Mayor and Council Correspondence Summary

H.01 Mayor and Council External Correspondence Summary April 8, 2013

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100 C. Ekdahl BC Day of the Honey Bee 2013 CLERKS 116266

101 B. Morrell, Corporate Board in Brief CLERKS 116387 Relations, Metro Vancouver

102 Mayor J. Douglas, City of Support for the Port Alberni Port HR&CP 116201 Port Alberni Authority’s Container Trans Shipment & Short Sea Shipping Hub

103 Hon. N. Letnick, Minister Banning Shark Fin Products in HR&CP 116205 of Agriculture Canada

104 Dr. S. Diamond Fraser Surrey Docks Coal Transfer HR&CP 116286 Facility

105 E. Pye Fraser Surrey Docks Coal Transfer HR&CP 116284 Facility

106 M. Smith Fraser Surrey Docks Coal Transfer HR&CP 116282 Facility

107 D. Massey Fraser Surrey Docks Coal Permit HR&CP 116281

108 P. Hamilton, Founding Stopping Coal Pollution HR&CP 116287 Director, Lifeforce

109 A. den Dikken White Rock: Say No to Coal HR&CP 116347

110 P. Ross Fraser Surrey Docks Coal Transfer HR&CP 116352 Facility

111 Mayor W. Baldwin, City of Fraser Surrey Dock – Proposed HR&CP 116371 White Rock Direct Transfer Coal Facility

112 C. Mason, Proposed Direct Transfer Coal HR&CP 116335 Commissioner/Chief Facility at Fraser Surrey Docks Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver

113 J. Lewko Expansion Proposal for Roberts HR&CP 116308 Bank (T2)

114 Hon. M. de Jong, Minister Ladner Channel Dredging HR&CP 116403 of Finance

115 K. Roberts Finding Organizations to Give HR&CP 116325 Assistance cc: PR&C

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116 Hon. M. MacDiarmid, BC’s Guiding Framework for Public HR&CP 116437 Minister of Health Health

117 L. Meyer Casino for Tunnel Replacement HR&CP 116439

118 N. Steen For Your Consideration – Alarm POL 116182 Companies Relying on Police Resources

119 C. Pecknold, Chair, New Strategic Direction for POL 116336 PRIMECorp Board of PRIMECorp Directors

120 P. Mumby Other Provinces Offering Tax FIN 116072 Incentives to Attract Members of the Film Industry from BC

121 Hon. B. Bennett, Minister Strategic Community Investment FIN 116302 of Community, Sport and Fund Letter Cultural Development

122 P. Miller Debt and Property Taxes FIN 116360

123 B. Ruta, Auditor General AGLG Annual Service Plans for FIN 116479 for Local Government 2012/2013-2014/2015 and 2013/2014-2015/2016

124 R. Schootman Tandem Dump Trucks Highway 17 ENG 116303 cc: LS

125 Mayor M. Brodie, City of Deltaport Traffic Impacts ENG 116277 Richmond

126 M. Ritchie, Senior Strata Response from Council, 10605 ENG 116180 Agent Delsom Cres., Cardinal Pointe

127 D. Bruchet North Delta Seniors Bus and ENG 116359 Paterson Park Buy Back

128 B. Mann Cycling in Delta ENG 116388

129 J. Young Bus Stops on River Road ENG 116436

130 G. Maloney Traffic Accidents at the Corner of ENG, 116278 82nd and 112th cc: POL

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131 G. Moore, Chair, Metro Sample Municipal Bylaw for the ENG, 116170 Vancouver Board & M. Management of Waste and CP&D Brodie, Chair, Zero Waste Recyclable Materials from Demolition Committee Work

132 G. Moore, Chair, Metro Technical Specifications for ENG, 116179 Vancouver Board & M. Recycling Storage Space and CP&D Brodie, Chair, Zero Waste Access in Multi-Family Residential Committee and Commercial Developments

133 Mayor R. Drew, Village of Admiralty Point Federal Lands – PR&C 116300 Belcarra Preservation for Future Generations

134 Y. P. Ip, Chair, 819 North Mess Dinner on March 5, 2013 – PR&C 116305 Delta Sponsoring Thank You Committee, Air Cadet League of Canada

135 B. Sherwin Deltassist Adds New Seniors PR&C 116509 Counsellor cc: ENG

136 Hon. P. Kent, Minster of South Fraser Perimeter Road CA&E 116279 the Environment Environmental Assessment Certificate Annual Report

137 Hon. P. Kent, Minister of Eradication of Spartina anglica from CA&E 116247 the Environment Delta’s Foreshore

138 T. Deremo Burlington Northern Railway CA&E, 116207 Destroying Habitat on Fraser River ENG

139 G. We LU006732 Delsom Amendment PU&C 116440 cc: CP&D

140 A. Frustaci Waterfront Redevelopment CP&D 116210

141 D. & S. Berry MK Delta Lands – Proposed CP&D 116228 Development

142 J. & R. Marzolf MK Delta Lands Group Application CP&D 116276

143 Mayor J. Van Laerhoven, Support for Assessment Act – Farm CP&D 116404 District of Kent Class Business Amendment

144 B. Kramer Southlands CP&D 116353 cc: CAO

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Also, please note that I have endeavoured to contact all Municipal Governments in British Columbia and across Canada on this important matter. Thank You. Respectfully, T;/inton ~hane Ekaahi Founder of "Day of the Honey Bee" 129 Avenue E South Saskatoon, SK. S7M 1R7

On August 15, 2000, Council adopted a recommendation which has discontinued the practice of making proclamations.

1 March 7, 20 l3

Good day Your Worship and Councillors:

I have a vision of a future that requires change, but that change will not be possible without your continued support. Over four years ago, I began an epic campaign to change the world and to transform the way people viewed their place in it. This is the fourth time I have written to this Council; and I hope that you will continue to be a part of the change I speak of. I write again of the Honey Bee.

Many people still do not realise how important Honey Bees are to our way of life. This is troubling because Honey Bees are responsible for a third of all food we eat. Honey Bees are responsible for 70 percent of our food crop pollination. They are a keystone species; the very cornerstone to the sustainability of our agriculture and the primary basis of stability for our fragile environment. This issue is ever more severe because Honey Bees continue to die at alarming and catastrophic rates in Canada and in every country where they are raised.

There are many explanations offered to illuminate or shed light on the cause or causes of Honey Bee disappearances; foremost and most sinister among them being irresponsible pesticide use, such as neonicotinoids: clothianidin, thiamethoxam, and'imidacloprid. This is a matter that is currently both a source of passionately emotional and scientifically paramount debate between Canadian Beekeepers and Federal and Provincial Governments. Yet, the average person continues to be left in the dark regarding these concerns which have direct and profound impact on the health of not only wildlife but all citizens ofthis country. Bernard Vallat, the Director-General of The World Organisation for Animal Health, warned, that "Bees contribute to global food security, and their extinction would represent a terrible biological disaster." Indeed, the demise of the Honey Bee would ensure the extinction of thousands of dependant animal and plant species, bring about the collapse of the food chain and guarantee the destruction of sustainable agriculture, our economy and the environment. As Honey Bees continue to perish, this represents a severe threat to the security of our Nation. According to the Canadian Honey Council, "The value of honey bees to pollination of crops is estimated at over $2 billion annually." The Canadian Association of Professional Apiarists (CAPA) suggests that Canada sustained a national average of honey bee deaths of29.3 % in 2011. Another source indicates that in 2012 almost 99,000 hives died or became unproductive. This amount of loss is greater than what is considered sustainable. Alarmingly, Honey Bees have been disappearing at percentages considered unsustainable for over a decade. Yet, the average person is largely unaware ofthis threat or what it represents.

That is why that primary of all known solutions is education, awareness and active governmental participation in a resolution to this crisis. Without understanding that there is a problem, we have seen that the general public will take for granted the severity of this global crisis. It is for this reason that I began my campaign in 2009. While it proudly originated in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, it did not end until it spread from coast to coast and found root in distant countries. I had an inspired dream that if municipal governments across Canada were to be unified by a collective, singular proclamation in dedication to the Honey Bee, that more people, through media attention, would be made aware oftheir alarming decline ...... And resolve to take more necessary action to save this critically I important creature and prevent the permanent loss of color and vitality on our wondrous planet.

Imagine a world without blueberries, apples, oranges, broccoli, herbs, almonds, peaches, pears, and over 90 other food crops! Alternatively, imagine a . world where only the rich can afford to eat a grape or a peanut! There are Billions of people around the world that already have difficulty finding nourishment in the meagre food they have. Imagine a world where even the middle-class cannot afford fruits and vegetables ...... the lower class will cease to exist and no one will be privileged enough to donate produce to food banks. The poor will starve and there will be chaos; however, this fate is still preventable. It is not yet too late; and you can be an asset in turning aside my terrible predictions. Inform your citizenry of this crisis and with your authority, call on your Provincial Government and our Federal Government to give answer to our collective appeal.

In 7 provinces across Canada and with the support of over 70 municipal governments, May 29,2010 was recognised as the first annual "Day ofthe Honey Bee". It was officially recognised in declaration by three provincial governments Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia and recorded in the Legislative Assembly Hansard of Alberta. The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri Food Canada suggested, "That the Government (of Canada) follow in the footsteps of the Province of Saskatchewan ...... by proclaiming May 29, 2010 as the National Day ofthe Honey Bee and that this be reported to the House." As a result, "Day ofthe Honey Bee" is currently a Motion in the House of Commons, submitted by Mr. Alex Atamanenko, Member of Parliament for BC Southern Interior, currently serving on the Standing Committee for Agriculture and Agri Food Canada.

In 2011, this special day was endorsed for a second time by Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia; and supported by 163 municipal governments across Canada.

In 2012, I once more sent thousands ofletters. Last year "Day of the Honey Bee" was again celebrated by three provinces; and 179 municipal governments; while many were issued in perpetuity. The national average of support for "Day of the Honey Bee" is just over 25% of the population of Canada! "Day of the Honey Bee" has even been celebrated in The United Kingdom and Turkey. I dearly hope that this year, that you may add to this amazing success.

Furthermore, because of this amazing support, more people learned about the plight of Honey Bees. All across Canada and abroad, beekeepers, apiarists, beekeeping associations, farmer's markets, postsecondary institutions, municipal . groups and other concerned individuals planned activities and events on May 29th and the week surrounding this date, to educate and inform the public. The potential that this day possesses to stimulate the local economy, farmer's markets and fairs; and produce revenue for local beekeepers, as well as generate research funding, if given official support by this Council, is as overwhelming as it is undeniable.

Nonetheless, even though more than a quarter of the population of Canada has supported the establishment ofthis day, I have not been able to gain the same level of success with many other Provincial Governments or the Federal Government of Canada. It is my hope that with my words, you may contribute to this continued success with wisdom and the authority your station affords.

And now therefore, I do humbly request:

(a) That your Worship and Council, on behalf of your citizenry, resolve to th proclaim May 29 , 2013 as the fourth annual "Day of the Honey Bee;" and (if bylaw allows) that this proclamation be issued in perpetuity; (b) That in the event proclamations are not issued as a matter of policy, that your Worship and Council please consider, for the purposes of educational awareness, making an exemption to that policy in order to greater serve the broader public interest; (c) That in the event there is a municipal ban on beekeeping within your influence, that in collaboration with your provincial apiarist and / or local beekeepers and respecting provincial regulations, that your Worship and. Council resolve to antiquate this ban and formally sanction "backyard" or hobbyist beekeeping within your jurisdiction; (d) That your Worship and Council resolve to endorse the establishment of a recognised "Day of the Honey Bee" by your Provincial Government, by writing a letter of support to your respective Member of the Legislative Assembly, your respective Provincial Minister of Agriculture and your respective Provincial Apiarist. (e) That your Worship and Council resolve to en40rse the establishment of a recognised "National Day of the Honey Bee" by the Federal Government of Canada, by writing a letter of support to all respective Members of Parliament of your jurisdiction and to Alex Atamanenko, Member of Parliament for BC Southern Interior. [email protected]; [email protected]. (f) That your Worship and Council resolve to endorse the establishment of a I, recognised "National Day ofthe Honey Bee" by the Federal Government of Canada, by writing a letter of support to the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: The Honourable Gerry Ritz Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1341 Baseline Road Ottawa, Ontario KIA OCS Fax: 613-773-1081 (g)And that in the event a proclamation, endorsement and or response are issued, that the original be sent to the address and contact information provided in this correspondence below; for the purpose of keeping accurate tally and record; and that if copies of your response are to be sent to apiarists or beekeeper-groups that they be given copies.

By these requests, it is my goal that through collective proclamation, more ofthe populace will be made aware of the dire threats facing the Honey Bee; not only in your region but your province, across Canada and the world.

I thank you for your time arid your considerations,

Sincerely,

Clinton Shane Ekdahl Founder of "Day of the Honey Bee" 129 Avenue E South Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 1R7 101 .....- ~:c. metrovancouver A~r~t~Ql~~:~ARbvIN BRIF ~ SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION , -~ ~ Metro Vancouver Board meetings on Friday, March 15, 2013 ..... 1-

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Greater Vancouver Regional District

Regional Finance Symposium Update APPROVED

Metro Vancouver hosted its first-ever regional Finance Symposium on November 28 2012, bringing together municipal elected officials and senior staff, plus invited guests from external agencies, business and interested members of the general public, to discuss mutual issues of concern as they relate to the prudent and efficient management of local government finances.

The Board directed staff to follow up on actions arising from the 2012 Regional Finance Symposium, including hosting a series of targeted workshops on shared service delivery, funding models for core service delivery, and large infrastructure development.

Appointment of the 2013 Local Government Treaty Table Representatives to APPROVED the Katzie and Tsleil-Waututh Negotiations

The Board reappointed Director Barbara Steele as the local government treaty table representative to the Katzie negotiations and Councillor Alan Nixon as the local government treaty table representative to the Tsleil-Waututh negotiations.

Appointment of Metro Vancouver's 2013 Representative to the UBCM First APPROVED Nations Relations Committee

The Board reappointed Director Ralph Drew, Vice-Chair of Metro Vancouver's Aboriginal Relations Committee, to the Union of British COlumbia Municipalities' First Nations Relations Committee for 2013.

Appointment of an Observer to the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations APPROVED Committee for 2013

The Board reappointed Director Ernie Daykin, Chair of Metro Vancouver's Aboriginal Relations Committee, as an observer to the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Relations Committee meetings for 2013.

Federa I Additions to Reserve Policy REFERRED TO STAFF

The Board referred back to staff to seek input for recommendations regarding sending a letter to the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, and the federal Minister of Aboriginal ' Affairs, regarding the "Metro Vancouver Position Paper on the Federal Additions to Reserve Policy."

I VPE A' 6)". 1&?iNt This is provided for Council's OEPT CL.ff2&::.L_ information. Ai. it: i IlR?fbl Page 1 of 4 comments:,I}f..e~ f /06, /o/-u" Servicing Agreements with Non-Treaty First Nations REFERRED TO STAFF

The Aboriginal Relations Committee recommended the Board send a letter to the federal Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development outlining legislative barriers to servicing agreements with non-treaty First Nations and impacts to local governments, requesting the federal government address these concerns, with copies to the provincial Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

The Board referred the recommendation to staff.

Proposed Joint Policy Panel APPROVED

To ensure that land use, transportation and utility systems in Metro Vancouver support a high functioning, competitive and sustainable metropolitan region, a high level of coordination is required between Metro Vancouver and TransLink.

The Board directed staff to organize a Joint Policy Panel as a single forum involving key stakeholders on the intersection of land use and transportation planning and infrastructure initiatives and report back with recommendations for participant composition.

The Panel would be a venue for discussion of the impacts of major infrastructure projects and planning initiatives on the movement of people and goods in and through the region, the region's quality of life and environmental sustainability.

Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Vancouver and APPROVED TransLink on the Regional Transportation Strategy

Metro Vancouver and TransLink staff have prepared a Memorandum of Understanding to better integrate land use and transportation planning through the preparation of the Regional· Transportation Strategy, including a long-term transportation funding strategy.

The Board endorsed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Vancouver and TransLink on the Regional Transportation Strategy.

TransLink Draft Supplemental Plan to the 2013 Base Plan and Outlook APPROVED

The Board voted to advise the TransLink Board and Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation that the Draft Supplemental Plan is acceptable in consideration of the removal of the property tax as a funding source.

Delegations' Executive Summaries Presented at Committee - March 2013 RECEIVED

The Board received for information a report dated March 5, 2013 summarizing delegations received at the Aboriginal Relations Committee and the Transportation Committee: Carman McKay of Matsqui First Nation; and Shauna Sylvester of Simon Fraser University Centre for Dialogue Carbon Talks.

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Waste Flow Management - Phase 2 Engagement and Consultation APPROVED

Some commercial waste haulers in Metro Vancouver have been bypassing regional waste facilities and transporting residential and commercial garbage out of the region to avoid regional tipping fees and disposal bans for specific materials, such as recyclables. This threatens Metro Vancouver's waste reduction goals and is not equitable for other businesses and local taxpayers. Haulers bypassing Regional Facilities create an uneven playing field for the waste management industry, and threaten the economic viability of the recycling industry.

Since September 2012, Metro Vancouver staff have been exploring options for Waste Flow Management and engaging in stakeholder consultation.

In response to industry stakeholders' sUbstantial opposition to hauler licensing, and recognizing that other jurisdictions, most notably Halifax, have implemented successful Waste Flow Management strategies without hauler licenSing, staff recommend not proceeding with hauler licensing. Instead, staff propose an approach that would simply require that residential and commercial garbage be delivered to regional facilities.

Commencing March 18 and concluding May 31, 2013, Phase 2 conSUltation would include an workshop in April with stakeholders, a May 2 special meeting of the Zero Waste Committee inviting stakeholder delegations (with invitations to the full Board), and continued meetings and discussions with key stakeholder groups.

A waste flow management strategy is a critical policy instrument to encourage recycling. Without a strategy in place, Metro Vancouver will be unable to meet its commitment to introduce organics and other bans.

The Board directed staff to initiate Phase 2 of an engagement and conSUltation process toward the development of a Waste Flow Management strategy for the region that will require reSidential and commercial garbage to be delivered to Regional Facilities.

Delegations' Executive Summaries Presented at Committee ~ March 2013 RECEIVED

A report dated March 5, 2013 summarized a delegation received at the Zero Waste Committee; Grant Hankins of BFI Canada.

Greater Vancouver Water District

Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project - Project Status RECEIVED

The Board received a report with updates about the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project.

All major construction for the Seymour Capilano Filtration Project is complete except for the twin - tunnels. As of the end of December 2012, the twin tunnels are 87 per cent complete, and the SCFP project is 98 per cent complete overall.

Page 30f4 Remaining work includes turbine installation and electrical connections for the Energy Recovery Facility and tunnel lining and cleaning inside both tunnels. All pipeline tie-ins from the tunnels to the existing transmission system are scheduled to be completed in May 2014. Commissioning of the tunnels for filtration of Capilano source water will follow.

The final projeCted cost for the entire project is $820 million.

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From: TasneemAli Sent: Tuesday, March 19,201311:41 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: CORRECTION: Board in Brief - March 15, 2013 Attachments: March 15, 2013 - Board in Brief.pdf

From: ExternalRelations Date: Tuesday, 19 March, 2013 11:36 AM Cc: Bill Morrell , Glenn Bohn Subject: CORRECTION: Board in Brief - March 15, 2013

CORRECTION to March 15,2013 Board in Brief

The Board in Brief sent earlier today incorrectly reported that the Board had approved the Final Adoption of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Service Bylaw No. 1182, 2012.

In fact, the bylaw was not considered by the Board.

Our apologies for the error. Please distribute the attached Board in Brief instead.

From: ExternalRelations Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:17 AM Cc: Bill Morrell; Glenn Bohn Subject: Board in Brief - March 15, 2013

Attached is the Metro Vancouver Board in Brief- March 15, 2013 for your information.

Material relating to any of the items is available on request. Please contact Bill Morrell, Corporate Relations, 604-451- 6107, or Glenn Bohn, Corporate Relations, at 604-451-6697.

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MAYOR'S OFFICE February 20, 2013 MAR 04 2013 Mayor Lois Jackson Corporation of Delta RE C E 'y.~ P.... ( 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent TY~E: &cJ·It~.:...'£'-<'\ Delta, BC Canada V4K 3E2 DEPT: ~-\='ce

Dear Mayor Jackson: . A. T #: 1l12bQL-.~~ , cilmm~fn \ ~ ( \5 Re: Support for the Port Alberni Port Authority's Container Trans Shipment & Short Sea l5Vl[iI>" N1tr.hj Shipping Hub

I write this letter requesting your support towards the proposed concept to develop a Container Trans Shipment and Short Sea Shipping-terminal hub by the Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA).

The concept envisioned by PAPA is in its early stages of feasibility and development. Essentially, the concept involves the construction of a new container port in the Alberni Inlet to capture, sort, and deliver by barge a significant percentage of ocean cargo currently passing by the mouth of the Alberni Inlet along the Great Northern Shipping Route. Much of this cargo is currently destined for the Lower Mainland where it experiences significant off loading and trucking delays or to ports in the states of Washington, Oregon and California where the economic gain to Canada is lost. PAPA's concept will dramatically increase the efficiencies of the logistics chain by receiving and delivering containers just when needed: just where. needed and increase the capacity of the overall Asia-Pacific Canada Gateway network.

In addition to the general concept benefits, the proposal will provide a vast number of other positive outcomes that are not only of particular interest to Port Alberni but to communities, like yours, throughout the lower mainland and beyond. The Port and I believe the greatest benefits that your community would realize through the actualization of PAPA's container trans shipment and short sea shipping terminal hub in the Alberni Inlet include:

1. Reducing traffic congestion, wear and tear throughout Lower Mainland infrastructure , ;-! 2. Reducing traffic congestion will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 3. Reducing number of ship calls and time spent in BC Waters, which also leads to less GHG in coastal BC's atmosphere 4. Capitalizing on underutilized facilities along the Fraser River by maximizing its potential as a "marine highway" 5. Utilizing more container handling facilities in the Vancouver Harbour and along the Fraser River 6. Diversification and strengthening of BC's and Canada's economy 7. In Comparison to the Terminal 2 project, Port Alberni's proposal will result in much smaller environmental impact to land utilization and community exposure I'm sure you can understand that a project as large as this will have a myriad of other benefits that extend far beyond these particular examples and our communities. In fact, the positive impacts will expand far across the country as PAPA's project will open wider the capacity of the Asia Pacific Gateway.

So, it is for these reasons, and many more, which will be revealed through PAPA's feasibility studies, that the City of Port Alberni requests your support for this project. You may express your support directly to my office, which I will share with PAPA. In this regard, I have attached a support letter from the City of Nanaimo which we recently received.

If desired, representatives of the City and PAPA would be pleased to appear jointly as a delegation to your Council to discuss this matter further. Additionally, if you have any questions about this development please feel free to contact my office at 250-720-2822 and we will be sure to have representatives of PAPA follow up directly with you.

Yours truly, CITY OF PORT ALBERNI The Corporation of Delta is generally supportive of short- sea shipping initiatives. Port Alberni Port Authority is proposing to develop a new container port to increase the capacity of the Asia-Pacific Gateway network and reduce the reliance on lower mainland port facilities. The Port enp Alberni Port Authority is seeking Council's support for the ~:;o~6 vy project.

c. Don Ferster, Chair, Port Alberni Port Authority Premier Christy Clark Scott Fraser, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim OF THIl REOEi'VE~J JAN - 2 2013 CITYOFPO.RT ALBERNI

2012-DEC-21

Mavor John Douglas Cltv of Port Albernl 4850 Argyle Street Port Albernl, BC V9V lV8

Dear Mayor Douglas:

Re: ASIA-PACIFIC GATEWAV INITIATIVE - PORT ALBERNI

th At the Regular Meeting of Council heldMondav, December 17 , Council unanimously passed a motion to write a letter In support of the City of Pott Albernl's request lor designation as an A$la-~ac1l1c GatewaVPort.

There Is a huge opportunity to expand Qur trade routes with SoulhernAsla, and China In partlcular_ I cO!lgratulate the City of PortAlbernl IQr the earlv recognltlonQI the potential afforded by this unique economic QPportunl1v, all

Recognizing the tremendou$ opportunity occasioned bV Incre85edtrade through the Port Alberni Port Authoritv, the provision of 8.second hlghwav to facilitate increased.lransport for Internatlonallrade and distribution by further developing Port Albernl's port, would be agre"t asset and this matter sho~ld be raised with theSenlor!loverori1f:!l'\tS_

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File: 0280-30 Ref: 177443 FEB 282013 Her Worship Lois Jackson Mayor Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V 4K 3E2

Dear Mayor Jackson:

Thank you for your letter of January 30, 2013 regarding banning shark fin products in Canada.

A decision to ban the import of shark fins to Canada is a Federal government responsibility. The Federal government could advise you more specifically on the opportunity for such a ban. Canada, as a member of the Committee on International Trade in Endangered Species, requires permits for international trade in four species of pelagic sharks. The Government of British Columbia is opposed to the possession, sale or trading of sharks that are endangered.

Inhumane harvesting is a disturbing ethical issue and a wasteful practice which jeopardizes the sustainability of shark populations. As you may know, there is a long-standing shark fishery in British Columbia for spiny dogfish. This fishery utilizes the entire animal, provides meat to markets in England and Germany and fms to markets in Japan and China. The British Columbia spiny dogfish fishery is certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and is the only eco-certified shark fishery in the world. MSC eco-certification is considered the international gold standard for demonstrating that fisheries are well managed to ensure the fish stocks are sustainable and there are no serious impacts on the marine eco-system or other fish species.

With an appropriate traceability system in place, fins from this fishery could be tracked~through the value chain from the harvesting vessel to the ultimate retail sale. Fisheries and Oceans Canada manages this fishery. I understand your concern that resolutions and bylaws passed at the municipal level may be an imperfect solution. Your submission indicates a number of other municipal councils in the Lower Mainland area have adopted these mechanisms to advance their position, and in expectation ofleading public opinion and behaviour. This may be an avenue your Council wishes to pursue in tandem with advancing the case for a Federal ban on shark fin imports to Canada along with education about the availability of an MSC eco-certified alternative that is a "made in BC" solution.

Ministry of Agriculture Office of the Minister MaDing Address: Telephone: 250387·1023 PO Box 9043 SIn Prov Govt Facsimile: 250387·1522 Victoria Be V8W 9E2 Web Address: http://gov.bc.ca/agrV -2-

I appreciate your input and the time that you have taken to share your views.

Sincerely, This correspondence is in reply to Mayor Jackson's January 30, -----,---_.- 2013 letter regarding shark finning. ------

Minister pc: The Honourable Keith Ashfield Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada f~ "., i I I .....• From th. office qf.'J I!.o

January 30, 2013

The Honourable Norm Letnick Minister of Agriculture -J T'l'PE: _ IN E Q PO Box 9043, STN Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 DEPT: H~tif A.i". #: \ 5JT) Comments: Dear Minister Letnick,

Re; Shark Flnnlng

Shark tinning is an inhumane practice that .threatens the sustainability of the ocean's ecosystem. Although some municipalities in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere have banned shark fin in one fonm or another, such bans are largely symbolic and the real responsibility for action lies with senior levels of government

Since this issue is outside the jurisdiction of local governments, Delta Council, at its January 28, 2013 Regular Meeting, resolved to send a letter to you requesting that the senior levels of government take steps to prohibit the import, possession, sale, and distribution of shark fin.

I submit this request, along with the staff report from the Jan.uary28, 2013 Regular Meeting of Council for your consideration.

