Minutes
Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Councillor Francis inquires about the feasibility of the master plan. Mr. Colucci indicates this plan is very ambitious and aspirational with limited resources. Everyone realizes the importance of the plan but it will be costly and will be long term and dependent upon partnerships.
Councillor Francis inquires about a regional perspective to create consistency. Ms. Richters indicates that the County of Essex are utilizing the same consultant and things are being done regionally with rainfall testing curves and ERCA with storm water guidelines, the Regional approach has already started. Ms. Richters adds that provincially everyone is trying to work together and incorporate their respective differences. Ms. Richters indicates that all municipalities will be working together as no one can do this alone, making connections is important which starts conversation with American partners as well. Ms. Richters indicates that ERCA is taking the lead towards a regional approach and using Windsor as a kick start.
Councillor Francis inquires as to a corporate review. Administration indicates that this has been complete and details will be included when the report moves forward.
Moved by: Councillor McKenzie
Seconded by: Councillor Kaschak
Decision Number: ETPS 738
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THAT City Council RECEIVE the Acceleration of Climate Change Actions in response to the Climate Change Emergency Declaration; and,
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THAT City Council REQUEST Administration to begin considering Climate Change risks (mitigation and adaptation) under the Risk Section of City Council reports; and,
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THAT Administration REPORT BACK before the end of 2020 on 1) the feasibility of the City of Windsor reporting on a carbon budget, 2) further expanding asset management tools to consider climate change, and 3) inclusion of climate change considerations into the development of the 2021 corporate budget documents; and,
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THAT City Council APPROVE the creation of a Climate Change Reserve Fund; and,
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THAT City Council APPROVE the transfer of $150,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund into the Climate Change Reserve Fund; and
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THAT City Council APPROVE the use of funding from the Climate Change Reserve Fund, for climate change initiatives broadly described in this report, through CAO Delegation of Authority (DOA) reports, subject to technical content being satisfactory to the City Engineer and financial content being satisfactory to the City Treasurer, and that these approvals BE REPORTED to Council as part of the regular semi annual DOA reporting; and,