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GREATER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held at 9:05 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, , .

MEMBERS PRESENT: Port , Chair, Director Greg Moore , Director John Becker Vancouver, Vice Chair, Director Raymond Louie , Director Mike Clay , Director John McEwen (departed at Richmond, Director Malcolm Brodie 9:44 a.m.) Richmond, Director Harold Steves , Director Ralph Drew Surrey, Director Bruce Hayne , Director Maureen Nicholson Surrey, Director Linda Hepner Burnaby, Director Derek Corrigan (arrived at Surrey, Director Mary Martin 9:07 a.m.) Surrey, Director Barbara Steele Burnaby, Director Sav Dhaliwal Surrey, Director Judy Villeneuve Burnaby, Director Colleen Jordan , Director Bryce Williams (arrived at Coquitlam, Director Craig Hodge 9:46 a.m.) Coquitlam, Director Richard Stewart Vancouver, Director Heather Deal Delta, Director Lois Jackson Vancouver, Director Electoral Area A, Director Maria Harris Vancouver, Director Geoff Meggs (departed at Langley City, Director Rudy Storteboom 9:44 a.m.) Langley Township, Director Charlie Fox Vancouver, Director Andrea Reimer Langley Township, Director Bob Long Vancouver, Director Gregor Robertson Maple Ridge, Director Nicole Read Vancouver, Director Tim Stevenson , Director Jonathan Cote , Director Michael Smith City, Director Darrell Mussatto White Rock, Director Wayne Baldwin North Vancouver District, Director Richard Walton (arrived at 9:07 a.m.)

MEMBERS ABSENT: , Director Karl Buhr

STAFF PRESENT: Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Deanna Manojlovic, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services Chris Plagnol, Director, Board and Information Services/Corporate Officer, Legal and Legislative Services

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 1of14 A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1. February 26, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for February 26, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED

B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

1. November 27, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes

2. January 29, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board adopt the minutes for its regular meetings held November 27, 2015 and January 29, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED

C. DELEGATIONS No items presented.

D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented.

E. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda, in the following order, for consideration under Section F. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda: 2.4 Renewed Federal Comprehensive Land Claims Policy in Relation to Local Governments Interests 1.1 Consultation on Amendments to GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008 and GVRD Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw No. 1083, 2008 5.1 Update on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project 5.2 Response to the "Prepared and Resilient: A Discussion paper on the Legislative Framework for Emergency Management in British Columbia"

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board adopt the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the February 26, 2016 GVRD Board Consent Agenda: 1.2 Partnering Agreements and Funding for Metro Vancouver's Wood Stove Exchange Program 2.1 Appointment of the 2016 Local Government Treaty Table Representatives to the Katzie and Tsleil-Waututh Negotiations 2.2 Appointment of Metro Vancouver's 2016 Representative to the UBCM First Nations Relations Committee

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 2of14 2.3 Appointment of a Metro Vancouver Observer to the Aboriginal Relations Committee Meetings for 2016 3.1 Metro 2040 Consistency of a GVS&DD Sewerage Area Extension - City of Coquitlam 3.2 GVS&DD Sewerage Area Extension - City of Surrey 3.3 Regional Context Statement Amendment - City of Langley 3.4 Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver 4.1 2016 Housing Committee Work Plan 4.2 Homelessness Partnering Strategy Community Entity Activities Repor 5.3 Amended 2016 Labour Relations Function Budget 6.1 Amendments to the Metro Vancouver 2016 Appointment to MFA CARRIED

The items and recommendations referred to above are as follows:

