for agriculture, land use compatibility issues should also be a major consideration to ensure that they do not adversely affect existing and planned uses." Include land use compatibility as a consideration to ensure that these uses including the production of biofuels will not adversely affect existing and planned uses. Region's Response1 Action I, page 26. This oolicv (now renumbered as ~olicv ' ) has been amended to read,"encourage the increased use of electric, hybridand alternative fuel vehicles for Regional operations and the Regional fleet, where the production of such fuels, uses waste biomass and does not consume land that would otherwise be used for growing food, and does not conflict with existinq and planned uses." It should also be noted that the energy policies have been reorganized and renumbered, as a result of the Town of Caledon's comments. Please refer to column I, page 26. Amend Policy to include "emissions from vehicles", in the list of major sources of air pollution to be controlled. Amend by adding the wording "in appropriate locations" after "accessory structures"..... Lm-7.Zme. -. Report noteslhat for carily Prime r~t%~,olic~ Policy has been amended and updated as objective which now reads, "To develop a culture of conservation that supports energy conservation, reduces emissions from vehicles as well as municipal, residential, commercial and industrial sources and protects air quality." This policy (now renumbered as policy 3.7.2:13) has been amended to read,^ "Promote individual generating systems as accessory structures in appropriate locations, in consultation with area municipalities I the NiagaraEscarpm~~Commission." I (nowgl?mbered aspolicy 1 Legend

37 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Citv of Bramoton (~linnin~, ~esign & Development Committee Report dated March 2, 2009) Continued Written Comments referencing Schedule B of the Regional Official Plan. Policy The Report suggests re-wording the policy as follows: "Encourage the area municipalities to include criteria in their Official Plans and zoning by-laws for evaluating alternative and renewable energy system proposals including location and land use compatibility". Policies to It is noted that respecting the location of utility corridors and generation plants, land use planning for some power supply and communications systems/facilities fall under the responsibility of the local area municipality, and this should be made clear in these policies. Policy It is suggested that "strategic infrastructure study areas" be clarified, as the policy is unclear as to what infrastructure is included and whose responsibility it is to undertake such a study. Region's Response1 Action / Agriculture Area" and "Rural Area" should be defined by / ) has been amended to read, "Promote alternative or renewable energy generation facilities in the Prime Agricultural Area, as illustrated in Schedule B of the Reaional Official Plan, Rural Areas and other suitable areas as determined by the relevant area municipality and the Niaaara Escarpment Commission." This policy (now renumbered as Policy ) has been amended to read, "Encourage the area municipalities to include criteria intheir Official Plans and zonina bvlaws for evaluatina alternative and renewable enerav svstem proposals includina location and land use compatibility." The area municipalities are mentioned in each of these policies. This is intended to reflect the area municipal role in land use planning for some power supply and communications systems/facilities. Strategic infrastructure as referenced in the Provincial Places to Grow Plan, 'Policies for Infrastructure to Support Growth section', refers to infrastructure in terms of, but "not limited to, transit, transportation corridors, water and wastewater systems, waste management systems, and community infrastructure." This policy is referring to power supply and telecommunications infrastructure. The Legend

38 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency City of Brampton (Planning, Design & Development Committee Report dated March 2, 2009) Continued Written Comments Region's Response1 Action I future ROPA related to growth management - will elaborate further onstrategic infrastructure study areas. The Region will take the lead in carrying out a "strategic infrastructure study, in consultation with the area municipalities and other relevant agencies Clarify whether the "utility corridor" referred to in the policy is the same as "infrastructure corridor" in the PPS. The Region also needs to clarify whether the "utility corridor" provides for energy transmission, communication, and movement of goods only, or for other infrastructure as well, as defined in the PPS, which include sewage, water, wastewater management systems etc. Given the progressive objective to reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuel energy and to encourage the use of renewable and alternative energy, the need for conventional, land consuming infrastructure corridors (to the extent necessary) should diminish over time. As well, this section should reflect the PPS objectives of promoting re-use of abandoned corridors and maximizing the use of existing infrastructure corridors. Section (First Paragraph) -The wording on addressing the impacts of climate change can be updated to include the idea that we should stop or reverse the impacts of climate change while address impacts of climate change. Regional staff considers the specific comments on utility corridors to be a local area responsibility. Each municipality would designate and show each type of utility, whether under or above ground in a manner that is consistent with best planning practice, and that are appropriate to their local Official Plan requirements. Region of Peel - Human Services ( dated March 1, 2009) Section 1.3.5, first paragraph has been amended as follows, "The principle of sustainable development is important given the need to address impacts of climate change throuclh mitiaation and adaptation measures, and the role that development can play in working towards a sustainable society. I Section 1 35m1rd Paragraph) -The Reg~on 1s work greed that the work of the Region goes 'Ti a I Legend

39 Appendix I1 Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 Agency Region of Peel - Human Services ( dated March I, 2009) Continued Written Comments to go beyond meeting the basic needs, rather individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities should 'thrive. It was suggested that this paragraph be updated. Section It is noted that- there has been some work and buy-in on the concept of resilience as it relates to the thinking of sustainable development. It is suggested that the concept of resilience be incorporated into this section. It is suggested that a reference be made to human services: social housing, a range of affordable housing options, child care centres, health and social services. In addition, a strong link should be included between child care centres, schools and community hubs. Region's Response1 Action beyond basic needs of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities so that they thrive in the face of change. This is an important point that has been incorporated into section (Third Paragraph, First Sentence). This sentence has been amended as follows, "The social imperative is to create conditions conducive to healthy citizens and communities committed to achieving social harmony and social inclusion so that individual, familv, neinhbourhood and community needs are met." It is recognized that the concept of resilience is an important concept that has also been recognized in the United Way of Peel Region and the Region of Peel's work (Community Investment Strategy Review). Therefore a sentence has been added in the first paragraph of section as follows, "The aim is to create a stron~, vibrant and society that can adapt to chancles while meetina the human service and infrastructure needs of the communitv." It is recognized that a key priority service of the Region of Peel is delivery of human services. Therefore section has been updated to include a reference to human services. Please refer to previous comment. Legend

40 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 Agency Region of Peel - Human Services ( dated March 1, 2009) Continued I- Region of York, Heather Konefat, Director of Community Planning (Letter dated March 3, 2009) h. David Burnett, Manager, Provincial and Regional Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Written Comments Section (Fourth Paragraph) -There is a reference to environmental friendly businesses and business practices, it is suggested that we should instead include a reference to promoting environmental resilience1 sustainability and reduce our footprint. York Region has no objections to the approval of ROPA 20. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is very supportive of the ROP being amended to include new policies for energy and sustainability. TRCA provided suggestions on what could be included in a possible sustainability strategy. Region's Response1 Action Staff have reviewed this comment and feel the wording in section (paragraph four) is appropriate. None Suggestions provided will be considered when developing the Corporate Sustainability Strategy. However, many suggestions provided may also be addressed through the implementation of ROP policies and the development of green development standards. TRCA recommended that specific measurable goals and Most PROPR focus areas include policies objectives for sustainability be addressed in each PROPR related to sustainability. The effectiveness of focus area these policies will be monitored and evaluated throuah the Reaional Official Plan / Monitoring program (ROFMP). Section It is suaaested that this wolicv be amended / Section 1.1 is amended to read. "wrovide a.. ".d by adding "that integrates environmehtal, social, economic and cultural imperatives and which results in a net gain to each of those four imperatives through every new holistic approach to planning throbgh an overarching sustainable development framework that inteqrates environmental, Legend