Enclosure

cc: Kerry-Lynne Findlay; ac, MP, Delta - Richmond East '.11· Jinny Sims, MP, Newton - North Delta . ,., Guy Gentner, MLA, Della-North ;;'JrOI~iiJjATI0N TO COUNt :] :: Vicki Huntington, MLA, Delta-South . ~::g~~.n~~rvie, Chief Administrative Officer DAfEIdJa.:'pl ~_ .... Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning

4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada V4K 3E2 Tel: 604 946-3210 Fax: 604946-6055o E-mail: [email protected] -'.! ••••••• The Corporation of Delta

. . COUNCIL REPORT Regular Meeting •To: Mayor and Council From: Human Resources and Corporate Planning Department Date: December 27,2012

Shark Fin Ban AnalYSis The following report has been reviewed and endorsed by the Chief Administrative Officer.

• RECOMMENDATION:

THAT this report be sent to the following: i. The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries arid Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway; ii. The Honourable Gerry RItz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board; iii. The Honourable Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture; and iv. Delta's MPs and MLAs requesting that the senior levels of govemment take steps to prohibit the import. possession, sale, and distribution of shark fin. .

• PURPOSE:

The purpose of this raport is to provide Council with information regarding the approach taken by other municipalities with regards 10 shark fin.

• BACKGROUND:

At the December 17,2012 Regular Meeting, Council received a delegation from F. Anthony Marr of the Vancouver Animal Defense League. The delegation requested that Council ban shark fins in Delta in an effort to stop the methods through which the fins. are acquired and to protect the various shark species, many of which are endangered . .Council then resolved:

THAT staff research the approach taken by other municipalities on banning the trade, distribution and sale of shark fins in Delta and report back as soon as possible. . Page 2 0/.3 Shark Fin Ban Analysis December 27, 2012

.,.-j . At the 2012 Convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), a resolution was passed calling on the provincial government to implement a province wide ban on the possession, sale, and distribution of shark fin and for the federal . government to ban the import of shark fin into Canada,

;1 In December 2011, a Private Member's Bill, Bill C-380, was introduced in the House of } Commons, which would ban the import of shark fins that are no! attached to the shark carcass. This bill is scheduled to receive second reading early in 2013. I. • . DISCUSSION: 'I .: ~ Senior Govemment The issue of shark finning is intemational in scope and therefore within the purview of the federal government. Municipalities lack the power to control the import of shark fins . to Canada and also lack the capacity to test shark fins that are served or sold locally to determine whether they were obtained humanely and in accordance with international law. Furthermore, municipalities lack the power to regulate the private use of shark fin, but may .be able to regulate the sale of shark fin by businesses. Municipalities may have a role to play with regards to this issue in lobbying senior levels of government to take action against the practice of shark finning.

Delta Restaurants Staff conducted a survey of Asian restaurants in Delta and found that none offer shark fin soup on the menu. However, if neighbouring municipalities move to ban shark fin SOUp, the potential exists for those restaurants to move to Delta and serve the soup unless a similar ban is in place or senior levels of governll\ent institute a ban. . A , ;':1 Approaches in Other Municipalities .'.. ; A review of other municipalities throughout Metro Vancouver and beyond indicates that this issue has achieved a high level of attention. Accordil1g to the most recent -..- information available, 10 nearby municipalities have formally addressed the shark fin issue with some level of a ban, either through a bylaw or a resolution (Attachment A).

Four municipalities have included a ban of shark fin within their business licence bylaws and an additional municipality has adopted a separate bylaw using .its authority to regulate business under the Community Charter. The other five municipalities to have officially addressed this issue have all done so through Council resolution and bylaws may be forthcoming from one or more of them. Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond are still considering this issue and may be looking at adopting a regional ban on the sale of shark fin. On September 10, 2012, Surrey received a delegation from the Vancouver Animal Defense League, but did not pass a resolution on the matter. .

In October 2011, the City of Toronto adopted a bylaw, which took effect in September ·2012 prohibiting the possession, sale, and consumption of shark fin and shark fin food ::j products. Subsequently, in November 2012, Toronto's bylaw was struck down by the • j Ontario Superior Court of Justice for being outside the powers of the city .

The key difference between Toronto's bylaw and those adopted by Metro Vancouver municipalities is that the bylaws in Metro Vancouver approach the issue from a business ,," Page 3 of 3 Shark Fin Ban Analysis December 27,2012

regulation standpoint under the authority of the Community Charter. In contrast, the Toronto bylaw also addressed the possession and consumption of shark fins from a health and environment perspective, which could have impacted people in the privacy of their own residences. '

Type of Ban To date, municipalities iii and around Metro Vancouver are equally split on whether to adopt a bylaw prohibiting shark fin or to make what amounts to a symbolic resolution b!!nnlng shark fin. A bim by resolution is simple and sets a clear direction for the municipality, but it is also unenforceable; tickets could not be written against offenders. A ban by bylaw could be enforceable through Delta's successful bylaw adjudication system or thEi court system, but carries the potential of being challenged by the business community. Enacting a bylaw banning shark fin would also fall to address the private use of the product and could help to create a black market for shark fin, further encouraging the inhumane practice of shark finning.

Since a ban by resolution is merely symbolic and a ban by bylaw could be challenged by the business community, staff recommend lobbying the provincial and federal governments take steps to prohibit the import, possession, sale, and distribution of shark fin.

i Implications: H Financial Implications - There are no financial implications to Delta.

• CONCLUSION:

Banning shark fin soup by bylaw or resolution is a local response to a global problem. Municipalities are powerless to enact legislation prohibiting the import of Illegally acquired shark fin or the private use of shark fin outside of licenced businesses. Therefore, the best method of thinking globally and acting locally in this case is to lobby the provincial and federal governments to take steps to prohibit the import, possession, sale, and distribution of shark fin.

Sean McGill Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning Ui ':' Department submission prepared by: Michael Gomm, MPP, Senior Polley Analyst MG/mg

• ATTACHMENT: A. Summary of other municipalities Attachment 'A' Page 1 of 1

Current Approaches by Other Municipalities

Municipality Bylaw Resolution Date Notes

Port Moody ., May 22,2012 Bylaw Adoption

North October 1, Vancouver ., Bylaw Adoption 2012 (City)

October 1, Nanaimo ., Bylaw Adoption 2012

November Maple Ridge ./ Bylaw Adoption 13,2012

New December ., Bylaw Adoption Westminster 10,2012 Ban endorsed, Council requested staff Coquitlam ., May 14, 2012 to report on how to proceed Council requested City Solicitor to September Abbotsford ., review Jurisdiction and draft 10,2012 amendment to Business Licence Bylaw

Langley October 22, .I Ban endorsed (Township) 2012

October 22, Langley (City) ./ Council expects voluntary compliance 2012

October 29, Ban of possession, sale, and White Rock ., 2012 distribution endorsed 104 Mayor Council

From: DR DIAMOND [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 5:48 PM To: Mayor & Council; [email protected] Cc: [email protected] genda ..-7 Ar-._ /<1 /r~ IIA Subject: Fraser Surrey Docks coal transfer facility A FILE# ()P~L

Dear Mayor and Council : It is NOT okay with me that US Coal move through the tracks near White Ro ck to a Fraser River dock . In fact, let US Coal exports move through the US if their citizens so decide . You can count on me and my supporters to lawfully oppose this idea, and those politicians who advocate such shortsighted planetary carbon pollution. Selling coal without capture technology (still poorly developed) is immo ral when 2 degrees of global warming is now unavoidable and will cause increasing poverty, food supply damage, species loss and political strife, as Africa so clearly demonstrates already . What is needed here is statesmanship and long term thinking. I am a Surrey resident . Sincerely, Dr . Susan Diamond l ~,).t? ~ /Lf &6 UUflp-VL1 ~ V4r-r I 66 ,.....• '.0.1 ::3:: ::D :::0 ,...., . ,.....

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From: Ellen Pye [[email protected] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 4:50 PM To: Mayor & Council genda Subject: Re: Fraser Surrey Docks coal transfer facility X)-OI!cO.r"r:-L . FILE # 00 i

I hope this Council will speak up loudly against this horrendously destructive plan to ship coal through residential and agricultural areas, and even Burns Bog (in spite of its recent UN status). All this, in order to add even more to global warming to benefit US coal companies at the expense of our Canadian quality of life. Yours sincerely, Ellen Pye ., 810 - 49th Street delta BC, V4M 2P4. ,.... w :x D ::0,...., . ,...... h0~d~v ~leetl-, g, -.J .I:>- 0"1

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From: Mercedes Smith [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 7:33 PM To: Mayor & Council Cc: Burns Bog Conservation Society Subject: Re: Fraser Surrey Docks coal transfer facility genda t A FILE # Ol!Jt>OO -01m.A(L. To Mayor Jackson and Members of Delta Council :

I can hardly believe that I find my self writing ANOTHER LETTER to you concerning 8urns Bog. Is this ongoing threat to our precious Bog land never going to stop? Mk Delta development, the new perimeter road, and now this - a train pulling COAL CARS with all their polluting DUST coming past the Bog, as well as "on the doorsteps" of those of us living in the area (including you, Mayor Jackson!) is simply too much. Writing this letter as someone who voted for many of you in the past, be assured that these developments will not garner my vote for you in the next election . ....• W Burns Bog, ALL OF IT, needs to be protected as a conservancy. ::% :0 :::0, Yours truly, .... Mercedes Smith 7771 Wansford Drive, Delta, BC V4C7T1

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From: [email protected] • Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:04 PM t::; To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; M.!;k'or & Council :0 Subject: Fraser Surrey Docks Coal Permit ....~ -:0 Mayor and Councillors: My name is Douglas George Massey, I have lived in Delta for more than 75 YSrs, ...::I served as an Alderman for ten years on the Delta Municipal Council and my father was George Mass!i:i. the proponent in having the government build the George Massey Tunnel. - -::I Together with my father we owned and operated Massey's Machine and Marine Shop Ltd. in Ladner servicing the commercial fishing industry for over 60 year, relying the Fraser River Estuary for our living. As a Councillor I fought the conservation of the Fraser Estuary and have continued to do so. I am extremely concerned about the recent application by Fraser-Surrey Docks permit request to start shipping between 4 and 8 million metric tonnes of coal per year. Coal that is being mined in Wyoming and Colorado and sh ipped by train all the way to the Fraser River Estuary., which could amount to 4 trains a day. Coal trains that would enter Canada at Blaine, Wash. pass through White Rock and Crescent Beach residential community, across the mouth of the Serpentine and Nicomekl Rivers located in Boundary Bay that has been recently designated a Ramsar wetland site of International importance, then across Delta's farmland, along the foothills of North Delta's Watershed Park, Sunshine Hills, Delsom Estates, Annieville, next to Burns Bog Nature Reserve and the Fraser River Estuary, both of which have also been deSignated of vital importance to the preservation of wetlands in the world under Ramsar. The real question that needs to be answered is why? When every County in the States of Washington and Oregon are fighting tooth and nail to prevent the coal from being transported through their residential communities to their west coast ports. The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to oppose the development of coal-port terminals in Washington state, because of the increase train traffic and the potential harm to the health of the people and the environment. Why shou ld the people and their environment here be sacrificed soley to increase the commodity exports from Fraser Surrey Docks. I ask that you unite with your neighbouring municipalities and cities and petition the government agencies and our s,enior government representatives to prevent this from happening. Enough is enough. Sincerely; Douglas Massey, 875 Eden Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4L1W6

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From: Lifeforce [[email protected] ::l: J:) Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 12:39 PM ;;C To: Mayor & Council Subject: Fw: Stopping Coal Pollution TY PE ~ lAlla" Age.(\~ ~ Attachments: COALDUSTPOLLUTION.jpg DEPT -~_ "LfL. _ ~ A. I #·_\l tt21-~1 _ ~ Dear Mayor and Council: Cumments: Apr:I 8 \ B :;; 12..10 ~I",r /VI (t fr'2!J Westshore Terminals has been polluting Vancouver, Delta, Point Roberts, Tsawassen and other areas for years. There should be more public outcry. The wind blbws coal dust all over the place (see attached photo). I told their pr guy if they continue to sell coal then put a dome over it . He said too expensive. Black dust on boats, windows, cars etc .. Westshore PR guy said they will come to clean the boats etc. but what about everyone's lungs. There was a report years ago and it claimed that coal dust was only found in some air borne particles. A current study is needed.

And how is this impacting marine ecosystems and the marine life such as the endangered orcas?

The issue is not just how the coal tra ins pollutes communities but also how the mountains of coal pollution at the terminals ca n impact health of people, animals and the environment.

I hope this is addressed with the coal train issues.

Coal Exports and the Harmful Impacts of Coal Dust

' 1 Coal Dust is Harmful to our HealthpYIl

• Coal and coal dust contain mercury, arsenic, lead, uranium and more than 20 other toxic heavy metals·ill

• Exposure to coal dust is linked to decreased lung capacity, increased childhood bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia,ill emphysema and heart diseaseD]

• At one large coal terminal in Virginia, the local health district found that residents of a neighborhood near a coal shipping terminal had higher rates of asthma, as much as twice the city and state average.ill

• Exposure to coal dust in mining is linked to black lung, silicosis, and asbestosis, all potentially fatal lung conditions.ill

• Areas of increased coal dust pollution have increased infant mortality rates and decreased life expectanciesIQl, contributing towards the deaths of up to 700 miners and ex-miners in the U.S. each year·Ill

• Coal dust particles are very small and are commonly known as "particulate matter." Studies show a cOlTelation between particulate matter pollution and strokes.ill

• Because both loaded and empty coal trains release dust, accumulation near terminals can reach as high as 79 mg/mm3 per day.[2},l.!..i'2J This number corresponds to an Air Quality Index of200, which is universally regarded as "unhealthy"·.IlQl Council received a report from staff on this proposed project Trains Emit Significant Amounts of Coal Dust at the March 4, 2011 Regular Meeting and endorsed a letter from Mayor Jackson expressing Delta's comments and concerns1 which has been sent to Port Metro Vancouver. • Coal is shipped in open top rail cars. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad study found that each rail car loses an average of 500 to 2000 pounds of coal dust, or 30 to 120 tons of coal dust per 120-car train·llil

• Chemical sprays called surfactants can help prevent some dust from escaping rail cars, but no spray is 100% effective·llIl IUl

• Surfactants contain a myriad of unknown, toxic chemicals that have not yet been adequately studied .. Studies have suggested surfactants could cause danger to human health during and after their application; surface; groundwater and soil contamination; air pollution; and negative impacts on native flora and fauna populations.il1l

• Although Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railways does have a voluntary rule requiring the use of surfactants, this rule is currently being contested by coal shippers in a proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Some coal shippers admit noncompliance with the rule because there is no penalty or binding requirement for them to apply surfactants. A source at a utility coalition estimates that only 30% of coal shippers are currently following the new BNSF surfactant rule.illl

Coal Dust Safety Issues: Derailments, Fires, and Visibility Issues

• Derailments- Coal dust accumulation on rail ballasts in high coal traffic areas has been linked to train derailments, part of the reason that the STB found coal dust to be a "pernicious ballast foulant. "JJ.§l Coal dust, even in small amounts,

poses a real threat to the integrity ofthe ballast section and track stability."ll1J

Coal dust build-up on railways is such a problem in high coal traffic areas that it has been linked to train derailments, including back-to-back derailments in 200S.[lID

• Fires and explosion-Of all types of coal, Powder River Basin coal is extremely friable, or easily :1 pulverized into dust.ll.2l This characteristic also makes PRB coal highly flammable.[20] Right of way fires on the land of property owners along the rail line are also a risk.au The storage of coal can pose a public safety hazard as coal piles have been known to spontaneously combust.[22]

• Visibility-Coal dust is dirty and can cause visibility problems for vehicles near tracks.In1 '. Coal Terminals Make Bad Neighbors[JY3J Due to Coal Dust Concerns

Coal terminals and railroads drive away nearby residents and local businesses across the globe. A few examples:

• South Africa-A car manufacturing and export facility in East London, South Africa, has been vocally opposed to having a coal terminal next door because of dust problems that would jeopardize its vehicle paint shop operations.r24][JY4J

• Oregon-Portland Gas and Electric refused to lease property for the proposed St. Helens coal export facility due to its concerns about coal dust near its gas-fired power plant: "The concern is that the coal dust could interfere with our equipment at the plant, and with operations ofthat equipment, which involves various kinds of air intake and so forth ... Our plants there represent an investment of literally hundreds of millions of dollars and are an important component of service to our customers."J1il

2 • Virginia- Newport News Mayor McKinley Price complains about dust from the nearby Kinder Morgan and Dominion Terminal Associates coal terminals coating his house and porch furniture. Other neighbors liken coal dust to "baby powder. .. it sticks to everything. It's a real nuisance."Im

• Alaska- Seward neighbors complain about coal dust dirtying the waters of pristine Resurrection Bay, entering their homes, and falling onto their boats. One resident notes: "It is just very, very, very dirty. It piles up against homes. I get reports of it in windowsills, inside locked cars, inside boats. Folks come back after the winter and find piles of it inside their locked up boats. "Illl

• Kentucky-Residents near a coal preparation plant complain about coal dust settling on vehicles, furniture, windows, and floors forcing them to keep children from playing outdoors, seek medical treatment, and to replace electronics and carpeting. One resident said: "We come out here and clean ... use a pressure washer on the house, the windows, the garage, but the next day, it's the same thing. We can't keep ahead of it." J1.Hl

• Illinois-Residents of near a river where many coal barges travel are fighting the development of a coal barging facility due to dust concerns. A local museum owner complained that he has to repaint over coal dust on exhibits at his museum because he is unable to clean it off. Metropolis city attorney, Rick Abell, said: "Nobody's going to want to invest money in developing the riverfront ifthey're constantly fighting dust and noise."[29]

• Nebraska-Organic farmers located in a town along a BNSF rail line were flooded with water filled with coal dust which contaminated their organic garden and destroyed their crop.[lQl

• Alabama-Plumes of coal dust are visible in the water near the coal export facility there, and port authorities admit that they've "had problems with coal dust getting into the neighborhoods nearby for decades" that they have worked to resolve.Ull

• AustraIia- A Coal industry publication in Australia agrees that coal dust from trains is problematic for neighbors saying that "dust from trains carrying coal and iron ore is a persistent problem. For residents next to a rail track ... it can, on the worst days, mean dust obscuring windows, dirtying washing and penetrating homes, while ... some towns are literally coated red with dust.(32]rJYs'l

• Vietnam-Coal barges spilled so much coal into the Saigon River near Ho Chi Min City that observers thought that an oil spill had occurred.Jlll

• Canada-Ridley Terminals in Prince Rupert offers free power washing to its neighbors because the coal dust problem is so bad.Uil

• IndiaIJY61--In the neighborhood near the Chennai coal import facility, residents complain of coal dust in their homes, and even in the milk they drink. MS Ravi, a senior cardiology professor at Government General Hospital, Chennai, said that, "Residents of Royapuram will soon have to wear masks round-the clock to protect against coal particles in the air. "Uil

Environmental Problems Associated with Coal Dust

• Coal dust and its toxic components, like arsenic, have been found at high levels in areas surrounding coal terminals. At the Norfolk, Virginia, coal terminal, soil samples 1 kilometer away from the terminal contained up to 20% coal dust. llil

3 • Coal dust accumulates in the environment surrounding tenninals, as a British Columbia study shows.U1l

• Coal dust could negatively impact the health of local marine life, according to one study of salmon and steelhead,Q.ID two species whose populations are already in decline in the Northwest.Jl2l

• Storm water and waste water releases from coal storage facilities are typically acidic, and coal runoff may contain high concentrations of copper, iron, aluminum, and nickel.[±Ql

• Coal dust contains heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury, which are spread in many directions by the wind far and wide polluting our soilI1ll and changing the chemical makeup of waterways.[42]

Coal dust is the tip ofth e iceberg ofa long list ofh ealth, safety, economic, and environmental impacts ofdirty and destructive coal exports. For more information on the impacts of coal exports, visit www.coaltreenorthwest.orgor www.powerpastcoal.org.

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Hl Lawlor, Joe, "Coal dust, piles an issue for southeast Newport News," dailypress.com, July 16, 20 11 , http://articles.dailypress.coml20 11-07 -16/news/dp-nws-cp-nn-coal-dust-20 II 0716_1_coal-dust-coal-piles-coal terminals ill Blazek, Christopher, "The Role of Chemicals in Controlling Coal Dust Emissions" Benetech, Inc. (2003) ill "Particulate Matter Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease: An Update to the Scientific Statement of the American Heart Association," Circulation 20 10, 121:233 1-2378: originally published online May 10, 20 10, http://circ.ahajournals.orglcontentlI21121 12331.full.pdf ill Brenda Wilson, The Quiet Deaths Outside the Coal Mines, National Public Radio (Apr.

16,2010) (available at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyld=126021059). Ex. 16. ill "Ambient Air Pollution and the Risk of Acute Ischemic Stroke", Arch Intern Med. , 20 12; 172(3):229-234: Originally published February 13,2012, American Medical Association, http://www.coaltrainfacts.org/docs/Wellenius-Archives-2.13 .20 12.pdf

4 ill Lawlor, Joe, "Coal dust, piles an issue for southeast Newpolt News," dailypress.com, July 16, 20 II , http://articles.dailypress.com!2011-07-16/news/dp-nws-cp-nn-coal-dust-2011 0716_ 1_ coal-dust-coal-piles-coal- terminals .

IlQl "What is Particulate Matter?," Air Info. Now, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, http://www.airinfonow.org/html/ed particulate.html llll Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railways testimony before the Surface Transportation Board, July 29, 2010.

D1l LeSeur, John H., "Coal Dust Legal Developments Update," NCTA Annual Meeting & Conference, Denver, Colorado, Slover and Lotus, LLP, September 13, 2011 , http://www.sloverandloftus.com!pdflCoaIDustLegalDevelopmentsUpdate.pd f (Page 28)

IUl BNSF Railways Coal Dust Frequently Asked Questions, 2012, http://www.bnsf.com/customers/what-can i -shi pi coal!coa l-d ust.htm I

Ilil Dr. Thomas Piechota, Eds. , et aI. , Potential Environmental Impacts ofD ust

Suppressants: "Avoid Another Times Beach, " An Expert Panel Summary, Las Vegas,

Nevada (May 30-31 , 2002) at Section 3 .. llil Tavanger, Sayeh, "Some shippers not complying with BNSF coal dust tariff," Platts Energy Week, WUSA 9, November 3, 2011, http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=173329

L!.Ql "Railroads, Utilities clash over dust from coal trains," New York Times, January 25 , 2010, http://www.nytimes.com!gwire/20 I 010 I 125125 greenwire-rai Iroad s-u ti Ii ties-cla sh -over-dustfrom -coal- 55265 .html; See Surface Transportation Board Decision, Re: Ark Arkansas Electric Cooperative

Corporation - Petition for Declaratory Order, Docket No. FD 35305 (Mar. 3, 2011)

(available at http://www.stb.dot.gov/decisions/readingroom.nsf/WebDecisionID/40436?OpenDocume nt).

Il1l See SlU-face Transportation Board Hearing Transcript, Re: Arkansas Electric

Cooperative Corporation - Petition for Declaratory Order, Docket No. FD 35305 (July 29, 20 10) (available at http://www.stb.dot.gov/TransAndStatements.nsf/8740c718e33d774e85256dd500572ae51ge4gebf2fea431 f18 525 78460066c5cb/$FILE/0729stb-exh.pdf). llH'Surface Transportation Board Authorizes Tariff Rules on Coal Dust but Strikes Down Specific BNSF Tariff', originally published March 3,2011 , Troutman Sanders, LLP, http://www.troutmansandersenergyreport.com/20 11 1031s urface-transportati on -board-authorizes-tariff- ru Ies-on coal-dust-but-strikes-down-specific-bnsf-tariffl il2l Rising Coal Exports Have Montana Communities Braced for Worst, The Dai ly Climate, May 3, 2012, http://www. mnn .com/ea rth-m att e rs/wiIde rn ess-reso u reesl sto ri eslri si ng -eo a I-ex po rts-h ave-m onta n a- ra i 1- comm unities-braeed-.

s IN] Hossfeld and Hatt, PRB Coal Degredation, at p. 2., http://www.prbcoals.com!pdf!paper archives!56538.pdf.

I2ll See STB Hearing Tran script at 69: 7-10.

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J1ll VirginiaReport on Coal Emissions of Railcars, Appendix 10, Page 9 (1997).

[24] Clark, Janette, "Mercedes Benz against coal export terminal at East London", Moneyweb, February 13, 2012, http://www.moneyweb.co.zalmw/view/mw/enipage295023 ?oid=561949&sn=2009+Detail.

112 A New Critic of Coal Dust: Portland General Electric, Oregon Public Broadcasting, May 2, 2012, http://ecot ro pe. 0 p b. 0 rg!2 0 12!OS! a-n ew-criti c-of-coa I-d u st -po rtl and -ge n era I-e Iectr ic!

[26] Lawlor, Joe, "Coal dust, piles an issue for southeast Newport News," dailvpress.com, July 16, 2011, http:(!articles.dailypress.com!2011-07-16!news!d p-n ws-cp-n n -coa I-d u st -20 11 0 716_1_ coa I-d u st -co aI-p i Ie 5- coal-terminals

[2 7] Coal Dust is Becoming an Ugly Problem in Seward, Juneau Empire, November 11, 2011, http://juneauempire.com!stories!111109!sta 515209558.shtml

00 Goble-Roberts Residents Sue Over Coal Dust, Floyd County Times, http://www.floydcountytimes.com!view!full story!1415092!article-Goble-Roberts-residents-sue-over-coal dust

[29] City Speaks Out Against Coal Terminal, WPSD Local 6, April 10, 2012, http://www.wpsdlocaI6.com!home!ticker!City-speaks-out-against-coal-terminal-146924765.html

Uill Coal Dust runoff Inundates Family's Organic Garden, Rapid City Journal, May 7, 2010, http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/articiebfaa1e28-59dd-11df-b37e-001cc4c002eO.htm l

[ill ADEM to Inspect Terminal after Coal Dust Plum Spotted, Conservation Alabama, March 14, 2009, http://www.conservation ala ba m a.org!i n dex. asp 7Type=B PR&SEC={B8BD E2C D-7 5C7 -49 F3-B613- 2ABEBFB938E1}&DE={7DE5A4C3-40E5-4C26-B650-E03586EFE1DO} rm Tackling Dust/rom Coal and Iron Ore Trains, Australian Bulk Handling Review, March 5, 20.10, http://www.bulkhandling.com.aulnews/print-editions/january-february-201 O/tackling-dust-from-coal-and-iron ore-trains

Ull Coal Dust Covers Saigon River,Vietnamnet, June 6, 2012, http://english.vietnamnet.vn!en!environment!23274!coal-dust -covers-saigon-river . htm I

U±l Ridley Terminals Inc Says Corporate Responsibility is Important, CRTK-TV, September 15, 2011, http://www.cftktv.com!N ews!Story.aspx 71 D= 1538702

Illi Royapuram Turns Black, Courtesy Port Coal Yard, The Times of India, March 16, 2011, http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com!2011-03-16!chennai!28698416 1 air-pollution-study-royapuram che n n ai-port -trust

6 D.Ql Bounds, William J. and Johannesson, Karen H., "Arsenic Additions to Soils from Airborne Coal Dust Originating at a Major Coal Shipping Terminal", Water, Air, & Soil Pol/ution, Volume 185, Numbers 1-4, 195- 207, DOl: 10.1007/,1 1270-007-9442-9, 21 June 2007, http://www.springerlink.com/content/98146rI16002IhI3/

U1l Johnson, Ryan and Bustin, R.M., "The fate of coal dust in a marine environment", International Journal of Coal Geology 68 (2006) 57-69

UJU P.M. Campbell, R.H. Devlin, Increased CYP IAI and ribosomal protein L5 gene expression in a teleost: The response ofjuvenile Chinook salmon to coal dust exposure,

Aquatic Toxicology 38 (1997) 1-15. Ex.!.

