climate action and energy plan - north cowichan

Climate Action and Energy Plan Implementation and Monitoring

Framework

Oct 2014

CAEP IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK

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IntroductionThe Climate Action and Energy Plan (CAEP) was adopted by Council on February 20, 2013. The Plan creates an inventory of the community’s existing energy use and greenhouse (GHG) emissions, and identifi es future trends in energy and GHG emissions based on population, land-use, technology and other factors. It also identifi es opportunities to reduce energy consumption and emissions through policy and other municipal mechanisms.

The CAEP includes analysis of the social, environmental and economic impacts of the strategies and it incorporates wide participation from the community in its development and implementation. The plan is a response to local, regional, provincial and global concerns about climate change and its current and potential effects.

The CAEP recommends specifi c actions and initiatives to be undertaken in order to achieve the Plan’s targets. Staff, together with the Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC), have built upon these recommended actions to develop a comprehensive and robust Implementation and Monitoring Plan.

The CAEP is necessarily ambitious and requires dedicated resources, both in terms of budget allocation and staff time if the targets are to be achieved. The recommended actions do not necessarily mean increased regulation, rather they encourage better use of existing municipal powers and partnerships to deliver outcomes.

The CAEP outcomes will be successful and

In July 2013 the Municipality of North Cowichan (MNC) signed on to the Federation of Canadian Municipality’s (FCM) Partners for Climate Protection Milestone framework to guide local governments to reduce greenhouse gases. The adoption of this plan will result in MNC achieving Milestone Four of this framework.

inspiring but only with continued dedication to implementation by all partners including Council, staff, other local governments and the wider community.

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Purpose of the Implementation and Monitoring PlanThe Implementation and Monitoring Plan provides a summary of the actions and initiatives required, broad time frames for their delivery and the associated delivery mechanisms to ensure successful implementation of the CAEP. In some instances new structures and partnerships will need to be established. The implementation delivery section therefore provides:

• An overview of the action required to deliver the CAEP;

• The lead and support department(s) responsible for undertaking the action or initiative; and

• Where known, a broad indication of time frames, costs and possible funding mechanisms.

Roles and ResponsibilityMunicipal staff will be responsible for putting the plan into motion and maintaining momentum. The implementation of specifi c initiatives will be undertaken together with the Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC), community members, other levels of government, non-governmental organizations private-sector contractors, and other stakeholders. The approval and continued ongoing support of Council, municipal staff and the community are essential to the plan’s success.

Each action or initiative has been assigned a lead Municipal department responsible for implementation; however, not all actions are within the jurisdiction of the Municipality to carry out and some are more appropriate at the regional level, for example transportation initiatives. In these cases, Municipal staff will collaborate with other stakeholders and look to other levels of government to implement or partner on certain actions to deliver results.

For the actions that fall within the realm of corporate operations or municipal jurisdiction, actions will be tied into departmental plans and budgeting processes. The lead department will work with the other supporting departments, using identifi ed planning and policy tools, with an emphasis on the short term actions highlighted for immediate implementation.

Financing and budgetingWith proper funding leveraging and community partnerships North Cowichan can share costs and program responsibility with the added benefi t of community empowerment.

There are several options for fi nancing the implementation of the CAEP. These include the use of internal funds and third party fi nancing, as well as grants and loans. Potential funding sources and cost estimates are provided where known. In many instances these details will need to be determined closer to the time of implementation. At that time the following questions are important considerations:

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Considerations:

• Can the action/initiative be incorporated into existing projects or expenditures?

• Which actions/initiatives require new expenditures?

• What is the payback period and return on investment? (Paybacks of fi ve to seven years are considered good investments).

• What are the potential savings over the lifetime of the action/initiative?

• Is funding available in the existing municipal budget?

• What alternative funding sources exist?

• What are the project’s life cycle costs?

TimelinesThe proposed time frames are intended to enable the Municipality of North Cowichan and the community to achieve the CAEP emission reduction targets by the target year. The time frames also refl ect that it is necessary for these activities or projects to be integrated or mainstreamed into existing processes and responsibilities. Other considerations include the likely availability of funding and programme of works that are anticipated at this time.

Indicators and MonitoringTo ensure the successful implementation of the CAEP, a series of indicators have been proposed to track progress over time that are aligned

with existing reporting efforts. The Municipal Planning and Sustainability Division is collecting data from various sources to establish baseline information to monitor progress of these metrics. Where possible the indicators selected are being used to monitor multiple initiatives such as the Offi cial Community Plan (OCP). Municipal staff will convene as needed to review progress on the actions and initiatives and assess the indicator

data as it is collected and as trends emerge and report to the CCAC and Council on a regular basis with the results.

