Environment and Parks Committee Agenda May 6, 2014

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, May 6, 2014 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 May 6, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2014, as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 April 3, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held April 3, 2014, as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

3.1 Elaine Golds, Conservation Chair, Burke Mountain Naturalists. Subject: Colony Farm Regional Park

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No Items Presented

1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.

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5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

Parks

5.1 Regional Parks Forum Designated Speaker: Stephen Suddes, Public Programs & Community Development Division Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board discontinue the work of the Regional Parks Forum and GVRD Director membership, and thank park volunteers for their ongoing contributions and commitment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks.

5.2 Experience the Fraser – Signage Guidelines and Installation Designated Speaker: Jeff Fitzpatrick, Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board: a) adopt the Experience the Fraser Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway Signage Guidelines; and b) authorize installation of Experience the Fraser signage within Metro Vancouver Regional Parks based on the Signage Guidelines.

5.3 Contribution Agreement - Catching the Spirit Youth Society Designated Speaker: Stephen Suddes, Public Programs & Community Development Division Manager Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board approve entering into a three-year contribution agreement with the Catching the Spirit Youth Society for an annual amount of $75,000 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

5.4 Contribution Agreement – Pacific Parklands Foundation Designated Speaker: Stephen Suddes, Public Programs & Community Development Division Manager Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board approve entering into a three-year contribution agreement with the Pacific Parklands Foundation for an annual amount of $175,000.00 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

5.5 Manager’s Report - Parks Designated Speaker: Mitch Sokalski, Director, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 16, 2014, titled “Manager’s Report – Parks”.

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Environment

5.6 Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy Designated Speaker: Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board endorse the Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy for the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley and direct staff to report back on updates to the Strategy.

5.7 Update on Air Quality Monitoring Activities Designated Speaker: Ken Reid, Superintendent of Environmental Sampling and Monitoring Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 9, 2014, titled “Update on Air Quality Monitoring Activities”.

5.8 Manager’s Report - Environment Designated Speaker: Roger Quan, Director, Air Quality and Environment, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 16, 2014, titled “Manager’s Report – Environment”.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Fraser River flood Protection and New Erosion Arc – Correspondence dated March 25, 2014, from the Attorney General, Minister of Justice, addressed to Chair Greg Moore.

6.2 Summary of Regional Park Events – May 2014

6.3 Invasive Zebra Mussels – Correspondence dated April 14, 2014, from the Okanagan Basin Water Board, addressed to Municipal and Regional District CAOs.

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented

8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING No items presented

9. ADJOURNMENT/TERMINATION That the Environment and Parks Committee adjourn its regular meeting of May 6, 2014.

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Membership: Deal, Heather (C) – Vancouver Hogarth, Al - Maple Ridge Steele, Barbara – Surrey Martin, Gayle (VC) – Langley City Little, Mike - North Vancouver District Steves, Harold – Richmond Banman, Bruce - Abbotsford Long, Bob – Langley Township Stone, Andrew – Bowen Island Dhaliwal, Sav – Burnaby Penner, Darrell – Port Coquitlam Walters, Deb – Pitt Meadows Hodge, Craig – Coquitlam

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GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Environment and Parks Committee held at 9:02 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.

PRESENT: Chair, Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Vice Chair, Director Gayle Martin, Langley City Director Bruce Banman, Abbotsford (departed at 11:08 a.m.) Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Councillor Al Hogarth, Maple Ridge Councillor Mike Little, North Vancouver District (departed at 11:08 a.m.) Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam Director Barbara Steele, Surrey Director Harold Steves, Richmond Director Andrew Stone, Bowen Island Director Deb Walters, Pitt Meadows

ABSENT: Director Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby

STAFF: Roger Quan, Director, Air Quality and Environment, Planning, Policy and Environment Mitch Sokalski, Director, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Corporate Services

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 April 3, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2014 as circulated. CARRIED

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2.1 February 6, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 6, 2014 as circulated. CARRIED

2.2 February 26, 2014 Special Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its special meeting held February 26, 2014 as circulated. CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS No Items Presented.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No Items Presented.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

PARKS

5.1 Colony Farm Regional Park – Sheep Paddocks Trail: Route Selection Report dated February 14, 2014 from Frieda Schade, Parks Central Area Division Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment, presenting public feedback received on trail route options for replacement of the Sheep Paddocks Trail in Colony Farm Regional Park and seeking Committee and Board direction on the preferred trail option prior to proceeding with detailed design.