1.2 Partnering Agreements and Funding for Metro Vancouver's Wood Stove Exchange Program Report dated January 13, 2016 from Derek Jennejohn, Lead Senior Engineer, Planning, Policy and Environment, seeking Board approval to formalize the continuing participation of wood burning appliance retailers in Metro Vancouver's Wood Stove Exchange Program, to add additional retailers, and to request that the Board send a letter to the BC Minister of Environment in support of continued funding for the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board: a) authorize the participation of wood burning appliance retailers in Metro Vancouver's wood stove exchange program; b) direct staff to publish Metro Vancouver's intention to work with wood burning appliance retailers listed in (c) below to carry out the program; c) authorize the Greater Vancouver Regional District to enter into a partnering agreement with each of the following retailers to establish the terms and conditions of the services they would provide to Metro Vancouver as part of the program: i. Alpha Home Energy Centre Ltd., Abbotsford, BC ii. B.C. Fireplace Service Inc., New Westminster, BC iii. Big Valley Heating & Sheet Metal Ltd, Maple Ridge, BC iv. Bowen Building Centre Ltd., Bowen Island, BC v. Bridge Fireplace Group, , BC vi. Dagg's Gas Gallery, Abbotsford, BC vii. Delco Fireplaces Ltd., Langley, BC viii. Fireplace by Maxwell, North Vancouver, BC ix. Fireplaces To Go Manufacturing Distributors Ltd., Coquitlam, BC x. Gasland Equipment & Fireplaces Inc., Surrey, BC xi. Hilltop Plumbing & Heating Ltd., White Rock, BC

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 3 of 14 xii. Mainland Fireplaces, Langley, BC xiii. R.E. MacDonald Stoves and Stones Ltd., Langley, BC xiv. The SHP Fireplace Warehouse, Richmond, BC xv. The Olde Stove Works, Mission, BC xvi. Vaglio Fireplace Ltd., Vancouver, BC xvii. Warm Hearth Heating Centre, Maple Ridge, BC; d) authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the partnering agreements listed in (c) above; and e) send a letter to the BC Minister of Environment requesting continued funding for the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program. Adopted on Consent

2.1 Appointment of the 2016 Local Government Treaty Table Representatives to the Katzie and Tsleil-Waututh Negotiations Report dated February 9, 2016 from the Aboriginal Relations Committee, together with report dated January 11, 2016 from Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services, seeking nominations by the GVRD Board to local government treaty table representatives to the Katzie and Tsleil­ Waututh negotiations for 2016.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board appoint: a) Councillor Barbara Steele, Surrey, as the local government treaty table representative to the Katzie negotiations for 2016; and b) Councillor Mary-Ann Booth, West Vancouver, as the local government treaty table representative to the Tsleil-Waututh negotiations for 2016. Adopted on Consent

2.2 Appointment of Metro Vancouver's 2016 Representative to the UBCM First Nations Relations Committee Report dated February 9, 2016 from the Aboriginal Relations Committee, together with report dated January 25, 2016 from Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services, seeking the GVRD Board appointment of a Metro Vancouver representative to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' First Nations Relations Committee for 2016.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board appoint Director Barbara Steele, Chair of Metro Vancouver's Aboriginal Relations Committee, to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' First Nations Relations Committee for 2016. Adopted on Consent

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 4 of 14 2.3 Appointment of a Metro Vancouver Observer to the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations Committee Meetings for 2016 Report dated February 9, 2016 from the Aboriginal Relations Committee, together with report dated January 25, 2016 from Ralph G. Hildebrand, General Manager, Legal and Legislative Services, recommending that the GVRD Board appoint an observer to the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations Committee meetings for 2016.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board appoint Director Nicole Read, Vice-Chair of Metro Vancouver's Aboriginal Relations Committee, as the Committee's observer to the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations Committee meetings for 2016. Adopted on Consent

3.1 Metro 2040 Consistency of a GVS&DD Sewerage Area Extension - City of Coquitlam Report dated January 13, 2016 from Terry Hoff, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, responding to a request from the City of Coquitlam to extend the GVS&DD Sewerage Area within the Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future (Metro 2040) General Urban designation to be consistent with Metro 2040 provisions and seeking GVRD Board approval for this request.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board: a) resolve that the extension of GVS&DD sewerage services in the City of Coquitlam, for the area as shown on Map 1, is consistent with the provisions of Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping Our Future; and b) forward the requested Fraser Sewerage Area extension application to the GVS&DD Board for consideration. Adopted on Consent