1Create a Transportation Planning Program guided by a transport planning coordinator to oversee transportation planning in The Cowichan Valley Regional District, including North Cowichan, with responsiblity to facilitate wide collaboration and encourage stakeholder action. Initiatives include:

i. Rural Taxibus transit system

ii. Smarter Travel Choices program

iii. Transportation Demand Management Strategy (to include policies regarding parking, public transit, carsharing, active transportation (AT), active and safe routes to school, cycling facilities)*

Next Steps

i. Discuss with Transit Commission and CVRD staff in context of Regional Sustainability Plan and Regional Transportation Strategy, to confi rm approach and avoid duplication of effort

ii. Work with the CVRD to develop terms of reference for the Transportation Planning Program

iii. Work with the CVRD to develop a job description for the coordinator position

iv. Request CVRD support to fund coordinator position

Timeline:i) Short term - 0 to 5 yearsii to iv) Medium term - 5 to 10 years

Lead & Support Partners Costs Potential

FundingMonitoring

Metric

CVRD

MNC Planning, Administration &

Engineering

City of Duncan and CVRD - Environment Commission and

Transit Commission

BC Transit, School District 79, taxi fi rms, Jack Bell

Foundation, cycling organizations

The CAEP estimates addition of new staff person to be $80,000/ year. This position could also be

established as a contract position.

CVRD Baseline:

Modal split from Statistics Canada

Percentage of GHGs for transportation as per CEEI/GHG

Proof

Monitor:

Modal split from Stats Can and trip diary if completed

Percentage change of GHG for transportation as per Community Energy and

Emissions Inventory (CEEI)/GHG proof


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2 Join ‘Project Get Ready’ and transition Municipal fl eet to Electric Vehicles (EV) or vehicles with low CO2 emissions.

Next Steps

i. Review data collected for Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) reporting and fuel management tracking system and modify as appropriate.*

ii. Report out fl eet vehicle use transition program (‘right sizing the fl eet’) and fuel consumption by different fuel types.

iii. Include CO2 emmission and fuel effi ciency in the vehicle tendering process.

iv. Investigate transitioning municipal fl eet to EV, where appropriate.

Timeline:

Short term - 0 to 5 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Public Works

Engineering

MNC departments, car dealerships, BC Hydro, City of Duncan, CVRD, EV charging station companies, Fraser

Basin Council

TBC Capital Baseline:

Number of municipal Electric Vehicles

Establish baseline of fuel consumption

Monitor:

Number of EVs

Percentage change in fuel consumption per capita**

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3 Increase Biodiesel* consumption by community and corporate fl eet.

Next Stepsi. Confi rm Municipal fl eet biodiesel consumption (generators and vehicles).

ii. Investigate viability of purchasing locally sourced biodiesel.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Public Works

Engineering

CVRD, BC Transit, members of the purchasing group

$50,000 (est.) in premium fuel costs depending on cost of diesel. (SSG calculation based on total diesel

purchases as per CAEP)

Operating Baseline:

Biodiesel consumption per vehicle

Monitor:

Percentage change in biodiesel use by municipal fl eet

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Transportation

Next Steps

*5% biodiesel (B5) is current maximum recommended by diesel engine manufacturers.

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4 Investigate new ‘park & ride’ locations.

Next Steps i. Discuss with CVRD Regional Transportation Committee as part of the Regional Transportation Strategy.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning & Engineering

CVRD, BC Transit, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI),

Cowichan Tribes

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5 Work with CVRD to coordinate a trip diary survey as part of the CVRD Regional Transportation Plan to provide baseline data and facilitate long term monitoring. If possible undertake every 5 years.

Next Steps i. Confi rm and promote trip diary as part of the CVRD Regional Transportation Plan terms of reference.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

CVRD

Planning & Engineering

MNC, City of Duncan, Town of Ladysmith,

Cowichan Tribes, Town of Lake Cowichan,

MOTI, ICBC, City of Nanaimo, CRD, BC Transit

$100,000 (est.) trip diary as per CAEP

TBC Baseline:

Modal split from Statistics Canada, if completed

Percentage of GHGs from transportation as per CEEI/GHG

Proof

Monitor:

Modal split from Stats Can and trip diary, if completed

Percentage change of GHG from transportation

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6 Develop a policy framework to facilitate development of travel plans that encourage ‘greener’ transportation including public transit, walking, and cycling.