Members were provided a presentation on route options for the Sheep Paddocks Trail at Colony Farm Regional Park highlighting: questionnaire results; criteria; visitor transportation to park; section 1B challenges; options including multi-use trail, pedestrian-only and other; and conclusions.

At the request of Councillor Hodge, members agreed to consider photographs of the trail, which are retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

Discussion ensued about: • User experience for proposed trail options • Exploring a pedestrian-friendly component to option 1B

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In response to questions, members were informed about: • An engineering assessment resulting in trail closure • Signage not mitigating risk/liability to Metro Vancouver • Significant ongoing staff resources required to maintain the trail • In option 1B, costs to move a trail portion currently outside of park boundaries and construct a boardwalk • Public safety measures required in option 2B along railway • Consideration of and challenges with an intermediate option explored • Financial implications of proceeding with both options 1B and 2B

Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board direct staff to proceed with detailed design of a multi-use trail, comprised of a southern riverside route and a northern inland route, providing a connection from Colony Farm Regional Park to the Pitt River Bridge.

Discussion ensued about proceeding with both option 1B, with seasonal closures, and 2B as presented.

Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee amend the Main Motion, after the phrase “Pitt River Bridge”, by adding the phrase “and direct staff to further explore options for 1B, as presented in the February 14, 2014 report titled “Colony Farm Regional Park – Sheep Paddocks Trail: Route Selection”. CARRIED Director Martin voted in the negative.

Question on the Main Motion as Amended Question was then called on the Main Motion as amended and it was CARRIED

The Main Motion as amended now reads as follows: “That the GVRD Board direct staff to proceed with detailed design of a multi-use trail, comprised of a southern riverside route and a northern inland route, providing a connection from Colony Farm Regional Park to the Pitt River Bridge; and direct staff to further explore options for 1B, as presented in the

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Environment and Parks Committee held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 Page 3 of 10 EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 77 February 14, 2014 report titled “Colony Farm Regional Park – Sheep Paddocks Trail: Route Selection”.

Presentation titled “Sheep Paddocks Trail” is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

5.2 Surrey Bend Regional Park - Facility Development Report dated March 17, 2014 from Adam Vasilevich, Landscape Architect, Planning, Policy and Environment, informing the Environment and Parks Committee of the implementation of the GVRD Board approved 2010 Surrey Bend Regional Park Management Plan and construction of park facilities in 2014/2015, and seeking authorization to hold a public information session.

Members were provided a presentation on final facilities design and construction scheduled for Surrey Bend Regional Park highlighting: location; proposed parks facilities; bridge construction photographs; and next steps.

Presentation material titled “Surrey Bend Regional Park Facility Development” is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee authorize staff to hold a public information session regarding the final design of facilities and construction schedule for Surrey Bend Regional Park. CARRIED

5.3 Matsqui Trail Regional Park - Riverfront Erosion Cost-sharing Request Report dated March 18, 2014 from Wendy DaDalt, Division Manager, Parks East Area, Planning, Policy and Environment, in response to a City of Abbotsford request, seeking Board approval to reallocate $175,000 to cost share the repair of the new erosion arc on Metro Vancouver lands in Matsqui Trail Regional Park.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board approve the reallocation of $175,000 for Matsqui Trail Regional Park from the 2014 capital works program and Parks Capital Replacement and Development Program Reserve to be applied towards the protection and reclamation of regional parkland. CARRIED

5.4 Regional Parks - 2013 Visitor Survey Overview Report dated March 14, 2014 from Bonnie Blue, Regional Planner II and Craig Sobering, Parks Planner II, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing the Environment and Parks Committee with an overview of responses gathered during a 2013 survey of visitors to regional parks and requesting permission to make the “Regional Parks Visitor Survey” report, prepared by E. Lees and Associates, available to the general public, member municipalities and others.

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Presentation material titled “Regional Park Visitor Survey 2013” is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 14, 2014 titled “Regional Parks - 2013 Visitor Survey Overview” and authorize the release and distribution of the full report by E. Lees and Associates titled “Regional Parks Visitor Survey”. CARRIED

5.5 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks - 2013 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Report dated March 14, 2014 from Craig Sobering, Parks Planner II, Regional Parks, Planning Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on the 2013 statistics for regional park visitor use, volunteering, educational programs, events and facility bookings.