112l National Marine Fisheries Service, Protected Resources Division, Factors Contributing to the Decline ofChinook Salmon: An Addendum to the I996 West Coast Steelhead

Factors For Decline Report (June, 1998). Ex. 3.

[40] Environmental Protection Agency, Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source

Category: Final Detailed Study Report, EPA 821-R-09-008 (October 2009) at 3-22-23

(noting that coal pile runoff contains a number of contaminants). Ex. 12.

I±ll Bounds, William J. and Johannesson, Karen H., "Arsenic Additions to Soils from Airborne Coal Dust Originating at a Major Coal Shipping Terminal", Water, Air, & Soil Pol/ution, Volume 185, Numbers 1-4, 195- 207, DOl: 10.1007/, 11270-007-9442-9, 21 June 2007 .http://www.springerlink.com/content/98146rlI60021hI3/

[42] Johnson, Ryan and Bustin, R.M., "The fate of coal dust in a marine environment", International Journal of Coal Geology 68 (2006) 57-69

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7 ro '"0ro c ro o ~ ()) > ::la u c ~ 109 Mayor _Council From: Anita DEN DIKKEN [[email protected] ....., Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 2:52 PM ,f>. To: Mayor & Council Subject: Fwd: Sunday, noon, White Rock: say no to coal picnic!

Where does our elected body for Delta stand on this issue? And, what action will you take? By the way, congrats on your stand to investigate Ashcroft as an inland port. I have written a separate letter on this to the Optimist and will forward to you.

Thank you, genda h Anita den Dikken A'. . .FILE . # Ovrr:o-QlCOAL, , 1512 - 55A St. DELTA,B. C. V4M3M7

------Forwarded message ------ From:M Subject: Sunday, noon, White Rock: say no to coal picnic! To: Cc:

Sunday, noon, White Rock: say no to coal picnic!

Some good news today! The City of Vancouver passed a motion expressing strong concern about the export of coal out of Metro Vancouver. Along with Surrey and White Rock, that makes three communities this week that have stood up to the Port Authority to tell them to do a better job of consulting the public over their concerns. It's time for a celebration!

Let's get the black rock out of White Rock!

Sunday March 17, noon -- White Rock waterfront, at the white rock.

Let's come together to celebrate strong leadership by local governments, and to show our resolve in standing up to the Port Authority: no new developments without consulting the public! It's a good chance to talk to folks on the promenade about the coal export controversy and how the Port Authority makes decisions (on coal exports, on paving farmland, on new bridges ... ) without public input. We'll have more lawn signs and posters too.

A local artist will draw out a huge "No coal exports" sign on the sand. Local municipal councillors will be invited. Folks from Blaine and Bellingham are expected to attend. We want you to be there! Forecast: the only sunny day among many rainy ones. It's a good sign.

And ... we'll be handing out cake to celebrate the recent municipal votes.

1 We.ve all had some amazing success lately in raising the profile of the coal export controversy. The media is interested, and more and more people are concerned. However, the Port and the coal industry are starting to push back. In the last few days a new group called the "Coal Alliance" has formed, and they are making every effort to portray us as "radical protesters" spreading disinformation about the good work that coal does.

In it's own way this is all a positive sign, because it means that we are having an effect and we have them scared. However, it also means that we need to keep up the pressure.

On this issue, nothing is more important right now than a big public show of concern. It draws media attention, it makes even more people aware that something is going on, and it shows the Port that we are getting organized and we're not going to back down. We want to encourage as many people as possible to come out on Sunday, so please help spread the word! We have common cause with a lot of people who are fighting the port, including those working to save farm land, those working to save Bums Bog, and now those working to stop a new bridge across the Fraser River. Let's all come together this Sunday to show that we are going to stand up for our livable region.

Please get in touch if you have any questions or ideas for this weekend.

Cheers Kevin

Kevin Washbrook

Director, Voters Taking Action on Climate Change http://vtacc.orgl @ClimateVoters http://www.facebook.comNotersTakingActionOnClimateChange

Council received a report from staff on this proposed project at the March 4, 2011 Regular Meeting and endorsed a letter from Mayor Jackson expressing Delta's comments and concerns which has been sent to Port Metro Vancouver. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVO - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.29041 Virus Database: 264116169 - Release Date: 03/13/13

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From: Anita DEN DIKKEN [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 3:03 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Fwd: LETTER TO EDITOR RE ED RIES' LETTER PUBLISHED MARCH 8TH

------Forwarded message ------ From: On Tue, Mar 12,2013 at 1:11 PM, Anita DEN DIKKEN wrote: I am truly amazed by some ofthe content in Ed Ries' letter published March 8th. My comments are as follows:

I • I doubt that it is the job of Delta Council to secure "a thorough understanding" of the subject of container movements and ofthe motivation ofthe involved private sector players. Some understanding - yes! But a thorough understanding is the province of the players involved. And their bottom line motive is likely to be profits. • • The subject of understanding works both ways. In this instance, Delta Council is cognizant of the desire of residents to have Delta retain its agricultural character. Turning ALR land into an industrial wasteland is detrimental to our interests in every way. It is time that DeltaPort, the railways, and whatever corporations hope to profit from such actions, pay attention to the wishes of the community. I, for one, applaud the actions of our Delta Council in this instance. • • As an aside, very little - if anything - is written about the increase in noise which an intermodal yard and more trains would bring to the citizens of South Delta who live within normal hearing range of the railways and the port. Excessive noise is a component of our environment and needs to be kept in check. • • As another aside, the acreage involved is 558 acres, not 600: I do not know if this is all under blueberry cultivation. Does Mr. Rees?

Yes, perhaps it "ain't broke" yet but we need to ensure that it doesn't become that way.

Anita den Dikl{ell 1512 - 55A St. DELTA, B. C. V4M3M7

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Ashcroft might not be the best solution for Delta

THE DELTA OPTIMIST MARCH 8. 2013

Editor:

It's all about ships, trains and trucks ... and profits their owners reap by minimizing the costs of moving containers.

Port Metro Vancouver (Deltaport) - limited to offshore movement of containers between ships, trucks and trains - is not the ultimate on-shore decision maker.

According to a Transport Canada report on the Use of Containers in Canada, "Local drayage by truck can usually compete with rail up to 500 miles away ... " Data I find reports that containers moved between Deltaport and B.C. destinations do indeed go by truck. To or from places further east, they go by rail.

Both CP and CN have intermodal terminals in the Lower Mainland where containers are loaded or unloaded if needed. Additional terminals require increased switching and costs. Railways do not encourage additional new intermodal container terminals unless they have a substantial volume or can attract specific destination volumes.

Where whole trainloads from a single origin to a single destination can be achieved, the railways' costs decrease. A number of such "unit" trains are required to load a single ship.

So why is Delta promoting a new terminal in Ashcroft? According to the Ashcroft Terminal website: "Their proposed inland container terminal (ICT) near the South Central Interior community is being touted as a first step in capturing an increased share of Asian container traffic and, according to the project's proponents, could be up and running in months instead of years if the province and related stakeholders would commit to work with its principals."

It's understandable that remote and isolated Ashcroft yearns to profit from those long container trains rumbling through town. They could add a bit of shipping cost and capture some jobs and tax revenues.

But could they also cause containers to or from points east to travel to Deltaport by truck instead of train, causing a huge increase in Lower Mainland highway congestion?

Why is Delta promoting jobs, business and tax revenue for a town 330 kilometres up the Thompson River ... development that railroads likely reject and that could increase our traffic? Is it because we hope to divert a perceived threat from 600 acres of Delta's blueberries?

I find container movement data a complex and commercially difficult subject. My understanding is surely limited and possibly flawed, but I see no realistic container terminal threat to Delta's blueberries.

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I suggest Della council secure a thorough understanding of the subject and the motivation of private sector players before promoting a solution that could harm us.

As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Ed Ries

© Copyright (c) Delta Optimist

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From: Phyllis Ross [[email protected] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 8:21 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Re: Fraser Surrey Docks coal transfer facility

To Major Jackson and council: I cannot believe what I have heard re the transport of coal from the US to Delta. This has to stop!!! It is ludicrous - Americans using our lands to ship their own coal and polluting our very sensitive area. I hope the council doesn't think we need this kind of project to generate money for our region as the project would be detrimental to our area. Please fight for the people of Delta to stop this plan.

Yours sincerely,

Staff responded to Ms. Ross' email. Delta has written to the CAO of Metro Vancouver and the CEO of Port Metro Vancouver expressing their concerns with the Fraser Surrey Docks direct transfer coal facility proposal.

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WHITE ~OCK. e, C, CANADA

March 15, 2013

File No. 0220-20

Robin Silvester, President & CEO Port Metro Vancouver 100 The Point, 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4

Mr. Jeff Scott, President & CEO Surrey Fraser Docks 11060 Elevator Road Surrey, BC V3V 2R7 Delta staff have received Mayor Baldwin's letter regarding the Fraser Surrey Docks direct transfer coal Transport canada facility proposal. Staff will refer to Mayor Baldwin's 620 - 800 Burrard Street letter as well as other comments received as part of the Vancouver, Be V6Z 218 Fraser Surrey Docks direct transfer coal facility proposal and consultation process. Transport Canada Surface Branch #225 - 625 Agnes Street New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5Y4

Dear Sirs & Mesdames:

Re: Fraser Surrey Dock Proposed DIrect Transfer Coal Fadlltv

I am writing on behalf of White Rock City Council and the residents of White Rock to express our very strong concerns about the additional coal train traffic through our City which could result from the approval of the Proposed Direct Transfer Coal Fadlity at Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD).

As a community, White Rock and Its beach and waterfront are Inextricably linked. The pier and the beach are Iconic to our identity. We of course know that the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSFR) owns and Operates the tracks along our waterfront as the result of an agreement made with the Federal Government over 100 years ago. For many years, the City and its residents have enjoyed a solid, peaceful and a mutually beneficial relationship with the BNSFR which has in the past been an excellent corporate dt/zen. In recent years, however, the frequency of freight trains has been increasing. Whereas ten years ago there might have been 10 to 12 trains a day, there are now 16 to 20 and an increasing number of these are loaded with coal.

AnecdotallY, the City is receiving a growing number of complaints about coal dust from Its residents, for example, Mrs. Maureen Coroliuc, owner of a waterfront business, writes:

"We have to dust more often the shelves and top of tea tins. We wipe down cabinets and the cloths are literally black, and that is not coming off the street traffic. It's coal dust. We need to have our exterior windows cleaned professionally twice a month. I have also developed environmental allergies that I did not have before."

The FSD proposal creates a very real problem for our residents and bUsiness owners. As we understand It the proposal would start with two coal trains (one loaded, one empty) 160 times a year in the first year. Each train will be 135 cars with a length of 2.3km. This would double in year two and could quadruple after year five. That would mean that every day up to four additional trains would go through our City as a result of the FSD proposal alone. This does not include the traffic due to the much larger Westshore Terminals at Roberts Bank.

Quite frankly, it Is outrageous that this rail traffic would even be conSidered through a reSidential, highly densified City that has absolutely no industrial area at all. Consequently, our City Council has a number of concerns.

First, we are concerned that there was absolutely no public cOnsultation with the City of White Rock whatsoever until four hours before this matter was to be considered by Council on March 11, 2013. Indeed, It was only by reading an article In the newspapers that we became aware that the BNSFR was going to be hauling coal to the FSD. As all the BNSFR traffic has to go through White Rock,lt would seem to be a "no bralner" that White Rock 'should have received notification,

Second, as previously stated, we are concerned about the proposed Increase in rail traffic through our community. The traln'nolse, the Vibration, the pollution, and the overall cumulative negative impact on the livability of our community and the de,trimental effects on our waterfront businesses by up to four additional coal trains per day is too great to be permitted.

Third, we are concerned about the apparent lack of environmental impact studies by any level of our senior governments on the health effects of coal dust from rail car coal transportation. The -- only studies that we are aware of are those done in the United States by the opponents of the construction of a coal port in Washington State. We find It unacceptable that our senior levels of government would permit this increase In coal transportation volume witllout first ensuring there are no harmful effects to reSidents.

2 In conclusion, we ask for the following:

1. A meaningful consultation process ~ the approvals are given for the FSD proposal between the City of White Rock and the FSD, Port Metro Vancouver, the BNSFR, and Transport canada. 2. Full and complete written assurance from Environment Canada and Health Canada that there are no adverse effects on our residents from the dust from coal trains passing through our community. Ifthose assurances cannot be given, then an altemate transportation means or additional mitigation measures should be utilized. 3. The Implementation of a system of air quality monitoring stations along the route of the coal trains through any residential areas should be initiated. The Installation and operation of such a system should be paid for by the railroads and operated by the GVRD. 4. A limit on the amount of rail traffic through the City of White Rock should be set by Transport Canada. It Is unacceptable that the volume of traffic should be allowed to increase without any apparent limitation or without any consultation with our citizens.

We look forward to your responses.

Yours truly, ~ ~.><.40J",-__ Wayne Baldwin Mayor

cc: City Council GVRD -Chair MLA Gordon Hogg MP Russ Hiebert City of Surrey District of Delta BNSF Railway Environment Canada Health Canada Semlahmoo First Nation

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From: Chris Magnus [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 2:05 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Clerks; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Letter dated March 15, 2013 from White Rock City Council I Fraser Surrey Dock - Proposed Direct Transfer Coal Facility Attachments: Fraser Surrey Dock - Proposed Direct Transfer Coal Facility 15 Mar 2013.pdf

Good afternoon. Please find attached a letter dated March 15, 2013 from White Rock City Mayor and Council regarding this matter. The original or a copy of this letter is being forwarded to you via mail.

We thank you for your attention to this matter.

Chris Magnus Executive Assistant- Mayor and CAD 15322 Buena Vista Avenue White Rock, Be V4B 1Y6

Tel: 604.541.2124 I Fax 604.541.9348 I Email: [email protected]

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4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada VSH 4GB 604-432-6200 www.metrovancouver.org Office a/the Commlssloner/Chle/ Administrative Officer Tel. 604 423-6210 Fax 604 451-6614

MAR 0B Z013 File: CR-07-01-DEL Ref: 201~5 CAO'S OFFICE W ::a:: Mr. George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer ::0 The Corporation of Delta MAR 1 2 2013 .....'? 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent .:.. Delta, BC V4K 3E2 RECEIVED,. '- w~

Dear Mr. Harvie: :::~ Re: Proposed Direct Transfer Coal Facility at Fraser Surrey Docks ~~. 1. #: 'I;"~ 7::: JT~tl 15}0 '1 v!!lmm€!n'!4e.~'-8//~ ~ /"45 Thank you for your letter of January 30, 2013, regarding the proposed direct transfer ~cility at Fraser Surrey Docks. Fraser Surrey Docks does not currently hold an air emissions permit with Metro Vancouver. However, in light of the proposed addition of coal handling at the facility, they have been advised of the need for a permit by staff in our Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division, and· that the permit application process includes public notification. The air dispersion modelling assessment conducted by consultants on behalf of the proponent was required by Port Metro Vancouver, but becomes part ofthe Metro Vancouver air permit application.

Metro Vancouver staff have conducted a preliminary review of the dispersion modelling report, but have not yet sent feedback and comments to either the proponent or Port Metro Vancouver.

Once Fraser Surrey Docks' permit application has been received, a comprehensive review will be conducted. We will be happy to share our comments and evaluation with you at that time.

In the meantime, please have your staff contact Roger Quan, Air Quality Policy and Management Division Manager, at 604-436-6770 or at [email protected] if we can assist in your review of the potential community impacts from this proposal.

: ! Yours truly, “Staff will contact Mr. Roger Quan, Air Quality Policy and Management Division Manager at Metro Vancouver, to discuss Metro Vancouver's timeline, comments and evaluation regarding Fraser Surrey Docks' permit application. Delta staff will provide Council with an update with respect to this matter.” Carol Mason Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer

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7088561 .-• W From the officj'lfr t3:I THE CORPORATION OF DELTA George V. Ha~ Chief Adminlsh'!!tive Officer .....~ W 0',

Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Metro Vancouver TYPE: IN FD :1 4330 Kingsway DEPT: !=I.e-ref' cft -I--t;;: Burnaby, BC V5H 4GB A.,', fl.: \ I67'?B ,I Comments: i Dear Ms. Mason,

Re: Proposed Direct Transfer Coal Facility at Fraser Surrey Docks

At the January 2B, 2013, Regular Meeting of Delta Council a delegation from Port Metro Vancouver was received on the subject of the proposed direct transfer Goal facility at Fraser Surrey Docks.

During discussion of the proposal a number of concerns were raised by Council relating to air quality impacts from the movement of coal through our municipality by train and down the Fraser River by barge. The concerns primarily relate to emissions of coal dust from both full and empty coal trains travelling through North Delta.

I respectfully request you share with us feedback and comments from Metro Vancouver's evaluation of the proposal and specifically the air dispersion modelling assessment conducted by the proponent This information will assist us in our review of the potential community impacts from this proposal.

Thank you for your consideration ofthis letter and I look forward to your response. Please contact me at (604) 946-3212 if you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further.

Yours truly,

George V. Harvie INFORMATION TO C')I)W': Chief Administrative Officer DAlti i '/:5 ' cc: Mayor Lois E. Jackson reb.,-.-----A- .. -~_~.~I_!:~" ... ". ,/Delta Council Sean McGill, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Planning .,i ! 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada V4K 3E2 Tel: 604 946-3212 Fax: 604 946-3864 E-mail: cao@corp,delta,bc,ca o 113 Mayor _Council

From: jd lew [email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:41 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; Mayor & Council Subject: Expansion proposal for Roberts Bank (T2)

Hello,

I would like to share with you my concerns around the proposed terminal expansion at Roberts Bank.

The proposed addition of another terminal at Roberts Bank (T2) is wholly unnecessary, costly, damaging to wildlife and farmland, and will increase air pollution just to name a few ofthe numerous problems. Why expand lower mainland facilities when Prince Rupert is the more logical place to expand? If market share is taken away from BC by other ports in the US or elsewhere then T2 will become a white elephant. I refuse to support any expansion at Roberts Bank so that Delta can be preserved instead of destroyed. You can take that to the bank!

Please record/register my opposition of this expansion at the municipality of Delta and at the Port of Metro Vancouver.

Thank you, Jason Lewko 7010 Barkley Drive, genda "'"~ t;-.,{-,O Delta, B.C. V4E 1T6 A --FILE # \ 0 4loo..:..~1 .

Council received a report at the March 4, 2013 Regular Meeting, which provided an update regarding Port Metro Vancouver's project definition consultation. Previously, at the November 26, 2012 Regular Meeting, Council resolved that Delta will continue to participate in the pre-consultation process for the Roberts Bank Terminal Two project, but that formal comment will be deferred until such time that an application is made by Port Metro Vancouver pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.

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From: jd lew Udlew1 @yahoo.ca] Sent: Wednesday, March 13,20135:13 PM To: Mayor & Council :c Subject: Re: Expansion proposal for Roberts Bank (T2) ;:;:: co00 W1 00 Dear Municipal Clerk,

I have received some important follow up emails from the Port of Vancouver which I have responded to. Please include the following (in red) as an addendum to my original email (at the bottom).

I would also like to add that the so-called consultation process is badly flawed because of the biased questions on the feedback forms used by the Port of Vancouver. These questions were obviously formulated to put the Port of Vancouver in the best possible light, and to distract peoples attention away from the negative impacts of this project. This does not constitute proper consultation and should be rejected. The Port of Vancouver should be sent back to the drawing board to provide the community with proper consultation. Better yet, Delta should tell the Port of Vancouver that this project is a non-starter since most Delta residents are opposed.

Thank you, Jason Lewko

From: Mayor & Council To: jd lew TYPE: V(12y Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:54:54 PM Rea l¥rl.iA Subject: RE: Expansion proposal for Roberts Bank (T2) DEPT: KvtJ-,-~

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK

March 13, 2013

File No.: 13460-251DPO A.T. No.: 116308

Mr. Jason Lewko 7010 Barkley Drive Delta, BC V4E IT6

Dear Mr. Lewko:

Expansion Proposal for Roberts Bank (T2)

I would like to confirm receipt of your correspondence dated March 11, 2013 regarding the above noted subject.

Your communication has been circulated to the Mayor, Council ami"the Chief Administrative Officer for information; as well as the Director of Human Resources & Corporate Planning for consideration and response as appropriate.

1 Council will receive your correspondence as part of its Regular Meeting Agenda on April 8, 2013. The agenda, including your correspondence and relevant comments and/or response, will be available for viewing on Delta's website at: www.delta.ca.

Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this matter.

Yours truly,

Office of the Municipal Clerk

From: jd lew [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:41 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; Mayor & Council Subject: Expansion proposal for Roberts Bank (T2)

Hello,

I would like to share with you my concerns around the proposed terminal expansion at Roberts Bank.

The proposed addition of another terminal at Roberts Bank (T2) is wholly unnecessary, costly, damaging to wildlife and farmland, and will increase air pollution just to name a few of the nmnerous problems. Why expand lower mainland facilities when Prince Rupert is the more logical place to expand? If market share is taken away from BC by other ports in the US or elsewhere then T2 will become a white elephant. I refuse to support any expansion at Roberts Bank so that Delta can be preserved instead of destroyed. You can take that to the bank!

Please record/register my opposition of this expansion at the municipality of Delta and at the Port of Metro Vancouver.

Thank you, Jason Lewko 7010 Barkley Drive, Delta, B.C. V4E lT6

From: Container Improvement To: 'jd lew' Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:30:04 PM Subject: RE: Expansion proposal for Roberts Bank (T2)

Jason,

Thank you for your response. As part of our consultation process, we welcome feedback in many different forms. Some participants may choose to respond to the questions as they are presented in the consultation discussion guide, while others may prefer to provide their feedback in the "Additional Conunents" section or separately in an email or letter. Regardless of format, all feedback is sununarized in a Consultation Sununary Report and considered by POlt Metro Vancouver.

2 I hope that this addresses your concerns, and look forward to your participation in future rounds of consultation for thc proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.

Regards, Matt Skinner On behalf of the Container Capacity Improvement Program Team

]i'rom: jd lew [mailto:jdlew J @yahoo.caj Sent: Tuesday, March 12,20138:51 PM To: Container Improvement Subject: Re: Expansion proposal for Roberts Bank (T2)

Dear Mr Skinner,

Thank you for your reply and the links you provided. Here is my view of your consultation process.

Firstly I tllink the "Feedback Forms" were very much biased in favour of the Port of Vancouver, to put it in the best light possible. For example, one of the questions was "Please rate your level of agreement with Port Metro Vancouver pursuing improvements to existing agricultural land." The question presumes that you already agree with the Port of Vancouver bnt only questions the "level" of agreement A proper question would be "What do think would be the impact on al,'ficultUl'alland should the expansion project proceed?". Do you see how different the feedback would be if proper and direct questions were posed to the public?

Even with such biased questioning, it seems to me the public wasn't buying into the game and rather, many could see right through the J1.cade that was erected. Many outright opposed the project by adding tbeir own comments, rather than answering such questions.

Thank you, Jason Lewko

From: Container Improvement To: :id lew' Sent: Tuesday, March 12,20134:36:03 PM Subject: RE: Expansion proposal for Roberls Bank (T2)

Dear Jason,

Thank you for your email regarding the proposed Robelts Bank Terminal 2 Project. We welcome ongoing input from the community regarding port projects and operation, and appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.

'I Large infrastructure projects like the proposed Robelts Bank Terminal 2 Project require a long lead time, and that is why Port Metro Vancouver is planning now to make sure there is enough capacity to meet future demand for containerized trade. Current forecasts indicate that improvements will be needed both in Prince Rupelt and Vancouver to address this growth. Port Metro Vancouver will continue to monitor economic conditions and container traffic throughout project development.

The proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project is currently in the early planning stages, and will be subject to a thorough and independent environmental assessment. In addition to oPP0l1unities for public input that will be provided through the envirOllllental assessment process, POlt Metro Vancouver will lead several rounds of consultation regarding the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. We hope that you will participate in future rounds of consultation for the project. If you would like to learn more about past rowlds of consultation, including Pre-Consultation and Project Definition Consultation, please click here.

3 To keep you apprised of project milestones and consultation opportlruities, I have taken the liberty of signing you up for updates regarding the Roberts Bank Ternlinal 2 Project. If you would prefer to not receive these updates, please click here.

Thanks again for your email. Please let us know if you have any addilional questions or concerns.

Regards, Matt Skinner On behalf of the Container Capacity Improvement Program Team

From: jd lew [mailto:jdlewl@yahoo cal Sent: Monday, March 11,20138:41 PM To: Silvester, Robin; Container Improvement; mayor-council@delta,ca Subject: Expansion proposal for Roberts Bank (T2)

Hello,

I would like to share with you my concerns around the proposed terminal expansion at Roberts Bank.

The proposed addition of another terminal at Roberts Bank (T2) is wholly unnecessary, costly, damaging to wildlife and farmland, and will increase air pollution just to name a few of the nU1Ilerous problems. Why expand lower mainland facilities when Prince Rupert is the more logical place to expand? If market share is taken away from BC by other ports in the US or elsewhere then T2 will become a white elephant. I refuse to support any expansion at Roberts Bank so that Delta can be preserved instead of destroyed. You can take that to the bank!

Please record/register my opposition of this expansion at the municipality of Delta and at the Port of Metro Vancouver.

Thank you, lasonLewko 7010 Barkley Drive, Delta, B.C. V4E IT6

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Her Worship Mayor Lois Jackson The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent DeltaBC V4K3E2 L L u ~ ..~.L: ~ DU-- () d'S . (J , , Dear ~ Jackson:(

I am writing in response to an earlier letter from Councillor Robert Campbell, regarding dredging of secondary channels in the Ladner area. I apologize for the delay in responding and I recognize the importance of this project to the local businesses, residents and the regional and provincial economies.

As per the December 17, 2012, announcement by my colleague the Honourable Mary Polak, the Government of British Columbia has committed $3 million towards a dredging program in the channels around Ladner and Steves ton. This funding is part of up to $10 million in total funding pledged by partners, including Port Metro Vancouver and the Federal Government As well, the Government of British Columbia recognizes and appreciates the Corporation of Delta's $2 million commitment as part of this initiative.

Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's Director of Properties and Land Management, Svein Haugen. Mr. Haugen can be reached directly at 250 356-7904 or by email [email protected] and he would be pleased to assist you. '

I would like to thank you again for taking the time to write.

Sincerely,

Dredging is scheduled to begin in -;-YPE:~~',~ #.->-~7~~ ,,--- July 2013. OEPT.___ J.I:-tG'___ _ Jl£~\ AT #~l1t&';r~L_._ Ci.>rn rnen\i;~ ";(3 Michael de Jong, Q.c.~ ~~ Minister MAYOR'SbfFICE cc: Svein Haugen, Director of Properties and Land Management MAR 20 2013 Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure RECEIVED

Ministry of Finance Office of the Minister Mailing Addrc~~: Location: PO Box 9048 Stn Prav Govt 501 Belleville Street Victoria Be V8W 9E2 Parliament Build1ngs, Victoria Telephone: 250 387-3751 website: Facsimile: 250387-5594 www.gov.bc.ca/fin ,...• N From the office o~ o:r THE CORPORATION OF DELTA The Mayor, W Lois E. Jackson I-'<

August 30, 2012

The Honourable Shirley Bond Acting Minister of Finance and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board and Minister of Justice and Attorney General TYPE: PO Box 9048, Stn Prov Govt DEP-r; H~ ref Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 AT. #: \l40Q?£) Comments: Dear Minister,

Re: Ladner Channel Dredging - A Business Case for Funding

I arn writing to you in your new capacity as Acting Minister of Finance to provide a brief overview of an issue that has been the subject of ongoing correspondence and discussions between our respective senior staff.

