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Port Operations and Emergency Services Branch Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt PO Box 17000 Stn Forces Victoria BC V9A 7N2 Port Operations and Emergency Services Branch Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt PO Box 17000 Stn Forces Victoria BC V9A 7N2 0103F-l 150-l (POESB/RDIMS 752331 ) clb January 2018 Distribution List MINUTES - ESQUIMALT HARBOUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT 1330 HOURS ON THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2017 AT THE CANADIAN FORCES SAILING ASSOCIATION CLUBHOUSE, ESQUIMALT Chairperson: Commander Gregory Walker - DND, Queen's Harbour Master Members Present: Mr. John Sanderson - Board Member, Victoria Esquimalt Harbour Society Ms. Michelle Holmes - Assistant Support Technician, Fort Rodd Hill, Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site Mr. Ron Mattson - Councillor, Town of View Royal Lieutenant-Commander Christopher Maier - Commodore, Canadian Forces Sailing Association (CFSA) Mr. Doug Kimmett - DND, Deputy Queen's Harbour Master Ms. Kathryn Goodyear - Constable, RCMP, South Island Integrated Marine Unit Island District Mr. Stafford Bingham - Director, Esquimalt Graving Dock/Infrastructure Assets Management Mr. Bill Brown - Director of Development Services, Township of Esquimalt Ms. Rachel Speller - DND, Formation Safety and Environment (FSE), Environment Officer Mr. John Stein - Constable, RCMP, South Island Integrated Marine Unit Island District Sub-Lieutenant Leblanc - DND, Military Police Unit (MPU), Esquimalt Sub-Lieutenant Boland - DND, Military Police Unit (MPU), Esquimalt Ms. Jody Watson - Harbours and Watershed Coordinator, Capital Regional District (CRD) Mr. Lyle Fairley - DND, Marine Environmental Emergency Response Officer Ms. Sheila Dooley - DND, Esquimalt Harbour Official Recorder: Ms. Brianna Beaudry - DND, Port Operations and Emergency Services Branch Headquarters, Administrative Assistant Reviewed by: Ms. Sheila Dooley - DND, Esquimalt Harbour Official 1/7 ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Call to Order. The Queen's Harbour Master, CD R Walker, called the meeting to order at 1335 recognizing the Esquimalt and Songhees Nation for whose land we work, live and play. 2. Opening Remarks. The Deputy Queen's Harbour Master, Mr. Kimmett, welcomed everyone to the meeting and requested that members introduce themselves in round-table fashion. Commander Walker ·stressed the importance of these meetings in keeping an open dialogue and public awareness. II ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 3. CDR Walker provided an overview of the purpose of the Carried meeting and stated that the meeting is a venue for harbour stakeholders to discuss issues and concerns within Esquimalt Harbour. Commander Walker asked if everyone had a chance to review the previous minutes. There being no errors or omissions, the motion to adopt the minutes held 08 June 2017 was carried by LCdr Maier and seconded by Ms. Watson. III OLD BUSINESS 4. There was no Old Business referred to at this meeting. IV NEW BUSINESS 5. Small Boat Floats Project. Mr. Kimmett explained that the Small Boat Floats Project is well underway. Ms. Watson asked about soil remediation and Mr. Kimmett explained that contaminated soil removal is a two-part process where contaminated soil is removed down to clear clay and then the remaining clay is removed. Remediation is nearing completion and the last steps involve rock removal and dredging. Mr. Kimrnett pointed to the importance of limiting the amount of trucking being done through communities during rock removal and that barges will be utilized as much as possible. Mr. Kim.mett went on to explain that the new floats are being constructed by Blue Water Systems in Vancouver and the first delivery is expected by the end of December dependent on weather. Modules will be stored as they are built with the expectation of being assembled in 2018. The new facility will accommodate patrol class and Auxiliary vessels. Mr. Kimmett stated that the current priority is remediation before putting any projects into place. 2/7 ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION 6. A/B Jetties Project Update. CDR Walker stated that B Jetty has been fully demolished and remediation is currently being done in preparation for the construction phase. Mr. Kimrnett reminded attendees that all of the current projects are very large and will be done in stages including remediation of A/B Jetties. Additionally, CDR Walker wanted to make individuals aware that the inset (graphic included) labeled Processing Plant that can be seen in the harbour is currently being used to verify material that is being dredged to ensure there are no unexploded ordnance before it is sent down to the waste management plant in Oregon. Ms. Holmes asked if there was a way to do any story telling in regards to the current remediation projects to provide visitors with an interpretation of what is currently occurring in the harbour. Mr. Kimmett stated that he would be happy to provide information. Ms. Watson added that on the CRD website there are pages of various harbours including Esquimalt Harbour and that it would be a good time to update the website to reflect remediation efforts. Mr. Kimmett stated that on the website www.esguimaltharbour.ca there is information on the current remediation projects and gave Ms. Watson permission to share the images of the barges, as a visual aid, provided during the meeting. Another map was provided by Ms. Speller showing construction within the harbour. Ms. Speller reiterated that B Jetty demolition is completed and dredging is underway. Ms. Speller also stated that the tender for Ashe Head and Plumper Bay are now closed and the contracts will be awarded shortly. It is estimated that Y Jetty and Lang Cove remediation will be completed by 2020. 