Members were provided a presentation on annual visitor use and program statistics in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks highlighting: park visits; monthly visits; regional park visitation versus regional population growth; visitor services (educational program and events and bookings and private special events); volunteer and park association contributions; and conclusions.

Presentation material titled “Visits, Volunteering and Visitor Services – By the Numbers - 2013” is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report titled “Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Volunteering and Visitor Services by the Numbers, 2013”; and authorize staff to release and distribute the report. CARRIED

5.6 Experience the Fraser Project Update Report dated February 19, 2014 from Jeffrey Fitzpatrick, Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on the Experience the Fraser Project.

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5.7 Campbell Valley Regional Park - February 14, 2014 Diesel Spill Report dated March 14, 2014 from Wendy DaDalt, East Area Manager, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing information regarding a vehicle accident and resulting diesel spill with respect to response, remediation and financial implications for Metro Vancouver.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 14, 2014, titled “Campbell Valley Regional Park - February 14, 2014 Diesel Spill”. CARRIED Director Steves absent at the vote.

5.8 2014 Regional Parks Capital Program Status Report Report dated March 17, 2014 from Bonnie Blue, Regional Planner II, Planning, Policy and Environment, responding to the February 6, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee request for information on the regional parks capital program for 2014.

Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report titled “2014 Regional Parks Capital Program Status Report”, dated March 17, 2014.

Discussion ensued about timing of project status updates.

Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee amend the Main Motion, after the phrase “dated March 17, 2014”, by adding the phrase “and direct staff to update the Committee on the status of the Regional Parks Capital Program, on a semi-annual basis”. CARRIED Director Steves absent at the vote.

Question on the Main Motion as amended Question on the Main Motion as amended was called and it was CARRIED Director Steves absent at the vote.

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5.9 Manager’s Report – Parks Report dated March 18, 2014 from Mitch Sokalski, Director, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on: the Committee’s 2014 Parks Work Plan; Nuisance Mosquito Control Service; Municipal Recreation and Parks Directors meeting; renewing Riverview; Derby Reach Regional Park - accessible fishing ramp; and Pacific Spirit Regional Park - Night Quest public event.

In response to questions about Kinder Morgan pipeline activities in Colony Farm Regional Park (the Park), members were informed that: • A letter was received from a community group indicating that at a public open house, Kinder Morgan indicated Metro Vancouver had agreed to allow use of a portion of the Park as a construction lay down area • Metro Vancouver has not received a request from Kinder Morgan related to the Park and no pipeline activities have/are occurring in the CFRP • Metro Vancouver staff attended a technical meeting with Kinder Morgan to learn more about their overall pipeline project in order to report back to the Board, as directed, with a preliminary review of potential impacts

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 18, 2014, titled “Manager’s Report – Parks”. CARRIED Councillor Little absent at the vote.

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5.10 Letter of Request for Continuation of the Provincial Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Incentive Program Report dated March 10, 2014 from Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, requesting that the Board send a letter to the Minister of Energy and Mines and Responsible for Core Review in support of continued funding for the Clean Energy Vehicles for British Columbia Program, which has played an important role in helping vehicle owners in Metro Vancouver reduce their fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Environment and Parks Committee held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 Page 7 of 10 EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 1111 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) send a letter to the B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines and Responsible for Core Review requesting continuation of the Clean Energy Vehicles (CEV) for British Columbia Program; and b) forward a copy of the March 10, 2014 report titled “Letter of Request for Continuation of the Provincial Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Incentive Program” to the Mayor and Council of each member municipality, and Chief and Council of Tsawwassen First Nation, for their consideration in making a similar request. CARRIED Director Banman absent at the vote.

5.11 Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008 – Officer Appointment Report dated February 25, 2014 from Ray Robb, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division Manager, Corporate Services, requesting that the Board appoint staff as an Officer pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and “Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008”.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board appoint Karen Pyne as an Officer, pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and “Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008”. CARRIED Director Banman absent at the vote.

5.12 2014 Caring for the Air Report Report dated March 10, 2014 from Julie Saxton, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, presenting the 2014 edition of the annual Caring for the Air report which provides information about air quality and climate change activities carried out by Metro Vancouver and partners in the Lower Fraser Valley airshed in 2013. Updated performance indicator data in the 2014 report include plain language summaries of ambient air quality in 2013 and forecasts and backcasts of emissions of smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gases from the 2010 Lower Fraser Valley Air Emissions Inventory.