There is a serious issue of sedimentation in the local river channels around Delta and the. need for dredging is becoming increasingly urgent. Working with local businesses and· Port Metro Vancouver, a dredging program at a cost of some $8 million has been proposed. Of that, Port Metro Vancouver has committed $2.3 million and The Corporation of Delta has committed $2 million. Funding of $900,000 is also available through Fisheries and Oceans Canada ·Small Craft Harbour. We are respectfully seeking a commitment from the prOVincial government of $3 million to take this project forward. .

Previously, provincial staff had asked for a business case to support the funding request and I am pleased to provide a copy of the Multiple Accounts Evaluation report that was· recently completed by InteNistas Consulting Group on behalf of Delta.

This report assesses the implications of continued non-dredging on local businesses, residents and the broader community and provides a compelling business case in support of funding for dredging. The report looks at the economic, environmental and social impacts as well as future impacts on projects such as the Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Project. Two key points to note:

• The Ladner Harbour and surrounding river channels generate and sustain significant economic impact for the region, including 285 direct jobs, $8.3 million in direct wages, $14 million in direct GDP and $51 million in direct economic output.

INFORMATION TO COUNCIL ... 2 DATE~\- .l{ !IL, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada V4K 3E2 Tel: 604 946-3210 Fax: 604 946-6055 E-mail: [email protected]\ta.bc.ca. August 30, 2012 Page 2

• Economic activity in the region generates significant lax revenues for all levels of government including $2.2 million in federal tax, $990,000 in provincial tax and $744,000 in municipal tax revenues annually.

It is my understanding thai this issue will b~ brought before the Treasury Board in early September and we would appreciat~ your support for the $3 million funding request. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 604-946-3210.

Councillor Robert Campbell Acting Mayor

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From: feedbackform @primesignal.com Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 1 :08 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Delta Website - Comments, Compliments & Inquiries

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Directed To: Mayor Council

Response Requested

Comments: Hello! I have a friend living in Ladner who doesn't appear to fit into any of your set categories to obtain just a bit of assistance. I've scoured the online sites in the hope of finding some organization to give assistance to these people and have found very little, in fact nothing really. This person is disabled, has multiple health problems, limited finances, no family and because of all this suffers severe depression.Not yet a pensioner, with a pet, is blocked at every tum. At the moment can't get a much needed appointment with a psych nurse until mid April and The Government Mental health system doesn't return calls??? There seems to be very little and rather poor transport help for people like this, or anyone to pet sit in emergencies, or in fact any home help at all!! Is in constant pain, but has to drive anywhere can't take pain medications. Just find all this lack of concern and care for others in a community this century appalling.

Completed by : kai roberts

Address: Tasmania, Australia...... thank God!

Phone Number:

Email: Staff provided Kai Roberts with contact info for: BC211 - a [email protected] resources assistance telephone number (2-1-1) that is funded by United Way, the Province's HealthLink BC telephone number (8-1-1) to get in touch with a nurse, pharmacist or dietician, and the contact info for the Corporation of Delta's senior centres, Deltassist and Coast Mountain's HandyDART Service.

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This is in response to a letter sent to the Province by Mayor Jackson on February 12, 2013 regarding the Province's Draft Public Health Plan.

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Businesses and Residential properties with alarm monitoring do not receive enhanced police services. Police will respond to any crime in progress as a priority 1 call. If a property has numerous false alarms, tickets and fines are issued. Staff will follow-up with the author of the letter.

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Police Records Information Management Environment Incorporated 3301 East Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5K 5J3 Telephone: (604) 581-1258 Facsimile: (604) 581-1596

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genda District of Delta FILE 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent A #O\.f9Cx! -0\ Delta, BC, V4K 3E2

Dear Mayor Jackson and Council

RE: New Strategic Direction for PRIMECorp

I am writing to provide you with an update on an important new development regarding the management and evolution of PRIMECorp and PRIME-Be.

The PRIMECorp Board is committed to delivering the most operationally-beneficial records management system to British Columbia's policing community in the most transparent, efficient and accountable way possible_ In support of these goals, the Board has recently taken some decisive steps through the development of a strategic plan and the commissioning of an independent third-party review of PRIMECorp, and PRIME-BC's technical systems, business processes and ability to support its clients.

Working with third-party information technology consulting firm, Gartner Inc., the Board is taking specific steps to evolve PRIME-BC to a streamlined structure able to deliver quality, timely police data in the most cost-effective way.

Just over ten years ago, the concept of a common, shared police records management system (RMS) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) was first taking shape in British Columbia. Today, the PRIME-BC system has been identified by Gartner as leading-edge and unique in North America, affirming it is a critical part of public safety.

The PRIME-BC system has also evolved beyond RMS and CAD with the addition of new technologies, such as an electronic fingerprints capture/submission system that will be rolling out in the spring, as well as the future need for multimedia data management. Because of its growth and evolution, PRIME-BC now needs to revamp its organizational structure to improve its responsiveness and service delivery to police agencies.

To take PRIME-BC to the next level, Gartner recommended a simplified organizational structure. To achieve this, the PRIMECorp Board of Directors recently identified that our public-safety partner E-Comm, is well-equipped to support us with advice and implementation of the recommendations in the Gartner review and the strategies identified in the PRIMECorp strategic plan.

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The Delta Police Board received this correspondence for information. MAYOR'S OFFICE MAR (4 2013 RECEIVED E-Comm is the regional emergency communications centre for southwest British Columbia, managing almost one million 9-1-1 calls each year for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Whistler, Squamish and the southern portion of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. It also provides dispatch for 30 police and fire partners, and operates the wide-area radio system used throughout Metro Vancouver by police, fire and ambulance personnel. E-Comm is a user of the PRIME-BC system as a police dispatch centre and has a rich history with it, having managed the technical aspects of the system since its inception in 2001 until 2007.

PRIMECorp has now entered into a contract with E-Comm to help us evolve the organization by providing strategic and financial leadership services to PRIMECorp. This includes the appointment of its CEO David Guscott as PRIMECorp's new CEO effective immediately. E-Comm's Vice-President of Technology Services Mike Webb and their Chief Financial Officer Beatrix Nicolato will also assume similar roles at PRIMECorp. In order to contain costs and provide the required leadership, these services will be contracted on a part-time basis.

These three individuals will bring considerable industry expertise and public-safety communications leadership to our organization, adding to PRIMECorp's current resources and expertise. They will provide us with high-level leadership to determine the next steps to move our strategic plan forward in collaboration with our stakeholders, partners and staff.

For example, our future direction will include renewing our technology, improving our responsiveness to police agencies' data and technology needs, and introducing a sustainable funding model-all in a cost efficient manner that takes into account the needs and environment of our municipal funders. We also need to move to a more streamlined governance structure to simplify the organization to be more responsive to the end users.

I The three UBCM representatives on PRIMECorp's Board of Directors - Mayor Peter Fassbender (City of Langley), Mayor Diane Watts (City of Surrey) and Mayor Peter Milobar (City of Kamloops) provide us the municipal insight on what you, as our funders, want to see from our organization, particularly related to cost-effectiveness, transparency and accountability. Their support and the support of the other Board members in implementing the Gartner recommendations and our strategic plan through this new strategic and financial leadership service agreement with E-Comm, will help lead PRIMECorp in that direction. The Board of Directors believes this new partnership will enhance financial accountability, improve communication, and support operational consistencies and rigorous future technology planning.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are looking forward to working with you-our key stakeholders and partners-and the E-Comm leadership team to move PRIME-BC forward. We will keep you informed as we work towards improving our efficiencies and effectiveness while delivering fiscally-responsible services to police agencies.

Cia on Pecknold Chair, PRIMECorp Board of Directors Regular Agenda xxxxxxxx FIN A

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Paul Mumby Mayor lois E. Jackson 4912 60A Street 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC Delta, BC V4K 3K4 V4K 3E2

Dear Mayor Jackson:

I am forwarding a copy of correspondence forwarded to Susan Croome of the BC Film Commission; an entity with a fiduciary responsibility to "ensure that the business of film and television production thrives". In the document, I express my concerns regarding other provinces offering tax incentives to attract members of the film industry from BC to theirs.

Since BC tax dollars are current being transferred to other provinces (under equalization payments), I believe the BC taxpayer is directly or indirectly subsidizing businesses in other provinces to compete with our businesses. This is not only damaging to the BC film industry, BC workers and the BC taxpayer but also to the BC government. I have briefly outlined the case for this in the attached document.

In order to initiate discussion of this topic and ultimately correction of the situation, I am calling on the BC Film Commission, on behalf of the film industry and the taxpayers of BC: To make representation to Mr. Bill Bennett Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and to Premier Christy Clarke and request the Government of BC: "Aggressively" protect the interests of all British Columbia in regard to the adverse impact of Be's participation in equalization payments to other provinces and Make representation to the Federal Government of Canada in this regard and Resolve this issue to the satisfaction of the businesses, workers and taxpayers in the Province of British Columbia.

I believe that our province has been severely and adversely impacted by its 'participation' under equalization payments for too many years. It is time for our province to take an aggressive stance in this regard; especially in light of current economic conditions.

I wish to thank you for taking the time to review and consider this document.

Sincerely,

. -' (----'---~ The writer is requesting a response from the Provincial " ~. 2~~-=-s;;:_ Government to address the issue of providing a tax .... ." benefit to the BC Film Industry. This letter is for Mayor Paul Mumby BSc MPM and Council's information. Delta, BC MAYOR'S OFFICE FEB 21 2013 RECEIVED February 18, 2013

Paul Mumby BC Film Commission 4912 60A Street #201 - 865 Hornby Street Delta, BC Vancouver, BC V4K3K4 V6Z 2G3

Attention: Susan Croome

Dear Sirs:

,I As much asthere is a discussion over whether BC should provide tax relief to support the film industry in our province, there is an underlying issue that BC politicians and bureaucrats seem reticent to discuss: that is the issue of transfer payments under equalization. We don't seem to have anyone 'aggressively' representing BC's interests regarding an issue that adversely impacts both the financial security of our province and the welfare of its citizens.

While BC (and the rest of Western Canada) struggles to maintain balanced budgets, Quebec, Ontario and some other provinces don't seem to be making the same effort. Quebec has received billions of dollars to prop up their lifestyle, year after year. In fact, since its creation in 1957, Quebec has never been a donor to the equalization payment system. Quebec will receive approximately $7.4 Billion in 2012-2013.

Ontario has recently started taking advantage of equalization payments in Canada: starting in 2009-2010 in the amount of $347 Million. Since then, the amount transferred to Ontario has ballooned to $3.2 Billion in 2012-2013. In spite of adverse economic conditions, neither Quebec nor Ontario appear to have the will to control their spending habits: they find it easier to live off the tax dollars generated by taxpayer£ inother provinces.

This year (2012-2013), financial support for the 'have not' provinces will come from four provinces: BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland. For many years Newfoundland has been a beneficiary in the equalization game: only recently have they actually started . paying into the system. Western provinces generally have consistently been paying support I to the 'have not' provinces in our country. '1 This situation is not only unfair to taxpayers in Western Canada, but is also highly irritating: especially when our tax dollars end up supporting industries competitive with businesses in our province. The film industry is but one example.

Other provinces, primarily Quebec and Ontario, currently offer tax incentives to the film industry to encourage filming to be done in these provinces. It can be logically argued these tax incentives are supported (at least in part) by the transfer of monies from BC to other provinces in the name of equalization. In effect, our province is subsidizing, either directly or indirectly, for Quebec and Ontario to take jobs away from British Columbians. Page 2 Be Film Commission February 18, 2013

The loss of these business operations not only impacts BC workers and BC businesses but also reduce taxes paid into our provincial coffers by sectors impacted by reduced revenues. This results in a 'multiple hit' for British Columbia: British Columbia has tax dollars transferred from our coffers into other provinces; BC businesses lose income as a result of our tax dollars supporting competitors in other provinces; British Columbians lose jobs; The BC Government loses associated tax revenue; BC incurs increased costs in social services that may be required as part of the safety net some British Columbians may need during periods of unemployment.

I recently visited your (BCTF) web site and found the following: "Established in 1978, the British Columbia Film Commission is a branch of the provincial government working to ensure that the business of film and television production thrives as a value proposition for our domestic and international clientele."

In accordance with the fiduciary position the BC Film Commission has in regard to its stated mission ("to ensure the industry thrives"), I am calling on your commission, on behalf of the film industry and the taxpayers of BC: To make representation to Mr. Bill Bennett Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and to Premier Christy Clarke and request the Government ofBC: "Aggressively" protect the interests of all British Columbia in regard to the adverse impact of BC's participation in equalization payments to other prOVInces and Make representation to the Federal Government of Canada in this regard and Resolve this issue to the satisfaction of the businesses, workers and taxpayers in the Province of British Columbia.

The on-going abuses of the equalization system by so called have-not provinces should no longer be tolerated by our province. The people of BC should not be expected to subsidize ,I., the life style of those in other provinces and should not have to tolerate having our tax dollars used to support competing industries in other provinces. By not vigorously addressing this issue, our province is providing tacit approval of the system and its abuses.

In light of the impact on the film industry in our province and the threat to BC taxpayers, businesses and employees your prompt attention to this issue is strongly urged.

Paul Mumby BSc MPM Delta, BC

cc: Mr. Bill Bennett Premier Christy Clark Prime Minister Harper Mayor Lois Jackson Vicki Huntington MLA, Delta South Note: Copies will be made available to interested parties 121 Clerks

From: Coleman, Nora CSCD:EX [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 9:27 AM To: Clerks Subject: Strategic Community Investment Fund Letter

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Her Worship Mayor Lois E. Jackson .....• and Members of Council w District of Delta :::z: 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent ::0 :::0,...., Delta, BC V4K 3E2 ..... Email: [email protected] cc: [email protected]

Dear Mayor Jackson and Councillors:

Strategic spending by British Columbia communities stimulates local economies, encourages growth, creates local jobs and helps offset the effects of the global economic downturn. As such, the Province of British Columbia provided an immediate $60 million of relief in March 2012 and another $94 million in June 2012 to local governments through a restructuring of the current provincial grant programs. This provides local communities with more provincial funding sooner, giving greater certainty and improved financial flexibility for the future.

The March 2013 initiative totalling $20 million consists of $10 million for the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Program to help municipalities enhance policing and community-based public safety programs, and $10 million for Small Community and Regional District Grants supporting local governments to provide services in areas with smaller tax bases.

For your community, the following amount(s) will be transferred to you on or before March 12, 2013.

• Small Community Grant $ 0 • Traffic Fine Revenue $319,822

As with the previous Strategic Community Investment Fund program, we expect that local governments will continue to report publicly on the use of these funds through the annual reporting requirements. In 2012, Delta entered into a Strategic Community Investment Funds agreement with the Province to Sincerely, access Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Program grants. The grant is allocated entirely to support policing programs. Under the agreement, $5 million would be received in five payments between "Original signed by" March 2012 and June 2014. This letter from the Province refers to the March 2013 payment; the next payment will be in June 2013. Currently, Delta receives $1.87 Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Bill Bennett Program grant each year. Minister of Community, Sport imd Cultural Development

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Mayor and Councfl 845,000 857,500 12,500 Office of Chief Administrative OWeer 490.000 490,000 Clerks 1,501,000 1,544,500 43,500 Legal Services 2,536,000 2,610,000 74,000 Office of Climate Action and Environment 696,500 622,500 (76,000) Property Use and Complianco 3,076,500 2,550,000 (526,500) Communlly'Planning and Development 4,099,000 4,538,000 439,000 Engineering 18,465,500 19,022,000 555,500 Finance 7,159,500 7,177,500 18,000 Fire and Emergency Services 22,486,500 22,700,500 214,000 Human ReSOIl1CeS ami Corporate Pla'lfllng 2,260,000 2,295,000 35,000 Parks, Ree/eatlon and Culture 26,235,000 26,707,000 472.,000 Pollce 33,085,000 33,643,000 558,000 fiscal 7,191,500 ii,091 ,000 3,899,500 UtllltiBs 33,934,000 34,949,500 1,015,500 -E-Gomm 1,600,000 1,600,000 165,664,000 i 72,396,000 ' 6,734,000

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OVID SuHdlngs 1,020,500 1,,070,-500 50,000 Engineering/Utilities 21,676,000 27,199,500 5,523,500 Finance 1,$28,509 1,303,500 (325,000) .Fire and Eme'genoy Services 1.408~OOO 125.000 ( 1,283,000) Parks, Recreation and Culture 1,399,500 1125.500 (474,000) Police 1,043,000 797,000 (246,000) Major Projects ~ 7,100,000 14,522,000 7,422,000 Co!porate -c::.- . .... 10,000,000 10,000,000 Capital Projects Carried Forward Provision 30,500,000 31,500,000 1,000,000 75,775,500 87,443,000 11,667,500

TOTAL EXPENOrruRES 241,439':00 259,841,000 18,40',500

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QI:HH1'i ... ~JIII AUDITOR GENERAL FOR tfBlf!)O~dD r~~ j ~'" [~ ~:';~ ""iillil LOCAL GOVERNMENT ._~ BRITISH ",COL1..JM~IA ACCESSIBILIlY -INDEPENDENCE· TRANSPARENCY· PERFORMANCE ,...• W March 27,2013 Ref: OO~ :::0, N CO To: Mayors and Councils ~ Chairs and Boards 00 CO U1 w Greetings to All:

I am pleased to advise you that the Auditor General for Local Govermnent annual service plans for 2012/13 - 2014/15 and 2013114 - 2015116 will be released on our website w\vw.aglg.ca at the end of day tomorrow, March 28.

Prepared less than 90 days into the existence of the office, we are publishing two annual service plans. The Auditor General for Local Government Act (s. 22) requires that an annual service plan be published before March 31, 2013. The Act also requires that an annual service plan be published prior to commencing performance audits next fiscal year. In light of these statotory requirements it makes sense to publish the plans concurrently.

The plans, which are virtoally identical, describe our mandate, principles, goals and objectives. They both describe the criteria we have developed over the early weeks of our office to guide what we audit and the themes on which we will focus. The plans also include the measures we will use to track our progress and measure our results. Each plan covers a three year period, as required by the Act. The 2013/14 annual service plan extends into 2015/16 and includes additional performance measures.

I am very grateful for the input we have received from you, your staff and other key stakeholders since January. These two plans and, in particular, the audit themes were informed by input at our planning workshops, responses to our survey, the interviews we conducted as well as letters and emails. I have also benefitted greatly from the numerous face-to-face meetings and speaking engagements that I have held since my appointment. I am looking forward to meeting with many more in the weeks and months to come.

I hope you will take the opportonity to read our service plans and share your feedback and comments with us. Please send your comments to info@,aglg.caorcalltheofficeat(604) 930-7100.

Best regards,

The Annual Service Plans for 2012/13 to 2014/15 and 2013/14 to -62.~ 2015/16 have been released and are available at www.aglg.ca. Staff have read the Plans and will continue to wait for the Auditor Basia Ruta, CPA, CA General to solicit input from Delta. Auditor General for Local Govermnent pc: Chief Administrative Officers

201 - 10470 152'· Street Phone: 604-930-7100 www.aglg.ca Surrey, Be V3R OY3 Fax: 604-930-7128 Mayor _Council

From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:24 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Fwd: AGLG Annual Service Plan 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 Attachments: image001.gif; ATT00001.htm; Ltr to Mayors, Councils, Chairs and Boards re Service Plan_March 2013.pdf; ATT00002.htm

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From: "Ruta, Basia AGLG:EX" Date: 27 March, 2013 5:02:45 PM PDT To: Undisclosed recipients:; Subject: AGLG Annual Service Plan 2012/2013 and 2013/2014

Attached please find correspondence regarding the AGLG's Annual Service Plans for 2012/13-2014/2015 and 2013/2014-2015/2016.

Thank you,

Basia Ruta, CPA, CA Auditor General for Local Government

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Greetings To All:

Re: Auditor General for Local Government - Audit Planning for 2013/14

In this first communication with all local governments, I am writing to inform you of rny office's planning activities and to Invite your local government's participation in the audit planning process.

th As I publicly stated when the office opened on January 17 , 2013, I am committed to beginning th ~ .. a performance audit by April 30 , 2013. To meet that goal, my office is undertaking a planning process that will inform our first Annual Service Plan, and more particularly the audit themes and topics and audit priorities for conducting peiforrnance audits under the Auditor General for Local Government Act.

To that end, in the next couple of weeks,. we will be sending a survey to the Chief Administrative Officer of each local government to canvas their input on potential audit topics. We encourage each local government to complete and return the survey. This feedback will be an important source of information for our audit planning process.

In addition, we will be holding a full day audit planning workshop in Vancouver on th February 20 , 2013, and will be working with the Area Associations to ensure a comprehensive cross-section of local government representatives are invited, among others.

Through the workshop and the survey, local governments will have the opportunity to identify themes and topics that are of importance to them and to their communities. This audit planning will guide our operations in 2013/14.

Our plan is to publish our Annual Service Plan by March 31, 2013. As required under the Auditor General for Local Government Act, the annual service plan will address: • goals and objectives of the Auditor General for Local Government and the measures that will be used to determine progress respecting those goals and objectives; • the general criteria that the Auditor General for Local Government will consider to determine the need for and priority of performance audits; • themes on Which some or all performance audits may be based; and • other matters within the purpose and mandate of the Auditor General for Local Government that the Auditor General for Local Government considers should be included. MAYOR'S This memo is for Council's information only. Staff will wait for additional _ OFFICE.. . /2 correspondence or request for information from the Auditor General's office fEB 14 .. 2013 regarding the Annual Service Plan. RECEIVED Location: Phone: . 604-930-7100 Web: 201 -10470 152'" Street Fax: 604-930-7128 http://www.aglg.ca Surrey, Be V3R OY3 ·2·

. Two foundational principles of the Office of Auditor General for Local Government are . Accessibility and Transparency. Inviting and encouraging your participation in our planning process is,one way we can promote our accessibility, By sharing our activities and plans our transparency is hopefully evident to all,

Looking ahead, I welcome the opportunities to meet with many of you at the upcoming Area Association conventions .and other events. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact our office through our website (www,agIILc:!'!), phone (604)930·7100 or by email at jD.fQ@t!gl!Lc~

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Basia Ruta Auditor General for Local Government

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Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta A. genda ~, ' 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent FILE #Cfhl.W· a> Delta, BC V4L 1B3

Subject: TANDEM DUMP TRUCKS HWY 17

Your Worship and Members of the Council,

Tandem dump trucks travelling to Tsawwassen and the TFN Development is concerning the roads have become dirty along the concrete guard barrier with sand and rocks that become airborne from trucks travelling in the inside lane causing damage to windshields, vehicle paint and could cause bodily harm to open vehicles and cyclists. Also while the dirty trucks are travelling dropping rocks and sand onto the road causing damage to windshields, vehicle paint and could cause bodily harm to open vehicles and cyclists. I have contacted Mainland Road Contractors by phone about this problem.

This morning driving to work cost me an extra $30 plus tax to have my windshield repaired. A few month ago I had the windshield replaced from many incidents of the same sort. I am concerned about the responsibility and accountability on this matter and safety of the public.

Today the indecent was on the Hwy 17 corridor between 56th Ave and Hwy 99. Aujla Trucking Surrey with licence number AR-4296 drop a rock onto my windshield. The driver did not want to take responsibility and again I am angry and out-of-pocket for others to profit.

Roel Schootman 6696 3'd Avenue The correspondence will be forwarded to Delta, BC V4L 1B3 . Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to bring to their attention maintenance concerns CC identified on Highway 17. From: Roelof Schootman [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 10:59 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Hwy 17 Attachments: mayor-council regarding HWY 17.pdf

Home Mayor and Council,

Please see attached letter.

Thank you,

Roel Schootman

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Mayor Lo is Jackson Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (.5. Dear Mayor kson:

Rc: eltaport Traffic Impacts

Thi s is to advise that Ri chmond City Council at its meeting held on Monday, February 25, 201 3 considered the above matter and adopted the following resolution:

That Ihe "Proposed Truck Cougestioll Reductiol1 Measures", pre;'euted ill part 2,5 oflhe staff reporl, be forwarded to the appropriate Metro Val/couver COlllmittee;' aud affected mllll iCipalities,

As the future truck traffic volum es due to the planned Deltapo!t expansion are projected to in crease by 50% by 2014 and almost triple by 2030, it is imperati ve fur POlt Metro Vancouver to expedite the implementation of their proposed truck congestion reduction measures in a timely manner. These measures, as outlined in Section 2. 5 of the City of Richmond staff report titled Deltaport Expansion - Potential Traffic Impacts to Richmolld are:

• reducing truck trips in peak periods by ellcouraf:illg truck drivers and companies to shift their pickup (1//11 delivery 10 off-peak delive,y tillles; • implemelllillg a dispatch ,ystem to reduce the I1l1mber of empty trips (trips to orfrom the terminalwilh no cOlltaillel) ill co-operation wilh t/'llcking associatiolls and c0l11pallies; • ulilizing GPS or olher tl'llcking teellllology in co-Opel'lliioll wilh trllcking associatiolls and companies to locate (lilt! contact vehicles 011 II reai-liJlle basis ill order to anlicipate travelling conditions for individual vehicles, thereby creating better arrival (Ind departure strategies; alld • providing designaled sites ill the vicinity of Deltaporlfol' waitillg trllcks.

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Collectively, these measures proposed by PMV have the potential of reducing conta iner truck -I traffic significantly 0 11 regional roadways and therefore, your support of their timely implementation is strongly encouraged.

For your convenience, the entire staff report can be found at the fo ll owing link: http://www.ri chmond .ca/shared/assets/Deltapolt Expansion - Traffic Impacts350 13.pdf

If you have any questions on this matter, please contact Victor Wei, Director, Transpoltation at 604-276-4 13 1 or vwei@ ri chmond.ca.

Yours truly,

Malcolm D. B 'odie Mayor

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Mayor& Council Corporation of Delta genda 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent FILE # i,?;x?eo -[)() / LO ({ffj?jo - Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A i

Dear Mayor and Council,

RE: Response from Council-1060S Delsom Crescent, Delta, B.C.- Cardinal Pointe

Relative to the above, we write to you at the direction of Strata Council BCS 3409 with regard traffic safety in the Sunstone Development.

The Strata Council of Cardinal Pointe writes to request consideration of additional traffic calming measures on Delsom Crescent and Delsom Way as a result of several safety concerns witnessed by Sunstone Residents.

We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Should you have any questions further to the above, please contact the undersigned at [email protected] .

Yours truly, tv~~· j

Meghan Ritchie Senior Strata Agent AWM-Alliance Real Estate Group Ltd. This letter contains privileged and confidential material and its transmission is not'a waiver of the privilege. it is intended for the sale use of the person to whom it is addressed. Any copying, disc/osure, distribution or reliance on this material by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited without the permission of the sender.

Traffic calming features such as raised crosswalks are planned for Delsom Crescent and will be constructed as part of the final paving works. A response will be provided to the requestor.

o VICTORIA OFFICE: 1t-100-1803 DOUGLAS STREET ~ASER VALLEY: "'218-6820 TB8TH STREET o WHISTLER OFFICE: #212 -1200 ALPHA LAKE RD. VICTORIA, Be vaT 5C3 SURREY, Be, V4N. 3G6 WHISTLER. Be. VON IBI TEL.: (250) 388.9967 FAX: (250)388.9997 TEL: (604) 685.3227 FAX: (604) e93.1721 TEL! (604) 935.3227 FAX: (604) 893.1721

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~: e :: th .. : October 2.9 , 2012 ~ i o~ 1"1.) Mayor & Council N Corporation of Delta WPE!: f-e.p,v,\tI{' 1ge1/'1.k,~ . 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent DEPT: cc, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 gh]) e;:tJ4 A. U: \ V\,Q)? Dear Mayor & Council: Comments: 1\Jo'v'e~-T'* 171 ~ 2- R..e..t 1A 101/ ;nee fr1!J . RE: Delsom Estate Lands Maintenance -10605 Delsom Crescent, Delta, B.C. - BCS 3409 "Cardinal Pointe"

Relative to the above, we write to you at the direction of Strata Council in regards to the design and maintenance :1 of the Delsam Lands within the Sunstone Complex, specifically areas adjacent to the property of Strata Corporation BCS 3409 "Cardinal Pointe".