41 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Written Comments Region's Response/ Action, 1 David Burnett, Manager, / development or infrastructure project in Peel." / social, economic and cultural imperatives;" i/ Provincial and Regional Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Continued Section (Environmental lmperative, First Sentence)- Suaaested that in front of the word 'biodiversitv', the word 's&;sustainingz be deleted and instead add thk words 'regional, native'. This is consistent with TRCA's direction to strive for species that are native to southern Ontario eco-regions rather than increasing biodiversity through the introduction of non-native species. I Policy 1.3.5, paragraph on Environmental lm~erative, first sentence is further amended asfollows,'"~henvironmental imperative is to protect, enhance and foster self-sustaining, reaional, native biodiversity while reducing and measuring the impact of..." Section (Environmental lmperative) -suggested that a sentence should be added regarding reducing the impacts of urbanization and climate change on the ecosystem by moving towards a carbon-neutral society while promoting energy, water and waste efficiencies and low impact development. Section (Environmental lmperative) - Suggested replacing the phrase 'living within the carrying capacity' and replace with the phrase 'recognize, enhance and properly value the ecosystem services provided by Peel's natural environment.' Regional staff recognizes the importance of this suggestion. However, Regional staff is working towards keeping ROP policies consistent with the five principles of the Plan, whereby the Plan is intended to be strategic in nature, setting broad, high-level and longterm. In addition, Section refer to the impacts of climate change, sustainable infrastructure and services, and the Environmental lmperative has been updated to refer to "energy and water efficient systems." The idea of living within the carrying capacity of Peel's supporting ecosystems has a different meaning from recognizing, enhancing and properly valuing the ecosystem services provided by Peel's natural environment. Although, these concepts are related. The suggestion related to ecological goods and services will be Legend

42 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Provincial and Regional Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Continued Written Comments Region's Response1 Action / addressed through draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 21: proposed changes related to natural heritage, agriculture, air quality and integrated waste management. / Section (Environmental Imperative) - TRCA / been amended by adding the sentence, "The 1 1 suggested that we address water resources within the ~mperativ ensures water quantity and quality 1 Environmental Imperative. is protected or enhanced to meet ecosvstem I I needs and for human uses." I Section (Economic lmperative) -Add a sentence to encourage and implement innovative green technology and promoting Peel as a hub for the development of a 'Green Tech' Sector Section the existing last paragraph of policy currently states that "The implementation of policies and strategies detailed in this Plan is subject to the fiscal constraints of the Province, the Region, the area municipalities and agencies directly or indirectly involved." TRCA has commented that this sentence gives primacy to the economic imperative over the four pillars of sustainability. It is suggested that the implementation, policies, strategies etc. be guided by the sustainability framework of the Region. Regional staff recognizes the importance of promoting, encouraging and implementing innovative green technology. Regional staff have attempted to address this concept by including the following strategic policy wording "while encouraging environmentally friendly businesses and business practices" in the Economic Imperative." Regional staff are not intending to give primacy to the economic imperative over the other pillars of sustainability. However, Regional staff recommends that the existing ROP policy wording: "The implementation of policies and strategies detailed in this Plan is subject to the fiscal constraints of the Province, the Region, the area municipalities and agencies directly or indirectly involved." be maintained as financial sustainability is a critical issue for the Region and the area municipalities moving forward. Legend

43 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency David Burnett, Manaoer, Provincial and ~e~ional Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Continued Written Comments utilized, 'sustainability framework' is confusing when compared to terminology within section referring to a sustainable development framework Policy It is suggested that the Sustainability Strategy include a reference to specific and measurable targets, goals and objectives. Policy It is suggested that this policy be re-written to give the Region the authority to require a Sustainability Design Brief to address Regional interests. TRCA sees the Sustainability Design Brief as an important tool that will provide a high potential value to monitor and measure the Region's progress towards sustainability. Region's Response1 Action / Policy It is suggested that the terminology / Policy , second sentence is further Glossary - Definition of Sustainabilitv Desian., Brief mav 9 I require a modificatio n given the above comment. amended as follows, "As part of the strategy, the Region will develop a sustainable development framework to be utilized in reviewing the Region's programs and services." Policy , second sentence has been amended as follows. "As part of the strategy, the Region will develop a sustainable development framework to be utilized in reviewing the Region's programs and services and establish taraets where appropriate." The Region intends to review the Sustainability Design Brief as part of the development review process to ensure Regional interests are addressed. Once the Regional Green Development Standards are developed, operationalization of these standards will be discussed with the area 1 municipalities. 1 Given the above comment. there is no need to modify the definition of a sustainability design brief. Glossary - it is suggested that the definition of sustainability comes from the Brundtland Commission from 25 years ago, is vague and almost meaningless. It is suggested that at least, the definition should be amended to incorporate the concept of preserving capital (environmental, economic, social and cultural) and living off the interest. TRCA suggests that a specific and The PROPR Sustainability focus area work has included consultation on the definition of sustainability. Through consultation it was confirmed that this definition is appropriate for the ROP. In addition, the existing definition of sustainable in the ROP comes from the Brundtland Commission definition of Legend

44 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency 1 David Burnett. Manager, Provincial and ~e~ional Policv. Toronto and ~e~ion Conservation Authority (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Continued Written Comments measurable 'made in Peel' definition for sustainability be develooed ootentiallv throuah the Peel Sustainabilitv Section 3.7 Preamble or sub-section does not make mention of the sustainable development framework and how energy resources fit within this over-arching theme of sustainability. It is recommended the inclusion of a new paragraph in the preamble (or re-working of the existing section) to explicitly tie these together. Region's Response1 Action sustainability. This definition has proven to support the ROP since its development in Through ROPA 20 Regional staff is proposing to continue to use the Brundtland definition to define sustainability. The Brundtland definition for sustainability is widely utilized and recognized. Section 3.7. Preamble, has been amended to include a new paragraph three which reads, "The policies of thisplan must be viewed within the sustainabilitv development / framework to address measures. such as, to mitiaate and adapt the effects of climate / change throuah areater enerav efficiency includina, reducina the need to travel, and improvina access to sustainable modes of transport thus reduc~na areenhouse aas em~ssions, and improv~na enerav efflclency erformance of new and existina buildinas Amend 3.1.1: Purpose (first paragraph) by adding the word "transportation" after "land use and development patterns" that can help to improve air quality and energy efficiency. 3.1.I The Report notes that "This paragraph seems to imply a focus on the Region as the corporation, to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. This should be broadened to apply to residents, businesses and transportation s stems. t development patterns and efficient transportation are important for the health..." Sub-section 3.1, first paragraph has been revised to read, "...will enable Peel Reaion, its residents, businesses and transportation svstems to reduce their current..." Legend

45 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 Agency I David Burnett, Manager, Provincial and ~e~ional Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Continued Written Comments 3.7 (New Policy) Energy Resources The Report suggests that "This section should add mention of climate change mitigation and adaptation as part of the rationale for new energy policies." 3.7 Energy Resources: In the second line of the first paragraph add "production and" between "energy consumption..." Region's Response1 Action Policy 3.7, Preamble has been updated to address this comment. Please refer to previous page, section h, page 15. Policy 3.7, Preamble, first paragraph has been amended to read, "In recognizing the unsustainable and adverse environmental, economic and social effects of conventional energy production and energy consumption..." Amend Policy 3.7 (Preamble) In the first principle related to energy efficiency, by adding "and water-efficient fixtures" after "appliances" as these will help reduce the amount of energy used in treatment and pumping Amend Policy 3.7 in the diversity principle, by making reference to "smart grid". It is suggested that the third paragraph of the Preamble and Objective should both make reference to water conservation, as this can be a significant source of energy consumption. Also, in this paragraph, replace "summer" energy use with "peak. Policy 3.7, Preamble, first paragraph has been amended to read, "Promoting energy efficient urban and building designs, energy efficient appliances and water-efficient fixtures, and facilitating alternative modes of transportation; and..." Policy 3.7, Preamble, first paragraph has been amended to read, "Promoting the use of renewable energy systems, smart power clrid and providing..." Comments related to water conservation have been addressed by adding new policy under Energy Conservation to read, "Support policies that promote water conservation measures and stormwater best manaclement practices to ensure enerqy conservation." Legend

