GREATER REGIONAL DISTRICT SUSTAINABLE REGION INITIATIVE COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Sustainable Region Initiative Committee held at 9:01 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, .

PRESENT: Vice Chair, Director , Vancouver Director Kurt Alberts, Langley Township Director Derek Corrigan, Burnaby (arrived at 9:05 a.m.) Director Marvin Hunt, Surrey Director Barbara Steele, Surrey (arrived at 9:14 a.m.) Director , Vancouver (departed at 9:30 a.m.) Director Joe Trasolini, Port Moody (arrived at 9:21 a.m.) Director Wayne Wright, New Westminster Director Max Wyman, Lions Bay

ABSENT: Chair, Director Lois Jackson, Delta Director Maxine Wilson, Coquitlam

STAFF: Johnny Carline, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Delia Laglagaron, Deputy Commissioner/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Marla Minichiello, Assistant to Regional Committees, Corporate Secretary’s Department

In absence of the chair, Vice-Chair Peter Ladner presided as chair.

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 May 16, 2008 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 16, 2008 as circulated. CARRIED

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 March 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held March 14, 2008 as circulated. CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS No items presented.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Sustainable Region Initiative Committee held on Friday, May 16, 2008 Page 1 of 5 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Future of the Region Summits – Discussion Document and Proposed Framework Report dated April 3, 2008 from Heather Schoemaker, Manager, Corporate Relations Department, outlining the proposal for a triennial Future of the Region Sustainability Summit and annual Sub-regional Preparatory Forums as discussed at the April 1, 2008 special meeting Sustainability Summits Sub-Committee.

9:05 a.m. Director Corrigan arrived at the meeting

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee provide feedback to the Sustainable Summits Sub-Committee on the Framework for the proposed triennial Future of the Region Sustainability Summits, preceded by an annual series of Sub-regional Preparatory Forums, as outlined in Appendix A of the report dated April 3, 2008, titled “Future of the Region Sustainability Summits – Discussion Document and Proposed Framework”. CARRIED

5.2 Sustainability Framework Report dated May 6, 2008 from Johnny Carline, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Administrator’s Office, providing the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee and Board with an amended Sustainability Framework for review and adoption.

On-table document titled “Sustainability Framework – The Framework brochure” was provided and is retained with the May 16, 2008 Sustainable Region Initiative Committee agenda package.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board endorse the amended Sustainability Framework as outlined in the report dated May 6, 2008, titled ‘Sustainability Framework’. CARRIED

5.3 Proposal for Sustainability Report Report dated April 15, 2008 from Ann Rowan, Senior Policy Analyst, Policy and Planning Department, providing an outline of the Sustainability Report and Appendix A requesting input and feedback from members of the Sustainability Region Initiative Committee.

9:14 a.m. Director Steele arrived at the meeting

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Sustainable Region Initiative Committee held on Friday, May 16, 2008 Page 2 of 5 Members made the following suggestions to Appendix A of the proposed Sustainability Report: • Climate Change: add indicator in reference to impact of climate change • Solid waste: remove reference to WTEF • Economy: change under the heading Resilient local food supply “trend in number of hectares in ALR” to “acres in production”, and add number of jobs in the labour force by community • Culture: change segment to “a range of facilities and number of festivals available within the scope of the region” • Transportation and Land Use: add average commute time • Finance: add rate of tax per capita • Statistics on mental health (VPD and RCMP were suggested sources).

9:21 a.m. Director Trasolini arrived at the meeting

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee provide feedback on the proposed format and content for the Sustainability Report as set out in Appendix A of the report dated April 15, 2008, titled ‘Proposal for Sustainability Report’. CARRIED

5.4 Metro Vancouver Sustainability Academies – Strategic Framework Report dated May 14, 2008 from Heather Schoemaker, Manager, and Laurie Fretz, Sustainability Academies Division Manager, Corporate Relations Department, providing the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee with an overview and strategic framework for a proposed network of Metro Vancouver Sustainability Academies located at key Metro Vancouver facilities.

On-table document titled “Attachment 1 – Overview of Five Proposed Metro Vancouver Sustainability Academy Concepts” was provided and is retained with the May 16, 2008 Sustainable Region Initiative Committee agenda package.

9:30 a.m. Director Sullivan departed the meeting

Discussion ensued relative to the prioritization of the five academies and the business case for each.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Sustainable Region Initiative Committee held on Friday, May 16, 2008 Page 3 of 5 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board: a) forward the report dated May 14, 2008, titled ‘Metro Vancouver Sustainability Academy – Strategic Framework’ for information to the relevant Board Committees; and b) nominate a Sustainability Academy Task Force to work with staff and others on the development and implementation of the Metro Vancouver Sustainability Academy. CARRIED

5.5 Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues: Role of the Region – Economy and Transportation Report dated March 31, 2008 from Heather Schoemaker, Manager, and John MacFarlane, Senior Program Manager, Corporate Relations Department, providing information to the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee on the four regional Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues on Role of the Region – Economy and Transportation.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board receive the report dated March 31, 2008 titled “Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues: Role of the Region – Economy and Transportation”, for information. CARRIED

5.6 Manager’s Report Delia Laglagaron, Deputy Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Administrators Office advised members that Metro Vancouver was nominated for the Leo Award in the category of Information or Lifestyle Series for The Sustainable Region television program.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Correspondence – dated January 10, 2008 from Premier

6.2 Correspondence – dated March 20, 2008 from Solicitor General John Les

6.3 Magazine Article – dated April 2008 from British Columbia Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) re: Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant

6.4 Correspondence – dated May 6, 2008 from Leo Awards, Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Sustainable Region Initiative Committee held on Friday, May 16, 2008 Page 4 of 5 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee receive for information the following: 6.1 Correspondence – dated January 10, 2008 from Premier Gordon Campbell 6.2 Correspondence – dated March 20, 2008 from Solicitor General John Les 6.3 Magazine Article – dated April 2008 from Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) re: Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant 6.4 Correspondence – dated May 6, 2008 from Leo Awards, Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia CARRIED Director Corrigan absent at the vote.

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING No items presented.

9. ADJOURNMENT

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Sustainable Region Initiative Committee conclude its regular meeting of May 16, 2008.

CARRIED (Time: 10:12 a.m.)

______Marla Minichiello, Peter Ladner, Vice-Chair Assistant to Regional Committees

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