3.2 GVS&DD Sewerage Area Extension - City of Surrey Report dated January 13, 2016 from Terry Hoff, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, responding to a request from the City of Surrey to extend the GVS&DD Sewerage Area within the Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future (Metro 2040) General Urban designation to be consistent with Metro 2040 provisions and seeking GVRD Board approval for this request.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 5 of 14 Recommendation: That the GVRD Board: 1 a) resolve that the extension of GVS&DD sewerage services to 15005 36 h Avenue in the City of Surrey is consistent with the provisions of Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping Our Future; and b) forward the requested Fraser Sewerage Area extension application to the GVS&DD Board for consideration. Adopted on Consent

3.3 Regional Context Statement Amendment - City of Langley Report dated January 13, 2016 from Terry Hoff, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, seeking GVRD Board acceptance of the City of Langley's amended Regional Context Statement.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board accept the City of Langley Regional Context Statement as proposed in the "City of Langley Official Community Plan Bylaw 2005, No. 2600, Amendment No. 7, 2015, No. 2953". Adopted on Consent

3.4 Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver Report dated February 12, 2016 from the Regional Planning Committee, together with report dated January 19, 2016 from Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing the Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver, the sixth in a series of policy backgrounders related to regional planning matters, and seeking Board direction to have staff report back to the Regional Planning Committee on advancing policy discussion on questions presented in the report.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board: a) receive for information the report dated January 19, 2016, titled "Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver"; and b) direct staff to report back to the Regional Planning Committee on advancing policy discussion on questions identified under regional dialogue issues, as presented in Section D of the Facts in Focus report. Adopted on Consent

4.1 2016 Housing Committee Work Plan Report dated February 16, 2016 from the Housing Committee, together with report dated January 18, 2016 from Don Littleford, Director, Housing, Planning, Policy and Environment, seeking Board direction to move forward in pursuing newly available federal and provincial funding to develop more units of affordable housing in the region.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 6 of 14 Recommendation: That the GVRD Board direct Metro Vancouver staff to: a) develop targets to increase the number of units of the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation and report back to the GVRD Board and the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation Board with a proposed strategy for implementation; b) pursue new federal and provincial government funding to achieve these targets; and c) expedite the process to identify and prioritize sites available to achieve those targets. Adopted on Consent

4.2 Homelessness Partnering Strategy Community Entity Activities Report Report dated February 16, 2016 from the Housing Committee, together with report dated January 11, 2016 from Theresa Harding, Manager, Community Entity, Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Housing, Planning, Policy and Environment, recommending that the Board send a letter of support on behalf of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy Community Advisory Board requesting the unspent funds be returned to the program.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board send a letter of support on behalf of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy Community Advisory Board to the Minister responsible for the Homelessness Partnering Strategy program, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, requesting the return of the unspent funds as identified in the report dated January 11, 2016, titled "Homelessness Partnering Strategy Community Entity Activities Report". Adopted on Consent

5.3 Amended 2016 Labour Relations Function Budget Report dated February 10, 2016 from Phil Trotzuk, Chief Financial Officer/General Manager, Financial Services, and Donna Brown, Senior Director, Human Resources, seeking GVRD Board approval of an amended 2016 Labour Relations Function Budget.

Recommendation: That the GVRD Board approve the 2016 Revenue and Expenditure Budget for Labour Relations as presented in the report dated February 10, 2016 titled "Amended 2016 Labour Relations Function Budget". Adopted on Consent

6.1 Amendments to the Metro Vancouver 2016 Appointment to MFA Report dated January 29, 2016 from Greg Moore, Chair, GVRD Board, amending the Greater Vancouver Regional District ("Metro Vancouver") appointments to the 2016 Municipal Finance Authority.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 7 of 14 Recommendation: That the GVRD Board amend its previously decided resolution of January 29, 2016 regarding the Metro Vancouver 2016 Appointments to External Agencies by: a) appointing Sav Dhaliwal as alternate representative to the Municipal Finance Authority in place of Jack Froese; and by b) appointing Ralph Drew as alternate representative to the Municipal Finance Authority in place of Richard Stewart. Adopted on Consent

F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Consultation on Amendments to GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008 and GVRD Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw No. 1083,2008 Report dated January 25, 2016 from Esther Berube, Program Manager, Bylaw and Regulation Development, Planning, Policy, and Environment, summarizing the feedback received by Metro Vancouver during consultation on proposed amendments to GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008, and GVRD Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw No. 1083, 2008, providing information on the issue of term limits in Metro Vancouver's air quality permitting system, and seeking Board direction to continue discussions with stakeholders on this issue.