46 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy David Burnett, Manager, Provincial and Regional Policy, Toronto and Region conservation Authority (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Continued. conservation programs." Written Comments - Region's Response1 Action I Amend Policv by adding the words "water / This comment has been addressed by adding Amend Policy to read, "Work jointly with the area municipalities and the Province to promote local clean energy generation, where feasible", and it seems a better fit in the Diversity section. Amend Policy by adding the words, "water conservation measures." / 1 Reaion of Peel -Waste 1 The Waste Divisions has no objections to ROPA 20 1 None 1 /i ~aia~ement Division ( dated March ),Jason Afonso, Planning Department, Dufferin- Peel Catholic District School Board ( dated March 10, 2009) policies. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board has no comments on ROPA 20. a new policy ; please refer to the previous comment, on page 16. Policy has been combined with policy under the Energy Diversity section. This policy has been renumbered as policy and reads, "Work iointlv with the area municipalities and the Province to investiqate the need, feasibility, implications and suitable locat~on for solar, wind, and bio- ddressed by adding a new policy nder Energy Conservation which reads, 1 conservation." None Legend

47 Appendix I1 Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 k. Agency City of Mississauga (Corporate Report, dated March 10, 2009) Written Comments Generally, policies proposed in ROPA 20 align with the policies proposed in the Mississauga's draft Strategic Plan and the anticipated directions in the draft Mississauga official plan. ROPA 20 is supported subject to the following modifications: Region's Response1 Action ROPA 20 refers to environmental, social, economic and cultural "imperatives." It is suggested that the implication of the term imperative is unclear and should be clarified. The definition of imperative means duty or responsibility that is essential, requiring attention or action. The implication of using this word is it stresses the importance of each pillar of sustainability. It was commented that the transportation system is an integral part of sustainability. Mississauga is moving toward expanding the function of streets beyond the movement of vehicles to complete streets including accommodating cycling and green boulevards, where appropriate. Issues such as these may be a consideration for Regional roads as well. The Region agrees that the transportation is a key part of sustainability. The Region supports the direction Mississauga is taking re: function of streets going beyond movement of vehicles to complete streets. Draft ROPA 22 on Transportation policies addresses these matters in sections and It was commented that there is no reference to financial sustainability within the economic imperative. This will be a critical issue for the Region of Peel and the area municipalities moving forward. This issue should be addressed. Within Section 1.3.6, General Goals of the Plan, there is existing wording to address financial sustainability. The sentence within this section state that "The implementation of policies and strategies detailed in this Plan is subject to the fiscal constraints of the Province, the Region, the area municipalities and agencies directly or indirectly involved." Regional staff has received a comment (h) that this sentence appears to give primacy to the economic imperative over the four pillars Legend

48 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 Agency Written Comments Region's Response1 Action / Citv of Mississauna 1 / of sustainability. However, Regional staff (corporate ~e~o;, dated March 10,2009) Continued recommend this wording remain in the ROP as financial sustainability is a critical issue for the Region and area municipalities moving forward. consideration for sustainability. There is no specific reference to public transportation in the sustainability policies. This issue should be strengthened in the sustainability policies (Objectives) Land use design and development are a local area municipal responsibility. These objectives should be modified to 'promote'. It is suggested that Policy could be added to the objectives. This should be changed to an objective and moved to Section Objectives Energy Efficiency Programs Policy Staff noted that "Given the context of these policies in the Regional Official Plan, it may be more Regional staff also recommend amending section 1.3.5, fourth paragraph, to include a reference to financial sustainability. Policy 1.3.5, paragraph on economic imperative is further amended to include a reference to "efficient and effective transportation system,..." conserve energy by promoting energy efficient land use and development patterns, efficient trans ortation, and alternative and renewable energy systems. Policv has been changed to an objeitive and moved to the objectives area of the amendment. It is now objective which reads, "To develop a culture of conservation that supports energy conservation, reduces emissions from municipal, residential, commercial and industrial sources and protects air quality." This policy (now renumbered as policy ) has been amended to read, "Develoo a oroaram to retrofit Regional Legend

49 Appendix I1 Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Citv of Mississauaa (corporate ~e~o;, dated March 10,2009) Continued Written Comments appropriate to state that 'the Region will develop a program to retrofit Regional facilities and buildings' and 'encourage' the area municipalities to do the same. This policy is supported with the recommended modifications It is suggested that regarding Policy , the potential ownership and operation of district energy systems are not a matter of official plan policy or a Regional responsibility. Amend Policy regarding the use of alternativefuelled vehicles, so that it relates to the Regional fleet of vehicles. It is pointed out that Policy which reward consumers for investing in energy efficient technologies are not land use planning matters, and it might be more appropriate as part of the Region's corporate plan or as a strategic initiative. Energy Conservation Amend Policy to 'support' or 'encourage', instead Regjon's.- Response1 -- Action owned facilities and buildinas and encouraqe the area municipalities to retrofit their own facilities and buildinas." It should also be noted that the energy policies have been reorganized and renumbered, as a result of the Town of Caledon's comments. Please refer to column I, page 26. Policv under Enerav Efficiencv prog;ams is deleted fromihis section: and placed in 7.6 Planning Initiatives as a new policy This policy (now renumbered as policy ) has been amended to read,"encourage the increased use of electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles for Regional operations and the Regional fleet, where the production of such fuels, uses waste biomass and does not consume land that would otherwise be used for growing food, and does not conflict with existina and planned uses." Regional staff agree that these are not land use issues, but are matters, which must be promoted. This policy (now renumbered as ) has been amended to read, "Encouraae area Legend 20

50 Appendix I1 Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency 1 Citv of Mississauaa 1 orate R~PO;, dated March ) Continued Written Comments of 'require'. It is further noted that 'Building and landscape design as well as construction practices are a local area municipal responsibility." This policy is supported with the recommended modifications. Region's Response1 Action municipalities to incorporate in their official plans, policies on energy efficient building and landscape design and construction practices, including orienting buildings to maximize the use of solar and wind energy, as well as carrying out building energy audits and retrofits." It should also be noted that the energy policies have been reorganized and renumbered, as a result of the Town of Caledon's comments. Please refer to column I, page 26. Regional staff considers that energy audits could be done on public buildings according to a schedule developed by the area municipality, and the process would be phased, starting with public sector buildings and extended later to cover private buildings - / at the time of sale. Clarification is needed reaardina Policv as to / Re~ional staff considers that energy audits when the proposed energy audits wouid be required and coid be done during the time of sale. whether they would be for municipally-owned or private NB. Except where otherwise stated under this buildings. Plan, this oolicv refers to Reaional buildinas Energy Diversity Policy It is suggested that this policy should be clarified in terms of approvals required, for example noise certificates, specific zoning standards or separation criteria that would be associated with these. and facilit~es and all municipally-owned aid institutional buildings (MUSH) and facilities. This policy (now renumbered as policy ) has been amended to read, "Promote individual generating systems as accessory structures in appropriate locations, in consultation with area municipalities & Legend

51 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 Agency 1 Citv of Mississauaa 1 (corporate ~e~o;, dated March 10, 2009) Continued Written Comments Location of Utility Corridors and Generating Plants Policy What is meant by "strategic infrastructure study areas"? does the reference to infrastructure involve energy or all infrastructure under Regional mandate and include water, wastewater, roads? If all infrastructure is intended in this policy, perhaps it should be incorporated into general policies rather than the energy section. - This policy needs to be clarified How would all corridors, especially underground utilities be shown in local official plans? Is it the intent of this policy that area municipal official plans would need to reflect each type of utility by a different designation? As roads are shown on the land use designation maps in Mississauga's Official Plan, would this satisfy the proposal to show all movement of goods and people or would additional information be required on land use maps i.e. trails, bike lands etc.? - This policy needs to be clarified Could this policy be modified to encourage the area municipalities to illustrative "utility corridors" in their Official Strategic infrastructure as referenced in the Provincial Places to Grow Plan, policies for 'infrastructure to Support ~rowth section'. It refers to infrastructure in terms of "not limited to, transit, transportation corridors, water and wastewater systems, waste management systems, and community infrastructure." The Region will take the lead in carrying out the "strategic infrastructure study, in consultation with the area municipalities and other relevant agencies. This policy is referring to power supply and telecommunications infrastructure. The future ROPA related to growth management will elaborate further on strategic infrastructure study areas. Regarding utility corridors, Regional staff consider this a local area responsibility. Each municipality would designate and show each type of utility, whether under or above ground in a manner that is consistent with best planning practice, and that are appropriate to their local Official Plan requirements. Legend