Members were provided a presentation on Metro Vancouver’s 2014 Caring for the Air annual report highlighting: content; context; current air quality and climate change issues; performance measures; information; cover photo contest; and enhanced electronic edition.

Request of Staff Staff was requested to forward to all member municipalities, Electoral Area A and Tsawwassen First Nation, a PDF copy of the Caring for the Air 2014 report.

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It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated March 10, 2014, titled “2014 Caring for the Air Report”. CARRIED

5.13 Metro Vancouver Membership in Community Energy Association Report dated March 10, 2014 from Jason Emmert, Air Quality Planner, and Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, responding to the February 6, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee request to staff to report back with recommendations and existing Metro Vancouver memberships in response to a delegation request from the Community Energy Association (CEA) for Metro Vancouver to obtain CEA membership.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board authorize staff to apply for membership for Metro Vancouver in the Community Energy Association (CEA). CARRIED

11:08 a.m. Director Banman and Councillor Little departed the meeting.

5.14 Manager’s Report – Environment Report dated March 10, 2014 from Roger Quan, Director, Air Quality and Environment, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on: the Committee’s 2014 Environment Workplan; Metro Vancouver’s application for intervener status in the National Energy Board Trans Mountain Expansion Project; Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Terms of Reference for energy projects review; and proposal for hazardous waste facility on the Fraser River.

Members were informed that Metro Vancouver and 14 members have been accepted as interveners in the National Energy Board’s Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

In response to questions, members were updated on next steps arising from the Committee’s February climate change workshop and the status of Fraser Surrey Docks application to expand coal shipment activity.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 10, 2014, titled “Manager’s Report – Environment”. CARRIED

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It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the following Information Items: 6.1 Emergency Response Plan for Oil Spills in Central Burrard Inlet – Correspondence dated February 3, 2014 from the Village of Belcarra, addressed to Kevin Gardner, President, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation. 6.2 Summary of Regional Parks Events – April 2014. 6.3 Mutual Interests for the Protection of Central Burrard Inlet – Correspondence dates March 21, 2014, from the Village of Belcarra, addressed to Michael Davies, Director, Marine Development, Kinder Morgan Canada CARRIED

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2014, pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (g) and (i) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; and (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.” CARRIED

9. ADJOURNMENT/TERMINATION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee adjourn its regular meeting of April 3, 2014. CARRIED (Time: 11:19 a.m.)

______Janis Knaupp, Heather Deal, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees

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“The Burke Mountain Naturalists (BMN) are a group of approximately 250 members who strive to understand, appreciate and protect nature. When our club formed in 1989, our first two initiatives were to protect lands on Burke Mountain and at Colony Farm. We were thrilled when our efforts led to the announcement of the establishment of Pinecone Burke Provincial Park and the protection of Colony Farm as a new Regional Park in June, 1995. Since that time, we have maintained a keen interest in Colony Farm Regional Park. A number of BMN members continue to volunteer at Colony Farm Regional Park; some also serve as Board members for the Colony Farm Park Association (CFPA). I am also currently the Chair of CFPA.

It is difficult to overstate the shock I felt when I learned at a Kinder Morgan workshop on March 26 that they were proposing to use several fields at Colony Farm Regional Park as a place to lay down and assemble the portion of their pipeline that will go under the Fraser River. It was especially difficult to not receive a full explanation of why the location of the pipeline crossing of the Fraser had changed and what circumstances had led Kinder Morgan to think that use of the Park was the preferred – or even – a feasible option. As I recall, the only explanation we received from their staff at the workshop, which was delivered with a casual shrug of the shoulders, was that “the other site was becoming problematical”.

To our minds, parks are simply not suitable sites for industrial construction activities. Parks are created as green space for public enjoyment and to protect wildlife habitat. Colony Farm was specifically protected to keep the lands in public ownership, to keep the lands open and accessible to the public, to preserve the agricultural capability of the land, to provide opportunities for public recreation and to protect wildlife habitat and enhance its biodiversity. Another goal was to ensure compatible land uses. We do not see construction of this pipeline to be a compatible land use at Colony Farm Regional Park. We are opposed to this proposed use of a protected Park as a construction site. We fear it is all too easy for Kinder Morgan to see parks as “empty spaces” available for their convenience and construction activities.