9:07 a.m. Directors Corrigan and Walton arrived at the meeting.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) Receive for information the report titled "Consultation on Amendments to GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008, and GVRD Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw No. 1083, 2008"; and b) Direct staff to continue discussions with stakeholders on the use of term limits in Metro Vancouver's air quality permitting system. CARRIED

2.4 Renewed Federal Comprehensive Land Claims Policy in Relation to Local Governments Interests Report dated February 9, 2016 from the Aboriginal Relations Committee, recommending that the GVRD Board send a letter to the Prime Minister of and the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.

Members suggested that the matter be referred to the lntergovernment and Finance Committee for consideration in light of the recent federal election and subsequent change in government.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 8 of 14 Referral Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board refer consideration of the following motion to the lntergovernment and Finance Committee: "That the GVRD Board write a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada, and the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, conveying: a) the report dated July 22, 2015 titled "An Analysis of A New Direction Report on the Renewed Federal Comprehensive Land Claims Policy in Relation to Local Government Interests", and b) the following motion passed by the GVRD Board at its meeting of July 31, 2015: "That the GVRD Board: a) write a letter to the federal Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to convey Metro Vancouver's dismay and disappointment with the lack of recognition of local government and local government interests included in the report, dated June 29, 2015, titled "An Analysis of A New Direction Report on the Renewed Federal Comprehensive Land Claims Policy in Relation to Local Government Interests"; b) request that the federal government include local governments in the federal government's policy review process; and c) write a letter to member jurisdictions requesting they endorse Metro Vancouver's report and convey their responses directly to the federal Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. 1111 CARRIED Director Long absent at the vote.

5.1 Update on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project Report dated February 17, 2016 from the lntergovernment and Finance Committee, together with the report dated January 30, 2016 from Elisa Campbell, Director, Regional Planning, and Marcin Pachcinski, Division Manager, Electoral Area and Environment Planning, Policy and Environment, providing an update on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project and seeking Board approval to send a letter to the Province requesting a two-month extension on the review period, and to send a letter to the federal government requesting a federal environmental assessment review of the project.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 9 of 14 It was MOVED and SECONDED 1. That the GVRD Board send a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure requesting that an additional two months, from the date of Board approval, be granted to review the Project Definition Report for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project and to assess the impacts of the proposed Project on Metro Vancouver infrastructure and services.

2. That the GVRD Board send a letter to the appropriate federal Minister responsible for the Environment, requesting that the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project be referred for a federal environmental assessment review under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012.

Discussion ensued on additional time needed for Metro Vancouver staff to assess the potential impacts of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project and the rationale for requesting a federal environmental assessment review.

Distinct Propositions Director Harris requested that the Main Motion be separated into district propositions.

The first proposition of the Motion was before the Board.

Question was then called and it was CARRIED Director Jackson voted in the negative.

The second proposition of the Motion was before the Board.

Members requested that the matter be referred back to the lntergovernment and Finance Committee to further consider the rationale and process for requesting a federal environmental assessment review of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.

Referral Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board refer consideration of the following motion to the lntergovernment and Finance Committee: "That the GVRD Board send a letter to the appropriate federal Minister responsible for the Environment, requesting that the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project be referred for a federal environmental assessment review under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012." CARRIED Directors Clay, Corrigan and Steeves voted in the negative. Director Stewart absent at the vote.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 10of14 5.2 Response to the "Prepared and Resilient: A Discussion paper on the Legislative Framework for Emergency Management in British Columbia" Report dated February 1, 2016 from Rob Nicholls, Manager, Safety, Security and Emergency Management Division, Corporate Services, providing an update on the request for feedback to the Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness in regards to the "Prepared and Resilient: A Discussion paper on the Legislative Framework for Emergency Management in British Columbia", and seeking Board direction for staff to assess and report back on the proposed changes to the Emergency Program Act for submission to the Minister.

