GVS&DD Board Agenda February 5, 2010

AGENDA

GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT (GVS&DD) REGULAR MEETING

Friday, February 5, 2010 Please note time 2:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

Board Members: Chair, Director Lois Jackson, Delta Director Colleen Jordan, Burnaby Vice Chair, Director Richard Walton, North Director Raymond Louie, Vancouver Vancouver District Director Don MacLean, Pitt Meadows Director Brent Asmundson, Coquitlam Director Gayle Martin, Langley City Director Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Director Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam Director George Chow, Vancouver Director Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Director Derek Corrigan. Burnaby Director Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Director Ernie Daykin, Maple Ridge Director Gregor Robertson, Vancouver Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Director Tim Stevenson, Vancouver Director Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby Director Harold Steves, Richmond Director Catherine Ferguson, White Rock Director Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Director Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, West Vancouver Director Joe Trasolini, Port Moody Director Rick Green, Langley Township Director Judy Villeneuve, Surrey Director Maria Harris, Electoral Area A Director Dianne Watts, Surrey Director Linda Hepner, Surrey Director Wayne Wright, New Westminster Director Marvin Hunt, Surrey Commissioner, J. Carline*

Please advise Kelly Weilbacher at (604) 432-6250 if you are unable to attend.

* Non-voting member

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Section A 1

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT (GVS&DD) BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2:30 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2010 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.

A G E N D A

A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1. February 5, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for February 5, 2010 as circulated.

B. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

1. January 15, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes Staff Recommendation: That the Board adopt the minutes for its special meeting held January 15, 2010 as circulated.

C. DELEGATIONS No items presented.

D. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented.

E. CONSENT AGENDA Note: Directors may adopt in one motion all recommendations appearing on the Consent Agenda or, prior to the vote, request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for debate or discussion, voting in opposition to a recommendation, or declaring a conflict of interest with an item.

1. WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.1 Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007 – Staff Appointments Waste Management Committee Recommendation: That the Board, pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007:

a) Appoint the following Metro Vancouver staff: Sarina Budial and Tanya Tulk as Municipal Sewage Control Officers; and

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b) Rescind the following Metro Vancouver staff: Craig Shishido as Municipal Sewage Control Officer, and Hugh Kellas as Deputy Sewage Control Manager and Municipal Sewage Control Officer; and c) Rescind the following City of Vancouver staff: Richard Neil McCreedy as Deputy Sewage Control Manager and Municipal Sewage Control Officer.

1.2 Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw – Staff Appointments Waste Management Committee Recommendation: That the Board, pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181, 1996 as amended by Bylaw 183, 1996: a) Appoint Sarina Budial and Tanya Tulk as Officers; and b) Rescind Hugh Kellas as Assistant District Director and Deputy Solid Waste Manager.

1.3 Presentation of MetroVancouverRecycles.org at Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show, February 10-12, 2010, Ottawa, Ontario Waste Management Committee Recommendation: That the Board authorize the Chair of the Waste Management Committee, Director Moore, to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show, February 10-12, 2010, Ottawa, Ontario, to present metrovancouverrecycles.org, a website developed by Metro Vancouver.

1.4 Draft Solid Waste Management Plan: Proposed Consultation Approach with Affected First Nations Report to be provided at a later date.

F. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

G. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF NOT INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA No items presented.

H. MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN No items presented.

I. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

SDD-2 J. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Board must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item the basis must be included below.

Staff Recommendation: That the Board close its regular meeting scheduled for February 5, 2010 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) (g) (i) and (k) 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: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the board or committee, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public.”

K. ADJOURNMENT Staff Recommendation: That the Board conclude its regular meeting of February 5, 2010.

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MINUTES

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GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held at 9:09 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, regarding the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Director Lois Jackson, Delta Alternate Director Dan Johnston, Burnaby Vice Chair, Director Richard Walton, for Colleen Jordan North Vancouver District Director Raymond Louie, Vancouver Alternate Director Suzanne Anton, Vancouver Alternate Director Barrie Lynch, Coquitlam for Tim Stevenson for Brent Asmundson Director Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Director Don MacLean, Pitt Meadows Director George Chow, Vancouver Director Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam Director Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Director Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Director Ernie Daykin, Maple Ridge Director Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Alternate Director Geoff Meggs, Vancouver Director Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby for Gregor Robertson Director Catherine Ferguson, White Rock Director Harold Steves, Richmond Director Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Director Richard Stewart, Coquitlam West Vancouver Director Joe Trasolini, Port Moody Director Rick Green, Langley Township Director Judy Villeneuve, Surrey Director Maria Harris, Electoral Area A Director Dianne Watts, Surrey Director Marvin Hunt, Surrey Director Wayne Wright, New Westminster Commissioner Johnny Carline* MEMBERS ABSENT: Director Linda Hepner, Surrey Director Gayle Martin, Langley City

