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METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 19, 2018 1:00 p.m. 28th Floor Committee Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 September 19, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Climate Action Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for September 19, 2018 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 July 4, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Climate Action Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held July 4, 2018 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Climate 2050 Stakeholder Education and Engagement Strategy Results Designated Speakers: Larina Lopez, Division Manager, Corporate Communications Lucy Duso, Policy Coordinator External Relations Department That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated August 27, 2018, titled “Climate 2050 Stakeholder Education and Engagement Strategy Results”. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. September 13, 2018 Climate Action Committee Climate Action Committee Regular Agenda September 19, 2018 Agenda Page 2 of 4 5.2 Metro Vancouver’s Climate 2050 Strategic Framework Designated Speakers: Jason Emmert, Air Quality Planner Conor Reynolds, Division Manager, Air Quality and Climate Change Policy Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the MVRD Board: a) adopt the Climate 2050 Strategic Framework as attached to the report dated August 28, 2018, titled “Metro Vancouver’s Climate 2050 Strategic Framework”; and b) direct staff to initiate the development process of the Climate 2050 Roadmaps based on the Climate 2050 Strategic Framework. 5.3 Metro Vancouver Comments on the B.C. Clean Growth Strategy Intentions Papers Designated Speakers: Josh Power, Policy Analyst Ali Ergudenler, Lead Senior Engineer Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the MVRD Board write to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy conveying its position on the B.C. Clean Growth Strategy intentions papers, as outlined in the report titled “Metro Vancouver Comments on the B.C. Clean Growth Strategy Intentions Papers” dated August 24, 2018, as previously communicated by staff. 5.4 Ecological Health Framework - Summary of Consultation Process and Draft Outline Designated Speakers: Laurie Bates-Frymel, Senior Regional Planner Marcin Pachcinski, Division Manager, Electoral Area and Environment Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the Climate Action Committee direct staff to: a) finalize the Ecological Health Framework, as attached to the report dated August 28, 2018, titled “Ecological Health Framework – Summary of Consultation Process and Draft Outline”, incorporating feedback from the Committee; and b) report back to the Climate Action Committee with a revised Ecological Health Framework for consideration by the MVRD Board. 5.5 Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable – Request for Sponsorship Designated Speakers: Laurie Bates-Frymel, Senior Regional Planner, Parks, Planning and Environment Department, Heidi Walsh, Director, Watersheds and Environmental Management, Water Services Department That the MVRD Board approve one-time funding in the amount of $3,950 towards a results-based project report summarizing findings from the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable’s Watershed Outreach Campaign – Striving to Change Behaviour to Achieve Watershed Health. Climate Action Committee Climate Action Committee Regular Agenda September 19, 2018 Agenda Page 3 of 4 5.6 Best Management Practices for Himalayan Blackberry, Scotch Broom and European Chafer Beetle Designated Speaker: Laurie Bates-Frymel, Senior Regional Planner Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated August 24, 2018, titled “Best Management Practices for Himalayan Blackberry, Scotch Broom and European Chafer Beetle”. 5.7 Air Quality Advisories During the Summer of 2018 Designated Speaker: Francis Ries, Senior Project Engineer Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated September 11, 2018, titled “Air Quality Advisories During the Summer of 2018”. 5.8 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Roger Quan, Director, Air Quality and Climate Change Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the Climate Action Committee receive for information the report dated September 4, 2018, titled “Manager’s Report”. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Correspondence dated May 17, 2018 from Mayor Lois E. Jackson, City of Delta, to Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board to re: Green for Life - Enviro-Smart Organics 6.2 Correspondence dated August 14, 2018 from Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board to Mayor Lois E. Jackson, City of Delta re: Green for Life - Enviro-Smart Organics 6.3 Correspondence dated August 28, 2018 from Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board re: Commercial Cannabis Production on Agricultural Land (correspondence sent to multiple recipients; example shown is addressed to The Right Honourable Justin P.J. Trudeau, Prime Minister). 7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. Climate Action Committee Climate Action Committee Regular Agenda September 19, 2018 Agenda Page 4 of 4 That the Climate Action Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for September 19, 2018 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) as follows: 90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 9. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Climate Action Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of September 19, 2018. Membership: Corrigan, Derek (C) – Burnaby Gill, Tom – Surrey Steves, Harold – Richmond Reimer, Andrea (VC) – Vancouver Harris, Maria – Electoral Area A Storteboom, Rudy – Langley City Buhr, Karl – Lions Bay Jackson, Lois – Delta Villeneuve, Judy – Surrey Dupont, Laura – Port Coquitlam Masse, Robert – Maple Ridge Williams, Bryce – Tsawwassen Climate Action Committee 2.1 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Climate Action Committee held at 1:07 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in the 28th Floor Committee Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Vice Chair, Councillor Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Mayor Karl Buhr, Lions Bay Director Maria Harris, Electoral Area A Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta (arrived at 1:08 p.m.) Councillor Harold Steves, Richmond Councillor Rudy Storteboom, Langley City Councillor Judy Villeneuve, Surrey (arrived at 1:15 p.m.) Chief Bryce Williams, Tsawwassen MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor Laura Dupont, Port Coquitlam Councillor Tom Gill, Surrey Councillor Robert Masse, Maple Ridge STAFF PRESENT: Roger Quan, Air Quality and Climate Change Director, Parks, Planning and Environment Genevieve Lanz, Legislative Services Coordinator, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 July 4, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Climate Action Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for July 4, 2018 as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Climate Action Committee held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Page 1 of 5 Climate Action Committee 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 June 6, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Climate Action Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held June 6, 2018 as circulated. CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 1:08 p.m. Mayor Jackson arrived at the meeting. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Results of Consultation on Regulating Indoor Residential Wood Burning Emissions Report dated June 8, 2018 from Julie Saxton, Air Quality Planner, Parks, Planning and Environment, communicating the results of the regional residential wood burning regulation public consultation process, and seeking direction to draft a bylaw to regulate indoor residential wood burning emissions. 1:15 p.m. Councillor Villeneuve arrived at the meeting. Members were provided with a presentation on the results of regional wood smoke regulation public consultation, highlighting consultation activities, feedback and polling results, and additional issues requiring consideration. Discussion ensued on the enforcement of a wood burning device regulation bylaw, consideration of rural and urban device registration, and fuel source being burned. Members expressed concerns regarding the health impacts of residential wood smoke. Presentation material titled “Results of Consultation: Regulating Indoor Residential Wood Burning Emissions” is retained with the July 4, 2018 Climate Action Committee agenda. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Climate Action Committee held on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Page 2 of 5 Climate Action Committee It was MOVED and SECONDED That the MVRD Board: a) receive for information the report titled “Results of Consultation on Regulating Indoor Residential Wood Burning Emissions”, dated June 8, 2018; and b) direct staff to draft
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