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Intergovernment and Finance Committee GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT INTERGOVERNMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Thursday, November 26, 2015 9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 November 26, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Intergovernment and Finance Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for November 26, 2015 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 October 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Intergovernment and Finance Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held October 14, 2015 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Metro Vancouver 2015 Zero Waste Conference – “A Future Without Waste ‐ Redefining Value, Building the Circular Economy” Designated Speaker: Heather Schoemaker, Senior Director, External Relations That the GVRD Board receive for information the November 9, 2015 report titled, “Metro Vancouver 2015 Zero Waste Conference – ‘A Future without Waste ‐ Redefining Value, Building the Circular Economy’”. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. I&F - 1 Intergovernment and Finance Regular Agenda November 26, 2015 Agenda Page 2 of 3 5.2 National Zero Waste Council Update Designated Speaker: Heather Schoemaker, Senior Director, External Relations That the GVRD Board receive for information the report titled “National Zero Waste Council Update” dated November 12, 2015. 5.3 Self‐Insurance Fund Policy Designated Speaker: Phil Trotzuk, Chief Financial Officer That the GVRD Board approve the Self‐Insurance Fund Policy as presented in the report titled “Self‐Insurance Fund Policy” dated October 29, 2015. 5.4 Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Vancouver and the University of British Columbia Designated Speaker: Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment That the GVRD Board endorse the Strategic Collaboration Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Vancouver and the University of British Columbia, as attached to the November 18, 2015 report titled “Memorandum of Understanding between Metro Vancouver and the University of British Columbia”. 5.5 GVRD Geospatial Reference System Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1226, 2015 Designated Speaker: Phil Trotzuk, Chief Financial Officer That the GVRD Board: a) Give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Regional District Geospatial Reference System Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1226, 2015; and b) Pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Geospatial Reference System Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1226, 2015. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Correspondence from Fraser Health dated October 19, 2015 re: Port Metro Vancouver Project and Environmental Review Renewal Update 6.2 Correspondence from BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations dated October 23, 2015 re: Proposal to Adopt “Tim Jones Peak” as an Official Place Name in British Columbia 6.3 Map re: Location of “Tim Jones Peak” 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS I&F - 2 Intergovernment and Finance Regular Agenda November 26, 2015 Agenda Page 3 of 3 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. That the Intergovernment and Finance Committee close its regular meeting schedule for November 26, 2015 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (c), (e) and (g) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district.” 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Intergovernment and Finance Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of November 26, 2015. Membership: Louie, Raymond (C) – Vancouver Corrigan, Derek – Burnaby Steele, Barbara – Surrey Moore, Greg (VC) – Port Coquitlam Deal, Heather – Vancouver Stewart, Richard ‐ Coquitlam Brodie, Malcolm – Richmond Mussatto, Darrell – North Vancouver City Walton, Richard – North Vancouver District Clay, Mike – Port Moody I&F - 3 2.1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT INTERGOVERNMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Intergovernment and Finance Committee held at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Councillor Raymond Louie, Vancouver Vice Chair, Mayor Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Richmond (departed at 2:00 p.m.) Mayor Mike Clay, Port Moody Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Councillor Heather Deal, Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Councillor Barbara Steele, Surrey Mayor Richard Stewart, Coquitlam (arrived at 1:15 p.m.) Mayor Richard Walton, North Vancouver District MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 October 14, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernment and Finance Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2015 as circulated. CARRIED 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 September 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernment and Finance Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held September 17, 2015 as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Intergovernment and Finance Committee held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Page 1 of 5 I&F - 4 3. DELEGATIONS 3.1 Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) Craig Richmond, President and Chief Executive Officer, YVR, Anne Murray, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, YVR, and Wayne Wright, Metro Vancouver Appointee to the YVR Board of Directors, provided members with a presentation on YVR highlighting: YVR winning the 2015 Skytrax World Airport Award; use and sales of flight travel kiosks; luxury outlet mall; YVR’s vision; flight services added in 2015; economic benefits to local communities from new services and projects; mandate in terms of providing jobs and business opportunities; sustainability; and phases in YVR’s Master Plan. 1:15 p.m. Mayor Stewart arrived at the meeting. In response to questions, members were informed about: differences in services and fees provided by the Airport Authority, vendors and government agencies operating in the airport efforts to work with regional airports on emergency planning and diversion YVR efforts to attract airlines and the current market Outgoing travel at Abbotsford, BC and Bellingham, Washington airports non‐air nautical revenue sources benefits to YVR from the Canada Line and YVR’s investment challenges with establishing control and service performance measures for service providers operating in the airport a proposed new airport use license aimed at improving baggage handling Presentation material titled “Metro Vancouver Presentation” is retained with the October 14, 2015 Intergovernment and Finance Committee agenda. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Utility Infrastructure Investment Planning – Presentation Frank Huber, Director, Major Projects, Management Systems and Utility Services, Water Services, Rick Gallilee, Director, Management Systems and Utility Services, Liquid Waste Services, and Dean Rear, Director, Financial Planning and Operations, provided members with a presentation on utility infrastructure investment planning highlighting the: water and liquid waste assets owned and operated by Metro Vancouver; framework; drivers; decision‐making process; annual capital planning cycle; projected ten‐year capital spending; large water and liquid waste projects and associated funding; and contribution to capital and long‐term borrowing reflected in the budget. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Intergovernment and Finance Committee held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Page 2 of 5 I&F - 5 2:00 p.m. Mayor Brodie departed the meeting. In response to questions, members were informed about consideration given to the 15‐year amortization plan as part of the infrastructure planning process. Presentation titled “Utility Infrastructure Investment Planning” is retained with the October 14, 2015 Intergovernment and Finance Committee agenda. 5.2 2016 Budgets and Business Plans – Regional District Service Areas Report dated October 1, 2015 from Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer, and Phil Trotzuk, Chief Financial Officer, presenting the 2016 Budgets and Business Plan associated with the functions in Regional District Service Areas for consideration by the Intergovernment and Finance Committee. Members were provided a presentation related to Items 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 highlighting the proposed 2016 budget for Regional District Services, General Government Service, and the Centralized Support Program. Presentation material titled “2016 Budget: Regional District & Centralized Support” is retained with the October 14, 2015 Intergovernment and
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