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Burnaby Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) Inter-Agency Roundtable

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

Meeting Notes

Note: yellow highlighted text were priorities for each group

TABLE A Now Natural stormwater management Good parks space Defining urban centres Sustainability planning is inclusive of many stakeholders and comprehensive Commitment to protecting green space Commitment to reducing waste (e.g., demolition and construction) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure for rezonings (guidelines apply to RMs rezoning) School programs linked to ecosystems (i.e. salmon enhancement) High transit ridership Density around SkyTrain stations (Metrotown, Edmonds, Brentwood) Wow More walkable neighborhoods (smaller streets, sidewalk connectivity, shorter blocks) Zero waste Emission free transportation (hierarchy, car sharing and EVS) “Town square” public gathering spaces as a community amenity – bring green into this? All buildings are certified “green” / “LEED” Net zero GHG buildings Need to think carefully about how to integrate ecosystem health with human livability Green space protected – long term for future generations (+ natural ecosystems) More effective ways to incorporate gradients of density Lifecycle costing for all development projects Integrate the OCP and transportation planning processes Connect greenspace to residential density Making sure all green spaces are connected into functional corridors Bring more “green” to all land uses / areas (roofs, walls, streets) How 3 – Use built environment/urban design policy as means to achieving ecosystems goals 3 – Prioritize ($$) green infrastructure over grey 2 – On street parking policies that prioritize car-shares, cycling, and EV charging 2 – Integrated planning – land use, transportation, waste management 1 – Continue to work with TransLink and Province to increase user fees for cars and reduce costs

for and reward pedestrians, cyclists and transit users

Planning and Building Department Re: Burnaby Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) Inter-Agency Roundtable - Meeting Notes 2014 January 7 ................................................................................. Page 2 1 – Incent “good behavior” on private lands (provision of ecosystem services) 1 – Integrated resource recovery planning (include waste) No free on-street parking (in areas with transit availability) Standards for sidewalk improvements (widening for new developments; include trees) Covenants on green space, to protect long term Partnerships between agencies, government levels, local governments (shared tools) Requirements for district energy connectivity in redeveloped areas adjacent to energy sources Set specific targets for restoration and “green” integration (budgets) Map the urban transect through 4 quadrants of Burnaby TABLE B Now Community engagement – e.g., Riversday, etc. Public education outreach Cross jurisdiction coordination Engagement – community groups Awareness of environment issues – could be better Solid waste resources and work on initiatives Great bike paths – Central Valley Greenway, BC Parkway City Engineering and ops responding to streamkeeper issues and concerns Engagement of City regarding stream habitat restoration opportunities Addressing invasive species with assistance from streamkeeper community Wow Restoration of streams, e.g. Still Creek: reforestation; comprehensive restoration from

Burnaby Lake to Boundary Rd.; intensive planting programs Allow use of vacant lots for urban agriculture or habitat (until lot is redeveloped) Fish returns Greenspace and education on nature – a society that truly values the natural environment and

protects it Still Creek fish festival (with fish) A community that recycles/reuses (rethinks purchase) all solid waste and sees these

byproducts as a potential resource Access to experience – fish and wildlife Uncovering of creeks in Burnaby for fish passage (i.e. removal of culverts wherever

possible) – e.g. Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, Eagle Creek Re-establishing the opportunity to angle (fish) for salmon in all salmon streams A community society where walking, biking and transit are preferred and is the most

common form of transportation (active) Community streets that are safe for 8 year olds and 80 years olds (i.e. children can play in

and around streets; mobility for seniors)

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Reclamation of riparian areas through redevelopment of riparian setbacks – purchase of properties

Restoration of all salmon species has been achieved and now sustained by a very engaged community

The City is very pro-active to look for and facilitate salmon habitat restoration When there is community engagement to protect, preserve, restore salmon populations and

their habitats in all Burnaby watercourses The City accepts responsibility for clean water from storm drains by promoting education

and storm drain marking

How 3 – Interagency cooperation task forces to achieve goals across all levels of government,

business, public representation 2 – Be bold – create streets (a street) that are car-free (pilot to start); “Brand (Active

Transportation Community)” this pilot 2 – Corporate involvement in habitat/wildlife improvements or successes 1 – Implementation of ISMP’s and their goals, actions; follow through multijurisdictional, need

coordination, capital cost sharing 1 – City accepting greater responsibility than has been traditional with respect to “great

outcomes” 1 – Implement municipal actions as part of Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management