STAFF PRESENT: Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary, Klara Kutakova, Assistant to Regional Corporate Secretary’s Department Committees, Corporate Secretary’s Department

A. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1. January 15, 2010 Special Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board: a) amend the agenda for its special meeting scheduled for January 15, 2010 by adding the following: i. delegation Chief Robert Pasco, the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council; ii. delegation Elaine Golds, Burke Mountain Naturalists; iii. under section D1, by adding “A Draft Solid Waste Management Plan” dated November 2009;

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SDD-7 iv. under section D1, by adding Surrey staff comments on the GVS&DD Special Board meeting agenda for December 11, 2009; v. under section D1, by adding correspondence dated January 11, 2009, from John Hunter, titled “Incinerators The Next Generation” November/December Watershed Sentinel”; vi. under section B Resolution to Close Meeting, by adding section 90 (1) (i) of the Community Charter (the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose); and b) adopt the agenda as amended. CARRIED

B. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board close its special meeting scheduled for January 15, 2010 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1)(i), (k) and 90 (2) (b) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the board or committee, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public; and 90 (2) A part of a meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.” CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:11 a.m. to go into a closed meeting.

RECONVENE The January 15, 2010 GVS&DD special meeting reconvened at 10:47 a.m. with the following members being in attendance.

SDD-8 Director Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Director Gayle Martin, Langley City Director Ernie Daykin, Maple Ridge Director Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Director Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Director Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby Director Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Director Catherine Ferguson, White Rock Director Gregor Robertson, Vancouver Director Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Director Harold Steves, Richmond West Vancouver (departed at 12:34 p.m.) Director Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Director Rick Green, Langley Township Director Joe Trasolini, Port Moody Director Maria Harris, Electoral Area A Director Judy Villeneuve, Surrey Director Linda Hepner, Surrey Director Dianne Watts, Surrey Director Marvin Hunt, Surrey Director Wayne Wright, New Westminster Commissioner Johnny Carline* MEMBERS ABSENT: None

DELEGATIONS:

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board consider Chief Robert Pasco and the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council as an invited presentation at the January 15, 2010 GVS&DD Special meeting. CARRIED

1. Chief Robert Pasco, Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council Chief Pasco, the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council, was present to share his nation’s perspective on waste management matters affecting his land. He introduced First Nation representatives that would also like to address the Board in regard to the issue. In his presentation, Chief Pasco highlighted the following: • Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council launched court challenges concerning the failure of the Province to properly consult with his nation about the decisions concerning Cache Creek landfill • Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council’s opposition receives support of a number of indigenous nations • the landfill had and continues to have an impact on Nlaka'pamux Nation

Chief Pasco also emphasized the following: • the value and importance of involvement of affected First Nations in decision making • values that the land adjacent to the landfill presents to Nlaka'pamux Nation • laudability of Metro Vancouver decision not to ship waste out of the region but rather contain the environmental impact within the region • potential waste disposal solutions presented in the on-table handout • examples of First Nation past contribution to decision making • trust that the Board will act in a manner consistent with its sustainability vision

Chief Leonard Andrew from Mount Currie Band, outlined reasons for his band’s involvement in 2010 Olympics. On behalf of his community, the presenter expressed

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SDD-9 his opposition to interior landfilling and requested that First Nations be fully involved in decision making on the matter.

Chief George Saddleman, Upper Nicola Band, spoke in support of Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council issue. Mr. Saddleman expressed concerns that government regulations and policies do not take into consideration First Nations values and their knowledge.

Angie Thorne, community member of the Ashcroft Indian Band, on behalf of women of her nation, expressed her opposition to the interior landfilling and support to the court challenge launched by the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council. She expressed concerns about the following: • the lack of consultation, violating her right as an aboriginal woman • the lack of response to her concerns emailed to elected officials • although promised, none of the band members have been employed by Wastech • decision made without consultation with band members • the misinformation about Bonaparte Band being in favour of the landfill expansion; up to 80% of band members were opposed to the agreement with Wastech • the environmental impacts of the landfill on the band’s traditional territory • future of her community

Ray Cameron, Ashcroft Indian Band, spokesperson on behalf of the majority of the band, expressed the following concerns: • First Nations were not consulted about the Cache Creek Landfill 21 years ago • no consultations are taking place in their band concerning the current expansion of the landfill • current landfill is leaking, contaminating potable water in his community • the impact of the landfill on wildlife resulting in the band running out of resources in the area • present chief was not given mandate by his people • members of Ashcroft Indian Band were not privy to details of the contract signed with Belkorp • economics and politics rather than environmental and cultural impacts prevailing in decision making about the landfill

Mr. Cameron emphasized that affected First Nations must be consulted and concerns around their rights has to be cleared before a decision on the issue affecting their interests is made.