52 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency City of Mississauga (Corporate Report, dated March 10, 2009) Continued 1 Written Comments 1 Plans? As such, each area municipality can decide how to 1 satisfy the intent. This policy is supported with the recommended modifications. Policy The City of Mississauga is commencing work on a green development strategy which may include, green development standards, policies, incentives and approaches toward educating the stakeholders. Two-tiers of green development standards at the Regional and local level may be problematic for the development community. It is suggested that his policy is supported with the recommended modification such that new green development standards "address Regional responsibilities" and apply only where local green development standards are not in place. Region's Response1 Action The Region is supportive of the City of Mississauga's work on a green development strategy. In developing the Regional green development standards, Regional staff will work with the area municipalities to develop these standards. The focus of the Regional green development standards is to address Regional responsibilities. This is reflected in proposed policy using the words "the Region will prepare green development standards in consultation with the area municipalities and Conservation Authorities that address Regional interests including..." Policy It is suggested that this policy needs to be clarified in terms of the lack of clarity surrounding what the 'sustainability design brief' as there was no terms of reference brought forth in conjunction with the ROPA. Also, under what authority and what circumstances could it be requested? The expertise that would be required to review such a document is also unknown. The sustainability design brief is directed toward Region and area municipal green development standards. Given that The sustainability design brief is defined in the proposed ROPA as a report provided as part of the development review process that addresses how the Region and area municipal green development standards will be addressed. The authority is provided through the Planning Act and Provincial Policy Statement. Legend

53 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Written Comments these design standards have not yet been developed, it is / Citv of Mississau~a premature to incorporate this definition into Regional (corporate ~e~o;, dated official Plan policies. Lastly, There is no reference to the March 10,2009) "sustainability design brief' beyond the "Implementation" Continued policies. It is unclear if it is associated with any other policies in the Regional Official Plan. Region's Response1 Action / The circumstances to request a sustainability / design brief will be addressed through the 1 process of developing green development standards. Regional staff feel it is necessary to include a definition on a sustainability design brief as this is a tool to reach our sustainability principles. We have received support from the Conservation Authorities in this regard. Regional staff has attempted to clarify this definition further by including the words, "a report that illustrates how the Region and area municipal green development standards will be addressed as..." The reference to a sustainability design brief is captured in the implementation policies section. However, these policies are associated with implementing section and section of the Plan. (Planning & Development Report, dated April 7, 2009) The draft policies are considered to be generally satisfactory and in accordance with the intent of the five strategic principles underpinning the ROP. However, draft ROPA 20 should be revised to address key issues identified by Caledon staff. The ROP should contain policy to indicate areas where the Region is proposing to take the lead, such as Climate Change. Thereafter, the ROP should incorporate related policies that will direct area municipalities to include policies on Climate Change or Green Development Policy refers to the Region in consultation with the Conservation Authorities and the area municipalities the development of a climate change strategy. This work is currently underway. One aspect of the above Legend

54 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency / Town of Caledon (Planning & Development Report, dated April 7, 2009) Written Comments Standards in their local Official Plans. Section (First Paragraph, First Sentence) -The term Sustainability should be worked into the first sentence of section in addition to being in the glossary. E.g.: The over-arching theme of this Plan is Sustainability which refers to meeting the needs of the present without... Section (First Paragraph, First Sentence) - delete measurement at the end of the first sentence of the first paragraph of section End the sentence with... will provide a holistic approach to planning and actions. Section Add another policy, Encourage and support the efforts of area municipalities to incorporate and implement the four (4) Sustainability Imperatives in section through local planning initiatives. 8 Region's Response1 Action noted work is the development of climate change policies. This comment may be addressed as a result of this work. The Region agrees with this comment and has incorporated the definition of sustainability into section so that it now reads, "The over-arching theme of this Plan is sustainability which refers to meetinq the needs of the present without compromisinq the abilitv of future qenerations to meet their own needs. The Region is supportive of measuring the success of ROP policy. It is important to monitor the effectiveness of ROP policies. Given the Region's direction (i.e. the Regional Official Plan Monitoring Program) (ROPMP), it is recommended that the term measurement be maintained. The Region agrees with this comment, however this suggestion is provided for through the requirement that local official plans must conform to the Regional Official Plan Legend

55 Appendix ll Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Town of Caledon (Planning & Development Report, dated April 7, 2009) Written Comments 1 Section (Last Paraaraph) - The existing paragraph in I t h e ~ shoid 0 ~ be delegd.' he ROP shoul;d emphasize that it proposes to adopt policies which view all developments with a sustainability lens including economic consideration. The Town of Caledon Report notes that, "The background to the energy policy - section 3.7- is sound including the adoption of three key guiding principles of Efficiency, conservation and Diversity." The Report however suggests that "In terms of an order of hierarchy, the principle of Conservation should be cited first. Also, the concept of Diversity should be explained further so that it is understood to mean diverse sources of energy (at least that is how we interpret it). It should also be stated under Diversity that Peel wants to promote independence and self sufficiency in the generation of energy." Under the introductory section, there should be a description of the Region's energy initiatives, (i.e. emphasize where and how the Region is taking the lead in Region's Response1 Action Please refer to Regional response provided as a result of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority comments provided under section h, page 13. Also, please refer to Regional response provided as a result of the City of Mississauga's comments provided under section k, page 18. Regional staff agree with these comments. The energy section has been restructured as suggested and renumbered. Energy Conservation policies to have been renumbered as lto and new policy added to the section. Energy Efficiency Programs policies to have been renumbered as to Policy has been deleted from the Energy Efficiency Programs and moved to 7.6 Planning Initiatives as The Preamble provides a concise explanation to mean a diversity of reliable energy sources. Regional staff think that it may not be feasible to promote complete energy independence because of the interconnections with the Provincial grid, but that energy production could be increased from a diversity of energy sources. Under Part A - The Preamble. Basis section has been updated to include a new paragraph which reads, "The Plan focuses on Legend

56 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR)- Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy A~ril 14, 2009 Agency / Town of Caledon (Planning & Development Report, dated April 7, 2009) Written Comments the areas of alternative and renewable energy and conservation). This is intended to set the tone and demonstrate'in the ROP that the Region is pro-active in terms of energy use and management. Is Energy Resources appropriate as the title for section 3.7 or should it just be named Energy? Under the heading 3.7.1, Objectives please include efficient trans~ortation after efficient land use... Delete the section and title Location of Utility Corridors and Generation Plants. It does not belong under Energy policy of the ROP. Perhaps it could be considered under Infrastructure, or other appropriate section of the ROP. With reaards to the structure of the oolicv. it is our ooinion / that the"energy policies will be much ea&r to undeistand if they are restructured (or separated) into two forms: (i) energy policy that will help advance sustainability and (ii) Region's Response1 Action the theme of sustainability and stresses the need for reducina enerav consumption and 1 consumina enerav differently. The Reaion has been involved in a varietv of activities which include enerav efficiencv audits, buildina retrofits and demand reduction proqrams. Maior enerav efficient systems in operation bv Peel include a solar photovoltaic svstem at Clarkson Waste Water Treatment Plant and a aeothermal heatina and cooling svstem that handles part of the new Peel Reaion Administrative Headquarters total heatina and coolina load. The title heading is consistent with other section titles in the Regional Official Plan. Objective has been amended to read, "To conserve energy by promoting energy efficient land use and development patterns, efficient transportation, and alternative and renewable energy systems. Regional staff considers the inclusion of "Location of Utility Corridors and Generation P1ants"section as an integral component of our energy policies, complementing the arowth manaaement work and ~rovidina 1 strategic direction to the area municipalities. Reaional staff consider that the Reaional official Plan policies and program<support the principles of energy conservation, energy efficiency and energy diversity within the ' those policy that are so!el&out energy. overall sustainable development framework: - If this has not already been done, draft ROPA 20 should Draft ROPA 20 has be& developed Legend

