Mayor and Council Correspondence Summary

H.01 Mayor and Council External Correspondence Summary March 9, 2015

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S. Covey, President, Public – Rail Safety Week April 27- FIRE, 124564 60 Operation Livesaver May 3, 2015 CLERK’S

N. Belanger, Executive BC Without Barriers HR&CP 124486 Director, British Columbia 61 Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

Councillor C. Puchmayr, LMLGA Convention May 6-8, 2015 HR&CP 124531 62 President, Lower Mainland Local Government Association

63 E. Ries Defend South Delta’s Merchants Now! HR&CP 124496

T. Beaupre, Bayside Hedge & Review of Delta’s Tree Protection HR&CP 124493 64 Tree Works Bylaw

Mayor. T Schaffer, City of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 – Concerns HR&CP 124560 65 Langley Regarding Scope of Environmental Assessment

66 D. Floer Library Assessment HR&CP 124532

M. Mikulik Delta Optimist Article On Running HR&CP 124559 67 Own Libraries

K. Ridley, Manager of Declaration of the Right to a Healthy HR&CP 124562 68 Legislative Support, City of Environment CC: CA&E Port Moody

M. Mikulik Delta Optimist Article on Transit ENG 124530 69 Improvements in Delta

M. Buda, Executive Director, Overview of Mayors’ Transit and ENG 124563 70 Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation Plan for The Transportation Corporation of Delta

Mayors’ Transportation and Mayors’ Transportation and Transit ENG 124578 Transit Plan: Mayors’ Council Plan: Mayors’ Council - What’s in it 71 for Richmond? 6 Reasons to Vote “Yes” in Richmond

72 D. & G. Merchant Filming Concern ENG 124526

V. Windsor & J. Van Rental Housing Index CP&D 124561 73 Snellenberg, Co-Chairs, Delta CC: PR&C Seniors Planning Team

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E. Kuntz, Manager, Hunting Regulations in Delta CP&D 124557 74 Purchasing, Houweling’s Tomatoes

F. Berto Redevelopment of FasGas to CP&D 124566 75 th th Chevron on 96 Ave, & 116 St.

V. Huntington, MLA, Delta Provincial Building Act CP&D 124583 76 South

O. Langer, President, VAPOR Legal Challenge of Jet Fuel Tankers CA&E 124507 77 and Facilities in the Fraser River – & Judicial Review Completed 124592

F:\CorpRec Corr-Other\Agenda - Regular\2015\2015-03-09\1H01 Summary.doc Look Listen Live! 60 Regardez Ecoutez Restez en Vie! genda , J~ FILE # {)J.Gto-~D.jQQ Operation Lifesaver Operation Gareautrain 901 - 99 Bank Street 901 - 99, rue Bank ,....." Ottawa, Ontario Kl P 6B9 Ottawa, Ontario Kl P 6B9 U1 Telephone (613) 564-8094 t,"ephone (613) 564-8094 ." Fax (613) 567-6726 telecopieur (613) 567-6726 m e-mail [email protected] courriel admin @operationlifesaver.ca ttf, I"\.l U1 ,...~ February 17, 2015 ,..... W I"\.l Office of the Clerk Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

Dear Sir / Madam:

I am writing to you today in my capacity as President of Operation Lifesaver.

Public - Rail Safety Week will be held from April 27 to May 3, 2015. The purpose of this national week is to raise rail safety awareness among all Canadians and to highlight the ongoing commitment of the rail industry, its member companies and 1their employees, to make the rail networkleven safer.

Once again this year, Operation Lifesaver is proud to support the various activities and events that will be taking place throughout Public - Rail Safety Week across the country to raise public awarene ~ s on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damap e caused by. collisions at level crossings o'r incidents involving trains and citizens.

Your City Council can be a powerful ally for our public aw areness campaign by adopting the enclosed draft resolution to support Public - Rail Safety Week in your community. Should you require additional information about Operation Lifesaver and rail safety, please consult www.operationlifesaver.ca .

Thank you in advance for supporting this request and Public - Rail Safety Week. We would greatly appreciate it if you would send us a copy of such a resolution.

( Delta Emergency First Responders and staff work with all railway operatives Stephen Covey in Delta to support rail safety procedures. Operation Lifesaver is requesting President Council's support by passing the proposed resolution. Operation Lifesa ver On August 15, 2000, Council adopted a recommendation which has Enel. discontinued the practice of making proclamations.

A partnership initiative of the Railway Association of Canada and Une initialive de partenarial de I'Association des chemins de fer du Transport Canada and works in cooperation with th e rail industry, Canada et Transports Canada qui Iravaille en collaboration avec government, police, unions. and many public organizations and I' industrie ierroviaire, les gouvemements, les corps de police, les community groups. syndicats et les groupes sociaux. (Draft Resolution)

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC - RAIL SAFETY WEEK

Whereas Public - Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from April 27 to May 3, 2015;

Whereas it is in the public's interest to raise citizens' awareness on reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens;

Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a publiC/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, governments, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness;

Whereas Operation Lifesaver has requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;

It is proposed by Councillor

seconded by Councillor

It is hereby RESOLVED to support national Public - Rail Safety Week, to be held from April 27 to May 3, 2015. See Tracks? THINK T N At CN, we're proud to be part of Operation Lifesaver's continuing efforts to help save lives and prevent injuries.

The objective of CN's community talk about the importance of safety at education program, All Aboard for Safety, grade crossings, and about the dangers is to help prevent fatalities and injuries on of trespassing on railroad tracks and or near rai lroad property. property. Every year, CN Police officers conduct Throughout the yea r, CN Po lice officers safety blitzes at busy highway/railroad ask the public to help save lives by call in g crossings, to help make drivers aware of CN Police at 1-800-465-9239 whenever the importance of safety. During these they witness any unsafe behaviour on presentations and many other community railroad property. forums, CN Police officers and employees Operation Lifesaver

Established in Canada in 1981, Operation police, rai lroads, the trucking industry and Lifesaver is a national public-rail safety community groups to educate Canadians program supported by Transport Canada about the hazards surrounding highway! and the Railway Association of Ca nada. railroad crossings and trespassing on OL works with provincia l safety councils, railroad property. j Operation Lifesaver Reporting hazards makes over 2,000 Report hazardous condi tions at presentations every year highway-railroad crossings or on railroad rights-of-way. Operation Lifesaver saves lives by ed ucatin g Canadians. Operation Lifesaver's Railroad emergency numbers are generally mission is to prevent co llisions between posted prominently at crossings, on either trains and motor vehicles. They also work crossi ng posts, behind a crossing sign or to prevent trespassi ng incidents that lead on a signal box. to serious injury or death. Presentations take place from coast to coast. If this number cannot be loca ted immediately, call911 or the local emergency number. Walking or playing on train tracks is dangerous and illegal!

, 1 10 tips to save your life

• Never walk or play on train tracks. It's dangerous and ill egal • Be prepared to stop at crossings • Cross train tracks at designated highway/railroad crossings • Look for the cross buck sign, lights or gates at crossings • Listen for warning bells and whistles • Obey the signals • Wait for the train to pass through the crossing, then wait again, to be sure that a second train is not approaching on another track in the same or opposite direction • Obey the directions of a police officer or member of a train crew directing traffic at a crossing • Cross the tracks in low gear; do not change gears while crossing • Sta lled vehicle? Get out quickly and move away from the vehicle and tracks

For more than 20 years, CN employees at all levels of the company, as well as retirees, have been promoting rail safety at highway/ rai lroad crossings and discouraging trespassing on or near rai lroad property. Help us put an end to accidents. Learn the safety rules. Sk genda FILE # B.C. ABORIGINAL NETWORK ON DISABILITY SOCIETY "To Promote the betterment of Aboriginal People with Disabilities' 61 1179KosapsumCrescent, Victoria. B.C. V9A7K7 Teim"Y: (250) 381-7303 • Fax:(250)381-7312 National Toll-FreenTY: 1-888-815-5511 • Website: www.bcands.bc.ca

-n m 2015 Delta Mayor and Council CO Delta, British Columbia TYPE: '<3 CO DEPT; ar- O Re: "BC Without Barriers" UD A CO Dear Mayor Jackson and Council, •..^ommen\c nj

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Neil Belanger and I am the Executive llouourary Patrons: Director ofthe British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), which is an award winning, provincial Aboriginal disabihty and health organization. ChiefAndy 'IhmMS E$i]uinuiii Natiat BCANDS disability services are provided across British Columbia and available to Lite George Watts Aboriginal individuals and families living with a disability, regardless ofage, location, TiesJiuhl Fini Nalim disability type or disability related need(s). I am contacting you today to request your community's support and participation in a new Society initiative: Chi^Simon Ljicas fleuiuia Naiim Without Barriers- Assisting AboriginalIndividuals and Families Living with a Disability in British Columbia*'. GrandChit^EdJohn Tl'Aa'En Natiw As you may be aware, the Aboriginal (First Nation, Metis, Inuit) population ofBritish Columbia is the second highest in Canada, with British Columbia enjoying the highest Hick Haftseti number ofFirst Nation conununities within the Nation. In 2011 according to the National C.C. one Household Survey, over 232,000 individuals residing within British Columbia identified as being Aboriginal.' Diuna Fowler LeBhinc C.C. B.S.VV^. i).U. As reported by Employment and Social Development Canada in 2011, "The disability rate among Canadian Aboriginal people is higher than the overall disability rate. Her I loHOur Regardless of age, Aboriginal Canadians are more likely to have disabilities than IJie Honourable Canadians who arenotAboriginal".^ Jiith'ih Guidion, OBC LktitemittGovernor ofB.C. In 2012, 13.7% of Canadians reported living with a disability. Research has shown that 30% ofAboriginal adults report living with a disabihty and that Aboriginal adults, aged 15 to 34, have a disability rate that is three times the national rate for the same age group.^

Knowing this, we can conservatively estimate that within British Columbia there are over 50,000 Aboriginal persons who live with a disability.

It is additionally known that Aboriginal people, racialized communities and persons living with disabilities all continue to face higher barriers as it relates to economic inclusion (lower employment rates / living in poverty) which in turn, is correlated to decreased overall well-being, lower educational attainment rates and lower levels of social inclusion.