Next Steps i. Research and develop a policy framework to encourage travel demand management (TDM) measures for certain types of development.

Timeline:Short term - 0 to 5 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Engineering

City of Duncan, BC Transit, CVRD

Transportation Committee, developers

N/A Federation of Canadian Municipalities

(University Village Local Area Plan

Funding)

Baseline:

Modal split from Stats Can and trip diary, if completed

Percentage of GHGs from transportation as per CEEI/GHG

Proof

Monitor:

Modal split

Percentage change of GHG from transportation



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7 Develop a policy to secure the installation of plug-in charging stations or ‘EV Ready’ for new development.

Next Steps

i. Research and develop a policy to secure the installation of EV charging stations or ‘EV ready’ for new development, or contribution to community EV charging station as a community amenity contribution.

ii. Confi rm installation costs for existing EV charging stations.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Building Department

Developers, City of Duncan, CVRD, EV Charging Station

Companies

TBC Developers Baseline:

Usage of existing EV charging stations

Number of EV charging stations - public and private

Monitor:

Percentage change in EV charging station usage

Number of charging stations

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1 Ensure strict implementation of OCP Development Guidelines.

Next Steps

i. Research renewable energy policy framework (eg. 10% renewable energy component - Merton Rule).

ii. Review effectiveness of Bill 27 powers, explore opportunities for increased application of these powers, and update standards and bylaws.

iii. Develop food security strategy.

iv. Develop and implement Parks/Trails Master Plan.

Timeline:i ) & ii) Short term - 0 to 5 years

iii) Medium term - 5 to 10 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Parks & Recreation

Developers,residents/community

associations, Community Planning Advisory Committee,

Fraser Basin Council, CVRD Agriculture Commission and external agricultural bodies,

Cowichan Green Community,BC Hydro

TBC $10,000 Planning Infrastructure Grant for Merton rule DPA

research

BC Hydro Community Energy and Emissions

Plan (CEEP) Implementation Offer

YES/NO


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Next Steps

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2 Adopt and implement University Village and Crofton Local Area Plans.

Next Stepsi. Complete and adopt LAPs.

ii. Prioritize implementation framework to develop 5-year departmental work plans.

iii. Promote the Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw.

Timeline:UVLAP Fall 2014 (Est.)Crofton LAP Fall 2014 (Est.)ii) & iii) Short term - 0 to 5 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Engineering, Public Works,

Parks & Recreation,

Administration

Developers, land owners, CVRD,

City of Duncan, residents/community

associations, BC Ferries,

Duncan Business Improvement Association,

Duncan Chamber of Commerce,

service clubs

$135,000 U Village LAP

$85,000 Crofton LAP

BC Hydro, Planning operating

budget, Federation of Canadian

Municipalities (FCM) $60,000

Each LAP will have their own monitoring metrics

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3 Implement Chemainus Revitalization Plan, Nov 2011.

Next Stepsi. Continue to implement actions.

ii. Amend DP guidelines, Zoning and other bylaws to incorporate plan recommendations.

iii. Undertake energy modelling for Chemainus growth centre.

Timeline:i) 2014 - Waterwheel park & Skateboard park

2014/15 - River Rd upgrades including roundabout

2016 - Willow St

2017 - Victoria/Elm St round-about

ii) & iii) Short term - 0 - 5 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning


Parks & Recreation,

Administration

BC Ferries, land owners, developers, School District, service clubs, Chemainus Chamber of Commerce

Various costs for specifi c projects Capital and operating YES/NO


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4 Research a density bonus program and amenity contribution policy framework.

Next Stepsi. Review and research in context of Zoning Bylaw Review, local area plans and other bylaws.

ii. Undertake economics analysis for developments to establish feasibilty of an amenity contribution policy.

Timeline:ZB Review anticipated comple-tion Winter 2015



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning Developers, Chambers of Commerce, Business

Improvement Associations, residents/community

Associations

$20,000 for economic analysis

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

University Village Local Area Plan funding

Operating

Baseline:

Dwelling units/ha in Growth Centres

Monitor:

Percentage change of dwelling units/ha in Growth Centres

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5 Adopt OCP Implementation Framework.