57 Appendix II Peel Region Official PIan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official PIan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency / Town of Caledon (Planning & Development Report, dated April 7, 2009) Written Comments be circulated to the Region of Peel Corporate Energy Management Group for their comments. Renumber Energy Conservation as and Energy Diversity as Delete Program from the Title. The title should be Energy Efficiency. These are policies not programs. It is suggested that the word Programs in Policy be deleted, and substitute the word policies. It is suggested that Policy be deleted as most of Peel Area Municipalities are not in a position to offer incentives to home-owners for using energy efficient appliances (The installation of smart meters in all Ontario -- households by10 will provide reward.) I,- It is suggested that Policy regarding local clean Policy has been combined with policy energy generation be reworded. It is suggested that Policies & should be rewritten. They are confusing in their present form (due to the use of both negative and positive terminologies). In our opinion, policies should be proactive and positive. Policies should offer incentives rather than disincentives. Region's Response1 Action assistance of the Region of Peel, Corporate Energy Management Division. The numbering style is similar to that used in other sections of the Regional Official Plan Regional staff view policies under the Energy Efficiency Program section as listing the types of programs that could be supported or encouraged by the Official Plan. Regional staff notes that the word Programs is seen as an essential part of the policies. Regional staff agree that these are not land use issues, but are matters, which must be promoted and has been numbered as policy under the Energy Diversity section. It reads, "Work iointlv with the area municipalities and the Province to investiaate the need, feasibility, implications and suitable location for solar, wind, and bio-enerqy projects and to oromote local clean energy generation, where appropriate." These Policies have been reworded and combined (renumbered as ). It reads, "Encourage area municipalities in conjunction with local distribution companies and other agencies, to implement Provincial and other incentive programs that would reward homeowners and businesses for investing in energy efficient technologies, and reducing I Legend 28

58 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14, Agency Written - Comments Region's Response1 Action- _ w consumption." (Planning & 3.1.I Add transportation after... land use and / 3.1.I: Purpose has been amended to read, Development Report, development pattern. Sub-section 3.1.I, Purpose has been dated April 7, 2009) amended to read, "Energy efficiency and improved air quality through land use and development patterns and efficient -. tr_ansportation_are -- imeortant.. for the health..." Policy It is suggested to delete cogeneration and This DOIICV (now renumbered as DOI~CV district heating and use instead "district energy", the ) his' been amended to read, umbrella term, for this process. "...promote opportunities for district eneray." -- - Policv It is suaaested to use 'Encourage'area municipalities rather than 'Require', and delete... as well as carrying out building energy audits and retrofits. The proposed wording is to, "Implement and support, as appropriate, the development of Official Plan policies that include environmentallv sustainable buildina and landscape design and construction practices." It also should be noted that the energy policies have been reorganized and renumbered, as a result of the Town of Caledon's comments. Please refer to column I, page This policy (now renumbered as policy 3.7.2:2) ha; been amended to read, - "Encouraae area municipalities to incorporate in their official plans, policies on energy efficient building and landscape design and construction practices, including orienting buildings to maximize the use of solar and wind energy, as well as carrying out building energy audits and retrofits." It also should be noted that the energy policies have been reorganized and renumbered, as a result of the Town of Caledon's comments. Please refer to column I, page 26. I Town of Caledon I Legend

59 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy / A g enc y 1 Written Comments 1 Region's Response1 Action / Town of Caledon / Regional staff considers that energy audits 1 (Planning & Development Report, dated April 7, 2009) It was suggested that Policies to Energy Diversity section be restructured as follows: "Direct area municipalities to include in their Official Plan, appropriate policies for alternative and renewable energy systems (such as... list them) and having regards to: a) Their location in compatible land use designations b) Federal and provincial standards and other appropriate regulation c) Their scale, rating and output, grid connection, intensity in terms of their location either in urban and rural settings. could be done on public buildings according to a schedule developed by the area municipality, and the process would be phased, starting with public sector buildings and extended later to cover private buildinas at the time of sale. Policv remains unchanaed, but ~e~ional staff has amended ~ogcies to (now renumbered as to ) to read, "Promote individual generating systems as accessory structures & appropriate locations, in consultation with area municipalities and the Niaaara Escarpment Commission." "Promote alternative or renewable energy generation facilities in the Prime Agricultural Area as illustrated in Schedule B of the Reaional Official Plan. Rural Area and other suitable areas as determined by the relevant area municipality and the Niaaara Escarpment Commission." - Glossary (Definitions). individual generating systems, "Encourage the area municipalities to include criteria in their Official Plans and zonina bv-laws for evaluatina alternative and renewable enerqv svstem proposals includinq location and land use compatibility." Regional staff is in agreement with the view Legend

60 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Agency Town of Caledon (Planning & Development Report, dated April 7, 2009) Written Comments / wind farms: In terms of providing definitions, we're hesitant to include these unless'a~ area municipalities are in agreement. (We've learned much about these definitions and the complexifies they present from our very interesting wind experience). Perhaps depending on each municipality's perspective, they may want to create their own definition to suit the type of development they expect or want. As background, some municipalities such as the County of Wellington develop definitions based on the nameplate rating of the turbine (ie. 100k@? whereas others rely on whether the system connects to the grid and if so, whether if's for a commercial or personal/household purpose. The Town through its Wind Committee discussed various definiion approaches and one was to create 3 different definitions: I) small scale, 2) commercial small and 3) commercial medium to large. These definitions included the rated output and whether the turbine(s) intended to sell energy to the grid through net metering or standard offer. Alternative/renewable/green energy: We think that these three definitions should be incorporated into just one definition since they basically have the same meaning. Region's Response1 Action expressed concerning definitions of individual generating systems as wind farms, and note that each municipality may want to create their own definition to suit the type of development they expect or want. Regional staff agrees that alternative1 renewablelgreen energy have basically the same meaning, and are used to state the range of non-fossil based energy sources and systems. Legend

61 ~ Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official PIan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy ROPA No. 20 Analysis of Other Comments Received and Responses Submissions From Others Kristy Shortall, MMM Group Ltd. (Letter dated January 12, 2009) Comments Comments were provided on behalf of Bell Canada. Bell Canada is pleased to see utilities being considered in the Energy Section, and applaud the intent of these policies. To further support these policies, the following modifications were suggested: It was suggested that the following policy be included, 'Where economically feasible and technically appropriate, utility and transmission lines are to be installed underground in residential, employment and recreational areas so as to minimize their adverse visual impact on the environment.' It was suggested that the Region prepare an Infrastructure Section in the ROP which would specifically address telecommunications infrastructure and servicing. The following policies were suggested to be addressed in this infrastructure section rather than the energy section. 'Permit, subject to jurisdictional limitations, utility and infrastructure use in all land use designations, providing the requirements of the Province have been addressed to the satisfaction of the approval authority' Local municipalities will ensure that adequate utility networks, are or will be, established to serve the 1 anticiaated, ~ develoament - ~ ~ and ~ that these networks can be phased in a manihr that is cost-effective and efficient. Local municiaalities will aromote all utilities. includina 1 telecommun~cations, to be planned for and'installedin a Region's Response1 Action The Region has attempted to address some of Bell Canada's suggestions through policy which reads "Require the area municipalities, in conjunction with the Province and the Region, to identify in their official plans, utility corridors for the transmission of energy, communication and the movement of people and goods to meet current and projected needs." Refer to comment above. In addition, Regional staff are of the opinion that, Bell Canada's suggestions are more appropriate for area municipal official plans. The Regional role does not address land uses within a specific area. As such the Region will forward these comments onto the area municipalities. Legend

62 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Kristy Shortall, MMM Group Ltd. (Letter dated January 12, 2009) Continued Maurizio Rogato, Planner, Solmar Development Corporation (~elegation at Public Meeting on February 26, 2009) Comments coordinated and integrated basis in order to be more efficient, cost effective, and to minimize disruption. Local municipalities will ensure that appropriate locations for large utility equipment, including telecommunications, and cluster sites have been determined and that consideration be given to the location requirements for larger infrastructure within public rights of way, as well as easements on private property. Provided comment with regard to the sustainability portion of the proposed amendment. Noted that the definition of sustainability is too broad and suggested a comprehensive review of its definition and im~lementation is needed. Noted that the ROP should include input from the lower tier municipalities for growth planning in the Region. Region's Response1 Action included consultation on the definition of sustainability. Through consultation it was confirmed that this definition is appropriate for the ROP. In addition, the existing definition of sustainable in the ROP comes from the Brundtland Commission definition of sustainability. This definition has proven to support the ROP since its development in Through ROPA 20 Regional staff are proposing to continue to use the Brundtland definition to define sustainability. The Brundtland definition for sustainability is widely utilized and recognized. Regional staff are working with area municipal staff re: growth planning in the Reaion. Legend