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"Supportingthe urtii/ucamifomprehcnsivedisability, health anditsourcf iwi'dx ofAbnrifiina/personsandorganizaiioiis acrimt British Columbia,through re/cmni, timely und accessible clieni surviccs"

The BC Aboriginal Network of Disability Society has requested a $200 donation to assist in the provision of disability related support services for Aboriginal individuals and families living with a disability in British Columbia. Understanding these factors, we see that the disabled Aboriginal population ofBritish Columbia represent a marginalized population within an already marginalized population and have become the "invisible members" within &e provinces disability sector, with minimal understanding of the difficulties, limited resources and the jurisdictional and mandate issues that are experienced by this important segment ofour population. Our Society is continually examining ways to bring awareness to the work that we do and to the needs of those we serve. As with many not-for-profit organizations, we are challenged daily in our work due to increased service requests, limited resources and increased competition for available resources from other very worthwhile and important service organizations that work within the province's not-for-profit sector. As such, to raise awareness and to solicit support for our work and for our clients, we have developed the "BC Without Barriers" campaign, which we are hopeful your community will consider supporting both initially and on an ongoing basis. We are requesting your support of this initiative through your commimity's donation of $200 to the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society. All donations received will be utilized to assist in the provision of current and expanded disability related support services for Aboriginal individuals and families living with a disability within British Columbia. Each commimity supporting this initiative will be issued an official tax receipt (Charity # 896694098RR0001) and will have their support highlighted on the BCANDS website, through the BCANDS Facebook Page and on the Society's Twitter Account, as well as bemg issued a certificate of appreciation from the Society for your support. It is our hope to gain annual support from conmiunities, organizations and individuals from across British Columbia, both Aboriginal and non, and illustrate across Canada and beyond, British Columbia's solidarity and conraiitment to the success and well-being of these very important members ofour communities. Additionally, should you chose to support this initiative, we would request that you email a short video clip from your organization saying "(Your community's name) supports BC without Barriers join us" Please be as creative as you wish with the message, involving as many people as you want, but we would request that you keep it the total length ofthe video under 50 MB, due to the limitations ofour website. Your video can be sent to my attention at [email protected] and will be posted on our website. In closing, I would like to thank you for your time and attention to our request and hopefully your community's support of this very worthwhile and important initiative. Your community's donation / support can be sent to:

BC Without Barriers - BCANDS Attention: Finance Manager 1179 Kosapsirai Crescent Victoria, British Columbia- V9A 7K7 Should you require further information or clarity, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Information on our Society and our work can be viewed at www.bcands.bc.ca.

Respectfully,

Neil Belanger Executive Director - British Columbia AboriginalNetwork On Disability Society [email protected] (250) 381 7303 ext. 208

"Supporting the uttiitue ami comprehensivedisability,health ami resource mvds of Aboriginalpenum ami organizations across Britiyh Columbia, through relevant, timely andaccessible client ULrviccs" From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Friday, February 13,2015 9:31 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: BCwithout Barriers Attachments: Delta Mayorand Council- BC without Barriers Letter.pdf

From: Neil Belanger rmailto:[email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:02 PM To: Mayor LoisJackson Cc: 'BCANDS* Subject: BCwithout Barriers

Dear Mayor and Council,

For your review / consideration.

Thank you.

Neil Belanger British ColumbiaAboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)

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From: Joslyn Young Uyoung @ubcm .ca] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 4:49 PM genda ~ /.1) 1M1 I'... A- To: Joslyn Young . FILE # [) bo Q~ J) Subject: LMLGA Member Notice: Convention Bulletin #1 11 --

., City Clerk: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO COUNCIL/BOARD ...... l:.n PLEASE INCLUDE ON NEXT COUNCIL/BOARD MEETING AGENDA .,., rn r:p To: Mayor/Chair; Council/Board; Senior Staff 1"'c.1 r..o..l From: LMLGA President, Cllr. Chuck Puchmayr

Dear LMLGA Member Local Government:

The 2015 Lower Mainland Local Government Association convention will bring together dynamic speakers and workshops on topics critically relevant to all local governments. You will leave this event better prepared to effectively respond to emergency and disaster situations and to understand how your community interfaces with senior levels of government on emergency response protocols.

The convention will also touch on the impacts of a changing ?c1imate, as the severity of global weather events continues to create new levels of preparedness worldwide.

Come and join your colleagues, while building the awareness and partnerships needed, to ensure your community is at the top of its game in dealing with emergency preparedness.

Please visit the LMLGA website and/or view Convention Bulletin #1 to learn more.

Sincerely, Councillor Chuck Puchmayr President, Lower Mainland Local Government Association

Joslyn Young Executive & Association Services Coordinator UBCM & LMLGA TY PE: RX\.\.\tV AgWJ.ct 60-10551 Shellhridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X.2 W9 DEPT: H -reP 604-270-8226, Ext. 103 # [email protected] AT 1<1'-1.531 Comments: (YIq r{J) ~ /1 -:: ~ej v)~' lYleeh'':j This is provided for Council's information.

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From: Lower Mainland Local Government Association Uyoung@ubcm,caJ Sent: Friday, February 20, 20154:17 PM To: Clerks Sublect: LMLGA conference - Register Now! Resolutions deadline .. ,

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Taking care of today and tomorrow is a big job. It's hard to know where to begin when looking at hazard management and mitigation planning, in addition to climate adaptation and other

1 We want you to leave t his conference with effective tools and plans that you can work with your staff to implement. When you next think of planning for your community, you' ll know the answers to, "What exactly is my role as an elected official whe n we're hit with the big one?" and "What do I need to know regardin g our communication networks'" You wi ll leave the 2015 LMLGA conference knowing what your next steps should be - and lead your commun ity toward a safe and successful future.

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From: Ed Ries Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 9:54 AM To: Mayor & Council A ~~~~~ IS 9J)O'-O/ _ Cc: Ted Murphy Subject: Defend South Delta's merchants NOW! ,...~. Dear Mayor Jackson and Councillors, o I"I.l U1 The Delta Optimist recently reported on your South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy and also on the TFN malls' progress to date in securing retail tenants. More than a year after start of construction the malls claim only the three tenants they had when construction started. Why this is I don't know, but it seems safe to suggest that retailers are not scrambling for mall space so they may steal business from South Delta merchants.

Mayor Jackson's observations are intriguing, but very long-term in nature; a historic village in Ladner, retail focus on Centennial Beach. Delta's study seems to lack urgency; to produce a plan to be "ready for Council to discuss in the next couple of months."

That's not good enough! Urgent action is required, not discuss ion. NOW is the time to discourage competitors from leasing space in the malls. When malls open next year it will be too late! New competitors will be ready and hungry for South Delta business. Our retailers may have given up and moved to the malls.

Take a strong position NOW - make a strong commitment - and advertise it to all those considering leasing space in malls. Ensure they see and consider it before deciding to lease.

Do that and the mall problem may be avoided altogether.

Regards, Ed Ries 5644 Greenland Drive Delta, BC, V4L 2J5

The South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy was initiated in late November 2014. Since then, the consultant team has been working on developing the Strategy, which will provide recommendations for action by business owners, commercial property owners, The Corporation of Delta, and other key stakeholders. Development of the Strategy has included research about the Ladner and Tsawwassen commercial areas, research into the Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons developments on Tsawwassen First Nation Land, best practices research from other commercial areas across Canada, consultation meetings with businesses and commercial property owners in Ladner and Tsawwassen, and consultation meetings with other key stakeholders. Once complete, the draft South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy will be presented to Council for consideration.

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February 15, 2015 Attention: Steven Lan (Engineering); Delta Council YPb; r ^ jEPT: Re: Review of Delta's Tree Protection Bylaw ,

cr> My name is Tom Beaupre and I am the owner ofBayside Hedge &Tree Works - a small ^ g local business that provides mainly residential trimming, pruning, and in some cases, tree 2- removal services. I have been in this business for nearly a decade, and since starting up my own company in 2011 it has since grown to the point where I can now employ a number of people and support my family and two small children. I took out a loan to start up initially and have since invested a significant amount of money into capital (i.e. machinery, tools, etc.) related to tree work. Let me first say that I do not know what, if any. Tree Protection Bylaw changes are being considered, but after reading an article in a recent Delta Optimist I just wanted to provide you with some insight from my point of view. Although tree removal is not my primary business undertaking (there are several local companies in which that is the case), any proposed changes to the bylaw could potentially damage my business, and ultimately my family fmancially. I like to see trees maintained as much as anyone and I realize people have concerns when they are taken down. In my experience however, the overwhelming majority of removals involve a single tree that is creating a significant issue for the property owner (and nearly all of these lots still have one or more large trees remaining). The most common examples include: trees planted too close to a house/structure and are now threatening the foundation with their roots, or damaging the roof with leaves/debris; trees that need to be removed for yard renovations (e.g. new shed, new driveway, new pool, etc.); trees that block out the sun almost entirely for the better part of the day; and trees that are leaning, storm damaged, or that have been improperly pruned in the past and are now hazardous or beyond rehabilitation. In my opinion the current Tree Protection bylaw is fair in that it strikes a balance between regulating tree cutting in Delta while still allowing a degree of freedom to property owners wanting to (in most cases) improve their own private property. I would hope that if any changes are deemed necessary to the bylaw, that they are minor tweaks (e.g. stiffer guidelines for developers/lot clearing or for multiple trees, or allowing homeowners one free permit every other year, or allowing one removal for any reason for a permit fee or choice of replanting instead), and not drastic changes that make it extremely difficult for homeowners to obtain a permit (see the new Vancouver restrictions), and for companies like mine to earn a living under a set of rules that were changed along the way. I realise that I am a stakeholder clearly on one side of this issue, however all I ask is that my thoughts and input here would be taken into consideration during the review process. Thank you for your time,

Tom Beaupre Bayside Hedge & Tree Works Staff are currently reviewing Delta Tree Cutting Regulation Bylaw No. 6336, 2006. 778-772-1631 From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Monday, February 16, 201510:35 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: Attn: Steven Lan(Engineering) and Delta Council Attachments: Letter to Delta regarding tree bylaw.doc

From: Tom Beaupre fmailto:[email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 9:27 AM To: Engineering Cc: Heather King; Ian Paton; Bruce McDonald; Robert Campbell; Jeannie Kanakos; Sylvia Bishop; Mayor Lois Jackson Subject: Attn: Steven Lan (Engineering)and Delta Council

Please see the attached letter, thank you!

Tom Beaupre

Bayslde Hedge &Tree Works 778.772.1631

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February 13,2015

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Canadi an Envirol11}lental Assessment Agency 410- 101 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V IY IC6

Re: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 - Concern s Regarding Scope o f Envirorullental Assessment

Dear Sir/Madam,

On behalf o f Langley City Council I write to advise you th at at the January 26, 20 15 regul ar council meeting, Langley Cit y Council resolved to support the expressed position of the Corporation of Delta regarding th e scope o f the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 environmental impact assessment.