Next Steps i. Complete framework and prioritize to develop 5-year departmental work plans.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning


Parks & Recreation,

Administration, Finance

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6 Review and update DP Guidelines, Zoning Bylaw, OCP and other bylaws for fl ood risk, sea level rise (SLR), wildfi re risk.

Next Steps

i. Review DP guideline and zoning bylaw (a. draft SLR guidelines in Appendix 4 of CAEP, b. review Greenshores Development Rating System).

ii. Review and consider adopting SLR mapping from CVRD.

iii. Review fi re hazard mapping and guidelines.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning


Building

Community, developers, CVRD, MOE, resident/

community Associations

N/A Operating YES/NO

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7 Support ongoing implementation of the Cowichan Basin Watershed Managememt Plan.

Next Steps i. Participate in Cowichan Basin Watershed Board with technical and political representation.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Engineering

Planning

CVRD, ENGOs, CB Watershed Board, AAC, First Nations



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8 Work with CVRD to review the Integrated Flood Management (IFM) study to determine a proactive, phased approach to managing the changes in fl ood risk over time

Next StepsAssist CVRD to:

i. Review IFM study - modelling to be redone.

ii. Review fl ood construction elevation in ZB and develop solutions to reduce risk.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Engineering

Planning

IFM partners, ENGOs, Watershed Board

TBC Operating YES/NO

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Next Steps

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9Review and revise Engineering and Parks infrastructure standards and fi xtures to offset climate change impacts and reduce energy consumption in the design, construction and maintenance including:

i. Active transportation ii. Service levels and subdivision standardsiii. Development Cost Charges iv. Green infrastructure standards including green roofs, open storm water channels, ecological wastewater treatment ponds,

rain gardens and limiting total impervious areav. Landscaping standards including xeriscaping, planting of drought-tolerant varieties and species appropriate to local soils

and adaptable to future climatevi. Energy effi cient municipal infrastructure and utilities

Next Steps

i. Review the Duncan Active Transportation Plan.ii. Review Chemainus Active Transportation Plan.iii. Review green infrastructure that could be included as part of an amenity contribution policy.iv. Research green infrastructure standards.v. Review standards in context of ZB review and DP Guidelines review.vi. Review standards in context of University Village and Crofton Local Area Plans and

Chemainus Revitlization Plan.vii. Review subdivision service levels to align with OCP.viii. Review Parks and Trail standards to align with OCP.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Engineering, Public Works

Planning, Parks & Recreation,

Building

BC Transit, CVRD, City of Duncan,

Cowichan Tribes, developers,

cycling organizations, residents/community

associations,

TBD Operating,

ICBC, MOTI for active transportation

elements

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Baseline

EG, Length of sidewalks & bike lanes & trails

Monitor

EG, Percentage change in length of sidewalks, bike lanes

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& trails


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10 Develop a comprehensive water conservation strategy.

Next Steps

i. Review landscape guidelines in context of zoning bylaw review.

ii. Review Parks Department landscaping and irrigation standards.

iii. Investigate water demand management strategies.

iv. Review water usage and consider conservation strategies.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning, Engineering,

Parks & Recreation

Developers, school district, BC Hydro,

landscape companies, sprinkler contractors,

City of Duncan, resident/community

associations, ENGOs, Catalyst Paper

TBC Operating Baseline:

Water consumption per household and business

Monitor:

Percentage change in water consumption

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1 Establish a Community Energy Utility.

Next Steps

i. Investigate renewable energy generation opportunities including biomass, waste-to-energy, micro hydro, solar, etc.

ii. Consider district energy opportunties in Comprehensive Development Plan areas as an offset to amenity contributions.

Timeline:

Medium term - 5 to 10 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Engineering

BC Hydro, Fortis, Developers, CVRD, City of Duncan,

Cowichan Partners, Catalys Papert

TBC TBC YES/NO


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2 Reduce municipal building energy use.

Next Steps

i. Prioritize and implement recommendations of municipal facility audits.*

ii. Inform community of Municipal initiatives.

iii. Establish a staff ‘green team.’

iv. Develop a “sustainable development” standard for new and renovated municipal buildings.

v. Hold further GHG Proof training and establish a user friendly ‘front end’ interface.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Engineering

All Departments

BC Hydro, Fortis BC,

Sustainabillity Solutions Group,

TBC Operating, BC Hydro, CAEP Reserve Fund

Baseline:

Pre-audit kW/hr consumption

Monitor:

Percentage change post improvements

Next Steps

*Audits completed for Municipal Hall, Public Works Building, South End Firehall, Crofton Fire Hall, Che-mainus Tri-services building, Fuller Lake Arena, Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

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3 Investigate and implement a Home Energy Program.