The Strata CouncilJJ.as noted several concerns with the d~sign. of the pathway area between the .subject.jl(operty and the neighbouring community "Capella." Specifically, the clover planted in this area is invading the yards of Cardinal Pointe residents, affecting the appearance of the common property and causing the Strata Corporation undue expense in removing the clover and re-seeding with grass. The Council asks that the Mayor & Council consider removing the invasive clover and planting another ground cover .option which will not impede upon the properties adjacent t.o the pathway.

In addition to the invasive species planted in the walkway, the Council has noted that little or no maintenance has been provided to the Delsom Lands in the development. The boulevard lawns were left untended for the majority 'I of the summer months, The above noted pathway, has been left overgrown to the point where it has become an eyesore for Residents. The unmaintained appearanCe of these areas will affect property values for those in the area. Although the Strata Council recognizes that the area is intended to be a low maintenance area with native plant species, they request that the overgrown plants which are impeding on the Cardinal Pointe property be . addressed and thatthe area be maintained in such a way that it is an assetto the area, as it was intended to be.

We thank you for your attention to the above. Should you have any questions further to the above, please contact the und~rsigned. f·:, ,..,•... Yours Truly,

Strata Council BCS 3409

~Meghan Rltctile Strata Agent . AWM-Alllance Real Estate Group Ltd.

This letter contains priVileged and confidential rnctf!dol and Its transmission is not a waiver of the privIlege. It is intended [or the sole use of the person to whom .: i It is addressed. Any copying, disclosure, distribution or reliance on thJs material by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited wi~hout the permission of the sender.

o V~~RlA O~~I.C'r; :~\(?O~1803 DOUGLAS 5TAIiET o FRAeiIt", VALLEY, '218-682.0 )BS"TH STA~ o WHI'STl,.~RO"'I'ICI!::"212-1200 ALPHALAKl!:RD, VICTORI.... Be VeT 6C3 SUR~E"". ~c. V4N aGE':; WHISTLIiR, ae, VON lSI TEl..: (250) 388.9967 FAX: {2S0) 38S.95197 TEL.: (604) 685..3227 FA)(: (904) 893.172' TEi.:(604)938.3227 FAX' (604) 8513.1721

.. .--- ... ,_. The linear park between Cardinal Pointe and Capella is a riparian habitat area. It is part and parcel of the sustainable design for Sunstone featuring, among others, a net gain of habitat diversity through terrestrial and riparian planting. Clover is one of the species approved for the area, noting that it is not an invasive but a native species that adds nitrogen to the soil and supports other plant material, which together with the clover support habitats for birds, insects and small animals. This area as well as the boulevard lawns are being monitored and maintained by Delsom Estates' contractors. Staff will forward the correspondence to Delsom Estates and request them to review and address the issues raised. Staff will also provide a response to the writer explaining the habitat works and the monitoring and maintenance responsibilities of the developer...... • N :z: ~, ...... en . Community Planning & Development ....i!i File: LUOO5386 ....o

November 15, 2012 TYPE: 'TO E' l-€.. ~ , DEPT: __-:-:;,.....,.-::;-_ Strata CouncilllCS 3409 Ai #: . c/o Meghan Ritchie, Strata Agent 115<06 e comments: AWM-Alllance Real Estate Group Ltd. y, (,:..1'[ /-l'" I'I- If #401- 958 West S'h Avenue p4 10-" Vancouver,II.C. V5Z1E5 .

Dear Ms. Ritchie:

Re: Delsom Estate Lands Maintenance -10605 Delsom Crescent - DCS 3409 ·Cardlnal Pointe"

Thank you for your letter to Mayor and Council dated October 29,2012 regarding the above-noted matter. The letter has been referred to me to review and respond.

Please be advised that the linear parkhetween Cardinal Pointe and Capella Is a riparian habitat area. It is part and parcel of the sustainable design for the .Delsom Sunstone community featuring, among others, a net gain of habitat diversity through terrestrial and riparian plantings. Clover is one of the species intended for the area, noting that it is not an Invasive but a native species that adds nitrogen to the soil and supports other plant materials. The plant materials, including the clover; in turn support habitats for birds, insects and small animals. The clover also stabilizes the soil to prevent erosion, provides shades and retains moisture in the soil. The ripatian habitat area is tobe monitored and· maintained by the developer, Delsom Estates, for five years.

With respect to boulevards, Delsom Estates is still responsible for maintenance as Delta has not taken over the boulevard works yet. I understand that Delsom Estates has retained the services of a contractor to undertake landscape maintenance in.the .sunstone community;

Your conCerns about the clover encroaching onto the commo·n property of Cardinal Pointe and boulevard and pathway maintenance have been conveyed to Delsom Estates. Delsom Estates has . been requested to provide a solution to the clover encroachment issue. When I receive the Information from Delsom Estates, I will adVise the Cardinal. Pointe Strata Council accordingly. :j

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Yvette Luke, Senior Planner, at 604,946.3228 or [email protected]. .

. Yours truly,

Jeff Day, P.Eng. Director o.f Community Planning and Development JD/YL/bp

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",.~ • 127 ....w Mayor _Council ::a: III A:I From: djbruchet [[email protected] ...:.. Sent: Saturday, March 16, 20134:42 AM co To: Mayor & Council; Lois Jackson Redirect; Scoll Hamilton; Sylvia Bishop; Jeannie K¥kos; Ian Paton; Robert Campbell; Bruce McDonald .... Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Huntington.MLA, Vicki; ,.... [email protected] :::: Subject: North Delta Seniors Bus + Paterson Park Buy Back

Mayor & Council,

Seeing we have Several Business Magnates, Investors and "Philanthropists" + "new kid on the block"

Warren Buffet - BNSF Railway Jimmie Pattison - Westshore Terminal Robin Silvester - Deltaport + Deltaport II Jeff Scott - Fraser Surrey Dock (the new kid)

All dealing with transporting, handling, barging, and shipping Coal & Containers to, and through, and from our community

Has anyone considered, requesting either, or both, the $90,000 North Delta Senior's Bus Bill monies, and/plus, the $3.5 Million Paterson Park buy back bucks As Compensation Dollars?, or Guilt Money?, or Duty Dollars?, or "Nice Guy" Donation?, OR?

Just a Thought!?

And hey, "Don't Ask - Don't Get", Right?

DJBruchet 3871 River Road West Delta, BC, V4K 3N2 6049430869

Staff are currently working on a sponsorship package for the North Delta Seniors Bus and will be approaching local businesses for sponsorship opportunities.

1 ,....• w 128 Mayor Council ::z: 38, From: Flo & Bart Mann [[email protected]] ,... Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 11 :54 AM <.0 To: Mayor & Council 31 Subject: Cycling in Delta ,....o .... ru

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

I am writing as a long time cyclist in Delta and well beyond our borders. There are three major areas of concern.

th • The intersection of 16 . Avenue and 53a Street.

th The suggested cycle path is to continue along 53a street past 16 . avenue to the park North bound. There is a double yellow painted line @ the intersection which by law one should not cross. Could a broken yellow line be painted so as to make the transition along 53a street legal. May I suggest signage th on 16 . and 53a street to indicate bicycle traffic. A sign on 53a street would be helpful to visitors indicating a bicycle path continues on to the park area and onward.

• I the opposite direction along 53a street ( i e) coming from the park area along 53a street South bound.

The suggested bicycle route is to turn right on Uplands Drive to the intersection of 52"d. street to the top of Imperial Hill and continue along 52"d. street to 12th. avenue. I consider this intersection of 52"d. and Uplands Drive to be unsafe for a bicycle This is a complex corner for a car let alone for a bicycle .. This is a major concern of mine. Let us stay away from Imperial Hill. Could the suggested route be changed so as to proceed straight along 53a street to 12th avenue and beyond.

• Highway 17 @ the 2Sth. Avenue overpass

There was a much appreciated and well used bicycle access path provided, at this site, prior the present work on the SFPR . The reinstallation of this path would keep bicycle traffic away from trucks and other vehicles. This would again use country roads parallel to the present highway 17. This was a well use path for Delta residents along with Ferry bicycle traffic. We are approaching more suitable weather for cycling.

Thank you for your support over the past years

Respectively New cycling directional signs will be installed as part of 2013 cycling program to inform cyclists that they may continue south to 12 Avenue along Barton Mann Upland Drive or 53A Street. Staff will contact the 5305 4th. Avenue requestor to discuss his suggestions for access Delta. B.C. from Highway 17. V4M 1GS

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A new bus shelter at bus stop 54855, located east of 92 Street on River Road, will be installed this year. With the opening of the SFPR later this year, traffic volumes are expected to decrease significantly along this corridor. Currently, a marked bike lane provides separation between vehicle traffic and pedestrians on the paved shoulder. 130 Mayor Council

From: Mayor Lois Jackson ,...., Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 11 :50 AM w To: Mayor & Council ::::r. Subject: FW: ::0 :::0, genda --r-I o A FILE # roCJ70 -";)JLCG -.,J .....31 N -- From: Gerald Maloney U"1 Date: Thursday, 7 March, 2013 10:40 AM o::J To: Dona Packer Subject:

To mayor and councillors, i am writing to you concerning the traffic problems and accidents at the corner of 82nd ave and 112th st. There has to be a permanent light put in there before someone is killed. This morning another accident a young kid hit on their bicycle. I don't know if you ever checked with the local police dept fire dept or ambulance dept but they w ill tell you about all the accidents that happen there. I don't know what has to happen before delta does something about this, does some one have to be killed before a light is put in there, not just a cross wa lk light. The light could be triggered by two or more cars lined up waiting to get out. If you try to get out no one will give you a break to get out, this is how most accidents happen, everybody in a big hurrey, and no cops around checking on people speeding. I would appreCiate a reply to this e-mail. thank you. Gerald Maloney, 11079 Fuller cres, delta

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We have received crash data from the Delta Police and are currently reviewing it to determine the contributing factors of crashes at that intersection. In addition, we will be reviewing possible solutions to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety at that intersection, including conducting a traffic signal warrant. A response has been provided to the requestor.

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Mayor Lois Jackson & Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 ~ Dear M~son & Council:

Re: Sample Municipal Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work

Demolition activities are the source of over 90% of the waste from the demolition, land clearing, and construction sector going directly to landfills for disposal. The majority of these materials are easily recycled. More recycling of demolition waste will help the region meet the public's expectations of diverting 70% of waste from disposal by 2015.

As part of item 2.4.4 in the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP), municipalities agreed to review requirements for waste management plans as a condition of demolition permits and to review the feasibility of using financial incentives to increase compliance with demolition waste management plans. Metro Vancouver worked with the public and private sectors over the past three years to develop a regulatory approach to increase recycling of materials from construction and demolition sites.

On October 26, 2012, the Metro Vancouver Board approved the m'unicipal approach to encourage demolition material recycling through demolition permits. The Board agreed to refer the sample municipal bylaw presented as part of the enclosed attachment to member municipalities for consideration in their demolition permit processes. The attachment also describes the key outcomes of consultations with government staff and industry representatives.

: : As Chair of the Board, I invite your municipality to tailor and implement the sample municipal bylaw as part of your municipality's demolition permit process. Metro Vancouver staff can assist with adapting the sample bylaw to local conditions. Metro Vancouver staff will report to the Board in late 2013 on the status of municipal approaches to encourage demolition material recycling.

Metro Vancouver has informed the Regional Engineering Advisory Committee's Solid Waste Subcommittee and chief building officials in the Regional Permitting and Licensing Committee about the Board's decision related to the sample municipal bylaw for the management of waste and recyclable materials from demolition work.

Increased recycling of demolition waste will help the region meet the goals set out in the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan. On October 26, 2012, the Board approved an approach to require each municipality to develop a bylaw. Staff will review the information and commence the preparation of a Delta bylaw. Mayor Lois Jackson & Council Sample Municipal Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work Page 2 of 42

If you have any questions, please have your staff contact Esther Berube, Senior Project Engineer in Metro Vancouver's Solid Waste Department, at 604-436-6734 or [email protected]

Yours truly,

Greg Moore, Chair Metro Vancouver Board

GM/MB/PH

cc: Regional Permitting and Licensing Committee Regional Engineers Advisory Committee Regional Engineers Advisory Committee - Solid Waste Subcommittee

Attachment: GVS&DD Board Agenda for October 26, 2012 - Section E 2.5 - "Sample Municipal Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work"

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GreaterVancouver Sewerage and Drainage District· Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation , 4330 Kingsway. Burnaby, BC, Canada VSH 4G8 604-432-6200 www.metrovancouver.org

Zero Waste Committee Meeting Date: October 11, 2012

To: Zero Waste Committee

From: Esther Berube, Project Engineer Solid Waste Department

Date: September 12, 2012

Subject: Sample Municipal Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work

Recommendation: That the Board approve the proposed municipal permit approach to encourage demolition material recycling, and refer the attached sample municipal bylaw to member municipalities for consideration in their demolition permit processes.

1. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to obtain the Board's support for a municipal approach to encourage diversion of demolition materials from disposal, which is recommended to be applied through municipal demolition permits. The proposed municipal approach is based on the sample bylaw presented in Attachment 1, which municipalities may tailor and implement as appropriate.

2. CONTEXT In 2011, the demolition, land clearing, and construction (DLC) sector disposed of about 307,000 tonnes of material, which represents about 22% of the disposed waste from the region. Demolition activities are the source of over 90% of the waste from the DLC sector going directly to landfills for disposal. Improved diversion in the DLC sector, along with initiatives targeting other sectors outlined in Metro Vancouver's Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (lSWRMP), are important to achieve the Region's diversion goals.

As part of Action 2.4.4 in the ISWRMP, Metro Vancouver worked with the public and private sectors over the past three years to develop a regulatory approach to encourage recycling of materials from construction and demolition sites. The proposed approaCh is two-pronged: 1. The sample municipal bylaw presented in Attachment 1 will encourage demolition projects to take waste containing recyclable materials to acceptable facilities as a condition of demolition permits. Municipalities will consider whether a portion of the waste management fee can be refundable. 2. Construction and renovation waste is for the most part delivered to either private transfer stations within the region or to Regional Facilities. Private transfer stations are regulated under the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District (GVS&DD) Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996, as amended. Metro Vancouver staff are proposing revisions to that bylaw to further increase recycling. Construction and renovation waste delivered to Regional Facilities is subject to bans and prohibitions that will include wood by 2015. The objective of the sample municipal bylaw is to encourage recyclable materials from demolition sites to be reused, sorted on site, or taken as mixed loads to transfer stations and processing facilities for recovery, instead of going directly to disposal. This variety of options, including the ability to send mixed loads to facilities that are encouraged to recover materials, will make it easier for the demolition sector to improve its recycling rate. Currently, direct disposal of mixed loads is the main form of demolition waste management, particularly for residential wood-frame buildings.

The sample municipal bylaw will encourage diversion in the following way: 1. Demolition permit applicants will submit: o a checklist of materials present on site, o any plans for salvage or reuse, o a refundable waste management fee, which would cover municipal costs related to demolition waste management, and o a signed form indicating that they willgive the municipality copies of WorkSafe BC notification regarding hazardous materials, if present on site. 2. After project completion, demolition projects will submit: o receipts or other proof that materials were reused on site or taken to acceptable facilities that are encouraged to sort or recycle materials o copies of WorkSafe BC notification about hazardous materials, if applicable. 3. Demolition projects will receive a refund of their waste management fee in proportion to the amount of material reused or delivered to acceptable facilities.

Each municipality will tailor the sample municipal bylaw based on municipal needs and resources when implementing its regulatory approach. Each municipality will conduct its own legal review and, if feasible, determine whether a portion of the waste management fees may be made refundable according to the municipality's unique costs related to demolition waste management and the nature of the municipality's services to be provided. Municipalities are encouraged to discuss their adapted approach with industry.

Consultation and Engagement As part of its consultation on regulatory mechanisms to increase recycling, Metro Vancouver developed and implemented a program for a draft municipal approach. Simultaneously, input was requested on the draft approach to Mandatory Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-Family and Commercial Developments, which was presented to the Zero Waste Committee in September 2012, and Metro Vancouver's own Solid Waste Regulatory Bylaw Review, which will be presented as a separate report.

Building on its previous work, Metro Vancouver began formal engagement and consultation in September 2011. The program included workshops, discussion groups, meetings with associations and on-line feedback forms to generate input from government, First Nations and industry representatives. In addition, while the formal comment period closed on December 16, 2011, staff conducted follow-up interviews and meetings with key municipal and industry representatives well into 2012.

Materials were developed for consultation and engagement and posted on the Metro Vancouver website, including the draft municipal approach and technical specifications, background documents, online feedback forms and workshop agendas.

In the weeks leading up to the workshops, notification of engagement and consultation activities was sent to the former Waste Management Committee and Metro Vancouver mayors and councils. Notification of workshop invitations and opportunities for online input were sent to representatives of potentially affected industries, municipal staff, members of Metro Vancouver advisory committees, as well as representatives of First Nations, adjacent regional districts and agencies. Metro Vancouver hosted two workshops: • October 4, 2011, for staff from Metro Vancouver members, adjacent regional districts, First Nations and agencies. • October 14, 2011, for industry and municipal representatives with experience in implementing similar approaches.

The objectives of the workshops were to provide information and opportunities for input and to inform Metro Vancouver staff efforts to revise the sample municipal bylaw for review by the Zero Waste Committee and Board.

The workshops featured presentations by Metro Vancouver and municipal staff with experience with this type of approach and offered breakout discussion tables on key topics, including eligible projects, targeted materials, fees, application/administration requirements and compliance/enforcement. Workshop summaries were provided to participants. The Industry Workshop summary was posted on Metro Vancouver's website: http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solidwaste/planning/SWMP%20Docs/lndustryWorkshopS ummaryOct14-2011.pdf

Two discussion groups were held with demolition contractors in December 2011 regarding the sample municipal bylaw. Fourteen individuals who own or manage demolition companies varying in size from across Metro Vancouver participated in the discussion groups. The key objective of the groups was to identify the range of issues demolition contractors might experience as a result of the proposed requirements of the sample bylaw.

Throughout 2012, Metro Vancouver continued to discuss the proposed bylaw approach,with key stakeholders such as the Regional Engineers Advisory Committee (REAC) and its Solid Waste Sub-Committee (REAC-SW), the Regional Permitting and Licensing Committee (RPLC), the Urban Development Institute (UDI), and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA). Staff presented the approach to REAC-SW in August 2012, reported to REAC and RPLC in September 2012, and made revisions based on input from these committees.

Feedback received through the engagement and consultation program was documented and the comments, questions and issues raised were tracked. Tables of these issues along with Metro Vancouver responses are posted on Metro Vancouver's website: http://public.metrovancouver.org/services/solidwaste/planning/Pages/GoaI2.aspx The documentation of ali input, consultation and communications activities entitled "Sample Municipal Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work: Engagement and Consultation Program: Report on Activities and Findings" will be available upon request from the Metro Vancouver Information Centre (604-432-6200).

Key Issues Metro Vancouver's responses to key issues from consultation appear in Attachment 2. The key issUes include: • Setting'an appropriate level of fees to encourage recycling while staying within the regulatory authority of each municipality • Opportunities for municipalities to approve out-of-region facilities as destinations for recyclable materials, where geographic proximity or other reasons warrant approval • Need for simple administration process • Need for municipalities to analyze their staffing requirements for the regulatory approach • Incentives for good recyclers • Options for projects to use licensed haulers instead Of reporting on the destination of waste and recyclable materials

• Capacity of licensed recycling facilities and transfer stations to accepf all waste from demolition sites Licensed demolition waste sorting and recycling facilities in the region are currently at capacity. Private transfer stations that accept mixed loads will be encouraged to improve their recycling rates. Existing licensed facilities have plans to expand, and new facilities are planned. Metro Vancouver encourages municipalities to support the establishment of additional demolition waste sorting and recycling capacity. Furthermore, municipalities are likely to phase in their demolition waste requirements at different times. With the resulting staggered increase in the material delivered to private transfer stations, and the development of new and expanded facilities, Metro Vancouver expects that sufficient capacity will be in place to process new material. Staff will continue to monitor the quantity of material available, the processing capacity, and markets for recycled products.

Jurisdictions throughout California, as well as Chicago (Illinois), Port Moody, City of North Vancouver, and Vancouver apply similar reqUirements for materials diversion or hazardous materials reporting in their construction and/or demolition permits. Over time, this approach has improved diversion rates in the construction and demolition sectors. Metro Vancouver will support rnunicipal staff with their adaptation and implementation of the sample municipal bylaw. Municipalities can tailor the sample bylaw according to their needs and resources.

3. ALTERNATIVES

The Board may:

a) approve the approach to encourage diversion of demolition materials through municipal permitting, outlined in the report dated September 12, 2012, titled, "Sample Municipal Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work", and refer the approach to member municipalities for consideration in their demolition permit processes.

b) Request modifications to the proposed municipal approach.

Staff recommends alternative a).

4. CONCLUSION To fulfill a key action in the ISWRMP, Metro Vancouver has prepared a sample municipal bylaw that seeks to encourage the diversion of demolition materials by incorporating provisions for demolition material management into municipal demolition permits. Each municipality win tailor the sample bylaw according to their needs and resources.

This approach was developed through collaboration and consultation with municipal staff, the Urban Development Institute, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association, the construction and demolition industry, waste haulers, and licensed facility operators over the last three years. Jurisdictions throughout California, as well as Chicago (Illinois), Port Moody, City of North Vancouver, and Vancouver apply similar requirements for material diversion or hazardous materials reporting in their construction and/or demolition permits. Over time, this approach has improved diversion rates in construction and demolition.

Metro Vancouver will support municipal staff with their adaptation and implementation of the sample bylaw,as municipalities tailor it according to their needs and resources. ATTACHMENTS 1: Sample Municipal Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work (Orbit # 6430731) 2: Metro Vancouver's Responses to Key Issues from Consultation on a Demolition Recycling Bylaw (Orbit # 6496500)

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GreaterVancouver Sewerage and Drainage District· Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation 4330 Klngsway, Burnaby, BC. Canada V5H 4GB 604-432-6200 www.metrovancouver.org

Sample MunicipalBylaw

A Bylaw for the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work

Whereas Part 2, Division 1, Section 8 of the Community Charter confers authority to, by bylaw, regulate, prohibit, and impose requirements in relation to the protection and enhancement of the well-being of its ~ommunity in relation to refuse,. garbage or other ~aterial. that is noxi9.\I,s, offensive or unwholesome, and In relation to the use of waste disposal and recycling services; .'i;t)~:) Whereas Part 7, Division 2, Section 194 of the Community Chart~(ii!)nfers authority to, by bylaw, impose a fee in respect of the exercise of authority to regulate, prohibi~:qttli1fllose requirements; Whereas the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Oisf.t[c(Gre:

"Facility" means any land, building, site, or structure; "Fee Refund" means the refund of a Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee paid in respect of a Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan as calculated in accordance with Schedule "_" attached to this Bylaw; Sample Municipal Bylaw Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work Page 9 of 5 "GVS&DD" means the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District; "Hazardous Materials" means any material, product, or substance regulated as a controlled product or hazardous waste under the B.C. Workers Compensation Act and B.C. Environmental Management Act, respectively, that is present ana Site or is produced, originates, or results from Work; "Hazardous Materials Report" means the form of report attached to this Bylaw as Schedule"_"; "Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan" means GVS&DD's approved Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan; "Municipality" means the ;----;----.,...... ,---;---c-' "Owner" means the registered owner in fee simple of land; "Permit" has the same meaning defined in the Building Bylaw; "Project Completion" [has the same meaning defined in the Building Bylaw] or [means the date of completion and final approval of Work as determined in accordance with the Building Bylaw]; "Recyclable Material" means a material, substance, or object that is produced, originates or results from Work and satisfies' at least one of the following: (a) is organic material from residential, commercial or institutional sources and is capable of being composted; (b) is managed as a marketable commodity with :abllishled market by the Owner or operator of a Site; (c) is being used in the manufacture of a new. that has an established market or is being processed as an intermediate stagel 'O~~f:~;·;·~~:~~~~.~m~~a;n~~~uf~~a,cturing process; or (d) is a material, product or substance p " attached to this Bylaw as a Recyclable Material;

"Recycling Facility" means a Facility, ot~,e~'tRaln (a) has a valid and subsisting P~:;~;~)~~~~~~:~?d~~~:~:~~~j;~l~~~~~~ issued under the GVS&DD's Municipal Solid Waste and f No. 181, 1996 for a Facility regulated under that bylaw; (b) is approved as: (i) a new Pt~(~~~~~ (ii) a publltlly.Ji,llVnlldj 1 stallion;"'''')}.

under the Int,~gr:ateiif"l>olid Disposal; (c) is prescribed in can seek a list from GVS&DDjor inwritingS'~i~i~'~~~f;~~~~:~~~~~~~~I~i:;I~i~:(~[~M~u~:n~~iCiPa/it Facility;y

"Site" means any land, building; s~~~::;r~r~~~.~~~I~r~:I' where Work is or is intended to be performed; 'Waste" means. any discarded or i substance, or object that is produced, originates, or results from Work, and any other substance or object; "Waste Disposal and Recycling the fee calculated in accordance with Schedule "__ " attached to this Bylaw; "Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan" means the form of plan attached to this Bylaw as Schedule "_"; "Work" means the demolition, deconstruction, or systematic disassembly of a building, structure or improvement regulated by the Building Bylaw. 2.2 References in this Bylaw to enactments, bylaws of the Municipality, or the bylaws or plans of GVS&DD, include those enactments, bylaws, and plans as they may be amended or replaced from time to time. 2.3 Unless otherwise defined herein, all words or expressions used in this Bylaw have the same meaning as the same or like words or expressions used in the Building Bylaw.

3. Application 3.1 No person shall commence or continue, or cause or allow the commencement or continuation of, any Work except in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. 3.2 This Bylaw does not apply to: Sample Municipal Bylaw Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work Page 10 of 5 (a) any demolition, deconstruction, or systematic disassembly of a building, structure or improvement that the Building Official deems is required to protect public health or safety in an emergency; or (b) any other demolition, deconstruction, or systematic disassembly of a building, structure or improvement approved in writing by the Building Official. 3.3 Nothing in this Bylaw precludes or relieves a person from complying with any provision of the Building Bylaw, other bylaws of the Municipality, or any federal, provincial, or local government laws or regulations applicable to Work. 3.4 Neither the review nor acceptance of a Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan, Hazardous Materials Report, or Compliance Report constitutes a representation, warranty, assurance or statement by the Municipality that the Owner has complied wittlthe Building Bylaw, this Bylaw, or any other applicable enactment, law, or regulation respecting safety.