Langley City Council is requesti ng that CEAA ensure that the scope of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 envirorunental impact assessment includes the wider community and enviro nmental impacts associated with increased road and rail tra ffi c, so that a range of mi tigati on options can be assessed, including th e development of inland port fac ilities, We would also like it to include a broad geographic review of traffi c impacts and an identii1 cati on of potential mitigation options al ong the len th of the transportation corridor. TYPE: The City of Langley is supportive of ~ \{ Ic../" ~ !2 Delta's request to the Canadian DEPT i-\ ~t-CP Environmental Assessment Agency A T # --l.d-J::l.D" '-/00~ that the geographic scope of the Comments: tl1 hOI Terminal 2 environmental impact rt'jv 1,,1" I I \ ~c ' J haffer assessment be expanded to include Mayol impacts beyond the terminal footprint. cc: Council , Corporati on of Delta Honourable Kerry-Lynne D, Findlay, MP Delta-Ri chmond East Scott Hamilton, MLA Delta-North Vicki Huntington, MLA Delta-South The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Mini ster of Transport The Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transport ati on and In frastructure 66

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From: Doug Floer Sent: Saturday, February 21 , 2015 9:36 AM genda To: Mayor & Council FILE # Cc: Doug Floer Subject: RE : library assessm ent

Mayor and Council, .,., m It is appropriate that, like all government costs, the current library expenditures be assessed . However, in light of rapidly tp evolving technology, the following questions need to be asked. N W '§: o 1. Is the library usage rate increasing or decreasing in Delta? Are we investing in a dying service? co 2. What proportion of Delta citizenry actually use the library? Is this a service used paid for by many but used by rJ1 few? .... 3. Should user fees be applied to Delta's library to more fairly proportion costs to the actual users ofthe system? 4. Is there a better way to deliver library services using virtual technology such as e-book subscriptions, Kindle, etc? S. Can the library service be provided or run by a private service at a savings to taxpayers?

Delta is in no position to be throwing stones at the glass house of the FVRL. Tax increases in utility fees have been especially harsh, while property taxes each year rise faster than the rate of inflation. The last thing Delta should be doing is investing in a bricks-and-mortar library infrastructure if delivery of library services can be done electronically, which appears to be the way of the future, or by a third-party service.

This is an opportunity for Delta to show leadership, by developing a twenty-first century service while driving costs down, or getting out of the business entirely.

Respectfully, Doug Floer TYPE Tsawwassen t;;tk ~ DEP T: ft,f-'C( Si9() LJIN6tL1LL DJ2. IVE 1J(?&TfI t5C!..- AT# 12 11S3;:f Comments: l?ltlf1h '1/(<; ;< ~c.{~ meei>'y

At Council's request, staff will be bringing a report forward which will look at the cost to run all three libraries in Delta as compared to paying into the Fraser Valley Regional Library system. The report will also provide the circulation numbers for the libraries. The letter writer has been advised accordingly

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From: Margaret Mikulik Sent: Monday. February 23. 2015 10:33 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: subject: Article in Delta Optimist regarding "running own libraries·

.....• Dear Mayor Jackson and Delta Councillors: (.J1 -n I'll I was wondering at present, because we belong to the Fraser Valley Regional Library, we have ttl, 1"'>_' access to their books as well as the books that are presently located in the Ladner and Tsawwassen W branches. If we opt out from the Fraser Valley Regional Library will that mean that the residents of .....~ Ladner and Tsawwassen will have limited acccess to new and a variety of books, which at present we 0 (.J1 obtain from the other libraries and not locally?? Plus our waiting list will be longer to obtain popular w authors, as sometimes our library is able to obtain these books sooner from other libraries in the system, plus other libraries have workshops that we do not have, and we will not know of these. I believe perhaps we should enquire why and if other provisions can be made besides "going it alone" Personally I wouldn't mind paying more for this privilege, as it is a service I use, instead of putting municipal tax money on th ings I don't use - e.g. very expensive playing fields.

Is Councillor Ian Paton the same Councillor that stated that the library in Ladner should be closed - is this one way of doing this?

Margaret Mikulik 4 SCI/)- (; 0 RfJf tc.:::..t..1'tT t6 G I,I,//L d~

Delta Council directed staff to bring back a report regarding the costs of FVRL library services compared with Delta providing its own library services. A variety of factors will be considered in the evaluation and the report is expected to be complete in late Spring. FVRL is a member of Interlink - a partnership of 18 public libraries in BC that provides inter- library loan services between member libraries. Each member, including FVRL, pays fees based usage of the service. Should Delta consider opting out of FVRL, it would still be able to participate in the Interlink system, thereby continuing to be able to provide access to the full range of books and services currently offered at Delta's libraries. Delta Council has never considered closing Ladner Library. The letter writer has been advised accordingly.

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100 Newport Drive, P.O. Box 36, Port Moody. B.C. V3H 3E l , Canada PORT MOODY Tel 604,469.4S00 Fax 604.469.4550 ~ C lTY O F T H E ARTS wVIW.portmoody.ca ~ U1 ..,.., rn February 23, 2015 t:p N (.oJ File No. 01-0230-40

Dear Mayor and Council:

Re: Declaration of the Right to a Healthy Environment

At the Regular Council meeting of February 10, 2015, Port Moody City Council passed the following, resolution: 'WHEREAS municipalities and regional districts are the governments nearest to people and the natural environment, and therefore share a deep concern for the welfare of the natural environment and understand that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the health of individuals, families, future generations and communities;

AND WHEREAS fostering the environmental well-being of the community is a municipal purpose under section 7(d) of the Community Charter and a regional district purpose under section 2(d) of the Local Government Act,

The Council of the City of Port Moody declares that:

1. every resident has the right to live in a healthy environment, including the right to: a. breathe clean air, b. drink clean water, c. consume safe food, d. access nature, e. know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment, and f. participate in decision making that will affect the environment;

2. The City of Port Moody has the authority, within its jurisdiction, to respect, protect, fulfill and promote these rights;

3. The City of Port Moody will consider the precautionary principle when making decisions: where threats of serious or irreversible damage to human health or the environment exist, the City of Port Moody will consider cost effective measures to prevent the degradation of the environment and protect the health of its citizens, and the absence of full scientific certainty will not be viewed as sufficient reason for the City of Port Moody to postpone such measures;

Port Moody is seeking Delta's support for a resolution being submitted to LMLGA, UBCM and FCM entitled “Right to a Healthy Environment”. Staff previously provided information to Council on this subject as it relates to the David Suzuki Foundation's Blue Dot Campaign. Document: 299512 4. The City of Port Moody will apply full cost accounting when evaluating . reasonably foreseeable costs of proposed actions and alternatives, the City of Port Moody will consider costs to human health and the environment; 5. By 2016, the City of Port Moody will specify objectives, targets, timelines and actions the City of Port Moody will consider, within its jurisdiction, to address the residents' right to a healthy environment under section 1, including priority actions to: a. Ensure infrastructure and development projects of the City of Port Moody and private sector respect the objective of protecting the environment, including air quality; . b. address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaptation measures; c. prioritize walking, cycling and public transit as preferred modes of transportation; d. prioritize infrastructure and protected water sources for the provision of safe and accessible drinking water; e. reduce solid waste and promote recycling, re-use and composting; f. establish and maintain accessible green spaces in all residential neighbourhoods, and protect and conserve nature in public open spaces; 6. The City of Port Moody will review the objectives, targets, timelines and actions of its healthy environment policy every five (5) years, and measure progress toward fulfilling this Declaration; and 7. The City of Port Moody will consult with residents as part of this process. AND THAT this declaration be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association, the Union of BC Municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and member local governments, requesting favourable consideration by local councils and by delegates at the 2015 annual general meetings of these associations." The City of Port Moody has forwarded this resolution to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA), the Union of British Columbian MuniCipalities (UBCM), and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for discussion at their 2015 Conference/Convention. We respectfully request that your Council favourably support this initiative when it comes forth for discussion. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned at 604-469-4505.

Yours truly,

Kelly Ridley Manager of Legislative Support Clerks

Please find attached a letter from the City of Port Moody to your Mayor and Council requesting support for a Declaration of Right to a Healthy Environment at the upcoming LMLGA, UBCM and FCM conventions/conferences. Thank you.

Kelly Ridley, CMC Manager of Legislative Support, City of Port Moody T: 604-469-4505 I F: 604-469-4550 I kridley@portmoody .ca Iwww.portmoody.ca

"Effective March 1, 2015, the mailing address for Port Moody City Hall and the Port Moody Public Library will be 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, BC, V3H 5C3"

Correspondence with any government body. including City of Port Moody Council and staff. is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Infonnation and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Mayor Council ,....'.. • 1 "T1 From: Margaret Mikulik m Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 20156:01 PM I::tl, To: Mayor & Council ,..... Subject: subject: Feb . 13th Delta Optimist Article on Transit Improvements for Delta co o~ co The article startes that the Metro-Vancouver Council, which I believe Mayor Jackson is a member, rc) proposes to move the South Delta Park and Ride to Highway 99 and Highway 17A. Is this the Park ....J and Ride that is located in Ladner? If this is the Park and Ride that is located in Ladner - Will this mean that if I want to Park and Ride the bus, I will have to drive to Highway 99 and Highway 17A? (which is already a mess) Will this mean that all the buses that currently come in to Ladner will not use the current Ladner Bus Exchange, but will go into the new Park and Ride? Will this mean that I will have to pay to park at this new Park and Ride? ( currently the Ladner Park and Ride is free parking) Will this mean that the 601 South Delta bus will no longer go down Arthur Drive from Tsawwassen, thus a small bus will pickup Ladner riders and then we will have to transfer to a 601 at the new Park and Ride, which will take us to the Canada Line? If this is the case, I personally do not see the moving of this Park and Ride from central Ladner to Highway 99 and Highway 17A as an improvement in my bus trips from Ladner. I really would like to know what makes the Metro-Vancouver Council think that this would improve my bus trips and encourage me or anyone in Ladner to continue taking the bus!! They have already made my trip in to Richmond difficult by eliminating the 404 bus.

Margaret Mikulik Ys~O- ~9.?lS st ';bb--L \11 ri':fJ/ V<-\¥-;J."P--tO

The South Delta Exchange and Park and Ride referenced in the Mayors' Council Transportation Plan refers to the informal facility at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen. No changes have been identified for the Ladner Exchange Park and Ride as part of this plan. Staff will provide a response to the writer. 70 MAYORS' COUNCIL

February 23, 2015

Robyn Anderson, Municipal Clerk ,....'.' Corporation of Delta TY PE: ( C;Z IA,,[a.,r 19m JO( U1 "T'I 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent m DEPT e::0G 0::) Delta, BC V4K 3E2 , N AT # 1& /5103 I:"w comments: I Dear Ms Anderson, rY\ ctrct-.. '1 ( S- rt~:!) Thank you for inviting us to present the Mayors' Council Transportation and Transit Plan at the Corporation's Council meeting on February 16.

