"Climate Plan"

The committee authorized a $259,515 expenditure to create a two-year temporary project manager position focused on fleet decarbonization and electrification for the Public Works Department.

The Commission reviewed the 'Climate Test,' a decision-support tool designed to evaluate the environmental impact of municipal projects costing over $1 million. The tool uses a 71-question survey and a color-coded system to identify risks and mitigation measures. The Commission recommended adopting the proposed roadmap and analysis axes, with a suggestion to consider including more projects in the future.

Action Climat Outaouais presented a GHG analysis. The discussion focused on the City's Climate Plan, the development of a 'climate test' tool for decision-making, and the need for decarbonization in the building and transportation sectors.

The commission discussed recent environmental initiatives, including the municipal budget's support for climate actions, the *Action Climat Outaouais* report, and new provincial regulations regarding fossil fuels in buildings.

The commission reviewed the 2024 progress report, which shows 50% completion of planned items, and discussed the 2025 planning schedule.

The City is entering into a financial agreement with the organization Enviro Éduc-Action to support the implementation of the City's Climate Plan. The funding, totaling $198,333, will support environmental awareness, education, and dialogue initiatives from August 2024 through 2025.

Approval of a memorandum of understanding to provide financial support to the organization Enviro Éduc-action as part of the city's Climate Plan initiatives.

The Council approved a memorandum of understanding to provide financial support to the organization Enviro Éduc-Action for its work on the City's Climate Plan. The support includes $58,333 for the remainder of 2024 and $140,000 for 2025.

The city is seeking to continue its LEED for Cities and Communities certification process with the US Green Building Council as part of its ongoing Climate Plan initiatives.

Council authorizes the Ecological Transition Service to pursue LEED for Cities and Communities certification. This initiative aligns with the city's Climate Plan to monitor performance and improve sustainability in areas like transportation, water management, and waste.

The commission reviewed the progress of the 2024 Climate Plan and discussed 2025 priorities. Key topics included greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in buildings and transportation, the need for structural measures to reduce car dependency, and the upcoming launch of the Partenariat Climat Outaouais.

The commission reviewed a proposal from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) to improve the prioritization of Climate Plan actions. Members emphasized the importance of academic collaboration and the need for a representative evaluation committee.

The city is approving an additional $52,221.65 for Lasalle|NHC inc. to conduct a second flow measurement campaign for the sewer master plan, as the first was inconclusive due to weather. This is budget-neutral as it is eligible for Climate Plan funding.

The City is providing $140,750 in financial support to the Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable de l'Outaouais (CREDDO) to support climate action initiatives, including waste management, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation, as part of the City's Climate Plan.

The Commission received a presentation on a project to modernize the City's greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory system. The project, led by the *Chaire en éco-conseil*, aims to create a robust, digital registry and develop a mechanism to prioritize climate actions. Preliminary data indicates a 1% increase in GHG emissions between 2015 and 2021.