Plans

Signage as a form of education of environmental values and resources Promoting environmental successes Move incentives/requirements for reporting to the public/other levels of government Development fees, dedicated fund (tax) property etc., for environmental, restoration,

enhancement projects City plays an active role in maintaining and signing bike routes so that they remain the great

routes they are; “shows the public that the City is serious about it”; active transportation Fish-friendly communities; Board of Trade; corporate involvement; enhancement $; levels;

outreach City financing restructuring; advocate for changed tax structure to finance greater City “take

up” of environmental responsibilities Advocate to higher levels of government to help support municipal environmental

goals/strategies

TABLE C Now Housing diversity


Re-Store (Habitat for Humanity) Recycling depot Solid waste energy recovery (W2E facility) Density in Town Centres and transit Transit Oriented Communities Density around transit stations Green space and corridors Watershed protection Designated green space Protecting parks and greenspace Sports complex Community amenities Transit (SkyTrain) Transit and connectivity

Wow No income gaps Separate bikes/runners and cars Transit Regional task force for recycling/parks Everyone participates and cares (shared values) More education/awareness to drive the change No gas powered vehicles Minimized costs around sustainability A richer more compact network of transportation options (private cars are rarely used) No breathing in truck exhaust while running/cycling A thriving urban forest A vibrant local food system Food systems and community gardens within 800m of every resident Housing for all income and ages New habitat corridors and increased biodiversity Value-driven green procurement Recycling and closed loop business everywhere Permeable infrastructure Zero waste (waste diversion) No plastic bags zone and plastic bottles Waste = resource Ban non-recyclable products/packaging EPR Mandatory DE hook-up policy/zones District scale energy and storm H20 utilities “Greener” buildings; shared energy


Carbon neutral buildings Prolific building renewal and retrofit Regenerative building requirements and incentives Create a 20% reduction in GHG for existing buildings District energy everywhere (all major hubs) Benchmarking, Auditing and Recommissioning of Buildings

How 4 – Building retrofit incentives and requirements 2 – Urban farms and food hubs 2 – Policy for promoting circular economy (local manufacturing) 1 – Change City requirements for sidewalk and road drainage 1 – “Feebate” Program (cost-neutral revenue stream – fees charged, and refunded if sustainability targets met – e.g. energy efficiency – refunds not claimed used to fund sustainability programs) 1 – Alignment of goals, challenges and needs between stakeholder groups 1 – Waste tracking and disclosure @ project/route level 1 – Create a “District 2030” challenge program to reduce energy water, waste 1 – Incentives for sustainability Exercise more – walk “Green-er” transportation Establish pilot programs for civic facilities Leadership projects - Living Building Challenge Building codes – standardized for sustainability Community empowerment through local grants Collaboration with community partners (business/community) Clear plastic bags (for garbage) Create centre for sustainable design excellence to promote, educate and celebrate green

buildings Urban forest strategy Establishing guidelines and timelines Creating alliances between various groups Revenue neutral incentive programs CEEP integration with community plan Creative parking strategy A “movement” strategy – prioritizes walking, cycling, transit Create contiguous green links between parks and open space – integrate with storm water

management Pocket farms Yard share Community gardens Dedicated/user-pay revenue supporting ES initiatives


Facilitate siting of private recycling facilities (eg. carpet) Carbon neutral buildings Complete network of bike routes and supporting facilities Create an existing building strategy – ID triggers and thresholds for energy, water and waste Buy everything with small local/circular economy in mind Establish integrated industrial symbiosis – closed loop systems Purchasing policy that allows diversity and local start up/favours environment TABLE D Now Develop collaborations with other lower mainland communities – policy reference;

knowledge exchange; infrastructure links, etc. Watercourse protection – restoration of salmon runs Strategic planning – need better integration Intention for ESS – more focused Being comprehensive in environmental planning – need prioritization Running trails and cycling paths in place Great green spaces, parks and corridors Large green park spaces Parks – large; naturalized; unique rec. Focus/attention is being placed on environmental sustainability – need to scale Zero waste messaging there…could be scaled up Recycling regionally and organic collection Well served by Rapid Transit (Skytrain stations) Transit Oriented Development Increasing density and mixed use in specific areas (eg. Metrotown) Transit-oriented development Dense, mixed-use centers SkyTrain service and transit forms good backbone