At the request of Council, we have attached a summary of the Plan's investments and outcomes that are most relevant to the Corporation of Delta. Mayors' Council Secretariat staff will continue work with Corporation staff to better define how the Plan will be implemented in Delta, and how the Plan's improvements are best communicated to stakeholders and the public.

The Mayor and Council requested further information regarding changes to bus service introduced as part of the Canada Line project. Multiple bus routes now terminate at Bridgeport Station in Richmond, for continuing service to YVR and Vancouver via the Canada Line. We know that connections between transit routes are difficult for some passengers, and they are only introduced when they will improve transit access in the region. Because buses no longer have to run all the way downtown, more resources can be reinvested into improving frequency on routes throughout Delta and connecting to the Canada Line. The Southwest Area Transportation Plan (ATP) process is being initiated in 2015 to examine transit and transportation network in in South Delta, Richmond, and Tsawwasse n First Nation. Corporation staff are already engaged in this process, which will prioritize and recommend improvements to the transportation network in these communities. Approval of the Mayors' Plan will enable expansion to bus service across the region, including implementing priorities emerging from the upcoming ATP process.

With one million more residents coming to the region in the next 30 years, it is imperative for the region to invest in our transportation system. The Mayors' Plan will provide benefits to the entire region and to local communities. More residents and jobs will be located near frequent and rapid transit. Bus service will expanded significantly, transit exc hanges will be upgraded, and municipalities will have access to significant new funding to invest in walking, cycling, and road priorities.

Should there be further questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Sincerely,

Michael Buda Executive Director

Attachment: Overview of the Mayors' Transit and Transportation Plan for the Corporation of Delta

Further to the presentation provided at the February 16, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council, Mr. Michael Buda, the Interim Executive Director of the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation, has attached a summary of the Mayors' Council Transportation and Transit Plan's investments and outcomes that are most relevant to Delta.

mayorscoundl.ca Overview of the Mayors' Transit and Transportation Plan for the Corporation of Delta

Context • Future context • Metro Vancouver will experience 1 million more residents in the next 30 years • Delta will see 21,000 more residents and 29,000 new jobs by 2045 • Transportation challenges • Significant roadway congestion affecting motorists, bus passengers, and goods movers • long bus travel times and infrequent or lacking service in certain areas • 8 out of 10 Delta residents regularly commute to another municipality for work or school and rely on the regional transportation network

Key Outcomes of the Plan • More residents and jobs will be within walking distance of frequent transit by 2045: • 37% of Delta residents will be within walking distance of all-day, frequent transit (compared to 9% today) • 75% of Delta residents will be within walking distanG:e of transit service arriving at least every 15 minutes during peak commute hours (compared to 39% today) • 49% of Delta jobs will be within walking distance of all-day, frequent transit (compared to 11% today) • 80% of Delta jobs will be within walking distance of transit service arriving at least every 15 minutes during peak commute hours (compared to 61% today)

Mayors' Plan Investments Benefitting Delta

B-Line Rapid Bus - New Fast. Frequent. All-Day Routes • A region-wide network of 11 B-line Rapid Bus routes that provide fast, frequent, limited-stop service at least every 15 minutes all day long, seven days a week, with connections to rail transit and local buses • B-line from Newton to Scott Road SkyTrain Station via North Delta • Via Scott Road and 72nd Avenue

Additional Bus Service • With existing fleets, beginning in 2016: • Improve all-day frequent service between on Scott Rd between Newton Exchange and Scott Rd Station • Provide more mid-day, evening, and weekend bus service: • O'n Nordel Way connecting to Scott Road Station (Route 391) and to 22nd Street Station (Route 388) • On Scott Road connecting Scott Road Station to Newton Exchange (Route 319) • Improve other local services to be more direct and improve connections to key destinations

• Expanded bus fleets will begin coming on-line by 2018 to facilitate further increases to bus service: • Highest priority bus service expansions with expanded fleet: . • Provide more service connecting South Delta to Bridgeport Station (routes 601, 602, 603, 604, 620) • Provide more service on Nordel Way during peak hours, connecting to 22nd Street SkyTrain Station and east to Surrey and Langley (Route 388) • Further bus service expansions, continuing through Plan implementation period (to 2025): • Improve service in North Delta connecting to Newtown in Surrey and Brighouse Station in Richmond (Route 301) to provide all-day frequent transit network service • Improve service along 64th Avenue to frequent transit network standards (at least every 15 minutes, throughout the day) with connections to Surrey and langley (Route 364)

Page lof2 • Provide additional peak-period service connecting North Delta to Richmond via Highway 99 (Route 311) • Proyide additional peak-period service connecting North Delta to 22nd Street SkyTrain Station via the Alex Fraser Bridge (Route 340) • More peak service on llih Street in North Delta, connecting to Scott Road SkyTrain Station • Additional increases to service along Nordel Way to provide all-day frequent service (Route 388) • Upgrades to bus exchanges, including South Delta, to improve safety, access, and comfort. • Upgrades to the South Delta Exchange and Park and Ride to respond to changing development, improve access, add amenities, and integrate with the neighbourhood • A new bus exchange, coordinated with the Massey Tunnel replacement, at Hwy 99 and Hwy 17A to provide transfer opportunities from routes serving Ladner and Tsaw'wassen to and from route serving Richmond, South Surrey, and Tilbury

Accessibility • 30% more HandyDART custom transit service, an increase of 190,000 annual service hours over current levels • 100 new custom transit vehicles, a 33% expansion of the current fleet • Investments to improve accessibility at transit stops, exchanges, and stops

EXisting Rapid Transit - More Capacity • Canada Line • 20 new SkyTrain cars to reduce crowding and provide more frequent service • Station enhancements to improve circulation and passenger convenience

Major Road Network - Maintenance and Upgrades • Regional funding of $36 million/year for rehabilitating, upgrading, and maintaining the major road network • Examples of road upgrade investments: • Upgrading road segments to urban arterial standards, with sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, and landscaping • Adding left-turn lanes to intersections, intersection realignments, and intersection safety upgrades .' Investing in bicycling facilities: painting of bike lanes, shoulder bikeways, adding multi-use paths, signage • Reconstructing curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage • Improving signal timing, signal upgrades, installing new signals and pedestrian signals • Projects to be prioritized by municipalities • Major Road Network routes in Delta include: th • 56 Street in South Delta • River Road in Tilbury nd th • Nordel Way, 72 Avenue, 64 Ave, and 120th Street/Scott Road in North Delta

WalldnK and CyclinK • Investment of $22 million/year in walking and cycling projects, such as safer walking and cycling access at transit stops and stations, new bicycle parking at transit stations, and bikeway investments • Project to be prioritized by municipalities

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From: Robyn Anderson Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 11 :37 AM To: Mayor & Counci l Subject: FW: Feb 16 Council Presentation Attachments : Memo_CorpOfDelta.docx; Corporation of Delta· Mayors Plan Summary_v2.pdf

Robyn Anderson Municipal Clerk The Corporation of Delta Phone : 604-952-3125

From: Meghan Woods [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 11:35 AM To: Robyn Anderson Cc: Mike Buda Subject: Feb 16 Council Presentation

Hi Robyn,

Pjea se see the attached memo and Overview of the Plan for the Corporation of Delta from Michael Buda, Executive Director of the Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation.

Have a good day.

Meghan Woods Engagement Coordinator Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation 604.362.1824 I www.mayorscouncil.ca m IIYesforTransit

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From: Robyn Anderson Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 4:46 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Fwd: Mayors' Transportation and Transit Plan : What's in it for Rich mond? 6 reasons to vo t ~ "yes" in Richmond U1 Attachments: image002.png ; ATT00001 .htm; What's in it for Richmond.pdf; ATT00002.htm -n m t:t:I, N O"'l

Se ntfrommyiPhone ' TYPE: fkJv la v' ilJ "" dfll.. DEPT: ~G, Begin forwarded message: A.T. #: \''d\.15]"-0 Comments: (YJo. ~ q { (-:; From: Mayor Lois Jackson Date: February 26, 2015 at 4:44:07 PM PST (( ~o~~t.~ To: Robyn Ande rson , George Harvie , Steven Lan ~~, Dona Packe r Subject: FW: Mayors' Transportation and Transit Plan : What's in it for Richmond? 6 reasons to vote "yes" in Richmond~~

~~Greetings: Would you be so kind as to include the information on the " Yes ~ vote in the next Council Correspondence Agenda, please?~~

~~Thank you so much,~~

~~Lois E. Jackson Mayor~~

From: Mayors Council Media [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 2: 18 PM Subject: Mayors' Transportation and Transit Plan: What's in it for Richmond? 6 reasons to vote "yes" in Richmond

Find this on the Mayors' Council website at http·:IImayorscouncil.ca/6 -reasons-to-vote-yes-in richmondl This correspondence is being provided to Council for information as part of the following Metro Vancouver Transportation and Transit Referendum.

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~~Mayors' Transportation and Transit Plan: What's in it for Richmond?~~

I. To keep Richmond residents and businesses moving. By 2045. Richmond will grow by 100,000 more people and 75,000 more jobs This growth will pur unimaginabh the transportation system Vote "yes" for the Mayors' Plan that grows with [he city.

~~2. For a more comfortable commute on Canada Line. With 20 more train cars providing more frequent service, a "yes" vote will make Canada Line less crowded and yc more comfortable.~~

3. No more long waits for your bus. Vote "yes" for more service on No I Road, No 2 Road, NO·3 Road, Railway Avenue, ( amble Road, SteveslOn Hi ghway and Highway' reduce crowding, shorten waits and shave time off your daily commute A new B-Line rapid bus rome will provide fast, frequent, limited- stop service from Richmond tC all day long, getting you where you need 10 go faster

~~4. If you have to wait, it will be safe a nd comfortable. A "yes" vote will upgrade the Steveston Exchange to improve safety, access and comfort, as well as make room f· arriving more frequently~~

5. To give travellers who rely on HandyDART more service. Vote "yes" to give those with mobility needs a safe and accessible ride to doctor appointments, shopping a the community 30'11> more HandyDART service translates 10 100 new custom transit vehicles

~~6. So you're no longer stuck in traffic. A "yes" vote will fix roads and ease critical bottlenecks so people, goods and services move more freely and efficiently.~~

~~To pledge your support for "yes", pl¥ase visit www bcuerrransir info~~

~~For more information on the Mayors' Plan, visit www mayorscouncil ca~~

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~~Mayors' Transportation and Transit Plan: What's in it for Richmond? 6 reasons to vote " yes" in Richmond~~

1. To keep Richmond residents and businesses moving. By. 2045, Richmond wi ll grow by 100,000 more people and 75,000 more jobs. This growth will put unimaginable strain on the transportation system. Vote "yes" for the Mayors' Plan that grows with the city.

