Climate Action Committee Agenda June 7, 2017
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METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 7, 2017 1:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 June 7, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Climate Action Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for June 7, 2017 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 May 3, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Climate Action Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held May 3, 2017 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Anton Philip van Harreveld, MSc, founder and chairman of the Odournet Group of companies Subject: European Union Standard Method of Odour Measurement 4.2 Robyn Wark, Team Lead, Senior Relationship Manager, Sustainable Communities, BC Hydro Subject: BC Energy Step Code 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. June 1, 2017 Climate Action Committee - Page 1 Climate Action Committee Regular Agenda June 7, 2017 Agenda Page 2 of 4 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Carbon Price Policy for Metro Vancouver Projects and Initiatives Designated Speakers: Conor Reynolds, Senior Project Engineer, Parks, Planning and Environment Department, James McQueen, Senior Economist, Financial Services Department That the MVRD Board approve the Carbon Price Policy as presented in the report dated May 17, 2017, titled “Carbon Price Policy for Metro Vancouver Projects and Initiatives”. 5.2 Federal Electric Vehicle Initiatives Designated Speaker: Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the MVRD Board: a) Send a letter to the Minister of Transport and to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development requesting that: i. local governments be engaged and consulted on the national zero- emission vehicle strategy; ii. the national zero-emission vehicle strategy include a nation-wide incentive program for electric vehicles, increased funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) requirement; and b) Direct staff to apply for funding through the FCM Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program to support electric vehicle infrastructure and uptake in Metro Vancouver. 5.3 UBCM Resolutions on Electric Vehicle Charging in Stratified Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Designated Speaker: Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the MVRD Board: a) Submit the resolutions attached to the report dated May 17, 2017, titled, “UBCM Resolutions on Electric Vehicle Charging in Stratified Multi-Unit Residential Buildings” to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to facilitate electric vehicle charging in stratified multi-family dwellings through changes to the BC Strata Property Act and the BC Utilities Commission Act; and b) Direct staff to identify appropriate BC local governments and forward this report to them prior to the UBCM Convention in September 2017, for their consideration. Climate Action Committee - Page 2 Climate Action Committee Regular Agenda June 7, 2017 Agenda Page 3 of 4 5.4 Metro Vancouver Submission on the Review of the Federal Environmental Assessment Process Designated Speaker: Laurie Bates-Frymel, Senior Regional Planner, Parks, Planning and Environment Department That the MVRD Board convey to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change support for, and feedback on, the appointed Expert Panel’s recommended changes to the federal environmental assessment process as expressed in Attachment 3 to the report dated May 15, 2017, titled “Metro Vancouver Submission on the Review of the Federal Environmental Assessment Process”. 5.5 Odour Management and Measurement in Metro Vancouver Designated Speaker: Ray Robb, Division Manager, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement, Legal and Legislative Services Department That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated May 25, 2017, titled “Odour Management and Measurement in Metro Vancouver”. 5.6 Caring for the Air 2017 Report Designated Speaker: Julie Saxton, Acting Program Manager, Bylaw and Regulation Development Parks, Planning & Environment Department That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated May 11, 2017, titled “Caring for the Air 2017 Report”. 5.7 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 titled “Manager’s Report”, dated May 18, 2017. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. Climate Action Committee - Page 3 Climate Action Committee Regular Agenda June 7, 2017 Agenda Page 4 of 4 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Climate Action Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of June 7, 2017. 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 - Page 4 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 1:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Vice Chair, Councillor Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Mayor Karl Buhr, Lions Bay Councillor Laura Dupont, Port Coquitlam Councillor Tom Gill, Surrey Director Maria Harris, Electoral Area A Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Robert Masse, Maple Ridge Councillor Harold Steves, Richmond Councillor Rudy Storteboom, Langley City Councillor Judy Villeneuve, Surrey Chief Bryce Williams, Tsawwassen (arrived at 1:24 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Roger Quan, Air Quality and Climate Change Director, Parks, Planning and Environment Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Agata Kosinski, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 May 3, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Climate Action Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 3, 2017 as circulated. CARRIED 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 March 1, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Climate Action Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held March 1, 2017 as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Climate Action Committee held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Page 1 of 6 Climate Action Committee - Page 5 3. DELEGATIONS 3.1 Dave Schick, Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Burnaby Refinery It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Climate Action Committee hear the delegation, Dave Schick of Chevron Burnaby Refinery. CARRIED Dave Schick, Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, provided the Committee with an overview of Chevron's co-processing initiative. The presentation expressed support for Metro Vancouver's proposed HTL pilot; notably the biocrude generated from the HTL pilot that is intended to be used as feedstock at the Burnaby Refinery to produce lower carbon intensity renewable fuels. Presentation material titled “Chevron Burnaby Refinery Co-Processing Initiative” is retained with the May 3, 2017 Climate Action Committee agenda. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 2017 Update on Liquid Waste Sustainability Innovation Fund Projects Report dated April 24, 2017, from Fred Nenninger, Policy, Planning and Analysis, Director, Liquid Waste Services, providing an update on five projects funded under the Liquid Waste Sustainability Innovation Funds. Fred Nenninger, provided a presentation updating the Committee on the status of the Liquid Waste Sustainability Innovation Funds. The presentation highlighted the following projects: water reclamation from wastewater effluent using disc filters; phosphorus recovery demonstration unit; behaviour change pilot project, aimed at reducing grease in sewers; a smart sewers system with wireless in-situ sensors that detect odour and corrosive compounds; and the hydrothermal processing pilot facility. In response to questions, members were informed about budgetary considerations, the equipment lifespan costs, and the market demand for phosphorus. 1:24 p.m. Chief Williams arrived at the meeting. Presentation material titled “2017 Update on Sustainability Innovation Fund Projects” is retained with the May 3, 2017 Climate Action Committee agenda. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Climate Action Committee held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Page 2 of 6 Climate Action Committee - Page 6 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Climate Action Committee receive for information the report dated April 24, 2017, titled “2017 Update on Liquid Waste Sustainability Innovation Fund Projects”. CARRIED 5.2 2017 Update on Regional District Sustainability Innovation Fund Projects Report dated April 24, 2017, from Roger Quan, Air Quality and Climate Change Director, Parks, Planning and Environment, providing an update on seven projects funded