9:44 a.m. Directors McEwen and Meggs departed the meeting. 9:46 a.m. Director Williams arrived at the meeting.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated February 1, 2016 titled "Response to the 'Prepared and Resilient: A Discussion paper on the Legislative Framework for Emergency Management in British Columbia"' and direct staff to assess and report back to the Board on the proposed changes to the Emergency Program Act for submission to the Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness. CARRIED Director Walton absent at the vote.

G. REPORTS NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Amendments to GVRD Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw No. 1083,2008 Report dated January 25, 2016 from Esther Berube, Program Manager, Bylaw and Regulation Development, and Roger Quan, Director, Air Quality and Climate Change, Planning, Policy, and Environment, seeking Board approval of a proposed amendment to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Bylaw No. 1083, 2008.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1230, 2016. CARRIED Director Walton absent at the vote.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Fees Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1230, 2016. CARRIED Director Walton absent at the vote.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 11 of 14 2.1 District of West Vancouver - "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No.1227, 2016" Report dated January 26, 2016 from Dean Rear, Director, Financial Planning and Operations, Financial Services, bringing forward to the GVRD Board a borrowing request, in the amount of $23,022,377, from the District of West Vancouver for the spring 2016 Municipal Finance Authority issue for construction of a new police services and municipal hall facility.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) pursuant to Sections 182(1)(b) and 182(2)(a) of the Community Charter, give consent to the request for financing from the District of West Vancouver in the amount of $23,022,377; and b) give first, second and third reading to "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1227, 2016" being a bylaw to authorize the entering into an Agreement respecting financing between the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia. CARRIED

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: c) pass and finally adopt "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1227, 2016"; and d) forward "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1227, 2016" to the Inspector of Municipalities for Certificate of Approval. CARRIED

2.2 City of White Rock - "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1228, 2016" Report dated January 26, 2016 from Dean Rear, Director, Financial Planning and Operations, Financial Services, bringing forward to the GVRD Board a borrowing request, in the amount of $14,250,000, from the City of White Rock for the spring 2016 Municipal Finance Authority issue for the advance payment on the cost of acquiring the water utility.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) pursuant to Sections 182(1)(b) and 182(2)(a) of the Community Charter, give consent to the request for financing from the City of White Rock in the amount of $14,250,000; and

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 12 of 14 b) give first, second and third reading to "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1228, 2016" being a bylaw to authorize the entering into an Agreement respecting financing between the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia. CARRIED Director Deal absent at the vote.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: c) pass and finally adopt "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1228, 2016"; and d) forward "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1228, 2016" to the Inspector of Municipalities for Certificate of Approval. CARRIED Director Deal absent at the vote.

2.3 City of New Westminster - "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1229, 2016" Report dated January 26, 2016 from Dean Rear, Director, Financial Planning and Operations, Financial Services, bringing forward to the GVRD Board a borrowing request, in the amount of $12,500,000, from the City of New Westminster for the spring 2015 Municipal Finance Authority issue for constructing and improving civic facilities, roads and parks.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) pursuant to Sections 182(1)(b) and 182(2)(a) of the Community Charter, give consent to the request for financing from the City of New Westminster in the amount of $12,500,000; and b) give first, second and third reading to "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1229, 2016" being a bylaw to authorize the entering into an Agreement respecting financing between the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia. CARRIED Director Deal absent at the vote.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: c) pass and finally adopt "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1229, 2016"; and d) forward "Greater Vancouver Regional District Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1229, 2016" to the Inspector of Municipalities for Certificate of Approval. CARRIED Director Deal absent at the vote.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 13 of 14 H. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN No items presented.

I. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

J. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented.

K. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board close its regular meeting scheduled for February 26, 2016 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (c) and (g) as follows: "90 (1) A part of a board meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (c) labour relations or other employee relations; and (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district." CARRIED

L. RISE AND REPORT (Items Released from Closed Meeting) No items presented.

M. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board adjourn its regular meeting of February 26, 2016. CARRIED (Time: 9:47 a.m.)

Chris Plagnol,

17571043 FINAL

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Board of Directors held on Friday, February 26, 2016 Page 14 of 14