~~2. For a more comfortable commute on Canada Line. With 20 more train cars providing more frequent service, a "yes" vote wi ll make Canada Line less crowded and your commute more comfortable.~~

3. No more long waits for your bus. Vote "yes" for more service on No. 1 Road, No . 2 Road, No.3 Road, Railway Avenue, Cambie Road, Steveston Highway and Highway 91 th at will reduce crowding, shorten waits and shave time off your daily comm ute. A new B-Line rapid bu s rou te will provi de fast, frequent, limited-stop service from Richmond to Metrotown all day long, getting yo u where you need to go faster.

4. If you have to wait, it will be safe and comfortable. A "yes" vote wi ll upgrade the Steveston Exchange to improve safety, access and comfort, as well as make room for buses arriving more frequently.

5. To give travellers who rely on HandyDART more service. Vote "yes" to give those with mobility needs a safe and accessible ride to doctor appointments, shopping and around the community. 30% more HandyDART service translates to 100 new custom transit ve hicles.

~~6. So you're no longer stuck in traffic. A "yes" vote will fi x roads and ease critical bottlenecks so people, goods and services move more freely and efficiently.~~

~~To pledge your support for "yes", please visit www.bettertransit.info.~~

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~~Page 1 of 1 72 Mayor _Council oi From: Diane Merchant ^ Sent: Wednesday, February 18,2015 4:41 PM m To: Mayor & Council Subject: Filming Concern 2~~

o Hello, I am writing to express grave concern about an experience we had this afternoon at ttte North 40 Off-Leash Dog Park. When we arrived at the park, we were told that filming was underway and that we needed to avoid one area. There would be a wolf loose in the park cn during the filming so it was recommended that dogs be leashed. After our walk we were detained for over 30 minutes as they were filming on the main road and for our safety, "the wolf could not see our dog". We were forced to wait and then take a wet, muddy alternative route back to our car. Several people were detained in the parking lot as well, with their dogs remaining in the car, until the filming was completed. We have often been to the park when film crews were there and we are used to being inconvenienced and forced to stay away from certain areas but this situation was both dangerous and very frustrating. I am wondering how this filming license was approved and would ask that future applications be carefully considered. The residents of Delta and other park users deserve to be both safe and able to come and go freely. Sincerely, Diane and Greg Merchant . (WgjJue, Ci&;p9, iSC' ^ Sent from my iPad

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Film companies often use animals for movie and television productions. These animals are managed by professional trainers at all times. As per our requirement, the production company had TYPE: signs made up to alert the public of their presence in the park for filming and their staff were positioned at the main entrance and DEPT: Gj throughout the park to inform users. A.T. #: Comments; ^ f <^ , 73

gerV' - 0 3Qax d Q •• A FILl- _ - - 'I !: 'LDELTA SENIORS PLANNING TEAM \"---,, Ian ni ng ch ange wit h seniors ....." r.J1 "T1m 1:1:1 February 18, 2015 , N W Mayor Lois Jackson and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2

~~Dear Mayor Jackson and Council Members:~~

~~Re : Rental Housing Index~~

In previous communications with Delta Council, the Delta Seniors Planning Team (DSPT) has identified the need for a range of housing options for seniors that will allow them to age in place within the community where they have lived for many years. In surveys done by the DSPT, access to rental accommodation has been identified as a form of housing that some seniors would like to access in Delta. Generally, rental accommodation is in short supply in Metro Vancouver. For some seniors, the option to rent is an attractive alternative as it is more carefree, with the landlord being responsible for property maintenance. Rental accommodation may be less of a financial comm itment and allows seniors to use their financial resources for other requirements that they may have.

Several concerns about rental housing have been raised by seniors. There is a lack of affordable rental accommodation in Delta. Existing rental accommodation is aging and combined with a trend to convert these buildings to condominium, rental housing options are plummeting. Recently a proposed development that would have included rental housing did not proceed due to public opposition and this puts a further barrier to increasing and improving rental accommodation.

Last November, the BC Non Profit Housing Association released the Rental Housing Index. It is a detailed analysis of the affordability of rental housing for various income groups in nearly 100 communities in BC . The information is presented in the form of an interactive map that provides important local housing information regarding rental housing that municipal governments can use for planning, policy making and development decisions. The index can be accessed at http://bcnpha.ca/research/rental-housing-indexl

In the absence of a senior planner and the inactivity of the Seniors Advisory Committee, we wished to bring this resource to the attention of Delta Council to ensure awareness about this important resource. It is our hope that the information provided will assist Council and staff when considering housing permits and planning for future development. The Regional Context Statement in the Official Yours truly, Community Plan contains a commitment to undertake a Housing Action Plan in the next two to four years. -{joJ WJ.--7 ~ . Staff is currently working on compiling an update on housing related matters in addition to considering a Val Windsor oanne Van Snellen rg Terms of Reference for a Housing Action Plan. Co-Chair Co-Chair Seniors' housing and affordable rental housing will be Delta Seniors Planning Team Delta Seniors Planning Team considered in the Plan. A staff report is anticipated to be on a Council agenda in the next month or two. While the Seniors Advisory Committee did not meet in 2014, a number of initiatives stemming from the Committee proceeded in 2014. Two very successful Seniors Expo's were hosted by The Corporation of Delta Seniors Planning Team Delta in partnership with Kennedy Seniors Society, C/ o Deltassist Family and Community Services McKee Seniors Society and Fraser Health. In 4891 Delta Street, Delta, Be, V4K 2T9 addition, the North Delta Seniors Bus Program was renewed and service was expanded. Staff recently hosted a think-tank with seniors to review and discuss available services and programs, and to identify gaps. Additional meetings are being scheduled in the coming months. • 74 Mayor _Counci l

~~From: Mayor LOis Jackson Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 6:33 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Fwd: Hunting Reg ulations in Delta Attachments: image002.jpg; image003.png ; image004.png~~

~~Sent from my iPad~~

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From: Elizabeth Kuntz Date: February 23, 2015 at 3:56:12 PM PST To: "Ian Paton Delta Council (i [email protected] )" , "[email protected] " , "[email protected] " , "rcampbell @de lta.ca " , "jkanakos@de lta.ca " , "[email protected] " , "hking@de lta.ca " Cc: Casey Houweling Subject: Hunting Regulations in Delta

~~Dear Madam Mayor and Members of Council,~~

We recently came across the following online article regarding the frustration residents and park users are feeling with duck hunting along Boundary Bay. (http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2015/02/18/duck- h u nte rs-frustra te-reside nts-pa rk -u se rs).

We too are frustrated with the hunting that continues to occur on the dyke and around our property. We have had to replace over 50 panes of roof glass because of shot damage this fall. We are concerned about the safety of our greenhouse workers and the migrant workers who live on site. Our workers report that they consistently hear shot pellets landing on the glass during hunting season. If the glass is compromised, then there is ri sk of breakage, and glass falling and potentially injuring people.

~~We support a move to ban hunting altogether along the dykes. We hope that this is taken under consideration by Council.~~

rvF'c. {(ej \,.1£, A-r- d "I Regards, DE PT: c f .r- 1:> ELIZABETH (LIZ) KUNTZ AT #: IOL/5g-:;c MANAG ER, PURCHASING O:; omments: (Y'Cu- O .... '\ I .. <5 HOUWELING'S TOMATOES ,fej v lw /Yle e ~ (""~

Delta's Discharge of Firearms Bylaw was previously amended to prohibit the discharge of firearms toward land in a 180m band from 64th Street to the Boundary Bay Airport to reduce opportunity for pellets to damage buildings, including greenhouses, located in the area. Staff DIR 604.398.5311 will contact the writer to gather more information on their current concerns in light of these amendments and provide HOUWELING'S TOMATOES HOUWEUNG'S TOMATOES ONLINE information on how to report non compliance with the 2776 64th STREET WWW.HOUWELlNGS.COM bylaw. Staff will also refer this correspondence item to the Hunting1 Regulation Advisory Committee. Regards,

~~ELIZABETH (LIZ) KUNTZ MANAGER, PURCHASING HOUWELING'S TOMATOES I~-~~

~~DIR 604.398.5311~~

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~~NEWS LOCAL Duck hunters frustrate residents, park users By Stefania Seccia, 24 hours Wednesday, February 18, 20 15 3:40:33 PST PM~~

~~Some people who live near or use Boundary Bay are upset at duck hunters. (File photo, OM I Agency)~~

~~Duck hunting along Boundary Bay is raising safety concerns for nearby neighbours and residents who no longer want it happening close to their homes or a heavily used recreational area.~~

Audrey Harris, who lives in the Ladner area by the dike where hunting occurs, said she once had a shot go off so close to her home she ducked for cover. When she asked the hunters to stop as it was after hours, she was verbally accosted.

"Basically, the neighbours in the general area that live around here, we'd like to see (duck hunting) gone," she said. "It might be something the city looks at altogether banning or moving it into a distant area."

Harris said residents have seen hunters on private property, have had firearm pellets falling from the sky into her indoor riding ring , and on weekends - thanks to the light of a nearby greenhouse - there are many instances of late night hunting past the allowable hour.

Delta's discharge of firearms regulation bylaw was enacted in 1974, and doesn't allow shots towards land in an area 180-metres wide along the Boundary Bay dike. Although fa rms are included in that radius, hunters can't shoot within areas close to buildings or other people.

~~"The bylaw needs to recognize the growth of the community," Harris said.~~

Ian Morrison , a Delta resident who frequents the Boundary Bay dike area recreationally, told 24 hours that the hunting issues around the foreshore area between 64th Street and the Boundary Bay Airpo'rt come up every year, as the season begins in September and ends in March.

~~http://vancouver.24hrs.caJ20 15/02/18/duck-hunters-frustrate-residents-park-. .. 2/24/2015 Duck hunters frustrate residents, park users I Vancouver 24 hrs Page 2 of2 #/~~

Morrison said council needs to re-examine the bylaw for that area since it's also recognized by the province as critical habitat for wildlife, and is a growing recreational hub for a large number of families, horseback riders, and cyclists, among others.

~~"There have been times in the past few weeks along the foreshore when there has been so much shooting that it~~

~~sounds like a war zone, n he states in a recent letter to Delta council.~~

"Finally, I personally (and others) have experienced shotguns being fired very close to me while walking on the dike and can't help but worry about my safety in the event that an overly-enthused hunter 'forgets' what direction he is

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~~"The problems we've had over a number of years is usually some idiot who doesn't know what they're doing, n he said. "There haven't been any serious conflicts."~~

~~McDonald said the farming community supports the hunters because it helps keep the ducks moving as a large flock can wipe out a field overnight.~~

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From: Frank Berto Sent: Tuesday. February 24 . 2015 6:42 PM 75 To: Mayor & Council ; La ura Skulsky Cc: , I~ Subject: Regarding the Redevelopment of Fa sGas to Chevron on 96th Ave & 116th Street Ul m Dear Mayor Jackson and Delta Council, "t1:I, th N I' m writing you regarding the redevelopment of the existing FasGas Station into a Chevron outlet and the corner of 96 U1 Avenue and 116th Street.