Our understanding is the pipeline will go underground in the field which belongs to the Forensic Psychiatric Institute (FPI). We also were told Kinder Morgan proposes to construct an assembly pad and access road through at least 5 fields on the Home Farm side of the Park. This work area could cross Colony Farm Road as well as intrude into the hedgerow near Mundy Slough. This hedgerow was planted, in part, as habitat compensation for loss of the 3rd runway at the Vancouver airport. We also understand the construction work within Park boundaries will not be permanent so we are also concerned with regard to how the land could possibly be restored to its original state. One obvious concern would be compaction of fertile soils from heavy traffic. How would it be possible for such impacts to be reversed?

Colony Farm Park is visited by tens of thousands of people every year. In particular, traffic along Colony Farm Road increases significantly during the active growing season for the Community Gardens and during optimal seasons for birding. It is our understanding that Kinder Morgan intends to use Colony Farm Road as their main access for construction activities. As the vast majority of the parking for park visitors at Colony Farm Park is accessed off Colony Farm Road, this would have tremendous impacts on park users.

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EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 1515 At the meeting on March 26, Kinder Morgan failed to clarify if Metro Vancouver has given permission for them to use this Park. In our view, it is inappropriate that Kinder Morgan is proposing to impact land which lies within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Would the proposed work require permission from the ALC to proceed? At the Kinder Morgan workshop, people were told they had met with Metro Vancouver officials approximately two weeks ago. When exactly did that meeting take place and with whom? What was the outcome?

The fields that Kinder Morgan proposes to use at Colony Farm Park have been designated for agricultural use under Colony Farm’s Land Use Plan. The field adjacent to the FPI was, in fact, used for such purposes a few years ago. However, agricultural fields have also significant wildlife value. In particular, these fields, because they have not been used for agricultural activities for several years, have mostly converted into “old field habitat” which is an extremely valuable type of habitat for many species. In particular, several species-at-risk rely on the old field habitat at Colony Farm Park. These include great blue herons, barn owls, short-eared owls and barn swallows. Barn owls nest nearby and forage over these particular fields. While the nesting season for migratory birds is an especially critical time of the year, the fields are used by wildlife throughout the entire year especially by raptors which forage over the fields for voles and other small mammals. Great blue herons also rely in these fields as well as the drainage channels for food foraging throughout the fall and winter. In addition, studies by the Vancouver Avian Research Center which conducts banding studies on the Port Coquitlam side of Colony Farm Park have shown the Park is an important area for birds, especially juveniles, to gather in the post-breeding period. These birds can spend several weeks at Colony Farm Park in the post-breeding season, gaining muscular strength and the skills they will require for successful migrations south. There is no season of the year when the fields are not being used by wildlife.

Colony Farm Park is also well known as a regional “hot spot” for the colourful Lazuli Buntings, a bird more commonly found in the interior of BC. Every spring, volunteers from BMN and CFPA conduct public nature walks at the Park in the field adjacent to the FPI because this area is one of the more favoured sites for Lazuli Buntings to nest. These buntings also likely nest in the FPI field as well. The male birds use the few tall trees as roost sites to call and attract females. Nests are typically built in shrubs only a few feet off the ground. These nature walks are an extremely popular event at Colony Farm Park. We do not want to see bunting habitat disturbed nor our ability to offer these walks impaired.

When Colony Farm became a Regional Park, it came with a legally binding Land Use Plan which was developed before it was known that Colony Farm would become a Regional Park. Representing the Burke Mountain Naturalists, I sat on the Steering Committee that developed this Land Use Plan. We met over a period of almost two years and consulted extensively with members of the public regarding the future of Colony Farm. There was widespread support for this Land Use Plan and for Colony Farm to become a Regional Park. It is our view that the legally binding Land Use Plan prohibits the use of Colony Farm Park as a construction site for a pipeline. We expect the public will be strongly opposed to Kinder Morgan activities within Colony Farm Park. We ask the Environment and Parks Committee to inform Kinder Morgan that their proposal to turn part of this Park into a construction site is not welcome and will not, under any circumstances, be accepted.

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To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Stephen Suddes, Public Programs & Community Development Division Manager Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: February 14, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Regional Parks Forum

RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board discontinue the work of the Regional Parks Forum and GVRD Director membership, and thank park volunteers for their ongoing contributions and commitment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks.