Next Stepsi. Review Solar Hot Water Ready program uptake and promote.

ii. Promote 3rd party incentive programs to developers and homeowners.

iii. Research establishing MNC incentive program through CAEP Reserve Fund.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Building

Developers, First Nations, CVRD, CEA,

resident/community associations

TBC BC Hydro, Operating,

CAEP Reserve Fund

Baseline:

KW/hr consumption for residential buildings

Monitor:

Change in kw/hr consumption for residential buildings as per Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI)

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4 Increase energy effi ciencies and renewable energy generation in new and renovated buildings.

Next Steps

i. Consider implementing Merton Rule type policy in mixed use commercial areas.

ii. Research building permit rebate programs.

iii. Complete energy modelling for 3 growth centres.

iv. Develop campaign to increase energy effi ciencies and renewable energy alternatives in the community.

v. Review new building code requirements and identify data collection needs.

vi. Confi rm building permit requirements for photovoltaic installations and other onsite methods of renewable energy generation.

Timeline:

Short term - 0 to 5 years (CEM and Co-Op Student 2014 work-plan)


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Building

Builders/Developers, CPAC, BC Hydro,

resident/Community associations,

CCAC

TBC BC Hydro,

CAEP Reserve Fund

Baseline:

KW/hr consumption for residential buildings as per

Monitor:

Change in kw/hr consumption for residential buildings

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1 Investigate creating an Agriculture Development Centre - an entity that trains farmers, makes farmland available and produces and sells local food.

Next Stepsi. Confi rm what’s being done and by whom.

ii. Establish partnership between MNC and other agriculture interest organizations.

iii. Assist with identifying suitable sites.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Others

Planning,

CVRD Ag Advisory Commission, Cowichan Green

Community, BC Young Farmers

Association, BC Association of Farmers

Markets, Certifi ed Organic Associations

of BC, Farm Management Canada, BC Agriculture Council, First

Nations, Regional Ec Dev Commission,

Cowichan Exhibition Society, Cowichan Agricultural Society

Budget identifi ed in CAEP:

Yr 1: $100 000 (0.5 FTE, contract for business plan

Yr 2: $40 000 (0.5 FTE)

Yr 3: $60 000 (0.5 FTE plus legal costs)

Yr 4: $200 000 (0.5 FTE plus start upfunds)

Yr 5: $50 000/yr ongoing costsas per CAEP

TBC YES/NO


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2 Work with CVRD to create a communication mechanism to aid in building connections between land owners, farmers, facilities and engage agricultural producers to determine priority needs and engage public to understand and support local agriculture.

Next Stepsi. Hold joint meetings between the MNC Economic Development Advisory Committee, AAC

and regional Agricultural and Economic Development Commissions.

ii. Formally endorse the Cowichan Agricultural Brand developed by the CVRD.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning CVRD Ag and Ec Dev Committees, Ag interest

organizations

TBC TBC YES/NO

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3 Assist agricultural organizations and the CVRD with succession planning for existing farms.

Next Steps i. Review policies and regulations to remove barriers for succession planning.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning ALC, CVRD Ag Committees, Ministry of Agriculture,

Farmers, Community Futures



Agriculture


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4 Undertake a survey of ALR/agricultural land in MNC to determine availability of farm land.

Next Stepsi. Review digitizing project of agricultural land with soil mapping and other available mapped

data.

ii. Research feasibility of land lease of MNC lands for agricultural use.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Forestry

Min of Ag, CVRD Ag Commission


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5 Facilitate increased agricultural production.

Next Steps

i. Review Zoning Bylaw to reduce barriers to agriculture.

ii. Review Metro Vancouver’s business plan for a farm incubator program.

iii. Link MNC and Regional Economic Development Plans.

iv. Explore crop biodiversity and permaculture to increase existing farming intensity.

Timeline:

i to iii) Short term - 0 to 5 years

iv) Medium term - 5 to 10 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Administration

CVRD Ag Committee, MNC and CVRD Ec Dev

Committees,



Agriculture


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PG. 35AGRICULTURE

6 Support climate change impacts and adaptation options in the Regional Agriculture Area Plan.

Next Steps i. Work with CVRD to implement the Regional Agriculture Adaptation Strategies.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

CVRD

Planning

CVRD Ag Committee, Ministry of Agriculture,

Regional and local agriculture organizations

N/A N/A YES/NO


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7 Investigate key impacts for agriculture, such as drainage, water supply/storage infrastructure, to identify how to improve agricultural conditions.