Wow Rates of childhood asthma down through appropriate zoning and monitoring of pollutants Net positive carbon, community-wide Significant reductions in community generated GHG’s – down 50% All infrastructure run on renewables with a thriving green tech sector Earth carrying capacity – net eco-positive Get to anywhere in Burnaby by efficient public transportation Pedestrian only zones linked by rapid transit (eg. Metrotown) Sustainability is a way of life and doing business for the whole generation Local self-supported food system – access for all Living in nature Green spaces that work for kids in more compact/dense communities and wildlife


Fully connected functional and self-supporting greenspaces across the city and beyond Big salmon returns to Burnaby streams Fix and rejuvenate Still Creek Climate change resiliency Cyclical economy (materials) Options to support active transport are norm rather than exception (eg. bike café, showers at

workplaces) – provide management policy incentives to develop Develop connected walkable commercial hubs

How 3 – Develop strategy to attract businesses who can recycle/reuse materials from solid waste

stream 3 – Simplify – Recognize all are important but focus on top priorities; review plan every 5 years 2 – Economic and tax incentives to achieve transport and support transit-related businesses and

developments 2 – Train staff, politicians and community leaders in long-range thinking 2 – Link community energy planning to community development plans and reduce GHG’s from

transportation and buildings 2 – Make significant shift in budget – tax reform corporate re-prioritize 1 – Low impact development and better topsoil bylaws that will lead to recharged groundwater, healthy streams 1 – Adopt high performance building standards for all new large scale developments (Living

Building Challenge, LEED Platinum or higher) 1 – Adopt a target (20% renewable) 1 – Burnaby – sign up for climate change protocol Permissive zoning for green tech (solar, wind, wall thickness, orientation) – green zoning

review Design guidelines prioritizing pedestrian/cycling/transit access Create a comprehensive mapping of ecosystems and environmentally sensitive species/areas Set prioritization process and criteria that reflect and draw in both public input and the best

available science Develop strong city to community/business collaboration mechanisms Extensive stewardship strategy for different stakeholders, residents; use local schools and

institutions Educational curriculum changes from K to 12 to incorporate mindset from a young age Ecosystem protection and enhancement, especially aquatic ecosystems Affordability – focus on making housing/food/energy affordable

Planning and Building Department Re: Burnaby Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) Inter-Agency Roundtable - Meeting Notes 2014 January 7 ................................................................................. Page 8 DOTMOCRACY This section contains a series of pictures of the ‘dotmocracy’ goals and strategies posters that captured the meeting input followed by a text summary of comments and dots applied to posters. During the ‘dotmocarcy’ exercise participants were encouraged to place dots on the posters:

Green for “important”;

Yellow for “needs improvement”;

Red for “should be removed”; and

Post-it notes for “any missing”.



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Goal or Strategy Dots Comments

Green – 1 Burnaby’s ecosystems are healthy and resilient.

2 green 1 yellow

Ecosystems shouldn’t be framed as separate independent parts – need to be framed as one ecosystem with different components/sub-parts.

1.1 Continue to identify and protect important habitat areas and promote their value.

7 green

1.2 Assess baseline ecosystem health and develop city-wide ecosystem management strategy (update ESA Strategy).

6 green A tree canopy or forest strategy should be a component of this.

1.3 Restore and enhance terrestrial ecosystems and habitats.

6 green 1 yellow

Needs to be integrated in development/re-development.

1.4 Connect existing significant ecosystems via habitat corridors and greenways.

7 green 3 yellow

Ensure protection of habitat when creating corridors and greenways.

Some corridors are purely for animals/ecosystem health, others for people.

Also include connections to public spaces where people live and commute in nature.

1.5 Reduce the impacts of invasive species on ecosystems.

4 green

1.6 Ensure human activity is gentle and does less harm to ecosystems and species.

6 yellow 1 red

Weak; What does it mean? “No harm” or “directed to cause less harm”? Make a direct statement

Like to hear more about “living in nature” – consider adaptability by humans and ecosystems.

Requires a huge education component. Strategy lacks clarity and direction – too vague.