7. Esguimalt Harbour Remediation Projects. Ms. Watson was asked about the status of the Contaminants and Seaweed study, which she confirmed the thesis has been completed. Ms. Watson stated that they are looking to try and have the data presented in the spring to local First Nations Partners and others through the creation of documents that will explain how contaminated areas may affect food harvesting sites. Meeting attendees were all in favour of having the thesis presented during the next EHAC meeting. 8. The Environmental Sub-Committee. Mr. Fairley put forth the motion to disband the Environmental Sub-Committee as almost all of the members attend both meetings and it is becoming redundant. Mr. Kimmett explained that the committee was originally formed because no groups were meeting in regards to Esquimalt Harbour. In the fullness of time. Mr. Kimmett stated that relationships have now been established and individuals now know 3/7 ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION who to go to for infonnation. CDRWalker asked if anyone was opposed to dissolving the subcommittee. All were in favour of the Ms. Dooley- motion on the condition that an environment standing item be added Add an to the Agenda and in outstanding cases, a group of environmental environmental specialists be fonned for a specialized EHAC meeting. standing item V BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR 9. Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. Ms. Michelle Holmes infonned the committee that the Fisgard Lighthouse would be shut down for eight hours on 8 December 2017 to fix a transformer. All necessary arrangements have been made. 10. Esguimalt Graving Dock. Mr. Bingham provided a report at the last committee meeting outlining the major projects going on and as follow up presented the committee with an upgraded graphic with projects that have been completed and some that are upcoming. The new South Jetty is still pending Treasury Board approval to spend the money which should be announced in January. Mr. Bingham stated that the cruise ship Star Princess will be arriving 2 December 2017 for ten days and shortly after it leaves the North Star is going to dock for one month. This is the largest LNG conversion that has been undertaken to date, to a marine vessel, and Seaspan has the contract. Mr. Bingham stated that a large crane known as the Mighty Beast will be in the harbour to lift the tanks and assemblies. Mr. Bingham also stated that they took delivery of a new crane this morning, increasing capacity from 35 to 80 tonnes. 11. Town of View Royal. Councillor, Mr. Mattson, directed two questions to Mr. Kimrnett regarding derelict boats and expected truck traffic through the municipality during the remainder of the remediation projects and construction. Mr. Kimmett stated that until a contract is bid it cannot be said how traffic will be managed; however, in the contract language it states that traffic should be minimized when possible. Mr. Kimmett indicated that most construction components will be barged, as normally this is the most economical means when dealing with large volumes of material. Mr. Mattson asked that if Mr. Kimrnett became aware of any possible changes to traffic to please give the town a call. Mr. Kimmett stated that the Base Public Affairs PAO, James Vassallo, is in charge of communicating infonnation out to the municipalities if there are changes or issues around projects. In regards to derelict vessels, Mr. Kirnmett stated that this is currently a large topic and was discussed during a Transport Canada Training Seminar the 4/7 ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION week prior. Mr. Kimmett stated that there is a lot of focus on the local issues; however, a lot of Transport Canada Acts and Regulations are geared towards ships and shipping vessels which are normally compliant. Mr. Kimmett stated that the Government is currently providing municipalities funding under the Oceans Protection Act and that there is also the Abandoned Boats Program. Mr. K.immett stated that Esquimalt Harbour is very proactive in approaching boats and asking their intent and as such do not have many issues with derelict boats. 12. Canadian Forces Sailing Association. Lieutenant- Commander Maier shared that the CFSA is tentatively scheduled to be the coaching club for the Canadian sailing team for the 2018 Invictus Garnes in Sydney, Australia. Lieutenant-Commander Maier stated that CFSA is also co-hosting the Melges 24 World Championships this summer. The World Championships will be held after CFSA hosts the Canadian National Championships.
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