Next Stepsi. Undertake and adopt the Bonsall Creek Watershed Plan.

ii. Confi rm MNC role in MOE groundwater monitoring programs in Chemainus aquifer and Cowichan aquifer.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning Engineering

CVRD Ag Committee, Halalt FN, Min of Ag, MOE, VIU

$80,000 - Bonsall Creek Watershed Plan

Min of Ag, MNC Ag Reserve Fund

YES/NO


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PG. 37AGRICULTURE

1 Establish a Green Revolving Loan Fund.

Next Steps i. Develop and implement terms of reference for the CAEP Reserve Fund (Bylaw 3513 adopted by Council May 2013).

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Administration,Finance, CCAC,

Engineering

N/A N/A Operating Monitor:

Amount of loans and grants provided.


Financing


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2 Seek various funding opportunities to implement CAEP.

Next Stepsi. Review civic info grant opportunities.

ii. Review implications of proposed provincial on-bill fi nancing.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning FCM, BC Hydro,

Municipal Finance Authority


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1 Develop an Urban and Rural Forest Strategy outside of the MFR.

Next Stepsi. Develop a tree valuation protocol for Municipal lands.

ii. Prepare an urban/rural forestry strategy.

Timeline:

Short to medium term - 0 to 10 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning

Parks & Recreation,

Forestry,Public Works

City of Duncan, CVRD,

Arborists, Tree removal services

TBC YES/NO Baseline:

Canopy cover in growth centres

Monitor:

Percentage change in canopy cover


Forestry


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2 Increase the area of the Municipal Forest Reserve (MFR).

Next Steps

i. Investigate opportunities to increase the MFR area.

ii. Investigate opportunities to increase the volume of tree production.

iii. Investigate biosolids land application program at VIU to establish value of CO2 credits with Climate Action Secretariate.

iv. Review a municipal land inventory to assess lands for possible inclusion into the MFR or land development.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Forestry

Engineering, Administration*

City of Duncan, Vancouver Island University,

Forestry Advisory Committee

TBC TBC Baseline:

Area of MFR

Monitor:

Percentage change in area of MFR

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3 Investigate forest land carbon offset program.

Next Steps i. Review Nature Conservancy of Canada’s carbon offset project, Pluto Darkwoods Forestry Corporation, for applicability in MNC.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Forestry

Administration, Finance

N/A TBC TBC YES/NO

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4 Consider implications for forests/ecosystems and role of forests in managing climate change impacts.

Next Steps

i. Review available tools through Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations and other sources to determine applicability.

ii. Undertake a climate change adaptation and strategy assessment of the MFR to inform management practices within the MFR.

Timeline:

i) Short term - 0 to 5 yearsii) Medium term - 5 to 10 years


FundingMonitoring

Metric

Forestry MFLNRO, Private forest land owners

TBC TBC YES/NO


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1 Undertake a review of risks and vulnerability and adaptation actions outlined in the CAEP

Next Steps

i. Establish an internal working group to begin reviewing risks and strategies for adaptation

ii. Conduct risk and vulnerabiity of nine CAEP thematic areas.

iii. Undertake assest management review of North Cowichan infrastructure.

iv. Develop an adaptation implementation strategy using for example, Public Infrastructure Enigineering Vulnerability Committee Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Protocol.

Timeline:



FundingMonitoring

Metric

Planning, Engineering

Administration, Parks &

Recreation, Forestry,

Public Works, Finance

CVRD Economic Development

Commission

TBC TBC YES/NO


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PG. 47CONCLUSION

ConclusionAs the impacts of climate change become increasingly tangible, all levels of government have a shared responsibility to ensure our communities are resilient and adaptable. By taking informed and proactive action, the Municipality of North Cowichan is positioned to make the right decisions within the timeframes necessary, using the best available science and knowledge. The actions identifi ed within the CAEP

Implementation and Monitoring Strategy provide a blueprint for Municipal staff and stakeholders that will help ensure North Cowichan continues to grow into a vibrant, livable and sustainable community for decades to come. Together, with the Offi cial Community Plan, the Municipality of North Cowichan’s comprehensive Climate Action and Energy Plan is preparing our community for a new future.

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