~~I'd love to ta lk to you about some unresolved issues with the gas station. I have been the closest immediate neighbor to the station since 2000. I live in Unit 101-11650, 96 th Avenue.~~

As you may be aware when the previous owners redeveloped the property a number of us as ne ighbours made presentations to council about the nature of the size and hours and type of operation of the station due to its proximity to residential housing.

The previous owners were not as cooperative as we wou ld have liked and I/we (some fellow neighbors in the Strata) have some unresolved issues that we would like to add ress. They are; noise, soil subsidence and hours of operation.

• Regarding Noise - the station currently operates 4 roof units about 25 feet from my back deck. They are at the same level as my deck and tend to make it unpleasant to use my deck for visiting or even meals - it's just too noisy. I made a number of entreaties to the former owner, including offers to pay for and install sound barriers and never found willingness. I've raised the issue with Sean Meindl the Senior Territory Manager for the Chevron redevelopment and all he told me was that they were complying with all safety regu lations. I would love to discuss some sound abatement before the renovation is completed as they are likely to be operating on an expanded basis (meaning all4 roof units in operation) from the previous tenant • When the previous tenants redeveloped the property, the retaining wa ll next to our property was too low to retain soil and our sidewalk slumped and broke significantly and the foundation of my unit cracked (and we paid for repairs - The Strata). The Husky made a sma ll cosmetic repair to our sidewalk but it continues to subside and we've had to plant a cedar hedge to try and retain the so il. We'd be happy to see this addressed in the renovation. • Finally, we would appreciate if the Chevron continued to operate on the hours that the existing station always maintained - roughly 7am to lOpm.

Thanks for your time and attention. We would welcome the presence of any of you and/or a city engineer to look at these issues while the redevelopment takes place. This station is literally 'in my backyard' and the redevelopment has the opportunity to make my home a more pleasant place to live © Have a great day, Frank Berta

~~PS - Many Th anks to Laura Skulsky in the planning department for her help and attention .~~

Frank Berte The property is zoned CD337 which permits a service station and other related uses subject to the general 101-u6S9, 96th Ave nue regulations for commercial uses under the Delta Zoning Bylaw. This includes regulations regarding sound, Delta, Be vibrations, glare, odours and other potential impacts of commercial activity. The correspondence has been referred to the Property Use and Compliance Department to review if the gas station is operating within Delta's regulations pertaining to noise. Delta does not regulate hours of operation of businesses but does require licensed businesses to follow all 1applicable bylaws including the Delta Noise Bylaw. Staff visited the site to investigate the writer's concerns regarding the sidewalk and retaining wall. Staff determined that the writer's requested works cannot be included as a part of the new tenant's Building Permit application requirements. The writer has been advised. "15 MAR-06 Ht'10B :35 genda Mayor _Council A FILE # !~,1'Cn -00

From: Frank Berto Sent: Thursday, March 05, 20154:10 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Regarding Presentation H01, Correspondence #75 for March 9th Delta Council Meeting Attachments: DSC02245.jpg; Soil Subsidence Chevron and Unit 101.jpg; View of Unit 101 and Chevron .jpg; DSC02266.jpg; View of Chevron Roof Units from Unit 101.jpg; View of Chevron Roof Units from Unit 101 - 2.jpg; DSC02254.jpg; Soil Subsidence Unit 101 and Chevron.jpg; DSC02247.jpg; Chevron Soil Subsidence Unit 101 .jpg; SOUND AMELIORATION AGREEMENT with Husky May 2005.docx

~~Dear Municipal Clerk Robin Anderson, Mayor and Council Regarding Presentation H01, Correspondence #75 for March 9th Delta Council Meeting.~~

th I have attached photos regarding my presentation to municipal council on Monday March 9 • The pictures are to illustrate my concerns about noise, hours of operation and soil subsidence. My primary concern is the level of noise generated by the 4 roof units on the roof of the Chevron redevelopment. They run 24 hours a day and generate enough sound to make the use of my back deck unpleasant. This has been an issue with the previous owner and we made various attempts to negotiate a compromise solution to the issue - including covering the cost of installation and maintenance of sound barriers around the roof units. Nothing concrete ever came from our negotiations. I've included correspondence with the previous owner regarding sound amelioration for illustration.

I've had conversations by emaiL and phone with Sean M eindl the area Manager for the redevelopment without commitment to address the iss ue. Could you help me negotiate a compromise to this issue? Thank for your time and attention, Frank Berto Owner Unit 101 - 11650, 96th Ave Delta.

~~From: Mayor & Council [mailto:[email protected]) Sent: February-25-15 2:37 PM To: 'Frank Berto' Subject: RE: Regarding the Redevelopment of FasGas to Chevron on 96th Ave & 116th Street~~

~~OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK~~

~~February 25, 2015~~

~~File No. : 13280-20 AT No.: 124566~~

~~Frank Berto 101-11659-96th Ave. Delta BC~~

~~1 Dear Mr. Berto:~~

~~Redevelopment of FasGas to Chevron on 96th Ave & 116th Street~~

~~I would like to confirm receipt of your correspondence dated February 24, 2015 regarding the above noted subject.~~

Your communication has been circulated to the Mayor, Council and the Chief Administrat~ve Officer for information; as well as the Director of Community Planning & Development for consideration and response as appropriate.

Council will receive your correspondence as part of its Regular Meeting Agenda on March 9, 2015. 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~~

~~Dear Mayor Jackson and Delta Council, I'm writing you regarding the redevelopment of the existing FasGas Station into a Chevron outlet and the corner of 96th Avenue and 116th Street.~~

~~I'd love to talk to you about some unresolved issues with the gas station. I have been the closest immediate neighbor to the station since 2000. I live in Unit 101-11650, 96th Avenue.~~

As you may be aware when the previous owners redeveloped the property a number of us as neighbours made presentations to council about the nature of the size and hours and type of operation of the station due to its proximity to residential housing.

The previous owners were not as cooperative as we would have liked and I/we (some fellow neighbors in the Strata) have some unresolved issues that we would like to address. They are; noise, soil subsidence and hours of operation.

«I Regarding Noise -the station currently operates 4 roof units about 2~ feet from my back deck. They are at the same level as my deck and tend to make it unpleasant to use my deck for visiting or even meals - it's just too noisy. I made a number of entreaties to the former owner, including offers to pay for and install sound barriers and never found Willingness. I've raised the issue with Sean Meindl the Senior Territory Manager for the Chevron redevelopment and all he told me was that they were complying with all safety regulations. I would love to discuss some sound abatement before the renovation is completed as they are likely to be operating on an expanded basis (meaning all 4 roof units in operation) from the previous tenant

III When the previous tenants redeveloped the property, the retaining wall next to our property was too low to retain soil and our sidewalk slumped and broke significantly and the foundation of my unit cracked (and we paid for repairs - The Strata). The Husky made a small cosmetic repair to our sidewalk 2 but it continues to subside and we've had to plant a cedar hedge to try and retain the soil. We'd be happy to see this addressed in the renovation. • Finally, we would appreciate if the Chevron continued to operate on the hours that the existing station always maintained - roughly 7am to 10pm.

~~PS - Many Thanks to laura Skulsky in the planning department for her help and attention.~~

3 SOUND AMELIORATION AGREEMENT Between frank Berto and Kalwant Ram May 3D, 2005 I, Frank Berto owner and resident of 101-11650 96th Avenue, Delta Be agree to install and maintain sound barriers around 2 sides of the 4 heat pumps on the roof of the Husky Station located @ 11614 96th Avenue, Delta Be. These sound barriers will sit free-standing on the roof and will not be permanently mounted or penetrate the roof in any way. I, Frank Berto agree that any risk to me Is entirely my own responsibility and I will in no way hold the Husky responsible for any injury incurred in the installation and maintenance of the sound barriers. In return I agree to maintain the rooftop drains on the Husky station clear of leaves 4 times per year. This agreement has been entered into by Frank Berto and Kalwant Ram and Avtar Ram. I support Kalwant in his application to open a video store on the above location pursuant to his rezoning appfication.

~~Signed,~~

~~Frank Berto~~

~~Kalwant Ram~~

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Legislative Office: Constituency Office : Room 145, Parliament Buildings Legislative Assembly 4805 Delta Street Victoria , B.C. V8V 1 X4 Delta. B.C. V4K 2T7 Province 01 British Columbia Phone: 250 952-7594 Phone: 604940-7924 Fax: 250 952-7598 Vicki Huntington, M. L.A . Fax: 604940-7927 e-mail: vicki [email protected] .ca (Delta South) www.vicklhuntington.ca

~~February 26, 2015~~

~~Mayor and Council Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2~~

~~Dear Mayor and Council:~~

~~Re: Provincial Building Act~~

~~I am writing to inquire whether the Corporation of Delta has a position on, or any concerns with, the new provincial Building Act.~~

The legislation provides for a uniform provincial Building Code and makes a number of changes to local governments' ability to make regulations. The bill would allow municipal governments to request local deviations from the provincial Building Code, but it is unclear how liberal or conservative the ministry intends to be with those provisions.

The bill has just been introduced and is expected to proceed to second reading this afternoon. I would be happy to pursue any comments you may have with the minister during Committee of the Whole at a future date. Thank you for your time.

~~Sincerely, V(Ot'~c1 Vicki Huntington, MLA ( Delta South~~

Staff are currently reviewing the proposed amendments to the Provincial Building Act and assessing its related impacts to Delta. Staff will report back to Council upon completion of the review and impact. 77

Mayor _Council tJ1 From: Otto Lang er "1" Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 5:05 PM rn To: mayor» Malcolm Brodie and Council; Mayor & Council; vancouver Mayor and Council; tp Surrey Mayor and Council; New West Mayor and Council; Burnaby Mayor and Council ::0 Cc: Richmond Review; Richmond News; [email protected]; Jennifer moreau; Jenny Uechi; Larry Pynn (Vancouver Sun); Spencer, Kent (The Province); Carlito Pablo ... Straight; Carol 3. Day; 'Otto Langer'; Scott Carswell; Barbara Huisman; Betty Swedberg; 'Judy1 '; Jim RonbacK;O Sandra Bourque; Delta Optimist; South Delta Leader ~ Subject: UPDATE - Legal challenge of jet fuel tankers and facilities in the Fraser River - Judicial (j'I Review Completed . Attachments: UPDATE FINAL - Jet Fuel Judicial Review Ends. FEB 18, 2015.pdf

~~Mayors and Councillors:~~

Attached is a detailed UPDATE on the VAPOR / Otto Lal/ger vs. BC Attorney Gel/eral (for Mil/sters Mary Polak, Rich Colemall al/d th e BC EA Office al/d EAO Ex. DirectOl) allll Val/COllver Airport Fllel Facilities Corporatiol/. We challenged the procedural fairness of the public consultations in thi s environmental assessment process relating to the Environmental Certificate that was issued for a jet fuel tanker transport, terminal and tank farm facility on the Fraser River in Richmond. Madame Justice Dillon has reserved judgement on the case.

