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GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Time change: 1:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. R E V I S E D A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 May 7, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Transportation Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 7, 2014 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 April 9, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Transportation Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held April 9, 2014 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Metro Vancouver ‘Facts in Focus’ Series Designated Speaker: Elisa Campbell, Director, Regional and Strategic Planning Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Transportation Committee provide input to the development of a Metro Vancouver ‘Facts in Focus’ series, to include planning and transportation issues related to Metro Vancouver’s regional planning mandate. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. May 2, 2014 Transportation Committee Regular Agenda May 7, 2014 Agenda Page 2 of 3 5.2 Federal Gas Tax Program Designated Speaker: Ray Kan, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Transportation Committee receive for information the report dated April 30, 2014, titled “Federal Gas Tax Program”. 5.3 Proposed TransLink Projects for Federal Gas Tax Funding – Part 1 Designated Speaker: Ray Kan, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board endorse the following projects in TransLink’s application for federal gas tax funding: a) 2016 Conventional Bus Replacement; b) 2017 Conventional Bus Replacement; c) Trolley Overhead Rectifier Replacement – Metrotown; d) Automated Train Control Equipment Replacement; and e) Surrey Transit Centre CNG Facility Retrofit. 5.4 Proposed TransLink Projects for Federal Gas Tax Funding – Part 2 Designated Speaker: Ray Kan, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board endorse the following projects in TransLink’s application for federal gas tax funding: a) West Coast Express Rail Cars Buyout; b) Additional funding for Compass Card Bus Upgrades; and c) Additional funding for Hamilton Transit Centre – Richmond. 5.5 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Elisa Campbell, Director, Regional and Strategic Planning Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Transportation Committee receive for information the report dated April 30, 2014, titled “Manager’s Report”. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS No items presented. 7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. 8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING No items presented. May 2, 2014 Transportation Committee - 2 - Transportation Committee Regular Agenda May 7, 2014 Agenda Page 3 of 3 9. ADJOURNMENT/TERMINATION That the Transportation Committee conclude its regular meeting of May 7, 2014. Membership: Watts, Dianne (C) – Surrey Drew, Ralph – Belcarra Schaffer, Ted – Langley City Jackson, Lois (VC) – Delta Forrest, Mike – Port Coquitlam Stewart, Richard - Coquitlam Brodie, Malcolm – Richmond Harris, Maria – Electoral Area A Walton, Richard – North Vancouver District Clay, Mike – Port Moody Meggs, Geoff – Vancouver Wright, Wayne – New Westminster Corrigan, Derek – Burnaby Mussatto, Darrell – North Vancouver City May 2, 2014 Transportation Committee - 3 - 2.1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Transportation Committee held at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair, Director Lois Jackson, Delta Director Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Director Mike Clay, Port Moody Director Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Director Ralph Drew, Belcarra Councillor Mike Forrest, Port Coquitlam Director Geoff Meggs, Vancouver (arrived at 12:55 p.m.) Director Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Mayor Ted Schaffer, Langley City Director Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Director Richard Walton, North Vancouver District Director Wayne Wright, New Westminster MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair, Director Dianne Watts, Surrey Director Maria Harris, Electoral Area A STAFF PRESENT: Elisa Campbell, Director, Regional and Strategic Planning, Planning, Policy and Environment Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 April 9, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Transportation Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 9, 2014 as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Page 1 of 10 Transportation Committee - 4 - 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 March 12, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Transportation Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held March 12, 2014 as circulated. CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Metro Vancouver Comments on Port Metro Vancouver’s Draft Land Use Plan Report dated February 24, 2014 from Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing staff comments related to Port Metro Vancouver’s current draft Port Land Use Plan. Members were provided a presentation about Port Metro Vancouver’s draft Land Use Plan (the Plan) highlighting: development process; Port and Plan overview; Port planning areas; relationship to Metro 2040; Metro Vancouver comments; and expanded implementation measures. 12:55 p.m. Director Meggs arrived at the meeting. Comments were offered about: • Metro Vancouver comments not being integrated/reflected • Impacts to agricultural land • A lack of public interest and mainly business focus • Given industrial land challenges, concerns about the land parcel located at the mouth of Seymour River being designated Recreation • Protecting economic and transportation needs and exploring Fraser River short-sea shipping opportunities In response to questions, members were informed about: • The need to extend the comment deadline to May 2, 2014 • Staff communicating to Port Metro Vancouver about maps needing to clearly identify the beginning and end of water and land designations • Conservation designations in navigable waters not restricting economic uses • Next steps for the Plan Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Page 2 of 10 Transportation Committee - 5 - Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) endorse the comments on Port Metro Vancouver’s Draft Land Use Plan as contained in the report titled, “Metro Vancouver Comments (2014) on Port Metro Vancouver’s Draft Land Use Plan”, dated February 24, 2014; and b) reiterate the Board’s objection to the use of agricultural land for port purposes. Members discussed Port Metro Vancouver responding to issues raised by Metro Vancouver which have not been integrated into the Plan. Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Committee amend the Main Motion by adding: “and c) request that Port Metro Vancouver respond to the issues raised in the report prior to finalizing the Plan.” CARRIED Question on the Main Motion as Amended Question was then called on the Main Motion as amended and it was CARRIED Councillor Forest voted in the negative. The Main Motion as amended now reads as follows: “That the GVRD Board: a) endorse the comments on Port Metro Vancouver’s Draft Land Use Plan as contained in the report titled, “Metro Vancouver Comments (2014) on Port Metro Vancouver’s Draft Land Use Plan”, dated February 24, 2014; and b) reiterate the Board’s objection to the use of agricultural land for port purposes; and c) request that Port Metro Vancouver respond to the issues raised in the report prior to finalizing the Plan.” Presentation material titled “Metro Vancouver Comments on Port metro Vancouver’s Draft land Use Plan” is retained with the April 9, 2014 Transportation Committee agenda. 5.2 2012/13 (Year 8) TransLink Federal Gas Tax Application Report dated March 5, 2014 from Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer, providing the Transportation Committee with information on the endorsed project list and scope changes submitted by TransLink for capital projects included in the 2012/13 (Year 8) funding request under the Federal Gas Tax Program. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Page 3 of 10 Transportation Committee - 6 - Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board receive for information the March 5, 2014 report titled “2012/13 (Year 8) TransLink Federal Gas Tax Application”. Discussion ensued about: • Projects presented to the Gas Tax Management Committee being different than what was presented to and endorsed by the Metro Vancouver Board • Reviewing procedures and providing clarity on allocation, reallocation, and purpose of funds for future applications • The need for senior government to clarify the Board’s role going forward • The need to consider potential TransLink governance changes and Mayors Council on Regional Transportation decisions Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Transportation Committee amend