Presentation material was circulated at the meeting and is retained with the January 15, 2010 Special GVS&DD Board agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board receive the information concerning the Cache Creek Extension presented at its January 15, 2010 meeting by Chief Robert Pasco, Chief Leonard Andrew, Chief George Saddleman, Angie Thorne, and Ray Cameron. CARRIED

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SDD-10 2. Elaine Golds, Burke Mountain Naturalists Elaine Golds, Conservation Chair, Burke Mountain Naturalists, spoke in support of Metro Vancouver’s 70% diversion rate to be achieved by 2015 and encouraged Metro Vancouver to increase its diversion rate beyond 70% in future years. She also highlighted the need to further reduce the per capita garbage generation. Ms. Golds spoke in opposition of constructing new incineration facilities in the region, highlighting the following: • high capital costs for constructing new incineration facilities • construction of new facilities would undermine the ability of Metro Vancouver to implement more progressive waste reduction strategies • newly constructed incineration facilities would have to be supplied by a steady stream of waste • increased incineration would add considerably to local greenhouse gas emissions • there is no need to generate electricity from the waste providing 95% of electricity generated in the region is greenhouse-gas-free • increasing greenhouse gases from incinerators is not compatible with Metro Vancouver sustainability principles

The presenter requested that the draft Solid Waste Management Plan be modified by increasing diversion rates beyond 70% and by abandoning the construction of a waste-to-energy facility option.

Presentation material was distributed at the meeting and is retained with the January 15, 2009 Special GVS&DD Board agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board receive the information concerning the draft Solid Waste Management Plan, as presented at its January 15, 2010 meeting by Elaine Golds, Burke Mountain Naturalists. CARRIED

C. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

1. December 11, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board adopt the minutes for its special meeting held December 11, 2009 as circulated. CARRIED

D. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

1. Potential Revisions to the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan Report dated January 8, 2010 from Johnny Carline, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer, proposing revisions to the draft Solid Waste Management Plan to be used as the basis for further discussion with the Fraser Valley Regional District Executive Committee and affected First Nations.

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SDD-11 The following additional on-table material was distributed at the meeting and is retained with the January 15, 2010 Special GV&SDD Board agenda: • Draft Solid Waste Management Plan, dated November 2009 • Surrey staff comments on the GVS&DD Special Board meeting agenda for December 11, 2009; • Correspondence dated January 11, 2009, from John Hunter, titled “Incinerators The Next Generation” November/December Watershed Sentinel”;

Director Louie elaborated on the motion referred to the Board from its January 15, 2009 Special Closed meeting.

Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board: a) send a delegation including the Chair, CAO, Chair of the Waste Management Committee, and three other directors to meet with Minister Penner and his Deputy Minister to discuss matters related to the Cache Creek Landfill, Annex and Extension along with matters related to mass burn incineration facilities either in or out of the Metro Vancouver region, and impending provincial initiatives to support Metro Vancouver’s clearly articulated intention to optimize reduction and diversion in order to finalize a comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan which will allow the region to attain the highest possible environmental outcomes. b) suspend further Board decisions on the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan until the Metro Vancouver Board can consider the information and resolve matters arising from the information received.

Concern was expressed that the use of the term “mass burn incineration” suggests that a waste disposal technology was already determined.

Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board amend its Main Motion in section a) by deleting the phrase “mass burn”. CARRIED

Director Dhaliwal requested that the Main Motion as amended be separated into distinct propositions.

Proposition a) as amended was before the Board:

Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board send a delegation including the Chair, Chief Administrative Officer, Chair of the Waste Management Committee, and three other directors to meet with Minister Penner and his Deputy Minister to discuss matters related to the Cache Creek Landfill, Annex and Extension along with matters related to incineration facilities either in or out of the Metro Vancouver region, and impending provincial initiatives to support Metro Vancouver’s Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held on Friday, January 15, 2010 Page 6 of 8

SDD-12 clearly articulated intention to optimize reduction and diversion in order to finalize a comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan which will allow the region to attain the highest possible environmental outcomes.

The Board was requested to consider replacing the term “incineration”, with a broader term “waste-to-energy”.

Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board amend the Main Motion by replacing the word “incineration” with the word “waste-to-energy”. CARRIED Directors Lynch and Moore absent at the vote.

Question on the Main Motion as Amended Question was called on the Main Motion as amended and it was CARRIED Directors Lynch and Moore absent at the vote.

The Main Motion, proposition a), as amended reads as follows: “That the Board send a delegation including the Chair, CAO, Chair of the Waste Management Committee, and three other directors to meet with Minister Penner and his Deputy Minister to discuss matters related to the Cache Creek Landfill, Annex and Extension along with matters related to waste-to-energy facilities either in or out of the Metro Vancouver region, and impending provincial initiatives to support Metro Vancouver’s clearly articulated intention to optimize reduction and diversion in order to finalize a comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan which will allow the region to attain the highest possible environmental outcomes.”

Proposition b) was before the Board:

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board suspend further Board decisions on the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan until the Metro Vancouver Board can consider the information and resolve matters arising from the information received. CARRIED Director Dhaliwal voted in the negative. Director Stewart absent at the vote.

Members requested staff to provide further information.

12:34 p.m. Directors Goldsmith-Jones and Louie departed the meeting.

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SDD-13 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board direct staff to provide the following additional information: 1) environmental performance of the Burnaby Waste-to-Energy facility; 2) a fact sheet listing to-date Metro Vancouver’s efforts to replace the Cache Creek Landfill, projected to reach its capacity in 2010; 3) costing, targets and timeline for waste-to-energy, landfill, and aggressive waste reduction alternatives. CARRIED Directors Daykin, Ferguson, and Martin absent at the vote.

Request of Staff Staff was requested to engage municipal senior staff in providing the above information.

The Board agreed to refer the following recommendation to a future meeting.

Referral Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board refer the following recommendation to a future meeting: “That the Board: a) retain the 70% diversion target by the year 2015 in the draft Solid Waste Management Plan as outlined in Appendix A; b) revise the draft Solid Waste Management Plan to indicate a preference for waste-to-energy located within the region without precluding the possibility of out-of-region solutions as outlined in Appendix B; c) revise the draft Solid Waste Management Plan consistent with the recommended revisions identified in Appendix C.” CARRIED Director Ferguson absent at the vote.

E. ADJOURNMENT

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board conclude its special meeting of January 15, 2010. CARRIED (Time: 12:38 p.m.)

CERTIFIED CORRECT

Paulette A. Vetleson, Corporate Secretary Lois E. Jackson, Chair

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CONSENT AGENDA

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Waste Management Committee Meeting Date: January 28, 2010

To: Waste Management Committee

From: Ray Robb, Regulation & Enforcement Division Manager Policy & Planning Department

Date: January 6, 2010

Subject: Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007 – Staff Appointments

Recommendation:

That the Board, pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007: a) Appoint the following Metro Vancouver staff: Sarina Budial and Tanya Tulk as Municipal Sewage Control Officers; and b) Rescind the following Metro Vancouver staff: Craig Shishido as Municipal Sewage Control Officer, and Hugh Kellas as Deputy Sewage Control Manager and Municipal Sewage Control Officer; and c) Rescind the following City of Vancouver staff: Richard Neil McCreedy as Deputy Sewage Control Manager and Municipal Sewage Control Officer.

1. PURPOSE

To update Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver staff appointments under the Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007.

2. CONTEXT

Metro Vancouver’s Liquid Waste Regulatory Program supports the goals of the Liquid Waste Management Plan through regulation of the discharge of non-domestic wastes to the regions’ sanitary sewer system. The Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007 delegates authority to Board-designated Officers to advance liquid waste management goals.

Metro Vancouver staff is responsible for the administration of the Sewer Use Bylaw within the boundaries of the GVS&DD. Within the City of Vancouver, City staff has historically administered the provisions of the GVS&DD Sewer Use Bylaw. This arrangement has been in effect since the Bylaw was first enacted in 1990. A formal agreement between Metro

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Vancouver and the City of Vancouver has been established to ensure that delivery of source control services by the City serves the interests of the GVS&DD and its taxpayers

Municipal Sewage Control Officers may enter property, inspect works, and obtain records and other information to promote compliance with GVS&DD Sewer Use Bylaw and the BC Environmental Management Act. The authority for staff to undertake these compliance promotion activities are derived from their appointment by the Board as Municipal Sewage Control Officers.

Recent changes in Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver staff have resulted in a need for the Board to update staff appointments pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and GVS&DD Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007. In accordance with Section 29 of the Environmental Management Act, Municipal Sewage Control Officers and Sewage Control Managers must be appointed by the Board.