In this matter we thank the Richmond Ci ty Council for the support they have shown in opposing thi s project. However, it is highly recommended that all Councils write to Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak to bring to their attention to the less than fair public consultation processes that we now often see taking place in the Metro Vancouver area. I feel that due to the near absence of the Federal Government and the BC Government in protecting our key natural assets the cities must playa much more assertive role on behalf of their citizens and our local environment. The projects that are being approved without meaningful local government and public consultations will jeopardize our environment, our world class river, quality oflife and our safety.

~~Otto Langer VAPOR President~~

~~This is provided for Council's information. Staff will provide an update to Council when the Court provides its decision.~~

~~1 V.A.P.O.R~~

~~UPDATE February 18, 2015~~

~~Jet Fuel Transport and Storage in the Fraser River Estuary~~

~~Judicial Review of Environmental Certificate Completed in B.C. Supreme Court on February 13, 2015.~~

After six full days in the Supreme Court of BC the judicial review which many have so generously supported wrapped up last Friday. We especia lly wish to thank the many who helped maintain an ongoing presence of 6-12 supporters in the courtroom during the six days of arguments to impress upon the Court that VAPOR does truly represent the public interest and is supported by a broad spectrum of citizens.

To those of us attending it was frustrating to know that because the BC Government had already approved the tank-farm, pipeline and supertanker proposal, our lawyers could not speak to the nature, wisdom or risks of the project. We cou ld cha llenge only the procedural fairness of the public consultation process conducted by the BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) for the Vancouver Airlines Fuel Facility Corporation (VAFFC). We petitioned the court to review the process and quash the Environment Certificate granted by Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman.

Ju stice Madame Dillon presided and, in spite of the long delay between court dates and intense and often convoluted presentations, she appeared intent on thoroughly understanding the facts and to be open and fair minded.

Our lawyer took two and a half days to present our case. This was longer than anticipated but the Environmental Assessment Act is designed in a manner that is difficult to follow and it was our lawyer's responsibility to build the foundation upon which our challenge rested. It was an eye opener to many that of course a judge would not be familiar with the details of every piece of BC law. For us to have a fair review, Justice Dillon had to thoroughly understand this law and it's often overly discretionary procedures in order to follow our reasons for claiming it hadn't been properly followed.

~~SUMMARY OF ARGUMENTS:~~

A. VAPOR & Otto Langer (Petitioners) (Lega l Counsel Cheryl Tobias of CliffeTobias, Vancouver). Deficiencies in the Process were noted in the following areas: Notice of the process and opportunity to comment (eg English ads in Chinese newspaper). Time allotted for responses was inadequate. The public was expected to com ment on a 1500 page report in less than 60 days and only written re sponses were accepted. Th e Act allows for 180 days of comment and VAFFC had the process of public input suspended twice giving it 1025 days to produce additional reports and consult with a Technical Working Group of First Nations, federal, provincial and municipal government agencies. But the general public was not allowed further comment, even on the many new reports. The one exception was when the VAFFC changed the route for the proposed pipeline - 20 more days were allotted to the general public but comment was limited to the route on ly. The 180 day limit constrained adequate and meaningful public consultation. The EAO delegated the Environmental Assessment, including public consultation, to the proponent - VAFFC. The EAO su bse quently failed to indepen dently and properly evaluate what the VAFFC reported as

1 the public's concerns of the project's shortcomings and the adequacy of the VAFFC response to those issues raised. • The Ministers to whom the EAO reported were thus misinformed of the adequacy of the Environmental Assessment when they approved the project. • Contrary to what the AG's and the VAFFC lawyers stated, the EAO did not exceed the minimum requirement for public comment in Sec 11 of the Order and could have extended the times for such comment. • The VAPOR - Langer arguments were backed up by detailed affidavits from four VAPOR directors - Langer, Ronback, Day and Carswell.

B. The BC AG and VAFFC (Respondents) The Ministers, BC EAO and the EAO Executive Director were represented by a BC Attorney General lawyer and VAFFC by another lawyer. Both respondent parties argued essentially the same points supporting the EAO environmental evaluation (EA) process and its procedural fairness. VAFFC portrayed early pre EA consultations with invited industry groups as public consultations. They also claimed that closed door Technical Working Group meetings with First Nations, and three levels of government representatives were public consultations. In the first EA open house the public was limited to two minutes of questions and their comments were not recorded for any future consideration. People could only submit written comment in a specified time frame.

~~In addition the AG and VAFFC;~~

• Challenged the private versus.public standing of VAPOR and Langer. They accepted that Otto Langer had legitimate standing to represent his own interest but VAPOR as a group had no standing as a public representative. Claimed if a member wanted standing they would have had to enjoin Otto's case . . Accordingly Day, Ronback and Carswell did not have any standing. (note: This is one reason why Otto Langer became a separate petitioner in this Judicial Review.) • Claimed that the key role for public comment was before the actual EA began, i.e., during the Scoping Phase which determines the parameters of the assessment (i.e., what should be considered). Since neither Langer nor VAPOR (which did not exist at the time) had attended those open houses the Ag and VAFFC argued VAPOR/Langer had no right to complain about the subsequent processes inadequacies. The

Judge, during later summation characterized this claim as a IIslur" that should not be taken seriously. • Argued that VAPOR and Langer had attended the open house of the subsequent Application Review Stage of the EA and did submit written comment on the 1500 page report. Thus VAPOR/Langer had had all the time and input they were entitled to. Their comments were tracked (except for Carol Day's which they speculated had not been sent on time) so they had no cause for complaint. Also their public comment was not needed on the adequacies of subsequent reports prepared for the. EA as their comments had already been categorized into the Key Issues identified and were essentially the same as everyone else's. • Insisted that the VAPOR and Langer complaints related to just small errors in the consultation process and if made, were orily of a technical nature with no consequence that would alter the end decision. • Argued that the EA process is polycentric: EAO receives input from numerous sources and draws its conclusions without the requirement of a public hearing and does not have to provide any feedback to the pUblic. The city bylaw process is bilateral in nature, negotiated between parties and requires public hearing for a council to vote on. Thus case law used by the VAPOR lawyer that references city bylaw cases is not applicable. • Insisted that the EAO did not err in its report to the ministers and if the Ministers felt it had defects, it was their responsibility to turn it back to the EAO for additional data. • Argued that EAO independently considered all input that was in the EA report.

2 c. VAPOR and Langer Summation We were pleased with our lawyer's ability to tie up loose ends, restate our main arguments and refute the opposition's misrepresentation of our case. She noted that there was no indication that the EAO had independently assessed public comments. Indeed, she could find only five of the many detailed comments made by our four members which were even partly considered in the final EA report.

The Judge asked for input into remedies somewhere between quashing the EA certificate and dismissing our case. The Attorney General Lawyer said if there were deficiencies in the process, the Justice could declare such and order the EAO to come up with a plan to address them rather than starting all over. The VAFFC would only support dismissal of our petition. VAPOR and Langer prefer the Ministers' approval be quashed and an order for a new process to address defects.

~~Madame Justice Dillon has reserved judgment on this case. A written judgment will be issued.~~

D. Post mortem considerations (0. Langer views): Such legal challenges cost a great deal of money. We thank the many individuals and others that have supported our case with great generosity. Our entire series of legal bills will be about $50,000 and that is with a generous economical fee rate from our team of lawyers (Case lead Cheryl Tobias, Q( Adviser John Cliffe QC and Articling Student James Patterson).

It would be unproductive to speculate whether we will win or lose the case or see an 'in between' decision. Either way, there could b.e an Appeal from us or the Respondents. We will have control of our own appeal considerotions but if the AG did lose the case, they could appeal since any loss could affect the very way they now do business and they will resist changes to their laws, regulations and procedures. If the AG appealed any loss or quashing of their Environmental Certificate (permit) we would have no choice but to again argue against maintaining the status quo and an unfair public consultation process. That will cost us additional monies.

Win or lose, we have made a point - the governments are white washing environmental reviews and protection and someone has to challenge what the BC and Federal Governments are doing to our living legacies, quality of life and our children's futures. We must have a clearly understandable environmental review system that truly facilitates procedural fairness and considers public input and is powerful on protecting the environment and the public safety.

Considering our legal advice VAPOR/Langer ignored the role of Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) in this Judicial Review. PMV were purported to be partners in this supposed harmonized review but seemed to be hiding in the bushes during much of the public consultation and review process. The role of PM V, who will benefit greatly from this project (will lease land for the tank farm to VAFFC and govern tanker traffic) is very confusing as is the role of the Federal EA process (i.e., Canadian Environmental Assessment Act was delegated to PMV for this project review). It is ironic that the Federal review process led the 1988 review that rejected the VAFFC plans to ship jet fuel into the North Arm of the Fraser River via barges as too great a risk to the Fraser River. Unfortunately PMV seems to operate with no accountability to local governments, the environment and the public.

~~If you have any need for our Petition, Respondent responses or the written arguments of the parties or affidaVits please email me or look at our website - http://www.vaporbc.com~~

~~Otto E. Langer VAPOR President Fisheries and Aquatic Biologist~~

·VAPOR is a citizens' society formed to oppose jet fuel tankers and fuel handling and storage in the Fraser River and estuary. VAPOR promotes an enVironmentally safer, more reliable land based pipeline option to supply jet fuel to YVR that will remove all jet fuel barges and supertankers in the Fraser River, its estuary and Burrard Inlet.