1.7 Include ecosystem based management in City policies, development review, operational programs and standards (plan, do, check, act).

9 green 2 yellow

Ecosystem – based management is much more than adaptive management (plan/do/check/act).

Agree [with above comment]

New Strategies & General Comments Need specific goals and budgets. Require/ encourage integration of habitat in the “built” parts of the city, e.g. through landscape design

guidelines for habitat.



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Flow – 1 Burnaby’s watersheds are healthy and resilient.

2 green

1.1 Mimic natural hydrology (pre-development – i.e. allow rainwater to soak into underlying soils near where it falls.

7 green Both public and private development I.S.M.P.

1.2 Protect, restore and enhance aquatic, riparian, wetland and intertidal marine ecosystems and habitats.

5 green 1 yellow

How does this tie into pipeline expansion?

1.3 Protect and improve water quality in local streams, lakes, wetlands and marine/intertidal ecosystems.

5 green

1.4 Limit extent and/or reduce impacts of impervious surfaces.

6 green 3 yellow

Requires strong enforcement and associated ticketing or else it will be ignored.

Same as 1.1? Or part of it? Low impact development

Flow – 2 Reduce demand on regional drinking water supply

1 green 3 yellow

Promote and incentive water conservation.

Vague, demand by what? Industry?

2.1 Use water wisely. 1 green 4 yellow

Bit vague

2.2 Conserve and recycle water on-site, especially for non-potable needs (e.g. irrigation, toilet flushing).

5 green 1 yellow

Potable – most important

New Strategies & General Comments

Prioritize green over grey infrastructure. Actively review, engage with Provincial Policy such as The Water Sustainability Act Water metering per household

Peak day use by upping landscaping and lawns.



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Live – 1 Create walkable neighbourhood and town centres that are compact and complete eco-communities

3 green

1.1 Develop and implement eco-city policies and criteria for town centres and large development sites, to encourage regenerative development.

3 green 3 yellow

I would avoid using a term like “eco-city” Just take the term out of the statement.

“eco-city” and “regenerative development” need further explanation.

1.2 Encourage higher-density, inclusive, identifiable and unique neighbourhoods with "human scale" development.

3 green

1.3 Create an outstanding public realm, walkable amenities and places to gather.

11 green 1 yellow

Green component should be mentioned. And use ecosystem functions to help do

this. 1.4 Protect and restore ecosystems through community planning and development.

3 green 1 yellow 1 red

Add “across the landscape” Doesn’t belong here? Or change

wording. 1.5 Protect existing farmland and seek other opportunities for urban agriculture.

5 green 1 red

And ensure it is being kept agriculture Doesn’t belong, repeated elsewhere.

Live – 2 A safe and inclusive community where people know their neighbours and want to stay for life.

2 red Social sustainability How does this relate to Buildings &

Energy (environmental sustainability?) Social Sustainability Strategy?

2.1 Create a wider range of housing types including adaptable and affordable housing.


How does this relate to Buildings & Energy (environmental sustainability?)

At what scale?, Same block?, Same neighbourhood? – answer is important.

Make link to need for affordability to support new goals (e.g realize, live, work, play, etc.) and then provide guidance to social sustainability.

2.2 Foster social inclusion 1 yellow 4 red

ESS or Social Sustainability Strategy? How?

New Strategies & General Comments: The topic heading Buildings & Energy don’t match the strategies. The broader heading should be

Neighbourhood Patterns or Community Design.



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Move – 1 A city that embraces car-free living.

3 green 1 yellow

Suggest providing high level guidance for Transportation Plan – e.g. “Update Transportation Plan to…” Don’t bog down this strategy.

1.1 Implement policies, regulations and programs to encourage shift from personal autos and support pedestrian, cycling and transit infrastructure.

6 green 1 yellow

More than encourage.

1.2 Expand and improve connectivity, safety and comfort of cycling and pedestrian networks, serving all key locations.

11 green 1 yellow

Integrate ecological features with this. Look to design guidelines, community

plans, OCP.

1.3 Promote and encourage increased use of public transit and improve affordability and availability.

2 green This is pretty high level. The “how” on this is the key, especially

for people who work/live in different communities

1.4 Support cooperative transportation options (e.g. car/bike sharing).

4 green 1 yellow

Links to “sharing economy/network/culture under zero waste.