3. ALTERNATIVES

None presented.

4. CONCLUSION

Recent changes in staff have resulted in a need to appoint new staff and rescind previous appointments under the Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007.

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Section E 1.2

Waste Management Committee Meeting Date: January 28, 2010

To: Waste Management Committee

From: Ray Robb, Regulation & Enforcement Division Manager Policy & Planning Department

Date: January 6, 2010

Subject: Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw – Staff Appointments

Recommendation:

That the Board, pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181, 1996 as amended by Bylaw 183, 1996: a) Appoint Sarina Budial and Tanya Tulk as Officers; and b) Rescind Hugh Kellas as Assistant District Director and Deputy Solid Waste Manager.

1. PURPOSE

To update staff appointments under the Environmental Management Act and GVS&DD Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181, 1996 as amended by Bylaw 183, 1996.

2. CONTEXT

Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Regulatory Program supports the goals of the Solid Waste Management Plan through regulation of solid waste and recyclable materials management at private facilities. GVS&DD Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Regulatory Bylaws 181 and 183 impose requirements upon the private sector and delegate authority upon Metro Vancouver staff to advance solid waste management goals.

Officers may enter property; inspect works; obtain records and other information to promote compliance with the GVS&DD solid waste management bylaws. The authority for staff to undertake these compliance promotion activities are derived from their appointment by the Board as Officers.

Recent changes in Metro Vancouver staff have resulted in a need for the Board to appoint new Officers pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and GVS&DD Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Regulatory Bylaw 181, 1996 as amended by Bylaw 183, 1996. In accordance with Section 32 of the Environmental Management Act, Officers, District Directors and Solid Waste Managers must be appointed by the Board.

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3. ALTERNATIVES

None presented.

4. CONCLUSION

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GVS&DD Board Meeting Date: February 5, 2010

To: Board of Directors

From: Waste Management Committee

Date: January 29, 2010

Subject: Presentation at Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show, February 10-12, 2010, Ottawa, Ontario

Recommendation:

That the Board authorize the Chair of the Waste Management Committee, Director Moore, to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show, February 10-12, 2010, Ottawa, Ontario, to make a presentation as described in the report.

At the January 28, 2010 meeting of the Waste Management Committee, staff presented to committee an opportunity to brand Metro Vancouver as a leader in sustainable waste management. The presentation outlined a national role for Metro Vancouver in waste reduction by leveraging the award winning and unique MetroVancouverRecycles website. A four-step strategy would involve giving away the architecture of the website to interested municipalities across Canada, collaborating on the creation of a national website, 3Rs.ca, to house all municipalities’ waste reduction information, partnership to collaborate on website enhancements, and, ultimately, launching and cost-sharing on major, national behaviour change social marketing campaigns, such as Metro Vancouver’s recent Christmas Waste Reduction Campaign. The opportunity would be introduced and presented by the Chair of the Waste Management Committee, Director Moore, at the upcoming Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show, taking place February 10-12, 2009 in Ottawa.

The estimated travel costs are as follows:

Conference Registration 625.00 Airfare 822.50 Hotel 525.00 (2 nights @ $225.00 plus taxes) Meals/incidentals 243.75 ($81.25 X 3) Meeting fee 1,896.60 ($632.20 x 1 days meetings, plus 2 days travel)

Total $4,112.85

In 2009, Metro Vancouver launched MetroVancouverRecycles.org, an online recycling tool that provides information and a map of local reuse and recycling opportunities. MetroVancouverRecycles.org won the 2009 UBCM Community Excellence Award for Best Practices in Website Innovation. The tool, designed by Metro Vancouver staff, is unique across Canada and introduced new information technologies to recycling. SDD-21

Staff propose Metro Vancouver champion the coordination of national recycling tools, and, in the spirit of open source and open data, share MetroVancouverRecycles.org with any group interested in a recycling database.

The presentation to FCM would include the following elements:

• Introduction of the MetroVancouverRecycles.org website. • Creation of a single portal/website, 3Rs.ca, using the MetroVancouverRecycles.org infrastructure. The single portal would link to all municipal and eNGO sites. There are currently hundreds of web addresses from municipalities, eNGOs and businesses—3Rs.ca would cut through the clutter to provide a simple, consistent and easy to remember web address. Smaller municipalities would also benefit from economies of scale. • Municipal partnerships to share costs and leverage social media tools, such as YouTube and technology enhancements such as I-Pod applications. • National behaviour change Social Marketing Campaigns

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