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From: Otto Langer Sent: Monday, March 02 , 201511 :22 AM To: Malcolm Brodie and Councillors; Mayor & Council; New West Mayor and Council; Burnaby Mayor and Council; Vancouver Mayor and Council; Surrey Mayor and Council Cc: Jenny Uechi; O'Neil , Peter (Postmedla News); Jennifer moreau; jnagel @blackpress.ca; graemeFwood @gmail.com; Martin Van Den Hemel; Delta Optim ist ; South Delta Leader; Delta Free Press; Carol Day; 'Otto Langer' ; Scott Carswell; Barbara Huisman; Betty Swedberg; 'Judy1 '; Jim Ronback; Sandra Bourque; Cheryl Tobias; The Province <"Kent "; Derrick Penner; Carlito Pablo ... Straight Subject: Jet Fuel Handling Facilities in the Fraser Estuary Ignoring Human Safety Risk Analyses Attachments: VAFFC jet fuel permitting phase-to Local Governments FINAL.pdf

~~Mayors and Councillors:~~

Attached is a VAPOR Society letter directed to Richmond Council but also of direct interest to Delta and the cities directly adjacent to the lower Fraser River Estuary. We do look forward to a response to this matter in that the environmental assessment that gave this project a green light ignored the hazard footprint of this high risk project. We are now into the permitting phase of the project despite there being a Judicial review and a reserved Judgment due on this matter relating to the procedural fairness of the public consultations undertaken by the proponent (VAFFC) for the BC Environmental Assessment Office.

~~Otto Langer VAPOR President~~

~~1 Dear Richmond Mayor Brodie and Councillors: March 2, 2015~~

~~Re: Jet Fuel Transport and Storage in the Fraser River Estuary - The Planned Permitting and Construction Phase.~~

In the recent VAPOR * and Otto Langer vs. BC AG and VAFFC Judicial Review the counsel for Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFe) noted that VAFFC was to begin applying for permits and planned to begin construction of their project (jet fuel unloading terminal, tank farm and pipeline across Richmond) this summer. In that a reserved judgement is pending the outcome of our challenge of the procedural fairness of the BC Environmental Assessment Office's (EAO) environmental evaluation of the project is unknown at this time. Although we realize that the Judicial Review is not a legal stay of proceedings the development of this project at this time is disturbing.

We have received a copy of a five page Richmond City staff (i.e., Craig and Irving - February 12, 2015) report to Richmond Council. Unfortunately the staff report does not seem to clearly state any urgency or higher level concern for this overall project hazard risks. Staff, however, did state the concern for yet another jet fuel pipeline being installed through the busy north Richmond City Centre area.

It is very clear that VAFFC will apply for their various permits from the various agencies and no one single regulatory agency will be responsible for putting all the permits, questions, needs and conditions together to ensure they are addressed properly. The project already has 64 EAO conditions to meet. History has shown that the BC EAO cannot and will not do all of the monitoring and enforcement expected to protect the public interest. It's a matter of dividing up your permitting and construction works so no one will be responsible for anything significant, i.e., the bigger problem may always be across the fence in another jurisdiction. This sets the stage for 'buck passing'.

The VAFFC have stated to Richmond that they now intend to apply for permits during February and March and appear to have attached three rather general new maps of the pipeline route but little else that we are aware of. The lack of detailed information is of utmost concern in that we were clearly advised in writing by EAO and Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) that the hazard footprint and the opportunity for public input was to be addressed in the permitting process. This includes the hazard footprint for the tank farm on federal lands and the tankers - terminal areas. From a Richmond perspective there is also the need to consider the same studies for the same risks from the pipeline especially along the highway and in the urban areas.

Permits are required from the City (terminal construction, electricity, water, sewer, etc.), Oil and Gas Commission (OGC - pipeline), Port Metro Vancouver (PMV - tank farm and pipelines leading to and from it), Transport Canada (TC - Navigable Water Protection Act - river dredging rip rapping and dock upgrading) and BC Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR - in river works). Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will probably ignore the dredging as having no 'permanent' harm to fish although they used to charge others for doing much less of this type of work in the past. We would strongly argue that the dredging of 6000- 8000 cubic meters of sand out of the river and replacing it with a large rock rip rapped area is indeed significant permanent harm to habitat and fish.

1 Throughout the environmental assessment (EA) process and in the Judicial Review the public were promised and given the impression that the impacts of any fire or explosion from the jet fuel handling and transpor:t project was to be addressed in the permitting phase and there would be an opportunity for further public consultations. Such grave public concerns should have been fully addressed in a properly done EA but it appears it was simply avoided. We cannot find anything in the city staffs review that considers this as a significant concern although Richmond did earlier make an issue of additional firefighting /emergency needs at this proposed facility.

Richmond staffs brief indicates that the pipeline is under Oil and Gas Commission jurisdiction and they are not required to notify or consult the city nor the public of any of the plans, permits, etc. This seems to also apply to the works on PMV lands, i.e., the tank farm. The AG argued in the Judicial Review that the public interest was protected in that lithe public consultation process never ends - it goes on and on". In that PMV is not obligated by law to have any consultation process for the tank farm I feel what the respondents claims in court again did mislead the public. We have asked PMV to confirm public consultation on the hazard footprints and risk areas but to date have received no response. Has PMV consulted with the City?

Given that the issue of fires and fuel vapor air explosion and their hazard footprint and area risk analyses have been largely ignored, we have attached some examples of fuel vapor air explosions with devastating consequences (references 1, 2, 3, 10 below). Also we have outlined the types of system safety analysis methods required that can determine the potential consequences of the worst case scenarios using hazard footprints and risk areas.

The City of Richmond must be the last line of defense and address legitimate safety concerns of their citizens (references 6, 7, 8, 9) and require VAFFC, the proponent of the jet fuel tank farm, marine terminal and pipeline to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to provide a safety risk analysis based on hazard footprints and risk areas established before permits are issued and con.struction is allowed to begin. This can now be done only in the permitting phase of this irresponsible project unless of course in the near future the BC Supreme Court in some form quashes the Environmental Certificate.

In the apparent absence of any provincial or federal regulations or guidelines on locating hazardous industries away from residential and public areas, the City of Richmond must require VAFFC to provide for this hazardous fuel storage and transport project, System Safety analyses with their permit application as a prerequisite before Richmond staff considers providing any permits from the City of Richmond to VAFFC. los Angeles Port (references 4,5) invokes requirements for similar safety analyses on hazardous projects like this.

The initial System Safety analyses should include as a minimum, an identification of the worst case scenarios, the hazard footprints and risk areas in the event of an accidental fuel release while a supertanker is unloading volatile and highly toxic jet fuel at the terminal or at the tank farm. The scenario must include as a worst case, a subsequent fire and a fuel vapour air explosion resulting in a possible blast wave and fireball impacting the surrounding areas. It should identify the number of deaths, injuries, as well as structural and ecological damages and contamination in the surrounding areas.

~~Similar System Safety analyses must also be done for the pipeline. Attached references below should be consulted.~~

2 On behalf of VAPOR and the citizens of the Richmond, Delta and adjacent Fraser River estuary areas we strongly ask that the City of Richmond (as supported by the City of Delta and adjacent cities) hold PMV, Be EAO, the AG and VAFFC to their often repeated promises that the hazard footprint and risk area analyses concerning the ships, tank farm and pipelines be completed with public input before any permits or construction be allowed. If this is not now done maybe an injunction is necessary.to make this happen before construction starts. We strongly suggest that the City of Richmond should work with the Corporation of Delta and adjacent cities on this matter.

~~Yours safely, d-O,~ch.~~

~~James Ronback, retired System Safety Engineer, VAPOR Director CJt- /l . 'C~~-'- Otto langer, Fisheries Biologist, VAPOR President~~

~~Copies to:~~

~~Corp. of Delta Council Cities of Vancouver I Burnaby I Surrey and New Westminster VAPOR CliffeTobias Richmond Review Richmond News Delta Optimist The Province The Vancouver Sun Georgia Straight~~

1/ you have any need for our Petitionl Respondent responses or the written arguments 0/ the parties or affidavits please email me or look at our website - http://www.vaporbc.com. A copy of the multi-binder court record (no judgement at this time) is available by contacting: Otto E. Langer. VAPOR President Phone 604 274 7655 Email [email protected]

·VAPOR is a citizens' society formed to oppose jet fuel tankers and fuel handling and storage in the Fraser River and estuary. VAPOR promotes an environmentally safer, more reliable land based pipeline option to supply jet fuel to YVR that will remove all jet fuel barges and supertankers in the Fraser River, its estuary and Burrard Inlet.

~~3 REFERENCES that should be consulted include:~~

1) 500 on 2 Trains Reported Killed By Sovi~t Gas Pipeline Explosion By BILL KELLER, Special to The New York Times, Published: June 5,1989 http://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/05/world/500-on-2-trains-reported-killed-by-soviet-gas-pipeline-explosion.htmI

2) liThe fireball from the explosion expanded for 1.6 km, flattened trees for 4 km, and destroyed both trains. Over 500 people died; exact numbers are not known because many bodies were never recovered. 723 survivors were seriously injured, most from burns. The fireball was visible for 95 miles, and the' explosion broke windows in Asha." http://en.atropedia.net/article:384fd5

3) liThe cause of the explosion seems to have been a fuel-air explosion of unusually high strength.[ll] The British Geological Survey monitored the event, which measured 2.4 on the Richter scale." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buncefield_fire

4) liThe purpose of this risk analysis is to calculate the size of the hazard footprints created by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Marine Tank Farm located at 130 West A Street in Wilmington, California. The risk analysis has been conducted in accordance with the Port's Risk Management Plan (RMP) (Port of Los Angeles 1983) which is part of the Port's Certified Master Plan. All hazard footprint calculations have been done using the Port's Hazard Footprint Program (HFCP) developed in conjunction with the Risk Management Plan. A hazard footprint is defined by the RMP as a diagram indicating the extent of the area within which a specified level of adverse effect is exceeded against a specified vulnerable resource. The overall policy of the RMP is the minimization can provide more references to the Richmond Council and

~~staff, if needed or elimination of overlaps of hazard footprints and vulnerable resources. II~~

~~RISK ANALYSIS OF LADWP MARINE TANK FARM http://www.portoflosangeles.org/EIR/WilmWaterfront/DEI R/Appendix_ G.pdf~~

~~5) HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS http://www.portoflosangeles.org/EI R/PMPU/DEI R/3%207%20Hazards.pdf~~

6) Pete McMartin: Six huge tanks of combustible, toxic jet fuel planned for Richmond site http://www.vancouversu n.co'm/business/2035/Pete+McMartin+huge+tanks+combustible+toxic+fuel+ planned+Richmond+site/7895870/storY.html

7) Miami jet-fuel inferno cited as concern for Richmond facility Port Metro planner cited U.S. fire to jet fuel plan's project director Kent Spencer/The Province / Richmond News, December 17,201309:42 AM http://www.richmond-news.com/news/miami-jet-fuel-inferno-cited-as-concern-for-richmond-facility-l.762239

~~8) Jet fuel project has cause for concern Jun 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM http://www.richmondreview.com/opinion/letters/123401638.html~~

~~9) VAPOR: No Jet Fuel in the Fraser http://www.vaporbc.com/~~

~~10) Engineering a Safer World - System Thinking Applied to Safety, Nancy Leveson, The MIT Press, 2011~~