4. Mandatory Recycling 4.1 At the time of submitting an application for a Permit, a properly completed Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan regarding the management of Waste and Recyclable Material must be signed by the Owner or Authorized Agent and submitted to the BUilding Official. 4.2 If Recyclable Material is removed from a Site; the Recyclable Material must be removed: (a) to a Recycling Facility; or (b) in accordance with an approved Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan. 4.3 No person shall commence or continue, or cause or allbwthe commencement or continuation of, any Work unless the Building Official has approved a WasteDisposal and Recycling Services Plan for that Work. 4.4 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other bylaw of the Municipality, no Permit issued under the Building Bylaw for Work with respect to which a Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan is required under this Bylaw is valid unless the Building Official has approved the Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan for that Work. . 5. Compliance Reporting and Record Keeping 5.1 T()erHjoV~~il~!ttpliance with this Bylaw, records of the surveying, removal, handling, management, andfDisposalof\i\laste and Recyclable Material must be kept, including: 8 ' '(ii»:payment receiptl;.r.donation receipts, weigh bills, inspection reports, clearance letters, ;"sllfI!pling reports;aridYVaste transport manifests; (b) if applicable, recording: p~blo!lraphs," -,', .'_;c (i) t~e:U$e of Recyclabl~ Material on the Site for backfill or for those purposes authorized linder the Munici~ality's Bylaw No. __ [optional if municipal bylaw concerning the used construction and demolition waste exists]; or (ii) the removal··of ReCY~lable Material from the Site and used as backfill or for those purposes authorized under the Municipality's Bylaw No. __ [optional if municipal bylaw concerning the use of construction and demolition waste exists] or as specified in an approved Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan; and (c) any other records that the Building Official specifies at the time of application for a Permit must be kept. 5.2 Within ninety (90) days after Project Completion, the following must be submitted 10 the Building Official: (a) a properly completed Compliance Report; and (b) originals of the records required to be kept under section 5.1. Si3mple Municipal Bylaw Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from Demolition Work Page 11 of 5 6. Hazardous Materials 6.1 At the time of submitting an application for a Permit, a properly completed Hazardous Materials Report regarding the surveying, removal, handling, management, and Disposal of Hazardous Materials must be signed by the Owner{)r Authorized Agent and submitted to the Building Official. 6.2 No person shall commence or continue, orcause or allow the commencement or continuation of, any Work unless the Building Official has received a completed Hazardous Materials Report for that Work to the satisfaction of the Building Official. 6.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other bylaw of the Municipality, no Permit issued under the Building Bylaw for Work with respect to which a Hazardous M'lterials Report is required under this Bylaw is valid unless the Building Official has received <\,cQtnpleted Hazardous Materials Report for that Work to the satisfaction of the Building ~rr~~!rW . 6.4 To ensure compliance with this Bylaw, the Owner or Au.lt)prl.zed Agent must keep records of the notification to WorkSafe BC regarding the surveyingir~iiloval;Zb.a,ndling, management, and Disposal of Hazardous Materials, including: .} <',;~'.. . . ~~ (a) a completed WorkSafe BC "Notice of Project" for Work that is'6~\1$,intended to be performed on a Site, where a "Notice of Project" is required by WorkSafe BG;c~)~, (b) if 6.4(a) applies, confirmation from WorkSafe BC that it has receivedt@l';Notice of Project" for that Work' and ',>;:>\., , '~~ (c) any other records that the Building Official specifies fit the time of application'for a Permit.

6.5 If 6.4(a) and (b) apply, a copy of the confirmation from WorkSafe BC that it has received the "Notice of Project" for Work that is or is intended to be performed on a Site must be posted on the Site for inspection by the Building Official. 7. Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee 7.1 Every person who performs, or causes or allows the performance of Work, must pay the Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee at the time of submitting the Waste Disposal and Recycling Services' Plan. ·.,<>:t>,~":' 7.2 A perso);r.wbQ;'J:l~S paid the Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee and completed: ,~ '<~, )'~>Y'" ' L'./,.'_ :"-c:::~rt"};::~, . (a);: a Waste Dispo$fltand Recycling Services Plan; and ;'<-':~;'1;;,. "'-3 _',;,~c-!t1' (bli:~.,9ompliance RepcJft, ,- "",".1;0 .c.,.,. to thes~lisfaction of the Building Official, is eligible for a Fee Refund as calculated in accordance

with Schad.'--<. ule "- " attached.'-"" to this Bylaw. 7.3 A person wlldla,eligible foraFee Refund must: (a) within ninety (9Ojdaysafter Project Completion, apply to the Building Official for the Fee Refund; and"

(b) within seven (7) days of being requested to do so, submit any of the records required to be kept under this Bylaw to the Building Official in order to evaluate eligibility for the Fee Refund.

8. Offences 8.1 Any person who gives false information required under this Bylaw commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000. '~'~ metro vancouver GreaterVancQuver RegIonal District· GreaterVancouverWater District ':.:lI~~.""'*". .... __ ..... ___ ... __ .. __ ...... __ . ____ .. __ ., ... __ ...... • __ . __ .... ___ ...... _. ____ ._ ...... ,...... __ • ____ ...... __ ....•...... __ .; ..... ____ ...... ___ .... _._ •.... _..... _...... __ •...•.... Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation ~ 4330 Klngsway, Burnaby, Be, Canada V5H 4GB 604~432·6200 www.metrovancouver.org

Schedule A Sample Form 1: Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan Date Demolition Project Site Address

Building Type o Residential o Commercial o Other___ ~ ______Project Square Footage, ______

Type of Structure (Wood frame, Concrete, Steel, etc) ______~ _____~ ___

Expected Project Completion Date (DD/MMNVYY) __1 __ 1 __

Name of Permit Applicant: ______---'~ ____,_------(please print)

Signature of Permit Applicant ______~-----___,_~----'-' Date,____ -'-_

NOTE TO APPLICANT: Please complete the other side of the form "J,:""> ,

, STAFF USE ONLY Building Permit No, ______

Waste 0 Package provided 0 Form 1;",~roject;,::Jip'" 't.0:Fo(m 2 - Completed Form 2 (Hazardous Disposal and to applicant information an(hc,he(;~lisl Ma\erl

.' For Demolition Projects: Fee based on calculation in Schedule "_",

Permit No Waste Disposal arid Recycling Services that will be required: o Removal of all recyclable materials to an authorized recycling facility or to a disposal facility for a purpose other than disposal ORe-use of recyclable materials as proposed in this Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan or in another acceptable manner

Signature of Application Reviewer: ______

Keep a copy of this page and Form 2 in file ~:~, 4:wadi metrovancouver Greaterl/ancouver Regional District· GreaterVancouverWater District '~~-... -.... " .. -.--.. -.--- .. --... ---.... -...... -... --.-----_._-_._-...... -...... __ ...... -_. __ ._-..... -... -----_ ...... -...... _---_. __ .-... __ .... __ . __ .. _-- Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District· Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation ~ 4330 Klngsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada VSH 4GB 604-432~6200 www.metrovancouver.org Planning how you will manage the recyclable materials generated at your site will help you meet the recycling requirements. Please complete the following checklist of the types of recyclable materials that your project is expected to generate and submit as part of Form 1. Use this checklist for discussion with waste collection, recycling and disposal companies. A list of recycling facilities is available from the Permits Department or http://www.metrovancouver.orq/services/permits/Permits%20%20Regulations/ActiveSolidWasteLicenceList.pdf

You must keep track of all materials generated over the duration of the project "'''.D,nu receipts from all recycling and disposal facilities or signed forms from all salvagers for material re-us'~.(le()rm 3 -Compliance Report).

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Hazardous Materials All hazardous wastes must be disposed of according to Work ,j .'! (Refer to Form 2) and Be Ministry of Environment requirements, as well as any additional requirements imposed by the disposal facility. ;~·~f~_~. "''1f,~',;ft ....metro _.. _._._ .. _. __ ._ ...vancouver _"_. ___ .__ .. _____ .. _.. ____ ...... GreaterVanCDuver Regional District. Greater VilncouverWater District GreaterVancouver Sewerage and Drainage District· Melro Vilncollver HOUSing Corporation ~ 4330 Klngsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada VSH 4GB 604-432-6200 www.metrovancouver.org

Schedule B Sample Form.2 - Hazardous Materials Report

Project Site Address, ______CONDITIONS 1. Every Person who applies for a demolition permit must have a Hazardous Materials Survey completed by a qualified person, as defined in WorkSafe BC Guideline 6.6(4). http://www2.worksafebc.com/publications/OHSRegulation/Part6.asp , 0 2. The Hazardous Materials Survey applies to the work area of the project defined in the application. For demolition projects, this corresponds to the entire Site.

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: ':'~'. ::\ '::~--:" -'- >.' ,':-'~ 4. All Hazardous Materials identified in the Hazardolls Milterials SurveY~.hall be handled and disposed of in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. Inthe,event thattpEllt)azardous materials are found during the demolition process, work must cease until they are removed.·'>;~" '-' " ~'-:;>"-'-"-":':- ':;:':,<;':; 5. A copy of the documentation indicating that a sllrlley of Hazilrdous Materials'was completed by a qualified person and that WorkSafe BC was notified of the·nandlingj.removaiari~·dJsposal of hazardous materials (i.e. WorkSafe BC "Notice of Project" and a copy of the confirmation from W6rkSafe BC that it has received the "Notice of Project") must be submitted for inspection with the Compliance Report in Schedule C after project completion .

. Sig~~t~r~'()fP:~tmi~~pplicant ______~~----- Date, ______

, ' i~\. '.' "-, STAFF USE ONLY ·.X\. Form 2 - Hazardous Materials Reporte., o Form received .. ' .. I • > > Permit # . Muricipal Stamp, of Reception ...... Keep a copy of Form 2 on file . .. ' Gr€aterVancouver Regional District· GreaterVancouverWater District

Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District· Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation

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Schedule C Sample Form 3 - Compliance Report Submit this form foliowinQ the completion of project and attach documentation (copies of receipts. weillh bills. etc.) Building Use . DResidential DCommercial DOther

Building Type DWoodframe DConcrete DOther

Project Site Address .

Building Permit No. Name of permit holder:

Project Floor Space (square feet)____

Project Start Date (DD'MM/YYYY)__ ' __' __ Project 'Completlon Date (DD'MM/YYYY)_'__ '_

Hazardous Materials Report Compliance

Were any hazardous materials identified on the Site?

YesD NoD Submit copies of hazardous materials documentation (check those obtained). If "yes" checked above: If "no· checked above: D Worl. or Notice of Project received) DStatutory Declaration by Owner stating that no Hazardous Materials were identified on the Site Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan Compliance

D Diversion Form and documentation (I.e .• receipts and weigh bills) allached

Tonnes managed as authorized (I.e. non-hazardous material removed to a Recycling Facility or as approved in Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Plan) = ="A" Total non-hazardous tonnages = = "Total" Level of Compliance = (A + Total) x 100- %

Refund Calculation

Waste Disposal and Recycling Services Fee paid (from Form 1) $ = "C" (use for refund calculation)

Refund calculated as follows: (Non-hazardous tonnages managed as authorized' Total non-hazardous tonnages) x (C ) = Refund

( tonnes I tonnes) x ($ ) = $ .

CITY STAFF USE ONLY Compliance Report Amount of fee paid (Form 1) = $ D Complete Amount of fee refunded= $ . DApproved Compliance with Waste Disposal and DYes U Partial DNa Recycling Services requirements Hazardous Materials Compliance Information DYes UNo Received

Signature of Permit Holder Signature of Compliance Report Reviewer DATE: DATE: ______Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District· Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation 4330 Klngsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5H 4GB 604-432-6200 www.metrovancouver.org Diversion Form Example

Project Site Address ______Permit #c _____

Calculate your achieved recycling rate as described below. Use recycling and disposal facility receipts to fill out the information below. Ask your hauler, recycler or site cleanup vendor to assist you. A volume to weight conversion table, if required, is on the next page. COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH RECEIPTS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PROJECT COMPLETION· Note: Each receipt must show the type and quantity of materials received and permit #

A B ...... ' Tonnestaken Reuse or Recycling Facility I . Tonnes Material Type Disposal Facility toR"yseor .. used for purposes other than . taken to· Used ·Recycling· •.• Disposal Disposal. (name, location) • FaCility .•.... (name, location) I Facility

Asphalt I' . . . Cardboard ·· •.. ··.··.i.···· .. ··' ...... Cement and concrete I I'.. . Clean soil and fill I···.····· •.. ·· •. ·.. i/ ..•· •.· •• '.' Drywall/ Gypsum DRAFT ',' ..•...... '., Green waste SAMPLE Glass Ii ...... \ .•. ••••••••••••••••• I .' Metal - Scrap metals •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Metal - Cable and wiring Paper Plastic - ri!lid (no PVC) .....•.... \ ..•...... •..... \ ..... Plastic wrappin!l and ba!ls Roofinq - asphalt shinqles ...... Wood - Clean ...... Wood - Roofinq ...... Salvaqed fixtures, windows, doors Other recycled/reused materials •• .' . ... (!'I",,~e_~~tL .. _.. __ ..._ .. __ .___ .. _.. _...... __ Le .• _. _____ c...... _...... ____ .. __ ___ .. ____ ...... ~ .. _..... _...... _...... _......

i: . .

. Mixed materials (excluding' hazardous materials) TOTAL non-hazardous MATERIALS

Column Totals A I(A +B JX 100=· - % Materials managed as authorized

TOTAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

TOTAL MATERIALS· (non-hazardous + hazardous)

• Building Official will compare the total quantity of materials with the amount of vvestA estimates in Table 1 of Schedule C. GreaterVancouver Regional District· Greater Vancouver Water District ~~"~ ,". ...metrovancouver __ ...... _----_ ...... -.----_ .... __ ...... ;. __ .... _-- Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District· Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation ~ 4330 Klngsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada VSH 4G8 604-432-6200 www.metrovancouver.org

TABLE 1 - ESTIMATING WASTE GENERATION Material type Quantity Lbs Kg New Construction New Siructure (with foundation) 1 sq It 8 3,6 New Structure 1 sq It 4 L8 New Deck/Similar (wood) 1 sq It 2 0,9 Demolition Complete Wood-frame Demolition lsqlt 40 182

Demolition - per linear foolof wall . " . 1 sq It 20 9,1

Concrete slab .. , . 1 lin It 50 22.7 Asphalt ..:.; 1 sq It 50 22.7 Brick/masonry <;>.? 1 sq ft 50 22.7 Spread footing ... ,. 1 sq ft 150 68,2

Remodel i-)· ;i... '. Mixed Debris (interior remodel) .X')". ·t~qif 20 9,1 Remodel ..... ?sq It 10 4,5 Carpeting 3sqft 0.5 0,2 1,1 Ceiling Tiles 4 sqtl> • 0.5 Sheetrock/[)rr"all 1 cu Yd','" .. 394 179.1 Tile FloOriOg~i{o;;';;)';' 1 sq It 3 lA ;,', ,,. ...:".'" ',~-";-" I" ;:~~!V~~¥" !(/,;;;::t~ TABI.E~"". VOLUME TO WEIGHT CONVERSION MlxedC&i)' ,;t Quantity Lbs Kg Mixed C&D (striietural)''''';;;;' > .•, .. 1 cu yd 500 227,3

'_", -"')' 0', :' .'" Mixed inerts (concrete" brick, dirt, asphaltk 1 cu yd 2000 909,1 Separated inerts ·i'·. ·f) 1 cu yd 2000 . 909,1 Wood .' 1 cu yd 375 170,5 Metals ., ..•... ;.". 1 cu yd 906 411,8 , Roofing Materials . Asphalt shingles/Composition 1 cuyd 419 190,5 Asphalt shingles/Composition 1 sq It 3 lA AsphaltTar Roofing 1 cu yd 2919 1326,8 Wood Shake/Shingle Roofing 1 cu yd 435 197,7 Wood Shake/Shingle Roofing 1 sq It 2 0,9 Tiles.( concrete roofing) 1 cu yd 10 4,5 Tiles (concrete roofing) 1 sq It 2900 1318,2 Yard Waste Green waste (shrubs, turf, etc,) 1 cu yd 500 227,3 Yard trimmings 1 cu yd 108 49,1

, , source: City of Santa Monica and Foster City Bui/dmg Inspection DiVISIon (CA) ATTACHMENT 2,

Metro Vancouver Responses to Key Issues from Engagement and Consultation on a Demolition Recycling Bylaw Key Issue Response Setting an appropriate Other jurisdictions use either refundable fees or fines to enforce their level of fees to construction and demolition recycling requirements, with the most effective encourage recycling and easiest approach being the use of upfront fees refunded after while staying within the compliance has been demonstrated, Section 194 of the Community , regulatory authority of Charter provides municipalities with the authority to impose a fee relating to ,i each municipality municipal services or the exercise of regulatory authority and to provide refunds of fees, However,each municipality will need to determine, with legal advice, whether they can charge a fee and issue refunds, under which circumstances, and to what extent Opportunities for Municipalities can choose to accept any facility as part of their bylaw municipalities to requirements, Metro Vancouver can provide a list of private facilities within approve out-of-region the Metro Vancouver region that are licensed through the GVS&DD facilities as Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No, 181, destinations for 1996, recyclable materials, where geographic proximity or other reasons warrant approval Capacity of licensed A few licensed facilities have plans to expand or establish new demolition recycling facilities and waste facilities in the region, depending on the provisions in the eventual transfer stations to municipal regulatory approaches adapted from this sample bylaw, This accept all waste from additional capacity will supplement the licensed demolition waste recycling demolition sites facilities that are currently at capacity, Metro Vancouver encourages municipalities to support the establishment of additional demolition waste sorting and recycling capacity, Need for simple Forms for waste management plans, ha;zardous materials reporting, and administration process compliance reports have been simplified to facilitate municipal review, By directing all recyclable material to a licensed or other acceptable facility, . municipal staff is likely to receive a small number of receipts from most demolition projects, which tend to do a minimum amount olon-site separation, Demolition contractors generally send mixed loads containing recyclable materials to recycling or transfer facilities, which will be encouraged to recycle more through the proposed revisions to the GVS&DD Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No, 181, 1996, The focus on demolition projects also reduces the number of eligible projects to be reviewed, while regulating the source of over 90% of the construction and demolition waste that goes directly to disposal,

I ;-1I -,I i Key Issue Response Need for municipalities Jurisdictions experienced in similar policies require up to 30 minutes per to analyze their staffing demolition permit to administer the waste management requirements. requirements for the When the program is first implemented, the review process can take up to regulatory approach 2 hours as staff becomes familiar with the requirements. In municipalities that receive more than 200 demolition permit applications per year, this could result in additional staffing requirements. Metro Vancouver estimates this at about 1 FfE per 200 permits at first, but each municipality will determine actual staffing requirements based on their intemal permit application and review processes.

Incentives for good Waste composition studies of the Demolition, Landclearing, and recyclers Construction (DLC) sector in Metro Vancouver have found that recycling rates are generally lower for wood-frame residential buildings compared to larger concrete structures, where the cost savings are greater for recycling. In municipalities that implement refundable fees, a fee structure based on floor space, up to a certain amount, can place a greater incentive for behavior change on the types of projects that currently have lower recycling rates. Other incentives for good recyclers, such as reduced administration, can be introduced if Metro Vancouver establishes other mechanisms for waste flow management that can dovetail with the proposed regulatory approach. Options for projects to The Urban Development Institute and the Greater Vancouver Home use licensed haulers Builders Association would like demolition projects to have the option of instead of reporting on choosing to use a licensed hauler instead of tracking and reporting on the the destination of destination of waste and recyclable materials originating from each waste and recyclable demolition site. Metro Vancouver does not license haulers at present, but materials this is an option that will be included in the future consultation process approved as part of the "Waste Flow Management Update" presented to the Board in September. 132 ~ ~ metrovancouver Clreater Vancouver Regional District· GreMer Vancouver Water District ..,~~-...... -...... --... -... ---.---.. --.. ------.------_._---_ ...... -.------_ ...... Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drilinage District· Metro V;;incouver Housing Corporation ~ 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5H 4GB 604-432-6200 www.metrovancouver.org

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Mayor Lois Jackson & Council The Corporation of Delta TYPE:J,,~ IJ.,laY$a&ndtt 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent • DEPT: 1£l\J ~ I -!-J) ...... Delta, BC V4K 3E2 c..' A.T. # lltolJq. :::z: ~s Comments: ftfnl 8)1 3 ~ ~(;'{/ /n(J!h:) ~ Dear M~kson & Council: ...... 1 '!!! Re: Technical Specifications for Recycling Storage Space and Access in Multi-Family Residenti¢ and Commercial Developments t:n -.J Two of the biggest barriers to increased waste diversion in multi-family and commercial developments are a lack of sufficient recycling storage space and poor access to this space by building occupants and collection crews. Easier participation in recycling is necessary to meet the regional community's goals of 70% waste diversion (reuse and recycling) by 2015 and 80% diversion by 2020.

As part of the Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP), municipalities agreed to work with Metro Vancouver to implement recycling in multi-family and commercial buildings. In order to facilitate effective recycling, Metro Vancouver has worked and consulted with municipal staff, residential and business associations including the Urban Development Institute and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association, waste haulers, and property managers over the past three years. This collaboration resulted in an approach to ensure that sufficient space is provided for recycling collection, sorting and pick-up in multi-family residential and commercial developments.

On September 21, 2012, the Metro Vancouver Board approved the municipal approach to establish specifications for storage space and access for recycling in new and altered multi-family residential and commercial developments as part of development permits. The Board referred the approach, including the technical specifications presented in the enclosed attachment, to member municipalities for consideration in their development permit processes. The attachment also describes the key outcomes of consultations with government and industry.

As Chair of the Board, I invite your municipality to tailor and implement the technical specifications as part of your municipality's development permit process. Municipalities can choose whether to apply the technical design specifications to both new developments and building additions and renovations as part of a guideline or a bylaw. Metro Vancouver staff can assist with adapting the technical specifications to local conditions. Metro Vancouver staff will report to the Board in late 2013 on the status of municipal approaches to ensure sufficient storage space and access for recycling in multi-family residential and commercial developments.

September 21, 2012, the MV Board approved an approach implementing the Technical Specifications for recycling storage space and access in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments. Engineering and planning staff will review the information to develop/adopt standards in Delta. Mayor Lois Jackson & Council Technical Specifications for Recycling Storage Space and Access in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments Page 2 of 42

Metro Vancouver has informed the Regional Engineering Advisory Committee's Solid Waste Subcommittee and the Regional Planning Advisory Committee about the Board's decision related to the technical specifications for recycling storage space and access in multi-family residential and commercial developments.

If you have any questions, please have your staff contact Esther Berube, Senior Project Engineer in Metro Vancouver's Solid Waste Department, at 604-436-6734 or [email protected]

Yours truly,

Greg Moore, Chair Malcolm rodie, Chair Metro Vancouver Board Zero W te Committee

GM/MB/PH

cc: Regional Planning Advisory Committee Regional Engineers Advisory Committee Regional Engineers Advisory Committee - Solid Waste Subcommittee

Attachment: GVS&DD Board Agenda for September 21, 2012 - Section E 2.4 - "Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments"

6951639 i-I Auacnment Section E 2.4

Zero Waste Committee Meeting Date: September 13, 2012

To: Zero Waste Committee

From: Esther Berube, Project Engineer Solid Waste Departmerit

Date: August 17, 2012

Subject: Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi·Family Residential and Commercial Developments

Recommendation: That the Board approve the proposed municipal approach to establish specifications for storage space and access for recycling in new and altered multi-family residential and commercial developments as part of development permits, and refer to member municipalities for consideration in their development permit processes.

1. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to obtain the Board's support for the municipal approach for recycling storage space and access specifications in new multi-family residential and commercial developments as well as existing ones undergoing alterations that require a development permit. The municipal approach hinges on a set of technical specifications for recycling storage space and access, presented in Attachment 1, which municipalities may tailor and implement as part of development permit processes as appropriate.

2. CONTEXT In 2011, the multi-family residential and institutional, commercial, and light industrial (ICI) sectors collectively disposed of about 720,000 tonnes of material, which represents over 50% of the disposed waste from the region. Improved diversion in these sectors, along with initiatives targeting other sectors outlined in Metro Vancouver's Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP), will enable the region to reach its goal of 70% diversion by 2015 and the aspiration of 80% diversion by 2020. The ISWRMP includes the following municipal action for increasing waste reuse and recycling by 2015:

• Action 2.9.2: Municipalities will work with Metro Vancouver to implement recycling in multi-family and commercial buildings

Two of the biggest barriers to increased waste diversion in multi-family and commercial buildings are a lack of sufficient recycling storage space, and poor access to this space by building occupants and collection crews. A recent study of multi-family buildings across the region and a survey of Metro Vancouver staff indicated that over 60% of sampled multi-family residences did not have enough space for the recommended number of bins, leading to overflowing bins and restricted capacity for recycling. An assessment of various measures to boost recycling at Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation properties found that improvements to recycling amenities resulted in significant increases in diversion. As part of Action 2.9.2 in the ISWRMP, over the past two years Metro Vancouver has worked and consulted with municipal staff, residential and business associations, the Urban Development Institute, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association, waste haulers, Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments Zero Waste Committee Meeting Date: September 13, 2012 Page 4 of 13 and property managers to develop a recommended approach to address the barriers to increased diversion in these sectors, The proposed municipal approach calls for the application of technical specifications related to centralized recycling storage space and access for occupants and collection vehicles in new developments and existing buildings and complexes undergoing alterations. These specifications are intended to be applied through the development permit process, at the early stages of design and business casing. The specifications do not apply to door-to-door collection in townhouse complexes.

The objective of the municipal approach is to design and construct buildings with enough accessible storage space to accommodate greater participation in recycling - necessary to meet the regional goals of 70% diversion by 2015 and 80% by 2020 - while minimizing the challenges for developers, collection crews, and municipalities. The proposed municipal approach is to apply the technical design specifications to both new developments and building additions and renovations. The proposed municipal approach reflects Metro Vancouver's responses to the issues raised during consultation.

In the Case of multi-family developments, the storage space will accommodate food scraps, mixed paper, mixed containers, newspaper, and cardboard. The amount of space is based on weekly collection, which is what most municipalities currently provide to multi-family developments. The space requirements for single-stream and multi-stream recycling are expected to be similar based on available data and participation targets used in calculating the storage specifications.

For commercial developments, collection contracts with private haulers allow for more flexibility. Thus, the technical specifications for commercial developments limit the amount of storage space required in light of the options to increase collection frequency or to use compactors for storage of recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, and mixed containers. The specifications for storage space are geared toward offices, restaurants, large venues, and retail developments.

For both multi-family and commercial developments, the specifications for collection vehicle access will enable average front-end loading collection vehicles to reach a loading area, collect the materials, and leave the loading area with less risk of property damage or personal injury. The technical specifications define sufficient access road widths, turning radii, and vertical clearances. The technical specifications can apply to loading areas that are on the property or in public rights-of-way; each municipality will determine the authorized location of loading areas. Municipalities can choose to allow access for smaller collection vehicles, but this will affect collection service costs, road traffic, and vehicle emissions.

Some developments face specific challenges to comply with the storage space and access requirements. The technical specifications give municipalities the flexibility to consider alternative approaches to storage space and collection services on a case-by-case basis.

Consultation As part of its consultation on regulatory mechanisms to increase recycling, Metro Vancouver developed and implemented an engagement and consultation program for a draft municipal approach. Concurrent consultation took place on the draft approach to Mandatory Recycling for Demolition and Construction Worksites and Metro Vancouver's Solid Waste Regulatory Bylaw Review, which will be the subjects of separate reports to the Zero Waste Committee. Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments Zero Waste Committee Meeting Date: September 13, 2012 Page 5 of 13

Building on its previous work, Metro Vancouver began formal consultation in September 2011. The engagement and consultation program included workshops, discussion groups, meetings with associations, on-line feedback forms and other mechanisms to generate feedback from government, First Nations and industry representatives. In addition, while the formal comment period closed December 16, 2011, staff conducted follow-up interviews and meetings with key municipal and industry representatives well into 2012 ..

Materials were developed for consultation and posted on the Metro Vancouver website, including the draft municipal approach and technical specifications, background documents, online feedback forms and workshop agendas.

In the weeks leading up to the workshops, notification of engagement and consultation activities was sent to the Zero Waste Committee and Metro Vancouver mayors and councils. Notification of workshop invitations and opportunities for online input were sent to representatives of potentially affected industries, municipal staff, members of Metro Vancouver advisory committees, as well as representatives of First Nations, adjacent regional districts and agencies. Metro Vancouver hosted two workshops: • October 4, 2011, for staff from Metro Vancouver members, adjacent regional district staff, First Nations and agencies • October 14, 2011, for industry and municipal representatives with experience in implementing similar approaches.

