The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting

WMAC2022-02
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Electronic Participation Meeting
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1.
Call to Order
 

Chris Appleton called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Chris Appleton, Brian Junkin, Councillor Ashmore, David Kerr, Kerri Snoddy, Bryan Robinson, and Brianne Harrison were in attendance.

Councillor Veale and Councillor Yeo sent their regrets.

2.
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByBrian S. Junkin

    That the agenda be approved.

    Carried

3.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
Approval of the Minutes
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Waste Management Advisory Committee_Jan17_2022 - English.pdf

Waste Management Advisory Committee January 17 2022 Meeting Minutes

Councillor Ashmore had a question on the Corporate Waste Reduction Vision and when it would be brought back to council. Bryan Robinson provided clarification that the Vision was approved by council and that as initiatives are brought forward reports may come to council if required. Chris Appleton asked if there will be updates to the committee for example a spreadsheet with timelines for the different initiatives. Kerri confirmed that progress and timelines will be provided to the committee. Brian Junkin commented that timelines are often not met but it is good to have time frames as framework.

  • Moved ByBrian S. Junkin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the Committee approve the minutes from the last Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting.

    Carried

5.
Deputation: David Webb
 

to discuss Future Waste Management Options and public consultations

David Webb presented his concerns with the study and consultations, He discussed that he felt that the report missed evaluating options such as shared mass burn option or hybrid options. He felt that no backing data was provided and that the impact of other city initiatives were not factored in.

B, Junkin asked D. Webb where the submitted timelines and financials came from. D. Webb responded that the cost comparisons figures are the actual costs from Durham/York and that the timeline is based on the remaining life of the Lindsay Landfill. He feels that in the 15 years left, other initiatives could impact this ie. WSP report and he feels we have the time to get this right.

B. Junkin mentioned the environmental impact study and recommended proceeding with that.

R. Ashmore stated that he brought up some of these concerns during council. He believes we have time to explore these other options. He proposed a motion to correct and explore these issues first and then bring to council.

D. Kerr explained that MECP was consulted through this process, and that it’s not a given that landfill expansion is the preferred option through the formal EA process. The ministry is the approval agency, they had asked that we seek additional public consultation and that’s what was taken to council. The report was done through engineering and assets group, they should have the opportunity to respond to this, suggested the information be sent to them as part of the process.

D. Webb responded that MECP is likely to concentrate their focus on the option the city is in favour of. The consultations provide an opportunity to change things, but not if they’re limited to the listed options.

C. Appleton stated that staff has looked at SSO in the past and it is on the table again. Mixed load C&D is underway as well as the WSP report for operational concerns. Doesn’t feel we have to hold up this process on account of these. There is a public meeting coming up and encourages all to bring their concerns to these meetings. Stated that Mr. Webb had the opportunity to present these concerns to council.

  • Moved ByBrian S. Junkin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the deputation be received.

    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Ashmore
    Seconded ByBrian S. Junkin

    That staff and consultants include all various waste management options for the public consultation process before it is presented.

    Carried

6.
Boat & Bale Wrap Update
 

K. Snoddy informed committee that there unfortunately is not much of an update here. We were notified in January that some boat wrap options may start accepting the material again this year. But there has since been no confirmation and a lot of indecision on pricing. The City’s focus will be providing information for farmers and marinas. There are no clear partnership opportunities at this time.

7.
New Business
 

7.1
Blue Box Transition Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Blue Box Transition Update.pdf

K. Snoddy provided an update on Blue Box transition. We will start receiving new updates soon. April 1st, 2024 City of Kawartha Lakes will transition to Consumer Responsibility Blue Box. We likely won’t see any change in terms of what and how blue boxes will be collected until 2025.

Next steps for CKL:

Continue to stay informed, required to submit report to RPRA (MECP) in August, bring information to council, will likely start being approached by PROs sometimes between now and July 2023. We may have to register as a producer.

  • Moved ByBrian S. Junkin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the Blue Box Transition Update be received.

    Carried

7.2
2022 Diversion Program Update
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1.Diversion Program Update Memo.pdf

K. Snoddy reviewed the 2022 Diversion Program Update memo, discussing Bulky Plastics, Construction and Demolition, Mattresses, Batteries, Textiles, Boat and Bale Wrap, Leaf and yard Waste and other diversion programs such as electronics, scrap metal, HHW and Reuse for Habitat for Humanity and Organics.

  • Moved ByBrian S. Junkin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the 2022 Diversion Program Update be received.

    Carried

8.
Round Table
 

Councillor Ashmore informed the committee of a few scheduled community cleanups in Ward 6.

C. Appleton reminded committee that the WSP report is going to C.O.W. on May 3rd.

9.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByBrian S. Junkin
    Seconded ByCouncillor Ashmore

    That the meeting Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting be adjourned at 2:18pm.

    Carried
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