63 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Submissions From Others Maurizio Rogato, Planner, Solmar Development Corporation (Delegation at Public Meeting on February 26,2009) Continued Comments Noted that ROPA 20 is premature because it is unknown how this amendment will link to future Regional Official Plan Amendments. Doubt was raised regarding ROPA 20 fulfilling provincial planning policy because it does not consider transportation and land use planning. It was observed that there is little or no mention of adequate housing supply. Concerns were raised regarding unsustainable growth plans for the Bolton South Albion community. The issue was raised regarding Caledon not considering a residential boundary expansion until 2021 which was suggested to be unsustainable and could raise social-economic problems for Solmar, other businesses and the Region of Peel. The hope of appropriate needs being allocated through a boundary expansion to South Albion was mentioned, in addition to the need for the Region of Peel to lead in cross-boundary planning between all municipalities. Region's Response1 Action Regional staff working on ROPA 20 have developed ROPA 20 policies based on indepth consultation with other Regional staff developing other Regional Official Plan Amendments. The linkage and relationship between ROPAs is being addressed. All 15 areas of PROPR, including transportation issues, were considered in developing ROPA 20. The linkage between transportation and land use planning is being addressed through ROPA 22 policies on transportation. Section 1.3.5, first paragraph has been updated to refer to human services which includes housing. A future ROPA on housing is forthcoming. Regional planning occurs at a high, strategic level; therefore allocation of growth to particular geographic locations is a local area municipal decision. However, it should be noted that the Region and the area municipalities (through the PRORP growth management focus area) is examining growth planning to Legend

64 ~~ ~, ~ Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Submissions From Solmar Development Corporation (Letter dated March 4, 2009) Comments Reaffirmed that the lands in question (map provided) are readily serviced to accommodate a population equivalent 5,120 people (181 Acres or 73.3 Hectares) for residential use and 3,153 people (130 Acres or 52.6 Hectares) for employment use with no downstream improvements. The remainder of the lands can be serviced with traditional front ending improvements borne by the developer. Region's Response1 Action It should be noted that servicing is only one factor of consideration in planning communities. The Region of Peel and its area municipalities will address future growth planning through respective official plan reviews exercises. Mississauga Initiative for Sustainable Energy (Delegation at Public Meeting on February 26, 2009) Some documentation was provided from a consulting engineer. Mr. Rogato expected that staff would confirm this was accurate. Advised that the Region should consider making The Official Plan supports initiatives by area distributed generation a requirement for all new municipalities to promote opportunities for developments; residential, commercial and institutional. district energy, but it is an area municipal responsibility to determine how to apply the 1 policy. Further. advised - ~ that ~ the ~ Reaion ~ ~ should - also ~romote / The Official Plan encourages area locally produced clean pow&, wherever possjble, for municipalities to promote jocally produced existing buildings and operations. clean power in appropriate locations, but it is a local area municiwal resdonsibilitv a to determine how to apply the policy. Suggested that existing building codes should be modified The Official Plan supports initiatives by area or developed for all new subdivisions to be labelled as / municipalities to upgrade their building "Green &sustainable Communities" Further suggested that the Region should reduce the barriers that allow the application of principles or codes and to develop policies that would promote Green & Sustainable Communities. Construction of buildings and facilities to green efficient standards are encouraged but are not mandatory at present. A primary purpose of the Regional Official Plan is to reduce our dependence on fossil Legend 35

65 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 I Submissions From Others Bak Chauhan, Consultant, Mississauga Initiative for Sustainable Energy (Delegation at Public Meeting on February 26, 2009) Continued Public ~eetingon February 26, 2009) I Comments technologies for efficient use of conventional energy and for incorporating clean energy into their operations. Stated that additional incentives and grants beyond those available from federal and provincial governments, should be introduced at the local level. For example, reducing municipal taxes for voluntary measures for residents and businesses to "go green". Suggested that the Region promote strategic alliances; involve youth; work with school boards, colleges and universities and the private sector to develop, demonstrate and promote the use of green and clean energy. Raised questions regarding the language and phrasing used in the draft ROPA. It was suggested that staff should be more specific for example how will local or renewable energy be produced? Also, it was suggested that stronger language such as 'require' be utilized rather than using 'encourage' or 'promote.' I Region's Response1 Action based energy sources to limit their negative impacts and to incorporate policies, which support diversify sources of clean and renewable efficient energy systems. Policy advocates a similar intent. This is an area municipality responsibility and they might consider offering additional incentives within the limits of their budgets. Policy promotes public awareness and education initiatives. The logistics of achieving this plan will involve key stakeholders as identified. The Region has been working with area municipal staff, public and stakeholders to determine the appropriate language to be utilized in ROPA 20. Regional staff is confident that language employed is appropriate for the ROP, given its high-level and strategic nature. The Plan supports the development of district energy and utilizing solar, wind and bio-energy as appropriate. Peel Region currently uses solar-voltaic panels and geothermal energy in two buildings and the area municipalities are encouraging developers to integrate energy conservation technology and energy efficient systems in their building designs and practice. Legend 36

66 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy April 14,2009 Tony Viola, Owner, Allegro Fine Foods (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter dated February 29,2009) Kelly Darnley, President and CEO, Caledon Chamber of Commerce (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter dated February 22, 2009) In order to improve the local business community in Bolton and in order to improve investor confidence, it is suggested that growth be permitted in Bolton. Raised concerns regarding Caledon's growth plan to be unsustainable and damaging to business as it stifles growth in the Bolton South Albion Community until Suggests that the Region of Peel not permit this to continue. Requests that the Region of Peel protect the vitality and sustainability of the Bolton Community by ensuring the Bolton Community continues to growth as part of a complete community plan. Comments pertain mainly to the sustainability portion of the amendment. Feels that Caledon's proposed growth plan does not meet the needs of the community today and will hinder future needs from an economic perspective by not providing sufficient population growth to sustain the current business case. Caledon is taking an unsustainable approach regarding its proposed distribution of population. Bolton has not been allocated an adequate amount of growth today and prior to the year The Caledon Chamber has attempted to represent this issue to the Region of Peel through various delegations and the submission of a professional report prepared by urbanmetrics. The Region has provided a written response to the report but refused a peer review of the It is noted that the Region's interest in intensification is being satisfied by the Town of Caledon, as this area is being permitted to grow through increased intensification. The Region of Peel respects the Town of Caledon's local planning decisions re: allocation of growth. Regional staff will continue planning on a regional basis. The Town of Caledon has allocated appropriate growth to the Bolton area until This local planning decision will ensure the vitality and sustainability of the area. The Region of Peel respects the Town of Caledon Council's decisions. Caledon Council's decisions have been made based on what is best for the community. Regional planning must continue to be at a high, strategic and long-term level, consistent with the five principles of the Regional Official Plan. It is a local, area municipal responsibility to allocate growth to specific geographic locations and to evaluate the uses within a specific geographic location. Therefore, the Region will not be peer reviewing the Legend