Move – 2 Transportation is safe, non-polluting (net zero emissions) and support healthy ecosystems

2 green 1 yellow

Suggest providing high level guidance for Transportation Plan – e.g. “Update Transportation Plan to…” Don’t bog down this strategy.

2.1 Promote and encourage electric vehicles and zero- and low-emissions vehicles.

1 green 2 yellow

Explore natural gas for transportation for transit (NET) natural gas transportation and fleet vehicles.

Delete “electric vehicle” to leave open for future technologies.

2.2 Reduce impacts of cars on personal safety and neighbourhood livability.

3 green But should say trucks, buses and other modes of transportation.

2.3 Use surplus land purchased for transportation uses for other uses.

3 green 3 yellow

Other uses such as… What about green cycleway/paths? Some transportation uses good – e.g.

alternative transportation. New Strategies & General Comments

Educate public students (elementary) in active transportation. Maintain and improve current bike (greenwork) networks/paths (pavement quality signage) and develop more paths.


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Build – 1 Significantly reduce the environmental impact of buildings and encourage regenerative and “net zero” buildings of all types become the norm.

7 green “encourage” needs more teeth or detail. No option to regulate/require?

1.1 Establish globally leading, regionally appropriate building standards and site standards that are feasible, simple, actionable and verifiable.

8 green 3 yellow

But need to ensure that livability is incorporated. A lot of LEED buildings are too negligent of culture, beauty and livability.

Don’t the standards already exist? May be greater benefit to focus on

building code compliance. 1.2 Reduce waste and eventually eliminate waste associated with building demolition and construction.

6 green Allow siting of private recycling.

1.3 Support resource re-use and sharing within and between buildings and sites (e.g. energy, water, materials).

5 green 1 yellow

Mandate minimum onsite reuse requirement.

1.4 Encourage shift to renewable and zero-emissions energy in buildings (e.g. geo-thermal, solar).

6 green 2 yellow

Set minimum onsite requirements. Need to address energy at most

appropriate scale (i.e. possibly the block, sometimes the neighbourhood). YES!

New Strategies & General Comments: Pursue green building practice through incentives and regulations and adaptability/future proofing. Loot at strategies for existing building stock. Focus on retrofits Building code compliance Existing building retrofit strategy



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Prosper – 1 Foster a culture of holistic prosperity.

2 yellow Not a fan of “holistic prosperity” as a term, concept is OK.

Agree! [with above comment] 1.1 Support sustainable economic development in Burnaby.

2 yellow 1 red

Not all economic development is good. Needs a clarifier.

Nee to define and prioritize economic vs. environmental and social objectives.

In attempt to focus/prioritize -leave this for Economic Development Strategy.

1.2 Help citizens and businesses to reduce consumption and support local, green and ethical services & products.

7 green 1 yellow

Reducing consumption may not be the best approach – more about changing what resources are being consumed – behavioural change

1.3 Encourage a 'sharing' economy in all its forms.

4 green

1.4 Support green social enterprises.

4 green 2 yellow

How to support? What does this mean? Recycling? Resource recovery? Need specifics – green industrial

zones? 1.5 Create a world leading green business and innovation "hub".

3 green

1.6 Support 'greening'6 of existing and new businesses.

5 green Require?

1.7 Green the City’s Supply Chain

2 green 1 red

Broaden – replace with statement that rewards green supply chains in private enterprise, government etc. and city leading the way.

1.8 Support institutional sustainability programs (schools, universities, hospital)

7 green 1 red

Role of a city?

New Strategies & General Comments circular economy – policies (dev.), use, user-pay, revenue streams


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Nourish – 1 A sustainable and healthy food system.

3 green

1.1 Protect, celebrate and improve productivity of existing farmland.

6 green 1 yellow

I would add “sustainable” productivity – sustainable agricultural systems that work in harmony with ideal environments.

1.2 Develop and expand commercial food opportunities in Burnaby.

4 green

1.3 Support and promote local food and food culture as a key component of Burnaby's economy and community.

2 green 2 yellow

Define “food culture” here!

1.4 Ensure adequate access to healthy local food for all citizens.

3 green

1.5 Grow food-friendly neighbourhoods.

3 yellow Vague “food-friendly makes me wonder what

“food-unfriendly” looks like? Vague – avoid.