PURPOSE To seek GVRD Board approval to discontinue the work of the Regional Parks Forum and end the annual appointment of a GVRD Director to membership.

BACKGROUND In 1998, the Board endorsed the Regional Parks Forum as a component of the Parks Partnership Initiative. The objective was to provide a mechanism for facilitating dialogue and communication between regional park staff and park partners, and to support the establishment and growth of park associations. The Board has annually appointed a Director to represent Board interests, establish contact with park partners and participate in forum activities.

The intent in establishing the Regional Parks Forum was to facilitate the development of park associations, volunteer groups and other partners using a community development approach, and to foster dialogue on issues that affect the regional park system and promote activities and opportunities for meaningful citizen engagement. See Attachment - Regional Parks Forum Terms of Reference and membership.

During its first eight years, the Forum proved to be very successful. Four park associations were established and community-based volunteers became involved in aspects of programming, stewardship projects, planning and communications initiatives. Park partners are strong advocates for regional parks and are often involved in joint-planning and decision-making. The park partnership program continued to grow, allowing park associations and volunteer groups to mature. The membership base increased and park partners developed more capacity, independence and self-reliance. However, by 2007, attendance at Forum events was starting to dwindle and meetings were put on hold, while the committee continued to work on re-structuring the Forum to maintain its relevance to park partners and volunteers on the ground.

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DISCUSSION Staff conducted an assessment and determined that the original model of the Forum was no longer meeting the needs of park partners and volunteers. Representatives to the Regional Parks Forum, including park associations and volunteers, weighed in with their own suggestions for change, and feedback on their needs. There were calls for renewal, along with suggestions for new, more innovative mechanisms for dialogue and learning. Efforts to rekindle interest included surveys, restructured meetings, a change in topics of interest and moving Forum meetings out to communities. In spite of efforts to revive interest in the Parks Forum, it became apparent that the original model was no longer relevant to the evolving needs of partners and needed to be revised.

Today, Metro Vancouver’s park partnership program guides the activities of more than 2,500 volunteers contributing in excess of 40,000 hours of volunteer service. As the capacity of park partners has increased, the need for changes to the Parks Forum has also increased.

Work is now underway to establish “Regional Parks Link,” a networking mechanism enabling park partners to connect, share information and learn from one another through a shared communication hub utilizing web and social media to sustain ad-hoc, topic-based connections, post upcoming events and promote activities. It will help build capacity by sharing stories, research, and best practices. It will also facilitate a collective voice for partners and volunteers; strengthen relationships among existing park associations and help to establish new ones. Parks Link will be self-directed by partners, with support from Metro Vancouver. It is expected that a framework will be in-place by July 2014.

ALTERNATIVE No alternatives are presented.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications arising from the dissolution of the Regional Parks Forum. The development of the “Regional Parks Link” will be achieved through the reallocation of existing resources approved as part of the 2014 budget. There will be minor savings to the Board budget, as a Director will no longer be required to attend meetings and activities of a Parks Forum.

SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Staff recommends that the GVRD Board officially disband the Regional Parks Forum, end the annual appointment of a GVRD director, and thank park volunteers for their ongoing contributions and commitment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks program. Staff are now working with park associations and park partners to develop more innovative, efficient and contemporary ways to foster networking through the use of social media and web-based tools, resulting in varied, more responsive mechanisms for dialogue and higher levels of citizen engagement.

Attachments: (Doc 8643841) 1. Regional Parks Forum – Terms of Reference June 22, 2004 2. Regional Parks Forum Membership List

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Terms of Reference

Approved June 22nd, 2004

1.0 INTENTION AND ROLE

1.1) That the Forum is a body, recognized and empowered by GVRD, to make recommendations and to participate in the implementation of system-wide activities, programs and processes. 1.2) That the name is The Regional Parks Forum to reflect the round-table forum function. 1.3) That the Forum’s mission is to support and advance regional park partnerships and the sustainability of regional parks and greenways. 1.4) That the Forum is facilitated and supported by GVRD Parks. 1.5) That the Forum focus is on facilitating system-wide and inter-park activities and processes. 1.6) That the Forum is a coordinating body that:  facilitates information exchange between members and provides mechanisms that support effective communication, decision-making and conflict resolution.  collaborates with GVRD Parks to provide training, orientation and ongoing learning opportunities for members  supports the ongoing partnership program, assists with the development of new park associations and links with other groups that support the interests of regional parks and greenways  creates opportunities for input on system-wide issues

2.0 FORUM MANDATE

The Forum year will be the calendar year [Jan. - Dec.] 2.1) The Forum Strategic Plan will act as the guiding document to help set priorities and the annual mandate. 2.2) The Strategic plan will be reviewed and updated periodically as needed.