67 - - Appendix I1 Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Kelly Darnley, President and CEO, Caledon Chamber of Commerce (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter dated February 22,2009) Continued report. The Caledon Chamber feels that in order to ensure Bolton's sustainability, a comprehensive and complete community plan which includes residential, community and employment uses must be put in place in order to restore investor confidence and quality of life in this community. The Caledon Chamber suggests that this can only be achieved by the Region of Peel by allocating the proper amount of growth to this community. report prepared by urbanmetrics. t. Shannon Turnbull- Laszczuk, Bolton Business Owner (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter dated February 25, 2009) Residents and Businesses of Bolton (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter dated February 24,2009) Has heard of a growth 'freeze' in Bolton. Is interested in knowing whether this freeze is based on current needs and demands from residents and business owners in Bolton or if the freeze is strictly based on some town planning from decades ago that could not properly determine the needs of the town in Without knowing what she is facing re: population growth in the future, it is unclear how this affects business and 1 planning for the future There is no growth 'freeze' in the Bolton area. Growth is permitted in Bolton by way of intensification to The Region of Peel looks to the area municipal level to do local scale planning. The Region of Peel and the Town of Caledon have been proactive in planning for growth. For example, both organizations do growth forecasting. For more information on the Region's growth planning, please refer to the PROPR / growth management discussion paper. Related to.. sustainabilitv - and arowth allocation. the / It is a local. area municipal responsibilitv to ~ ~~..~ Coalition of Concerned ~esidents and ~usinesses of Bolton (CCRBB) advises the Region of their objection to Caledon's proposed growth plan and in particular, the lack of population being given to the Bolton South Albion Community. The CCRBB's concerns remain unresolved. The 1500 people allocation to Bolton through intensification is undependable and unsustainable. To meet the needs of the Bolton South Albion Community, CCRBB suggests the proper allocation and placement of growth which can only allocate to specific geographic location. The Region of Peel respects the Town of Caledon Council's decision. The Town of Caledon has developed forecasts to 2021 and through local planning; these forecasts have been allocated to specific geographic locations within Caledon. The 1500 allocation to Legend 38

68 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy / d Ian Callaghan, Bolton Business Owner (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter not dated) Veena R. Buddhdev, Bolton Business Owner (Written Submission at Public Meeting, Letter dated February 25,2009) Lynda J. Townsend, Partner, Townsend, Rogers, LLP, (Letter dated March 5, 2009) happen through a comprehensive boundary adjustment in South Albion. Observed that as a small business owner, disappointed in the current plan for Bolton given that businesses have been attracted to Bolton; however it appears that the growth has been halted. This is having a negative impact on businesses i.e. stores closing and empty restaurants. Expressing concern regarding negative impacts on businesses if investor confidence does not improve. Feels will occur if growth is not ~ermitted to occur. Observes that there is no valid reason to not permit growth in Bolton. Has concerns with Caledon's proposed growth plan which will virtually stifle growth in the Bolton South Albion Community until the year The above noted growth plan is unsustainable and will damage business and negatively impact existing residents who will not have the benefit of adequate services but will be burdened with increasing tax rates. It is requested that the Region of Peel protect the vitality and sustainability of the Bolton community by ensuring that the Bolton community continues to grow as part of a complete community plan This amendment is stated to be overarchina: ;is ~njearal to each 'pillar' of the revised Official Plan. iatters ofenergy and sustainability cannot be isolated from matters of transportation, financial stability and growth planning. Bolton through intensification is a local decision and is consistent with the directions in the Provincial Places to Grow Plan. The Bolton area has been allocated appropriate growth to The Town of Caledon has been planning based on what is best for the community. Growth has not been halted in the Bolton area. Bolton will continue to prosper over the long-term. Please refer to Regional response provided as a result of the Caledon Chamber of Commerce comments under column s. page 37. Reaional ~lannina occurs at a hiah. strategic lkvel (consistent with t k five principles of the Regional Official Plan); therefore allocationof growth to particular geographic locations is a local area municipal decision. The Town of Caledon has made decisions to ensure the continued prosperity, sustainability and vitality of the Bolton area. Regional staff working on ROPA 20 have developed ROPA 20 policies based on indepth consultation with other Regional staff developing other Regional Official Plan Amendments. The linkages with other ROPAs is being address so that matters of transportation, financial stability and growth planning are not being isolated. Legend

69 ~~~ ~ Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy Lynda J. Townsend, Partner, Townsend, Rogers, LLP, (Letter dated March 5, 2009) Continued Recently the Province introduced first reading of the Green Energy and Green Economy Bill 150, This Act has yet to go through second and third reading, but it purports to take regulatory power away from the Region on matters related to sustainable renewable energy projects. It is suggested that it may be premature to amend the Regional Official PIan until the legislation is in final form and can be addressed, without conflict, in the new Official Plan. Suggests that it is prejudicial to a landowner to agree to the language in this amendment, particularly where tied to growth, without understanding how it will be interpreted against the balance of the new Official PIan which has not yet been seen. In short, raises the question of why this amendment is being put forward on a 'stand alone' basis when the balance of the Places to Growl five year Official PIan review amendments will follow by the end of June 2009 at the latest. Further suggests that by the Region's own language sustainability is integral to the balance and 1 1 / should be considered in the appropriate context. 1 John Stillich, General Part A, The Preamble, Basis - In terms of the second 1 Manager. paragraph, it is suggested that the Regional Official Plan I, Y * 1 sustainable Urban / keview work should be focused on more than Provincial Development Association (SUDA) ( dated March 5, 2009) conformity. It is therefore suggested that a statement should be added in ROPA 20 related to Peel initiating a review of what levels of urban density and what urban forms are needed to achieve sustainability, that would enable some work to determine whether the provincial The Region is undertaking its five-year statutory Official Plan review and must bring the Plan into conformity with the Provincial Plans. Regional staff are in agreement in principle with certain provisions of the Green Energy and Green Economy BiN 150, 2009, and have raised concern over sections that would reduce the decision-making role of municipalities. This and other matters requiring clarification from the Province will be the subject for further discussions. ROPA 20 is not proceeding on a 'stand alone' basis, it is benefitina from input from Regional staff working on other ROPAS. Sustainability is important to the Region and therefore it was integral to set the context at an earlier stage as part of the Official Plan Review process. On September 13, 2007 Regional Council approved the Peel Region Official Plan Review Work Program which focused on Provincial conformity. Matters related to intensification and density are under constant review. The Region will work towards complete communities through tools such as evaluation of Provincial Legend 40

70 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy 'John Stillich, General Manager, Sustainable Urban Development Association (SUDA) ( dated March 5, 2009) Continued minimums for density on Greenfield lands are adequate or if higher densities would be better at moving people towards its sustainability goals. Part A - The Preamble refers to the term 'economic growth' and other areas of the ROPA as well. However, the term economic growth is not as important or strategic or over arching as "economic well-being", which is the true measure of progress in the region of Peel. It is suggested that the term economic growth be replaced with the term 'economic well-being' throughout ROPA 20. Amend Policy (paragraph on Social Imperative) - It is suggested that convenient and affordable access by sustainable transportation to employment and daily services be addressed. Chapter 3. Purpose - It is suaaested that at the end of the / purpose section, the sentenceon energy generation should be modified by adding after the word feasible, "necessary and environmentally appropriate". Given the benefits of geothermal technology, it is suggested that ROPA 20 should include strong messages to encourage local municipality to require that every new building constructed should include a geothermal system. Energy Conservation paragraph Policy It is suggested that the phrase 'appropriate land use' be replaced with 'compact and mixed use development' and also after the words 'development patterns' the words 'that are transit supportive' should be added. directives and development of green development standards. Part A, the Preamble does refer to economic growth in the context of quoting the Provincial Policy Statement (2005). Although Regional staff support the usage of the words economic well-being rather than economic growth, other areas of ROPA 20 do not refer to the term 'economic growth.' The Region agrees that sustainable transportation should address convenience; therefore policy 1.3.5, paragraph on social imperative has been updated to include the / word, "convenient". ' The sentence is modified to read, "...where feasible and environmentally appropriate, and recognizes..." The Official Plan supports initiatives by area municipalities to promote opportunities for district energy including geothermal, but that it is a local area municipal responsibility to determine how to apply the policy (now renumbered as ). Regional staff consider that 'appropriate land use' conveys necessary flexibility and includes 'compact and mixed use development'. The policy is however, amended to read, / "... patterns that are transit supportive, site I Legend