1.6 Empower residents with food skills and information about food and nutrition.

1 green 3 yellow

Social? Agree [with above comment] Define food skills? Growing food,

cooking, nutrition etc. Works with schools and universities

1.7 Support food system sustainability with City policies and leadership.

2 green

1.8 Promote purchasing as a tool to increase supply and access to local, organic, sustainable food.

6 green Great! Corporate?

New Strategies & General Comments: Take a stance on GMO’s.


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Conserve – 1 Zero waster – encourage a circular economy.

6 green

1.1 Reduce consumption (see also "Prosper")

2 yellow Need to talk about consumption of what? Otherwise you drive business away.

Support for alternatives. Don’t undermine local production and

consumption that reduces waste producing products.

1.2 Support and encourage a 'sharing economy'

1 green 1 yellow

Define “sharing economy”. Same as 1.3 under Prosper? Unclear.

1.3 Reduce and eliminate sale and use of hard-to-recycle materials.

4 green 1 yellow

Link to strategies to maintain existing building stock, re-use

1.4 Maximize recovery of organic waste

4 green

1.5 Increase solid waste diversion, maximize recycling and 'up-cycling'

6 green

1.6 Explore new opportunities for resource recovery from waste.

5 green 1 yellow

“explore” is too weak.

1.7 Reduce waste and eventually eliminate waste associated with building life-cycle.

8 green 1 yellow

Look to new Provincial regulation on recycling and the impact on the community.

New Strategies & General Comments Regional harmony (especially for recycling) Industrial symbiosis/zero waste/closed-loop and support and network Strategy to attract/incent businesses who can recycle/reuse materials from the waste stream.




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Manage – 1 Citizens and business owners of all ages and backgrounds are aware of importance of ecosystems and engaged in stewardship behaviours and activities.

5 green 1 yellow

Make this broader

1.1 Partner with community groups and schools to assess and monitor ecosystem health, and carry out restoration activities.

9 green Goes with point above – could be combined.

1.2 Undertake public outreach and education to raise awareness and encourage a stewardship ethic.

6 green 1 yellow

Note: This requires a long term commitment as results are slow…

Needs to be tied to incentives and other behavior change triggers.

1.3 Engage youth in stewardship and incorporate local ecology and sustainability into curricula (schools and universities).

7 green 2 yellow

Needs to be tied to incentives and other behavior change triggers.

Include climate change and food issues.

Manage – 2 Cooperate and integrate between City departments and with others.

6 green Really, really important.

2.1 Collaborate with other municipalities and levels of government; seek creative new community partnerships.

9 green 2 yellow

Yes, but don’t be afraid to lead! Describe nature of collaboration – policy

coherence, linked infrastructure, joint planning/initiatives

2.2 Make it easier to the public and stakeholders to engage, share their ideas and understand how decisions are being made.

3 green 2 yellow

How? More specific actions. Integrate community members into

decision making.

Manage – 3 Demonstrate City leadership and reflect ESS vision and goals in all City policies, plans, programs and operations.

4 green 1 yellow

Prioritize instead of reflect.

3.1 Establish and seek to achieve bold corporate sustainability goals, and monitor/report on progress.

3 green 3 yellow

Define “bold” – innovative? Be directional in terms of strategy.

Mandate internally – values driven – not cost.

Need further clarity here – “sustainability” and “environmental sustainability”. “Sustainability” is broader term and: principle/goals should be



done at a higher level (economy & social).

3.2 Coordinate and integrate City sustainability initiatives and values across departments and among contractors and staff "culture".

3 green 3 yellow

This needs a real champion with a role devoted solely to this integration. One of the biggest challenges for municipal staff.

Need directive that prioritizes ESS goals to give them weight when faced in competitive interests/priorities.

Need further clarity here – “sustainability” and “environmental sustainability”. “Sustainability” is broader term and: principle/goals should be done at a higher level (economy & social).

3.3 Exemplify world leading standards of sustainability in infrastructure3 and energy systems, on both private and city lands.

7 green 1 yellow

Need further clarity here – “sustainability” and “environmental sustainability”. “Sustainability” is broader term and: principle/goals should be done at a higher level (economy & social).