The objectives of the workshops were to provide information and opportunities for input and to inform Metro Vancouver staff efforts to revise technical specifications for review by the Zero Waste Committee and Board.

The workshops featured presentations by Metro Vancouver and municipal staff with experience with this type of approach and offered breakout discussion tables on key topics, including eligible projects, recycling storage space and vehicle access reqUirements, and compliance/enforcement. Workshop summaries were provided to participants. The Industry Workshop summary was posted on Metro Vancouver's website: . http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solidwaste/planning/SWMP%20Docs/lndustryWork shopSummaryOct14-2011.pdf

Throughout 2012, Metro Vancouver continued to discuss concerns with key stakeholders such as the Regional Engineering Advisory Committee (REAC), the Regional Planning Advisory Committee (RPAC), the Regional Permitting and Licensing Committee (RPLC), the Urban Development Institute (UDI), the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA), and the Waste Management Association. Staff has presented the approach to RPAC, REAC, and the REAC Solid Waste Sub-Committee in July and August, 2012, and has made final revisions based on input from these committees.

Feedback received through the engagement and consultation program was documented and the comments, questions and issues raised were tracked. Tables of these issues along with Metro Vancouver responses are posted on Metro Vancouver's website: http://public.metrovancouver.org/services/solidwaste/planning/Pages/Goal2.aspx The documentation of all input. consultation and communication activities entitled "Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments: Engagement and Consultation Program: Report on Activities and Findings" is available upon request from Metro Vancouver's Information Centre (604-432-6200). Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments Zero Waste Committee Meeting Date: September 13, 2012 Page 6 of 13

Responses to Key Issues Some of the key issues from consultation appear below with Metro Vancouver's responses. Municipalities are encouraged to discuss their adapted approach with industry, particularly as it relates to these issues: • Site-specific challenges call for flexible application of recycling space and access specifications as part of the development permit application process. The proposed municipal approach enables municipalities to choose whether to implement the technical specifications as part of guidelines or bylaws. Either way, municipalities should allow permit applicants to suggest alternative recycling storage and collection strategies that meet the intent of greater recycling capacity while addressing site-specific challenges. This flexible approach will also mitigate any potential conflicts with other municipal policies, such as tree bylaws, height restrictions, or parking bylaws, that might make design of certain sites more challenging. • The potential for reduced development density as a result of larger recycling storage space. Municipalities, the UOI, and the GVHBA support exempting the recycling amenities from the Floor Area Ratio. Municipalities may consider relaxing parking or setback requirements to accommodate the expanded recycling amenities. To address space challenges in high-rise buildings and large developments, the technical specifications for storage space accommodate the use of compactors to store large volumes of recyclables using less space than these recyclables would occupy otherwise. • The potential for reduced development density and project viability as a result of wider and higher access routes and loading areas suitable for average front-end loading recycling collection trucks, in both townhouse and multi-level developments. In mid- and high-rise buildings, the UOI and the GVHBA felt strongly that municipalities should consider relaxing building height restrictions to accommodate below-grade access routes and loading areas for average collection vehicles, where such amenities are required to be located on the property. Alternatively, the UOI, the GVHBA, and recycling haulers felt municipalities should support the loading of recyclables into collection vehicles at the curb or laneway, possibly through more flexible set-back requirements, to maximize development density. This would be particularly applicable for townhouse developments or in cases where the BC Building Code limits building height. • Cost impacts of upgrading recycling amenities in existing buildings. A cost impact study performed by Morrison Hershfield Ltd. reviewed a sample oflwelve types of multi-family and commercial developments across the region. All of them were compliant or could be modified to become compliant with the recycling storage space specifications at no cost or minimal cost, occasionally by occupying a few excess visitor parking stalls. However, the cost of upgrading the vehicle access route to below-grade storage and loading areas would be prohibitive; staging areas near the curb could be negotiated with municipalities to bring recyclables closer to an accessible loading area on collection day. The technical . specifications for upgrades to recycling amenities in existing buildings do not require upgrades to collection vehicle access routes. • The need to ensure that recycling storage space is not used for garbage storage or other purposes. The technical specifications emphasize the intended use of the recycling storage area and require site plans to include garbage storage areas. Metro Vancouver will assist municipalities with the development of specifications for garbage storage space, as needed. Municipal planners requested this to make it easier to check plans for both recycling and garbage storage space. Eventual bylaws related to mandatory recycling will also ensure that recycling storage space is used for the intended purpose. Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-Family Residential and Commercial Developments Zero Wasle Commitlee Meeting Date: September 13, 2012 Page 7 of 13

Jurisdictions such as Seattle (Washington), Vaughan (Ontario), Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby apply similar recycling space and access specifications in their development permits. Over time, this approach has reduced the barriers to recycling in multi-family and commercial buildings and contributed to increased diversion rates, particularly in jurisdictions where mandatory recycling bylaws require the use of the recycling amenities. Metro Vancouver will support municipal staff with their adaptation and implementation of these specifications ..

3. ALTERNATIVES

The Board may:

a) approve the approach to establish specifications for storage space and access for recycling in new and altered multi-family residential and commercial developments as part of development permits, outlined in the report dated August 17, 2012, titled, "Technical Specifications for Storage Space and Access for Recycling in Multi-family Residential and Commercial Developments", and refer to member municipalities for consideration in their development permit processes.

b) R.equest modifications to the proposed municipal approach

Staff recommends option a).

4. CONCLUSION To fulfill a key action in the Integrated Solid Waste and Resources Management Plan, Metro Vancouver has prepared technical specifications for recycling storage space and access in new and renovated multi-family and commercial buildings, to be applied as part of the municipal development permit process. The objective of the municipal approach is to design and construct buildings with sufficient and accessible space for multi-family and commercial recycling while minimizing the challenges for developers, cpllection crews, and municipalities. Municipalities may use the technical specifications to amend existing bylaws or develop guidelines for recycling space and access in the multi-family residential and commercial sectors. This approach provides the flexibility to take into consideration site specific conditions and other municipal policies that affect site design. This approach was developed through collaboration and consultation with municipal staff, residential and business associations, the Urban Development Institute, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association, waste haulers, and property managers over the last two years. Jurisdictions such as Seattle (Washington), Vaughan (Ontario), Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby have implemented similar recycling space and access specifications to reduce the barriers to recycling in multi-family and commercial buildings and increase diversion rates. Metro Vancouver will support municipal staff with their adaptation and implementl;ltion of these specifications. An assessment of measures to boost recycling at Metro Vancouver housing sites found that expanded recycling amenities resulted in increased diversion.

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Technical Specifications for Recycling Amenities in Multi-family & CommerCial Developments (6239963) Attachment

Technical Specifications for Recycling Amenities in Multi-family and Commercial Developments

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOCATING SUFFICIENT AND ACCESSIBLE RECYCLING SPACE IN MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND . COMPLEXES The following technical specifications are provided for consideration as an addition to a municipal bylaw or guideline affecting the development permit process. Municipalities can tailor and implement them according to their needs. The text requires modification to suit each municipality's bylaw structure and definitions.

1. Definitions The following terms have the meaning presented below. Approving Authority means the Planning Director, Chief Building Inspector, or any other official authorized by to approve applications for zoning, development and/or building permits. Commercial Buildings refers to the following types of establishments: Hospitality Lodging means a building containing more than six sleeping units wherein accommodation is provided for transient lodgers, and having a public reception or dining area. Accommodations can be without private cooking facilities or with minor ones that do not exceed the following, namely, a two-burner cook top, a microwave oven, a sink and a small refrigerator Large Venue means a facility dedicated to cultural and recreational uses, conferences, or conventions that can accommodate 2000 or more visitors per day. Office Building means a building where the majority of the space is dedicated to conducting business, clerical, or professional activities, excluding retail and industrial activities, and is generally not open to the public. Restaurant means an eating establishment where food is sold or given to the public for immediate consumption on the premises, but where no provision is made for the consumption of food in motor vehicles that are parked on site. .

Retail Building means a building or warehouse where goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things are sold for purposes of consumption, use, or resale, and any retail outlet otherwise classified or defined in the City's zoning bylaw no. __.

Curbside Pickup means the municipal or private regularly scheduled collection of recyclable material from a residential dwelling or unit fronting the public or private street. Development Proponent means a developer, architect, builder, engineer or other professional or agency applying for a development or building permit for a new construction or building alteration project subject . to"fhese technical specifications. Mixed Use Building means any building consisting of commercial space, plus or more dwelling units, each of which is occupied, or intended to be occupied, as the home or residence of one household only. Multi-Family Residential Building means any building consisting of or more dwelling units, each of which is occupied, or intended to be occupied, as the home or residence of one household only. Technical Specifications for Recycling Amenities Pago 2 of 13

Recycling Storage Space means the centralized physical space allocated within a property for communal deposit and collection of recyclable material between collection days. Recyclable Material means a product or substance that has been diverted from disposal, and satisfies at least one . of the following criteria: a) is organic material and is capable of being composted or digested, or is being composted or digested, at a site b) is managed as a marketable commodity with an established market by the owner or operator of a site c) is being used in the manufacture of a new product that has an established market or is being processed as an intermediate stage of an existing manufacturing process The targeted recyclable materials are listed in the technical specifications, as provided by upon application for a building permit.

Refuse means discarded or abandoned materials, substances or objects, not including hazardous materials.

Temporary Recycling Storage Area means a space that is used for the storage of recycling containers on collection days. 2. Applicability 2.1 All construction involving the erection of a building, which requires either a change to the zoning bylaw to allow for multi-unit housing, commercial or mixed use development or a development permit on any lot zoned for multi-unit housing, commercial or mixed use development should provide suitable amenities for the deposit and collection of recyclable material, as listed in the following technical specifications, in addition to amenities for the deposit and collection of refuse.

2.2 Building alteration projects as listed in the table below, or as defined by the municipal building permit requirements for the alteration of existing buildings, shall provide Recycling Space for the shared deposit and collection of recyclable material that meets the technical specifications pertaining to the recycling storage area size, location, and design as well as vehicle access and occupant access for recycling space for multi-family residential buildings, commercial buildings, and mixed use buildings, as outlined in the table below.

Table 1 - Technical Specifications applicable to various types of construction and building alteration ro'ects Type of Project Applicable Sections NeMrM,UItJ.f:~miIY or C?mmerClal Construction m~E;!ans AII-~nstructh:i" invO_l~n$J the-,: • SI.zaISeetlon!;': .. ··, erectiori of abuilding, which reqUires a bUilding pennlt on any 10IzonedmuIU·unIV, • Locali'on' (S~t,tioh 71-;:::'; housrng or commercial development .' .. . .,' ' De~lgn (SeCtioi18n;:';::~~,. Temporary Loadlng'Area," where applicable.' . :- ;--' -' ,'- ,,-, '" ,',' ,- -- __ (Section 9}. LQadl"!) Area ISectl9n 101' Vehicle Access Route' (SeCtioilli) .', ,Oci:u nt Access- Sectlon'12 ' Major horizontal additions are horizontal additions which increase the total aggregate. Size (Section 6) 2 floor area by more than the smaller of 25% or 500 m • • Design (Section 8) • Occupant Access (Section 12) Minor horizontal additions are horizontal additions that increase the total aggregate • Location (Section 7) - where practical 2 noor area by less than the smaller of 25% or 500 m •

Reconstruction means any project where extensive renovations are being carried out throughout the building, which involve substantial re~~nst~.. c... tiC"0n=of-'thc,e'-'in"'t"'en.:::·o'--r ","o",o,--r __. '-- ______-.J

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- -- Type of Project Applicable Sections space that exposes the building's structure. Reconstruction may include repair, renovation, alteration or combina~on thereof.

Change in Major Occupancy Classification'-type projects are limited to a change of use within a building or portion thereof such that the proposed use is outside of the existing major occupancy classification.

Major renovations are limited.to work within multip~e oc~pied spaces. Major renovations may Include re-conflguration of the interior space, interconnected floor spaces, and exterior alterations that affect a building'S recycling or refuse storage space. However. new mezzanines may not be considered as a major renovation, and are considered to be vertical additions.

Major verlical additions are additions that add an additional floor level (mezzanine or storey) to a building that increases the total aggregate floor area by more than the 2 smaller of 25% or 500 m •

Minor vertical ad,ditions are additions that add an additional floor level (mezzanine or storey) to a building that increases the total aggregate floor area by less than the smaller of 25% or 500 m2.

... Municipal planners will work with permit applicants to ensure that the recycling space meets as many of the Io.cation specifications as practical.

2.3 The technical specifications in this document do not apply to the following:

a) Any project that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority, that it will qualify for and receive municipally-provided curbside pickup of recyclable materials from individual residential units on public streets after occupancy b) Any project so designated by the approving authority of

3 Alternative Approaches A Development Proponent may propose an alternative approach to the technical specifications listed in this document - as long as the proposal meets the intent of the recycling amenity specifications. 4 Use of Recycling Facilities All recycling storage space identified on the plans upon issuance of the building permit shall be used only for the purpose ofuepositing and collecting recyclable material generated by occupants, visitors, and users of the principal building. The recycling space must not be used for storage of garbage. Any temporary recycling storage area identified on the plans upon issuance of the building permit shall be available for storing recycling containers on collection days. 5 Verification A checklist of recycling space and access specifications is included in this document. This checklist must be completed and submitted with development permit and re-development permit plans . . 6. Size of Recycling Storage Space In addilion 10 storage space for Ihe deposit and collection of refuse:

6.1 The minimum size of the centralized recycling storage space for multi-family residential buildings and hospitality lodgings shall be the greater of: a) 5 m2 or b) the space allocation determined by multiplying the number of housing units by 0.19 m2

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In the case of hospitality lodgings, specifications are the same as multi-family residential 2 buildings, up to a maximum of 50 m , at which point the frequency of collection can be increased beyond once per seven days. 6.2 For new multi-family building construction only, the centralized recycling storage space shall also include a "Flex Space' for storage of other reusable or recyclable materials. The required size of this space is equivalent to an additional 50% of the space allocation for recyclable materials specified in Section 1.1. 6.3 The minimum size of the centralized recycling storage space for commercial buildings shall be the greater of: a) 4 m2 or b) the space allocation determined by multiplying the commercial floor area by the space allocation ratios defined in the table below for the listed building type:

Space allocation for each building type is required up to the maximums listed below, after which' increased frequency of collection may be used to provide adequate recycling capacity:

Building Development Type Development Size Maximum Required Space Allocation Maximum Required Space Allocation Threshold For Developments below Threshold For Developments above Threshold'" >' .. ;::./:.ReII>W:::::?·.··,:, ,'ec,e $.500'iJ\' ....••...... ',< :,;.;.,·'.'iQ'''''':'..:>/;;,',:;~: ~ m~::;"','/:; '.. '.,.:'. Office 40.000 m2 50 m2 60 m2 .! ,,:.')CalileVenuii:,5,j C::';'''::;'''1100o',iTJ':' " I:;,"',:,::",· ,";" \;~.::< :: ie, Restaurant 5,500 m2 30 m2 60 m2 'Developments larger than the threshold size should have enough space to set up compactors for paper and cardboard (41m') and storage for other recyclables, in order to store a greater volume on a smaller footprint than several bins would occupy and to enable a collection frequency equal to or below four (4) times per week. Development Size Threshold = (Maximum Space below Threshold x 4 collections per week) Space allocation per m' of floor area

6,4 For mixed use buildings, the minimum size of the centralized recycling storage space shall be equivalent to the recycling storage space required for each anticipated use, When the exact future commercial use in not known, the recycling storage space shall be equal to the space needed for the potential commercial use with the highest storage needs,

7 Location of Recycling Storage Space 7.1 The location of any centralized recycling storage space must be: a) on the lot of the structure served; b) in an area such that noise and odour impacts to building occupants and neighbouring developments are minimized; c) at ground level, or no more than one storey below grade; and d) adjacent to each of the designated garbage storage areas for each type of use in the development

7.2 Every garbage storage area must be located beside a recycling storage space.

7.3 A centralized recycling storage space shall not be located in any of the following positions: a) in alleys or other publicly owned rights-of-way where it may disrupt traffic circulation patterns;

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b) between a street-facing facade of the structure and the street if the area is located outdoors; c) in any required driveways, parking aisles, or parking spaces for the structure; or d) in any location that may block or impede fire exits, public rights-of-ways or pedestrian and vehicular access. 7.4 Notwithstanding the location specifications of sub-sections 2.1 and 2.2, any centralized recycling storage space must be located so as to comply with applicable building codes, fire codes, safety requirements, or other building requirements of .

8 Design of Recycling Storage Space 8.1 The recycling storage space must: a) have a level and hard-surfaced floor; b) be configured to allow each recycling storage container to be individually accessible so as to be removed and replaced without having to take out other containers; c) be configured such that no horizontal dimension (width or depth) is less than 2 m; d) have an entry point no less than 1.5 m in width for multi-family buildings over 25 units and for all commercial developments; e) ensure adequate ventilation to the exterior of the building, in compliance with applicable building code requirements for the storage of garbage; f) be sufficiently secure to minimize pest and wildlife access through the use of roofs, fencing, and wheels under gate doors; g) be protected from unlawful entry through the use of strike-plates, locks, and astragals to close clearance gaps between doors and frames, if the storage area is located indoors; h) be weUlit, both as a security measure and for ease of access; and i) have windows, as well as white or pale-coloured interior walls, to enhance lighting and safety, if the storage area is enclosed.

9 Temporary Recycling Storage Area 9.1 If the loading area will be located farther than 50 metres from the recycling storage space, a temporary recycling storage area for recycling containers must be provided for use on collection days. 9.2 The temporary storage area must: a) have a level and hard surfaced floor; b) be configured such that no horizontal dimension (width or depth) is less than 1 m; c) be located at ground level within 50 metres of the loading area to facilitate collection; d) be connected to the loading area and recycling storage space via a level grade or continuous slope of no more than 6%; e) have a footprint equal to at least 50% of the recycling storage space allocation; and f) be available for recycling container storage on the day of collection, but may be used for other purposes at other tim es.

10 Loading Area 10.1 The loading area for the collection vehicle to service one recycling storage containers at a time must meet the following minimum design criteria: a) be located away from the fresh air intakes for the building; b) be connected to the recycling storage space or temporary recycling storage area via a level grade or continuous slope of no more than 6%, to facilitate movement of wheeled recycling containers from the recycling storage space or temporary recycling storage area to the loading area for servicing.

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10.2 If the loading area is to be located on the building site, it must also meet the following minimum design criteria: a) be directly accessible by a driving surface meeting the Vehicle Access Route specifications; b) have an appropriate slope as per applicable building code requirements, to facilitate drainage to the designated stormwater management system for the site, and to avoid settling of liquids within the loading area; c) be constructed to accommodate the weight of a 28-tonne collection vehicle; and d) maintain minimum dimensions of 7.5 m high, 6.0 m wide, and 15.0 m long. All dimensions are to be unencumbered (i.e., unrestricted by fixtures such as sprinkler systems, meters, surveillance cameras, mirrors, landscaping, etc.).

11 Vehicle Access Route to Loading Area 11.1 Vehicle access route specifications are triggered for developments expecting collection vehicles to access a loading area within the building site. 11.2 The vehicle access area must be located such that collection vehicles are not required to reverse onto a public road. 11.3 The vehicle access route, whether intended to be indoors or outdoors, must: a) be configured in such a way as to allow a collection vehicle to drive up to the loading area, collect the garbage/recycling, and leave the site in a forward motion, or via the use of a turnaround area allowing for a three-point turn of not less than one truck length; b) be situated in a location that will minimize interface with pedestrian traffic and public vehicular access to the building's main parking area, including underground garage and visitor parking areas; c) be constructed to accommodate the weight of a 28-tonne collection vehicle; d) provide a minimum width of 4.5 m throughout the vehicle access route and access driveways with a I minimum width of 6 m at the points of entrance and exit for the site; I e) maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 4.4 m throughout the entire access route; f) provide the collection vehicle a minimum turning radius of 12.5 m throughout the entire access route; and g) ensure that the slope of the access route does not exceed 6%. 11.4 The site plan must include a diagram illustrating the anticipated movement of the collection vehicle through the building site, including dimensions for minimum width, height and turning radii throughout. 11.5 Where the. Official Community Plan (OCP) or other regulatory instruments used by indicate a preference for particular access configurations, the development proponent should indicate how any additional configuration requirements stemming from these technical specifications will be met.

12 Occupant Access 12.1 The recycling storage space must be accessible to all occupants of the development, including those with restricted mobility. 12.2 The occupant access provisions of the recycling storage space must be shown on the site plan. 12.3 The distance that occupants must travel to reach the recycling storage space must be similar to the distance travelled to reach the refuse containers.

6239963 133 VILLAGE OF BELCARRA "Between Forest and Sea" 4084 BEDWELL BAY ROAD, BELCARRA, B,C. V3H 4P8 TELEPHONE 604-937-4100 FAX 604-939-5034 belcarra@belcarra,ca • www.belcarra.ca

March 12, 2013

Metro Vancouver Member Municipalities

Dear Mayor and Councillors:

Re: Admiralty Point Federal Lands - Preservation For Future Generations

I write to bring to your attention a matter of great importance to the citizens of Metro Vancouver.

The Admiralty Point Military Reserve was established in 1860 by Colonel RC. Moody, RE, and for the past 100 years these federal lands have been used for park purposes by the citizens of this region, In 1969 the 99-year federal lease was assigned to the Greater Vancouver Regional District (Metro Vancouver), and for the last 44 years the Admiralty Point Federal Lands have been under the stewardship of Metro Vancouver as part of Belcarra Regional Park. The 99-year lease has now expired, and Belcarra Council is concerned about the preservation of the Admiralty Point Federal Lands for park-use by future generations of Metro Vancouver's citizens, Accordingly, the following resolution was passed by Belcarra Council at its regularly scheduled th meeting on March 11 , 2013:

"WHEREAS the 99-year lease for the Admiralty Point Federal Lands expired in 2011, and these lands are surplus to the needs of Parks Canada; AND WHEREAS the Admiralty Point Federal Lands comprise a key component of Belcarra Regional Park which is the "Stanley Park" of Metro Vancouver's Northeast Sector; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federal Government be requested to transfer the Admiralty Point Federal Lands in fee simple to Metro Vancouver, or lease the lands in perpetuity, to ensure the preservation of these lands for park use by future generations of Metro Vancouver's citizens."

This matter needs the support of your Council. I ask that your Council adopt a similar resolution and write to the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of Environment Canada, urging the Federal Government to transfer the Admiralty Point Federal Lands to Metro Vancouver.

Your attention to this important matter would be greatly appreciated by all of the citizens of Metro Vancouver.

Sincerely, Admiralty Point Lands are a 75 Hectare parcel of lands at the junction of Indian Arm and Burrard Inlet. This parcel of lands is well used by regional park visitors. 9:JVJr-- Council may wish to support this request by adopting Ralph Drew, Mayor the proposed resolution. I Village of Belcarra

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From: An9ila Bains Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 5:08 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Fwd: Correspondence re: Admiralty Point Lands Preservation Attachments: 20130312 MV Councils Re Admiralty Point Lands Preservation for Future Generations.pdf; ATT00001.htm

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Attention: Metro Vancouver Regional District Corporate Officers

Please find attached correspondence from Mayor and Council of the Village of Belcarra, regarding Admiralty Point Lands preservation.

Thank you, Shelly Kean

Shelly Kean Corporate Services Assistant Village of Belcarra Tel: 604-937-4100 Fax: 604-939-5034 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.belcarra.ca

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THE AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA 819 NORTH DElTA SPONSORING COMMITTEE

North Delta Recreation Centre 11415 84 Avenue, Delta 604.599.4572 Website: northdeltaaircadets.net

The Corporation of Delta,

Attn: Mayor Jackson

Mar 9, 2013

Dear Mayor Jackson,

Re: Mess Dinner on Mar 5 2013 / Thank you

Thank you for joining the Mess dinner & giving a speech to the cadets. Your speech covers "honour, integrity, courage and trust"; all of them are essential characteristics of Canadian citizens and good for the cadets to live with.

I am glad to recognise that the Air Cadet program trains the adolescence to become well-rounded & encourage them to learn, to serve & to advance. Although the training officers & uniforms are provided by DND, the Sponsoring Committee takes the responsibility to raise the funding to cover the rental, non-sponsor training program, such as first aid, effective speaking, biathlon, band, drill, field-trips & sport events.

The Sponsoring Committee is trying very hard to fund aiming a goal of $46,000 for the training year 2012-2013. In view of the expenses, from Sept 2012 - Feb 2013, the major cost - rental of the training venues is $9998.57 and very likely as a whole year, rental will total to about $16,000.00, which is 35% of the total fund raised from the community.

On the other hand, since 2012, it becomes more & more challenging for the Sponsoring Committee to do fund raising. Scottsdale Mall is one of the major venues for tag days. Prior to 2012, the management, Treovest Realty allowed us to go 3 times in a year. Since more and more non-profit organisations approach them, now our cadets are only allowed to go 2 times a year. As a result, we lose about $1,000 in tag revenue.

As a whole, the economy is on a down turn. Even though our cadets work more shifts and some small business like Kam Oak Bakery, Select Pizza, Canuel Caterers sponsor the events; the board of directors & connnanding officer Major Dowler recommend me to ask for your assistance in Rental Subsidy by:

waiving the licence fee (rental fee for the squadron office) waive the rental / reduce the current rental rate for N Delta Recreation Centre / Sunbury Hall

It is recommended that this correspondence be referred to the Parks, Recreation & MAYOR'S OFFICE Culture Commission to be considered in context of the fees and charges bylaw. MAR 11 2013 RECEIVED Kindly review and try your best to let us have your favourable reply as far as possible!

Yours sincerely,

YinPingIp Chair, ACLC 819 N Delta Sponsoring Committee [email protected] /604-543-3882 135 genda ~ From: Brad Sherwin [[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 6:28 PM To: Mayor & Council i Cc: Angila Bains; Sandra MacFarlane; Doug Sabourin I Subject: Letter for Council - Deltassist Adds New Seniors Counsellor Attachments: Deltassist - Mayor and Council-Seniors Week. pdf

Importance: High

Dear Mayor Jackson and Council Members,

Attached please find a letter outlining an informal 'Deltassist Senior's Week' that we will be conducting April 9-12 at various locations in North and South Delta.

The purpose of this event is to introduce our new Senior's Counselling program, available to seniors in Delta at no cost. In addition, we will be handing out other literature outlining senior services available throughout the community.

We would be very happy to include any information you have about the new shuttle service the municipality will be launching in North Delta shortly.

Thank you for your continued support of Deltassist.

Best Regards,

Brad Sherwin

This is provided for Council's information.

Staff will respond to the request for information.

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April 2, 2012

Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, British Columbia V4K 3E2

Dear Mayor and Council Members,

Deltassist Senior's Counsellor

It is with great pleasure that we announce a new service at Deltassist. We have recently added a Senior's Counsellor to our staff to work with an important and growing segment of our community.

Seniors face different challenges than the balance of the population. Dealing with the loss of a loved one, managing the stress of helping a partner with a serious illness, overcoming feelings of being alone or isolated are a few of the larger issues experienced by seniors. In addition, smaller issues have a profound effect on a senior's day, sometimes as simple as shopping for groceries or arranging a ride to a medial appointment. Our new Senior's counsellor is dedicated to helping with these and many other issues to help our seniors live independent lives in our community.

To celebrate our new program, we are celebrating and informal 'Deltassist Senior's Week' from April 9- 12. We will be going out in the community to speak with seniors and other family members to introduce our services. We will be providing several pieces of literature for people to take away, including our new Senior's Counselling Services brochure, our Senior's Community Resource Card and our Senior's Services Handbook. Members of our Senior's Planning Committee will also be helping out to get direct feedback from the community on future services that may be needed. A copy of our schedule is listed below for your reference.