71 Appendix II Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) -Adoption of Regional Official Plan Amendment No Sustainability and Energy John Stillich, General Manager, Sustainable Urban Development Association (SUDA) ( dated March 5, 2009) Continued It is noted that energy conservation measures will only minimally effective unless there are policies that require reductions in vehicle kilometers on regional roads. It is suggested wording should be added to address the above. It is also suggested that wording should be added to encourage the area municipalities to reduce total vehicle kilometers on local roads. Policy The idea of targets is supported, however can this idea be strengthened to include the need for significant targets need to be met. ' and..." The Official Plan will attempt to make energy conservation measures effective by promoting appropriate land use and develooment watterns that are transit suppohive, to'reduce total vehicle kilometers driven on regional - and local roads. Policy does refer to the Climate Change Strategy to include targets. This is to confirm that targets for Peel will be established. Legend

72 Appendix Ill Peel Region Official Plan Review (PROPR) - Adoption of 639- %!-73 ROPA NO Sustainabilitv and Enerav ~*, Policies ~ -- PUBLIC MEETING Page 1 of 6 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL MINUTES Thursday, February 26, 2009 PURPOSE: To hold a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 17 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amc and to obtain their input with respect to a proposed amendment to the Regional Official Plan sustainability and energy policies 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: E. Adams*, G. Carlson*, C. Corbasson, F. Dale, G. Gibson, A. Groves, N. lannicca, E. Kolb, K. Mahoney, H. McCallion, S. McFadden, G. Miles, E. Moore, P. Palleschi, R. Paterak, P. Saito*, J. Sanderson, J. Sprovieri, A. Thompson, R. Whitehead Members Absent: S. Fennell, other municipal business; P. Mullin, due to a personal matter; M. Prentice, due to vacation; M. Morrison, due to vacation; C. Parrish, due to illness Also Present: D. Szwarc, Chief Administrative Officer; R. K. Gillespie, Commissioner of Employee and Business Services; D. Labrecque, Commissioner of Environment, Transportation and Planning Services; N. Trim, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services; K. Ward, Commissioner of Human Services; J. Smith, Commissioner of Health Services; Dr. E. de Villa, Acting Medical Officer of Health; P. O'Connor, Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services and Risk Management; J. Payne, Deputy Clerk; Amy Agulay, Acting Legislative Specialist *See text for arrivals +See text for departures 2. OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING Regional Chair Kolb called the public meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, Regional Administrative Headquarters, 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton. He stated that the public meeting was open and was being held pursuant to Section 17 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. Chair Kolb stated that if a person or public body does not make oral submissions regarding this Amendment at this public meeting or make written submissions before this proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted by the Regional Municipality of Peel, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) may dismiss all or part of an appeal. 3. CONFIRMATION OF NOTIFICATION Jeff Payne, Deputy Clerk stated that Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with Section 17 (15) of the Planning Act, R.S , as amended, by publication in the following news media: file:/ik:\etps\planninp.\planning Services\Reports\2009 Reports\P Appendix I11 - Public Meeting

73 Public Meeting - February 26, Region of Peel ~?-8\-7 3 Page 2 of 6 Brampton Guardian -January 28,2009 Mississauga News - ~anuary 28,2009 Caledon Enterprise - January 29, 2009 Caledon Citizen - January 29,2009 Further, it was noted that Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the Regional website as of January 26, 2009 (htt~:// and the Draft Official Plan Amendment was available to the public on the website as of the same date. 4. FURTHER NOTICE REQUEST The Regional Chair stated that if any person would like further notice of the future passage of this proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA), that they should give their full name, address, postal code, and telephone number, in writing, at the Clerk's reception counter prior to leaving the meeting. Councillor Saito arrived at 9:40 a.m. Councillor Adams arrived at 9:45 a.m. Councillor Carlson arrived at 950 a.m. 5. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a) Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, Regarding Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment 20 (ROPA 20) as it relates to Sustainability and Energy Policies Received Arvin Prasad, Director, Planning Policy and Research, Environment, Transportation and Planning Services, outlined the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) with respect to sustainability and energy policies. He stated that the draft Amendment establishes the concept of sustainability as a foundation for the Regional Official Plan (ROP); introduces climate change issues in planning; includes working toward green development and developing a culture of conservation; addresses energy challenges facing Peel now and into the future and promotes energy efficient programs, energy conservation, and energy diversity. Arvin Prasad noted that the proposed Amendment had been circulated to a number of agencies and that comments had been received from some of those agencies. He further noted that Planning staff will review and consider all comments received, revise the Amendment and report back to Regional Council in Spring, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION a) Oral Submissions i) Maurizio Rogato, Planner, Solmar Development Corporation, Commenting on Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment 20 (ROPA 20) Received Maurizio Rogato, Planner, Solmar Development Corporation, advised that Solmar has developed communities in the Region of Peel and the Golden Horseshoe for many years and that Solmar's interests lie in developing complete communities while recognizing the importance of environmental sustainability. Mr. Rogato noted that Solmar has significant financial investments in the Town of Caledon. He advised that Solmar's comments pertain to the file://k:\etps\planning\planning Services\Reports\2009 Reports\P Appendix I11 - Public Meeting

74 Public Meeting - February 26, Region of Peel e-%\-74 Page 3 of 6 sustainability policy portion of the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment 20 (ROPA 20). Mr. Rogato noted that the definition of sustainability is too broad and that a comprehensive review of its definition and implementation is needed. He further noted that the Regional Official Plan should include the input of the lower tier municipalities for growth planning in the Region of Peel. Mr. Rogato stated that ROPA 20 is premature because it is unknown how it will be linked with future Regional Official Plan Amendments and expressed doubt that that it is in fulfilment of provincial planning policy. Mr. Rogato stated that ROPA 20 is not in compliance with provincial planning policy because it does not integrate or consider transportation and land use planning. He stated that while there is mention of future employment lands, there is little, to no mention of future housing development lands. Mr. Rogato noted his concerns with what Solmar considers unsustainable growth plans for the Bolton-South Albion community. He stated that Caledon is proposing an allocation of 1500 people into the Bolton area without a residential settlement boundary expansion until 2021 which is unsustainable and could potentially cause social-economic problems for Solmar, other businesses in the surrounding community, and the Region of Peel. Mr. Rogato noted that Solmar has developed a complete community plan that includes a variety of land uses, incorporates the provincial planning policy density of 50 persons and jobs per hectare and makes use of existing services. Mr. Rogato stated that Solmar is looking forward to the growth management component of the Peel Regional Official Plan Review (PROPR) with hopes that appropriate needs will be allocated through a boundary expansion in South Albion. He advised that cross-boundary planning is needed between all the municipalities, lead by the Region of Peel. MriRogato stated that Solmar will be providing written comments regarding ROPA 20, and that Solmar objects to the draft Regional Official Plan Amendment 20 (ROPA 20) and will continue to provide their input. ii) Chad John-Baptiste, Senior Planner, MMM Group Limited, Wishes To Discuss ROPA 20 with Respect to Concerns of Bell Canada Withdrawn Chair Kolb invited submissions and presentations from those present at the meeting. Additional ltems - Items 6a-iii and 6a-iv: iii) Bak Chauhan, Consultant, Mississauga Initiative for Sustainable Energy, Providing Comments in Regards to Sustainability and Energy Policy Received Bak Chauhan, Consultant, Mississauga lnitiative for Sustainable ~nergy, provided general comments on distributed generation, green communities, barriers, incentives and partnerships in regards to sustainability and energy policy. Mr. Chauhan advised that the Region should consider making distributed generation a requirement for all new developments; residential, commercial and institutional. He further advised that the Region should also promote locally produced clean power, wherever available, for existing buildings and operations. Mr. Chauhan suggested that the existing building codes should be modified or developed for all new subdivisions to be labelled as "Green & Sustainable Communities". Mr. Chauhan advised that Regional municipalities should reduce the barriers that allow the application of principles or technologies for efficient use of conventional energy and for incorporating clean energy into their operations. Mr. Chauhan stated that additional incentives and grants beyond those available from federal and provincial governments, should be introduced at the local level. For example, reducing municipal taxes for voluntary measures for residents and businesses to "go green". Finally, Mr. Chauhan suggested that the Region promote strategic alliances; involve youth; work with school boards, colleges and universities and the private sector to develop, demonstrate and promote the use of green and clean energy. file://k:\etps\p1anninc1\pianninc1 Services\Renorts\2009 RenortsIP Annendix Public Meetine