New Strategies & General Comments: Reprioritize municipal budget to focus on critical long-term issues (e.g. climate, affordability, zero waste). Prioritize “green” infrastructure over grey. Facilitating public involvement. Strengthen systems thinking – focus at root. Power thru investment – budget shift, tax reform, user pay. Pilot program or challenge program to generate exposure and celebrate achievements. Strengthen long-term thinking (politicians and public too). Develop and educate community champions. Inter-agency collaboration – address Provincial policies that aren’t congruent Fun public events. Interactive outdoor public art/input. Stimulate business & community to care and participate (shared values). Focus/simplify/priorization.




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Breathe – 1 A low carbon community with healthy air quality.

5 green

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants (both community scale emissions and corporate emissions).

5 green 5 yellow

Need a target – an ambitious one!

Need specific actions. Be stronger GHG’s are more involved

than simply placing them in one category.

Air quality is difficult for cities to regulate and participate.

Shifting toward green fuel options and away from fossil fuel dependence.

5 green 3 yellow

What are “green fuels”? Start with conservation –

demand management as first priority then alternative “green fuels”.

More detail helpful but great approval.

More detail how. Breathe – 2 A community with healthy active people.

4 green

Promote human health and wellness

7 yellow 1 red

Be more specific. Really vague – social? Targets i.e. active

transportation rates, childhood obesity, rates of asthma, reduce environmental exposure to toxins, mental health.

You can always get input from your friendly Medical Health Officer on this section.

Note – This is very important but should be captured in the Social Sustainability Strategy. Helpful to increase the integration and decrease the overlap.

Strategy should provide a sense of direction, too vague.



Breathe – 3 A community that is resilient to climate change effects.

3 green

3.1 Weatherproof the community by improving resilience to increased rainfall intensity, sea level rise and flooding.

2 green 3 yellow

Same as 3.3? Mixing the language of

climate and weather is confusing for the general public’s understanding of what climate change is.

Vague!! 3.2 Diversify our water supply by improving resilience to lower or more variable regional water supply, drought and heat emergencies.


Don’t understand Not sure the proposed action

diversifies water supply. Not sure what you mean by

water supply – for drinking or other use?

Vague 3.3 Support a more resilient ecosystem that is better able to withstand the effects of changes in water table, temperature shifts, invasive species and extreme weather.

4 green

New Strategies & General Comments: Use land use and zoning to protect sensitive populations (sick kids) from traffic related air emissions (e.g.

truck routes). Ban sale of water in plastic bottles. Connect people and nature – residents closer to parks and vegetation in the city. Match water use with water quality (i.e. don’t use potable water for irrigation). Expand landscaping and use species accordingly.


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Comments

Identify key priorities for each area, or rank policies in a time line (i.e. immediate, short range, long range).

Would like to see more of a link to Provincial Acts, strategies, policies etc. A lot of the strategies are at a level that is too high for creative and meaningful municipal

action. There are so many examples of strategies that can be translated into action and effective

change – suggest you should try to include. Re-prioritization of budgets and investments to support environmental sustainability.

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Table A Table B Table C Table D

Breathe 2

A community with healthy, active people.

Conserve 1

Zero waste - encourage a circular economy.

Live 1.3

Create an outstanding public realm, walkable amenities and places to gather.

Green 1.4

Connect existing significant ecosystems via habitat corridors and greenways.

TABLE A Breathe 2: A Community With Healthy Active People Importance of access to green space – link to mental health Environmental toxins – proximity and exposure risks and ? planning for Recognize links and importance of inclusion in ESS Other elements of health: obesity, active movement and link to environmental factors Language of B-2 needs to be more specific and include health targets Provincial community health profiles – use of data to create targets Bring health to the forefront of planning

1. Incorporate Community Health profile data into ESS 2. Continue to foster agency partnerships with community partners with focus/interest in health 3. Databank of potential environmental risks/concerns to health to facilitate monitoring

TABLE B Conserve 1: Zero Waste – Encourage a Circular Economy 2 – Develop/articulate/support/identify markets for recycled materials (e.g. City of Burnaby will

use composite recycled concrete in all city projects) in procurement/purchasing. 1 – Realignment of jurisdiction of governance model (e.g. sharing data, authority between

different levels of government). 1 – Include other “work concepts”, commercial, water, air pollution 1 – Include “waste as a resource” as a concept in this action 1 – For construction and demolition waste: permits/policies to mandate direction deposit systems to manage this reuse percentage of materials on site mandate use of authorized/licensed facilities, registered look at Metro Vancouver strategy