We would be happy to share any information the Corporation has for seniors, especially any details regarding the shuttle bus in North Delta. This will be a welcome service to the community, and we want to do whatever we can to help you make it a success.

Another announcement we have is the introduction of another way for anyone to contact Deltassist. We have a new, easy to remember phone number that people can use to get in touch with us; 604.D assist, or 604.327.7478. This new number won't replace any of our current numbers, it is simply an easier way for people to remember how to get in touch with us. We are very excited to add this new position to the long list of services and programs Deltassist offers. It is just one more way that we show the people of Delta how much we are Caring for our Community.

With Best Regards,

Doug Sabourin Executive Director cc. Deltassist Board Members

Tentative Schedule:

April 9 - North Delta 9-11 am: SunGod Rec Centre, 1-3 pm: George Mackie library April 10 - Tsawwassen 10-1 Kin Village Cafe, 3-5 Tsawwassen library Aprtlll - Ladner lO-noon: McKee Seniors Rec Centre, 1-3 Pioneer library April 12 - North Delta lO-Noon Kennedy Seniors Centre Minister of the Environment Ministre de l'Environnement 136 :1 I Ottawa, Canada K1A OH 3 I

FEB 26 2013

Ms. Angila Bains Municipal Clerk The Corporation of Delta Office of the Municipal Clerk 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2

Dear Ms. Bains:

Thank you for your letter of December 13, 201 2, enclosing the South Fraser Perimeter Road Environmental Assessment Certificate Annual Report.

A cooperative environmental assessment of the South Fraser Perimeter Road Project (the Project) was undertaken pursuant to the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (the former Act) and British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Act, in accordance with the Canada-British Columbia Agreement for Environmental Assessment Cooperation. The federal responsible authorities, Transport Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, completed their environmental assessment and determined that the Project is not likely to I result in significant adverse environmental effects, taking into account the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures described in the environmental assessment report.

Under the former Act, the federal responsible authorities have overall responsibility to ensure that mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment report are implemented. Ensuring the implementation of a follow-up program to verify the accuracy of the environmental assessment and to determine the effectiveness of the mitigation measures falls within the purview of my colleague the Honourable Denis Lebel, P.C., M.P., Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. . . .12

This correspondence is provided for information.

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I am therefore sending a copy of your report and our correspondence to Minister Lebel for his information.

Sincerely,

The Honourable Peter Kent, P.C. , M.P. I c.c. : The Honourable Denis Lebel, P.C., M.P.

I THE CORPORATION OF DELTA '. OFFICE OF THE MUN.ICIPAL CLERK ., December'13, 2012

The Honourable Peter Kent Minister of the Environment House 'of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A OA6

Dear Minister Kent:

. Re: South Fraser' Perimeter Road Environmental Assessment Certificate Annual Report

.,I Please be advised that at .the December 10, 2012 Regular Meeting, Delta Council considered the attached report from the Office of Cl"imate. Action and Environment dated November. 30, 2012 regarding South Fraser Perimeter Road Environmental Assessment Certificate Annual Report above and endorsed the following amended resolutions:

"A. THAT this report be received for information and that the report and Attachment "A" of the report, Environment Assessment Certificate TOB-02, 2011/2012 Annual Report, be posted on Delta's website. ·B. THAT this report be circulated to the Environmental Advisory Committee for information.

Main Motion be amended to add:

C. THAT staff compile information relative to hydrology statistics and impact from construction of the South Fraser Perimeter Road, including research and what monitoring is taking place, and report beick." Additional Resolution:.

-;. "THAT the report by Office of Climate Action and Environment dated November 30, 2012 regarding South Fraser Perimeter Road Environmental Assessment Certificate Annual Report, be forwarded to Delta's. MLAs and MPs."

. Attached is the report for your information and action. 1 " Yours truly,

AB/ls · Enclosure ,I cc: Mayor & Council .1 Mike 'Brotherston, Manager, Climate Action & Environment 1 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, D.elta, Be V4K 3E2 Tel: 604.946-3220 Fax: 604.946.3390 . 137

Minister of the Environment Ministre de I'Environnement

Ottawa, Canada K1A OH3

MAR 0 1 2013

Her Worship Lois E. Jackson Mayor of the Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent This response to a letter from Mayor Jackson is provided for Council's Delta BC V4K 3E2 information. The federal government has recently granted temporary registration for the products proposed to be used to control Spartina. A provincial Pesticide Use Permit application has Dear Madam Mayor: been submitted by the Province of BC which is currently in the consultation process. Thank you for your letter of November 14, 2012, regarding the Council of the Corporation of Delta's October 29,2012 motions with respect to the eradication of Spartina anglica from Delta's foreshore. I regret the delay in responding.

As you know, the Government of Canada recognizes that invasive alien species cause serious and increasing harm to the Canadian economy and environment. That is why, in 2004, the federal government and its provincial and territorial counterparts introduced An Invasive Alien Species Strategy for Canada to reduce the risk of invasive alien species and conserve our ecosystems. This strategy aims to respond to the invasive alien species challenge through prevention, early detection and rapid response to new invaders, and the management of established and spreading invaders.

To date, the Government has contributed more than $125,000 to the monitoring and control of Spartina in the Fraser River estuary. In addition, Environment Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service has' actively participated in the BC Spartina Working Group and has dedicated staff time to planning· and control efforts. Departmental officials will continue to participate in the BC Spartina Working Group and work collaboratively to address the Spartiroa threat to the Fraser River estuary.

I appreciate your bringing the Council's motions to my attention. Please accept my best wishes.

Sincero1w"""'"

The Honourable Peter Kent, P.C., M.P. Canada Ii

:i ' ... From the office (i/' THE CORPORATION OF DELTA The Mayor, Lois E. Jackson

November 14, 2012

The Honourable Peter Kent Minister of the Environment Les Terrasses de la Chaudiere 10 Wellington Street, 28th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A OH3

,i Dear Minister Kent,

Re: Eradication of Spartina'anglica from Delta's foreshore

At the October 29, 2012 Regular Meeting, Delta Council passed the following motions:

THAT letters of support for an integrated approach to the eradication of Spartina anglica from Delta's foreshore that includes both mechanical and chemical treatments be sent to: i. Pest Regulatory Agency of Health Canada; ii. Environment Canada; iii. BC Ministry of Environment; and '·1 , Iv. BC MinIstry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. I THAT the letters of support include acknowledgement and_appreciation of the , , ~~ resources contributed to date by the Federal and Provincial governments along with ! • ~:. a request for continued financial support for the Spartina eradication project.

., i The Corporation of Delta has been a member of the BC Spartina Working group since .! 2003 and has contributed to the substantial mechanical control efforts of the invasive ,I plant Spartina anglica from the sensitive intertidal areas of Boundary Bay and Roberts Bank. Unfortunately despite these considerable efforts, the proliferation of Spartina 'I]:' continues to increase. '0:\ ... ' :! . ..12 '1

I 4500 Clarenee Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada V4K 3E2 Tel: 604946-3210 Fax: 604 946·6055 E·mail: [email protected] be.c.

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To date, herbicides have not been used to manage Spartinain British Columbia. However, with the significant success that the states of Washington, Oregon, and California have had, herbicide use has been identified as a potential option to pursue in British Columbia for the control of Spartina. We also· have the advantage of the . environmental studies and monitoring done In these jurisdictions that have shown the net ecological benefits from the herbicide control of Spartina. .

The Corporation of Delta would like to indicate our support for the BC Ministry of Environment's application to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency to obtain i registration for the aquatic use of the herbicide products Rodeo and Habitat to allow for I an applied trial use of the products in Boundary Bay and Roberts Bank on the invasive cordgrass, Spartina.

I would also like to acknowledge the resources the Federal Government has contributed to date to the Spartina eradication project and respectfully request your continued support for such an important initiative.

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cc: Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., M.P., Delta Richmond-East , Jinny Sims, M.P., Newton-North Delta :"' .,I Della Council .; ""! George v. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer ::; Mike Brotherston. Manager Climate Action & Environment 138 Mayor _Council

From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 9:35 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: Burlington Northern railway destroying habitat on Fraser River

--'---""-~,>'---, '--'-"""-'~-"""~-~""--"'" ,--, From: "tderemo@telus,net" Date: Thursday, 28 February, 2013 6:17 PM To: Mayor Lois Jackson Cc: "[email protected]" TYPE &-'6" lar fb~a... Subject: Burlington Northern railway destroying habitat on Fraser River DEPT (f\ -t- 8~ A.T. #: \ l12P]_~D Mayor Jackson, Comments: tn !r/l3 "''bv\\'/". (YJ U17:j As you mayor not be aware the Burlington Northern Railway is in the process of double tracking their rail line upstream from the Alex Fraser bridge.

They have been busy cutting trees along the banks of the Fraser River a few at a time and just leaving them where they fall. It is common knowledge that the cutting of trees and the loss of the root systems will only serve to destabilize the soil and contribute to future erosion and bank instability.

Within the last few weeks survey markers have been staked all along the right-of-way on both sides of the track in preparation for work to double-track the rail line from the Alex Fraser bridge to theAnniedale slough.

The survey markers on the river side are right on the gravel banks of the river well below the high water mark of the river. It has become clear to me that they are preparing to widen their right-of-way right onto the tidal portions of the river bank.

The river bank in this 4-5 mile stretch are still natural and intact other then a few small portions of railway works from the past but it would appear that this is about to change.

This portion of the river is still home to beavers, mink and many other forms of wildlife and the natural river bank provides vital food and habitat for salmon and other fish species.

I expect that any day now there will be rail cars full of boulders dropped all along that stretch and the natural river bank will be lost forever only to be replaced with a sterile man-made version. That would be a tragedy.

1 The Burlington Northern maintenance crews have been discarding debris along the side of the tracks and onto the river bank for decades. There are large oil and grease containers, old metal, wiring and various other maintenance type components all over the side of the tracks and river bank but it seems to go oh without consequence. This time they are going too far.

I was so outraged I called the Department of Fisheries to report what I viewed as a serious violation of habitat loss but was disappointed with their response. The fisheries representative said he doubted that Burlington Northern was doing anything without a permit and said that they had more latitude then most when it came to works along their rail lines. This was a disturbing response as I thought they were the custodians of the fish and wildlife habitat and committed to habitat preservation.

This is all going on within the municipality of Delta so I hope there is something that can be done at the municipal level to stop this needless habitat destruction in it's tracks before it's too late.

Tim Deremo 1'5/017 IOB':hJe.. "5J.xyQG\ lac .! V4N ITer

Staff conducted a site visit along the BNSF railway. There was no apparent evidence of tree cutting or land clearing by BNSF along the shoreline. The area to the south of the railway has been heavily effected by the construction of the SFPR. Staff contacted BNSF, who indicated that recently cut down four trees within their right-of-way (Tilbury spur and New Westminster mainline switch) to provide adequate sight lines for their signals. Staff have responded by email to the resident.

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A Bylaw Inspector visited the home at 10508 Modesto Place to advise the Realtor of the covenant on title throughout the Delsom development area that prohibits secondary suites. The property owners and Realtor at 10473 Modesto Place have also been advised of the covenant on title and to decommission the secondary suite found in the basement. Realtors for both locations were cooperative and agreed to stop advertising the potential for secondary suites in the Delsom development. Ms. We was contacted on March 27, 2013 and provided with an update. Property Use & Compliance staff are checking Real Estate websites for further infractions. ., ,.... 140 w Mayor Council • From: andrea frustaci [[email protected] ~, Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 1:03 PM .0 To: Mayor & Council U'1 Subject: Waterfront Redevelopment ~ .-.0 .0 0"'1 Dear Mayor Lois and Council:

This morning I went for nice walk with my daughter along the Dyke on our lovely (could be) waterfront, which really got me thinking of what we could have, instead of why we don't have.

It's been four years now since we developed this Waterfront Redevelopment committee and the only thing that has been accomplished is that we may be amending some bylaws to give landowners and developers incentive to build on the waterfront. "Four years!". This should have been one of the First things done to start the process. I hope you realize that to the public, and to visitors, this is seen as a joke. Believe me. Nobody talks to more people than me. When people ask me what will happen, I am at a loss to come up with answers anymore. When visitors ask me where can we walk along the water, I am embarrassed to send them west of Sharkey's. What kind of impression do you think it leaves our guests to our town when they see the decrepit state of the buildings and landscape that awaits them there.

From where we stand, what is our incentive to build a nice new bUilding on our side of Chishom St. when the rest of the block will most likely remain the way it is? Why would we want to invest millions of dollars to build a nice new place when, most likely, we will be drawing the same people down? Where are the new customers going to come from? What is the vision for how we can densify the area so that we are not simply drawing people away from the businesses in town? What is the tourism strategy beyond a Visitors Center to draw people to Ladner? Do you know that when I talk to people outside of Ladner, they have no idea where we are? The Georgia Straight wouldn't come out here to do a feature on us because we are "too far?". We are closer to Vancouver than Steveston is, but everybody knows where Steveston is!

I love Ladner and want to see it thrive, not just us, but the whole town. All I see right now is lame retail, empty retail spaces, an aging population (which eventually means a smaller tax base), and really, lazy politics and short term vision. We tore up 48th Ave with the hopes that new stamped concrete and nice light poles would draw people to the area. Nope! We are tearing up Elliot and Ladner Trunk for what amounts to heavy traffic for two times a day! North Delta has their town center redeveloped. Tsawwassenn has their town center redeveloped. Ladner is the ugly stepsister of the trio at this time, and it's time for a change.

If you have any questions or if can help in any way please do not hesitate to email me.

Thank You

r,(PE~"j1.!, lai/ thj'~~ ~{. Andrea Frustaci Sharkeys Seafood Bar and Grille "EPr ~... CY'!1> Sent from my iPad f\ i. "* I 1I02l0 Cumments: t>r{(';'-, -'6-1-'-3- if1 ~6 C\rl l 15 \Y,)\ \'V\ 51- . !'?e.j'" It<.v iVlee..fi'2J Lodv>ex / 'i?;G VLtt- \S~ 1 The Ladner Waterfront Revitalization Process included two phases, the first focussing on TheVisioning, Ladner the Waterfront second on Revitalization drafting an Implementation Process included Strategy. two phases, In Phase the first2, the focussing first step on Visionwas considerationing, the second of redevelopmenton drafting an Implementation of Delta-owned Strategy.properties In in Phase the area. 2, the The first draft step wasincentives consideration have been of redevelopmentintroduced more of recently Delta-owned as part properties of the implementation in the area. The strategy. draft incentivesA Public Information have been Meetingintroduced was more held recentlyon March as 7 part to update of the implementationproperty owners strategy. and the Ageneral Public publicInformation on work Meeting to date, was respond held on to March earlier 7 identified to update concerns property regarding owners and the generalproposed public building on work heights, to date, and introducerespond to draft earlier Waterfront identified Design concerns Guidelines regarding for new proposedconstruction. building A report heights, on these and introduce items will draft be presented Waterfront to DesignCouncil Guidelines in April, including for new the constructiobylaws for Council'sn. A report consideration. on these items The will writer be presented will be thanked to Council for their in April, comments. including the bylaws for Council’s consideration. The writer will be thanked for their comments.

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Ref: MK Delta Lands - Proposed Development

Dear Mayor Jackson

My wife and I have been resident at the above address for the past 36 years. Our children grew up in this community and have subsequently moved back in the hope that their children can also enjoy the same benefits they did.

I am writing to state my grave concerns regarding the proposed MK Lands development at 72nd Ave. Clearly, any development on this land will have a severe, negative impact on the quality of life for the residents of this area.

This proposal asks us to acknowledge that the property in question, is not part of the Burns Bog Conservation area. Every independent expert, other than those employed by MK Lands, agrees that the bog extends from the west of the Cougar Canyon Escarpment. I understand l1's even designated as such on the North Delta area Plan.

In our view, any speculative investment in Land Ownership does not necessarily give licence for indiscriminate development, particularly in such an environmentally sensitive area as the proposed site.

Furthermore, I am left beguiled as to why Delta Council are not insulted by the .obvious ploy by MK lands to bribe an agreement to this development with their offer of the lands west of Hwy 91. One must ask if this was part of their strategy when they refused to sell these parcels during the original (Goverment and Municiple) Burns Bog negotiations.

My wife and I, chose not to engage in the consulting process whilst MK lands were asking local residents what they would like to see built on this land. In our view this was a Sales strategy designed to give the perception that an agreement for development had already been received. I took the opportunity to visited the Sungod Rec Centre when Council endorsed the MK lands presentation. I was absolutely shocked by the overall density of their residential housing proposal.

The stress placed on existing services this kind of development implies, would be horrendous. Traffic in this area would become un-manageable. What would be the consequence at peak hours to the existing gridlock at 64th and 72nd Avenue? I would contend, that in the the event of an emergency, there would a severe safety issues regarding access to the Sunshine Hills! Sunshine Village area.

Existing schools could not possibly be able to absorb the influx of new students.

Hwy 91 noise mitigation that the trees and undergrowth currently provide would totally disappear.

As we've recently been informed, Rail traffic on the Burlington Northern is going to increase. Surely this development will cause more foot traffic to illegally cross the railway lines to Cougar Canyon. (Maybe as a school shortcut?) For safety reasons, trains will need to blast an audible signal. Again, this will severely impact our quality of life.

Additionally, there are other technical issues that this letter does not begin to address

It is our contention that this development adds NO VALUE TO NORTH DELTA nor to it's existing residents.

The municipality of Delta are stewards of these irreplaceable lands. Development pressure on these lands is enormous and should be strongly resisted by our elected representatives.

Hopefully, Mayor Jackson, yourself and council will champion this cause and reject this proposal.

This correspondence relates to a development application by MK Yours Sincerely, Delta Lands Group for the property at 10770 72 Avenue. The application is for an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning to allow a comprehensive mixed use development. Council endorsed a public consultation process at the April 2, David & Susan Berry 2012 Regular Meeting. The Corporation of Delta hosted a Public Open House on February 7, 2013 on the recent application submission and staff have referred this application to various internal and external organizations, including the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BNSF Railway, Delta Fire Department, and Delta School District for comment. All public comments regarding this application are being tracked and will be summarized in a future report to Council. Mayor Council

From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 11 :40 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: Proposed MK Delta Lands Development Attachments: MK Lands.rtf

.-~...... - .....- ..... -- From: Dave Berry Date: Monday, 4 March, 2013 10:34 PM To: Tasneem Ali Subject: Proposed MK Delta Lands Development

Dear Mayor Jackson,

We have detailed the attached letter for your kind perusal.

Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to read our comments.

Kindest regards,

David and Susan Berry

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genda I March 6, 2013 A. FI LE 1. l?:;2i:fJ -;;0 {WCOft£31 . -0 o::& Mayor Lois Jackson and Members of Council .1:>. The Corporation of Delta TYPE ~~~ 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 DEPT: d .J:·wu.-- A.l #: i \ la r Ita Support for MK Delta Lands Group Application #LU006537 Comments' mYl\ '8 \ 13 . f..E ( 1I1edJ'nq We support the robust consultation process that MK Delta Lands Group has ~v., cur J undertaken to arrive at the rezoning/land use application being considered by CounciL The outcome, with input from hundreds of local residents, could be a catalyst for positive change in North Delta.

The project site is strategically located to allow for improvements to transportation, additions to the Burns Bog Ecological Conservation Area, while providing much needed diversity of housing and significant park/walking areas. The plan as submitted is designed as a "walkable community" which offers easy access to nearby residents who, at present, need to drive for most of their everyday needs.

As residents of North Delta (in Sunshine Hills) between 1989-2004, we were always curious about this property, and saw the potential for something to be done that could benefit North Delta in a myriad of ways. Once the peat processing plant removed its operations, the opportunity to envision new and better uses at the corner of Highway 91 and 72 Avenue emerged.

We were asked to join the project team in 2006 and were actively involved through December 2013. We worked closely with the community to better understand the complexities of these lands, their relationship within Delta and how the technical skills of each consultant could contribute to sustainable land use options. As people with local knowledge, we welcomed the opportunity to participate. Through a series of tours, workshops, mailings, conversations and meetings, thousands of residents , were given the opportunity to provide input. Some of the creative solutions involved I the concept of a "land swap", which would involve clean up of jointly owned Metro/Corporation of Delta lands just east ofMKDLG's site in exchange for dedicated lands owned by MKDLG west of Highway 91. Over time, it made sense to take the best design concepts and accept the challenge of containing them on MK's site.

The timing, coinciding with "Invest North Delta" and the North Delta Area Plan is ideal; providing shared information between all parties and a coordinated effort for positive change. The efforts are substantive. The opportunities for collective good have merit.

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.I While reallocation of our business resources didn't permit us to continue with our professional role, out of personal interest we attended the February 7"' Open House to review the large body of work resulting from the last eight years. Key benefits that we endorse include:

• Extensive care for the protection of environmentally sensitive stands of trees and ecosystems. • A significant dedication of parkland and green space, both passive and active. • Consideration of existing signature Delta events (Tour de Delta) incorporated into the planning. (Rare ifnot unheard of in most planning exercises) • Contribution of significant lands west of Highway 91 to increase the buffer adjacent to the BBECA, providing certainty for west of Highway 91 land. • Careful and considerate ecosystem and hydrology solutions. (Utilizing experts in their fields with decades of experience studying the area and an understanding that all work will be peer reviewed, vetted and monitored to ensure the quality of work is maintained should the project be approved). • Design that has carefully and considerately reflected neighbourhood input, from diversity of housing needs expressed, changing demographics and a desire to incorporate current knowledge of sustainable land use practices. The invitations for involvement and open dialogue were extensive.

We are thankful that MKDLG has committed to a full time Director of Communications who can dedicate her efforts to smart development of10770 72 Avenue. If the current application is approved, the Director will offer an accessible touch point for the project, ensuring that residents are heard and kept abreast of project status. This correspondence relates to a development Thank you for your consideration. application by MK Delta Lands Group for the property at 10770 72 Avenue. The application is for an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning to allow a comprehensive mixed use development. Council endorsed a public consultation process at the April 2, 2012 Regular Cc: Angila Bains, Municipal Clerk Meeting. The Corporation of Delta hosted a Public Open House on February 7, 2013 on the Ql.(Pql \)oV'L /We recent application submission and staff have referred this application to various internal and VOJ/I. C.cU,\Jex I 'f:>C external organizations, including the Ministry of Vlo~ l ~ . Transportation and Infrastructure, BNSF Railway, Delta School District and Delta Fire Department for comment. All public comments regarding this application are being tracked and will be

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DISTRICT OF 7170 Cheam Avenue P.O. Box 70 Tel, (604 796-2235 Agassiz, British Columbia Fax, (604) 796-9854 KENT Web: www.dislrict.kent.bc.ca AGASSIZ Canada VOM 1AO ~ ....o March 15, 2013 N File: 0400-~ Mayor Lois Jackson and Council Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 genda t A - . "'~.A filE # QOlO-()DA jf:t3f\ Dear Mayor Jackson and Council:

Re: Support for Assessment Act - Farm Class Business Amendment at the Lower . Mainland Local Government Association Conference

Our community is requesting your support for the proposed resolution (as attached) at the upcoming Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) to protect the future operations of farm land for agricultural purposes.

Similar to other agricultural communities the District of Kent is not the only community that is seeing first hand where entrepreneurs and developers are purchasing or leasing prime agricultural land to operate commercial or light industrial business first, and farm the land as a secondary interest to retain the property's Class 9 farm classification with the B.C. Assessment Authority (BCM).

We all support our farmers and ranchers in having a secondary "Home Occupation" business through our respective Zoning Bylaw process: We also recognize that some farmers and ranchers may need a secondary business to assist with expenses of agriculture and to stay ahead of any unanticipated expenditures.

The proposed resolution to amend the legislation associated with the BCM to provide the BCM with more latitude in working with municipalities to address non-compliance concerns. We recognize that each community is unique and want the opportunity to be

! i flexible in governing the type of secondary uses on farmland operations.

The District of Kent has met with the. Ministry of Agriculture and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and they have limited resources to address these non-compliant business operations on farm use. In fact the ALC presently has only two enforcement officers to police the entire Province. The ALC relies on municipalities to assist when contraventions of business use are on agricultural lands. The District of Kent has identified some recent changes to the BC Assessment Act that may do less to discourage unauthorized business uses on farmland than previous legislation. They are TY!"E,~--¥MAYOR'S OFFICE seeking to minimize certain exemptions and apply the business r)EPT cjj'*})____ MAR 20 2013 use classification more stringently to deter non-farm uses in order to protect farmland. Staff will work with Finance to investigate these changes to determine how they apply to ~,,;,,~'"J~:; RECI'IVED Delta's situation. Letter dated March 15, 2013 re Support for Resolution Page 2

We feel that if the Province enacts this type of legislative change then we can work with BCM as a partner to at least be able to adjust the farm classification to business commercial or industry when required until enforcement is adjudicated through our legal court system. This would enable local governments to collect the appropriate property taxes from the owner(s) and to discourage illegal activity of operating a large business on farmland and to help offset legal costs incurred by municipalities.

Furthermore this would encourage developers to purchase commercial or light industrial lands in the appropriate zones instead of using up and compromising good arable farmland. Essentially the BCM would work with municipalities to assist in acting as a deterrent for property owner(s) that breaches home occupation or zoning regulations.

Thank you for your consideration and we look for your support in advancing this resolution to UBCM.

Sincerely yours,

John Van Laerhoven MAYOR pc: Ms. Connie Fair, President and CEO, British Columbia Assessment (via email) Mr. John Green, Deputy Assessor, Fraser Valley Office

2 DISTRICT OF 7170 Cheam Avenue Tel: (604 796-2235 P.O. Box 70 Agassiz. British Columbia Fax: (604) 796-9854 KENT Web: www.district.kenl.bc.ca AG ASS 12 Canada VOM 1AO

RESOLUTION #R2013·079

Assessment Act - Farm Class Business Amendment

THA T the fol/owing resolution be submitted to the Lower Mainland Local Govemment Association: WHEREAS Municipalities and Regional Districts support the agriculture industry, the Right to Farm Act and the Agricultural Land Commission for protecting the use of farm land; AND WHEREAS Entrepreneurs from time to time are acquiring agricultural land for the purpose of conducting commercial and business use on (Class 9) farm land; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOL VED that the BC Assessment Authority be granted legislation to work with municipalities to reclassify farmland and buildings when required to up to 50% as business or commercial use if the farm operation has breached or exceeded the municipal zoning regulations on "Home Occupation" for secondary business use.

I hereby certify the above to be a true and correct copy of Resolution #R2013-079 passed by the Council of the District of Kent on the 11'h of March, 2013.

lair Lee Director of Corporate Services ,.....'.' 144 Mayor _Council w !f From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 3:50 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: South lands :Ii' ~ After all these articles and letters regarding this proposal there appears to be no specific way, for those of us wh~ant this to go ahead, to voice our approval. Alii keep hearing is the majority don't want it and frankly I don't believe this to be true. Where do they get these percentages from anyway? Everyone I talk to wants this development so how do we get that across? Why can't council appoint an outside arbitrator to make a final decision. This is the only way we'll settle this contentious issue once and for all - from outside the community.

B Kramer

genda. J" FILE # 10 ~ -.;b U:Wb?F'O A --- I A response has been sent to the writer advising that their comments will be included in the public feedback for the Southlands Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application. Staff will be reviewing all correspondence, noting comments and concerns which will be summarized and reported to Mayor and Council.

A set of binders that contain all correspondence/feedback on the Southlands application received up to and including November 16, 2012 are available for viewing at Municipal Hall, South Delta Recreation Centre, Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Tsawwassen Library, Ladner Pioneer Library and George Mackie Library. Correspondence received after that date will be put in a new binder that will be made available prior to Council's consideration of first and second readings of the bylaws for the Southlands application.