Planning and Building Department Re: Burnaby Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) Inter-Agency Roundtable - Meeting Notes 2014 January 7 ................................................................................. Page 43 Helps support local economy – “local” can be Burnaby, but need feedback/connection to

other cities e.g. Metro Vancouver Define “circular economy” more fully Better coordination between existing staff/political bodies in different jurisdictions Why waste broken into 2 sections? Perhaps need to integrate parts of the strategy more fully

(or articulate this up front?) Where is liquid waste in this equation? What is Burnaby’s waste profile? Which sector/communities etc? Local Government needs more understanding (management of commercial operational as

well as development waste). Petition Province to delegate certain authorities to local government (with appropriate

supports). TABLE C Live 1.3 – Create an outstanding public realm, walkable amenities and places to gather. 3 – Land use that encourages vibrant public realm

Density Design guidelines Fine-grained business e.g. estimated maximum size (no big box) Encourage local businesses Business improvement areas

2 – Community Gardens/Food Systems Fosters community Garden parties – celebrate harvest etc. , block/neighbourhood scale Outdoor cafes Food festivals – combine with car-free events

2 – Art Place making Avoid “generic”/lowest-cost/utilitarian (e.g. street furniture) Collaborate with producers/local artists Educate – storytelling

1 – Link public plazas etc. to green space Connect “out” and bring in (“green fingers”) Improve accessibility for seniors

1 – Reduce cars – repurpose streets for pedestrians Pilot road closures Car free day(s) Pedestrian only areas Combine with Framers’ Market “temporary” closures to test out

Planning and Building Department Re: Burnaby Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) Inter-Agency Roundtable - Meeting Notes 2014 January 7 ................................................................................. Page 44 1 – Linkages

Thematic – “eco/bio-diversity” corridors e.g. connecting Burnaby Mountain to Central Park

Art/history/cultural Nodal plazas and linear corridors Create new nodes

Stormwater management integrate in public realm permeable pavement rain gardens visible sustainability materials

Mixed-mode transportation areas with priority for pedestrians (e.g. Granville Island) Laneways – e.g. “Mole Hill” West End Vancouver (Light House) Transform from utilitarian to public Gardens Pedestrian linkages, mid-block connections Stormwater – e.g. permeable pavement Laneway housing

Water Features (sustainable) Children Educate re-sustainability Stormwater

Waterfront –public trails Link with economy/businesses Animated streets Cafes Food culture

TABLE D Green 1.4: Connecting Existing Significant Ecosystems via Habitat Corridors and Greenways SUMMARY 1. URBAN FOREST STRATEGY (public, private)

What planted? How planted? Integrating habitat and trees into build environment. Link for I.D. human health caution re: wildlife

2. RIPARIAN STRATEGY (public, private)

Build on successes


Link to identify and Burnaby culture Link to existing plans e.g. LSMP’s, MV strategies Strong clear regulation

3. GREEN FACTOR (private land)

How much planted Requirements/guidelines for green components

How – Urban Forest Strategy (Halifax) Resilience of tree Migratory birds Private/public land planting Use technology to evaluate and set targets e.g. carbon sequestration

Green infrastructure within existing urban area *key opportunity to make city feel greener and identify (see below) as ecologically leading

community Private property as opportunity – i.e. green roof Issues with “pest” species, wildlife – people conflicts Identify gaps in existing corridors and restore between corridors i.e. Still Creek in sections Provide green spaces in/near new intensely developed areas Integrated planning for major corridors e.g. habitat, energy, people, fish Integrate ecological functions into existing space Review parks acquisition/DCC’s/financing so not just recreational park; also ecological

space Dedicated budget for eco-corridors e.g. DCC, land acquisition Support greater regulatory clarity for riparian protection. Clear regulations in line with

science on riparian protection. Get third party objective expertise to support those clear standards Continue to build community support for stream protection, working with stakeholders Explore ways to support stream keepers groups (financial, other) to complement DFO

supports Explore tax incentives for homeowners to protect E.S.A.’s (Gibsons example) Strengthen Burnaby’s sense of identity as having great network of green space and habitat How to re-integrate coniferous trees into the urban environment (part of urban forest

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