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The membership will be confirmed at the first meeting of the year. GVRD Park Committee and Board will endorse the members for an annual term. The Forum membership will consist of the following representatives:

 One representative and optional alternate from each Park Association, Regional Park site or park grouping, to be chosen by the respective groups.  Up to 5 member-at-large representatives, including one youth member-at-large appointed by the membership as a whole  One Pacific Parklands Foundation representative appointed by the PPF  Up to three appointed Regional Park Committee members  GVRD Parks Manager and additional GVRD staff as appointed by the Manager  Contractors: o Forum Facilitator (who facilitates and supports the overall work of the Forum and its committees) o Communications Coordinator [produces warbler. Web site/media relations]  General Public Gallery (In Camera Option if required)

All meetings are open to guests and observers.

In attendance: Recording Secretary

4.0 MEETINGS and OFFICERS

4.1) Regular Forum meetings are held five times per year. 4.2) Additional meetings may be scheduled at the discretion of the members. 4.3) Meetings will operate with the consensus decision-making model. 4.4) Minutes of all meetings are taken by a recording secretary provided by GVRD Parks. 4.5) The Chair and Vice-Chair are selected for one or two year terms, at the discretion of the members. 4.6) The Chair acts as the spokesperson for the Forum. 4.7) The chair of the Recruitment and Renewal Committee will propose a nominations process for the chair and vice-chair positions at the last meeting of the year for the upcoming year.

5.0 COMMITTEES

5.1) Standing Committees are determined and the chairs affirmed at the first annual Forum meeting. 5.2) Committees are chaired by a member and open to all interested parties. 5.3) Ad hoc work groups will be established by the Forum as required with a specific and short-term mandate. 5.4) Each Committee or work group is accountable to and reports to the Forum as needed.

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6.0 REPORTING

6.1) Recommendations related to Park Partnership Associations are taken back to Associations for comment prior to being presented to Regional Park Committee. 6.2) Other recommendations are directed to the Regional Park Committee through Forum Chair. 6.3) An issue template and guide have been created to provide a format for issues to be developed and presented at the Forum table.

7.0 ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

7.1) Funds required to operate the Forum and to support the Forum committees and projects are provided by GVRD Parks through an annual budgeting process involving partners and staff. 7.2) The Forum may from time to time raise additional funds or find other partners to support projects.

8.0 REVIEW PROCESS

The Forum intent, role and function will be reviewed periodically and adapted to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the members.

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MEMBERS Name Park/Affiliation Bob Gunn, Co-Chair Burnaby Lake Regional Park Deb Jack, Co-Chair Eugene Duruisseau Belcarra Regional Park Ursula Easterbrook Boundary Bay Regional Park Don Farquhar, alternate Tom Saare Burnaby Lake Regional Park Jude Grass Campbell Valley Regional Park Guy Laframboise, alternate David Cook Capilano River Regional Park Corinne Riedyk Colony Farm Regional Park Sue Ellen Fast Crippen Regional Park Sharon Meneely Derby Reach Regional Park Judy Williams Iona Beach Regional Park Vernon Hale, alternate Jackie Campbell Kanaka Creek Regional Park Ken Williams, alternate Dave Smith, alternate Ralf Kelman Lyn Headwaters Regional Park Roger Loubert Minnekhada Regional Park Tom Dunn Pacific Spirit Regional Park Judy Williams, alternate Linda Kingston Tynehead Regional Park Surrey Bend Regional Park Robert’s Point Joseph Lin Members at Large Hinda Avery Mel Turner Leon Lebrun Marianne Smith Terry Wilshire Pacific Parklands Foundation

CONTRACTORS Name Title Anne Cochran Forum Facilitator Dawn Hanna Communications Coordinator

METRO VANCOUVER STAFF & DIRECTOR Name Title Cllr. Bruce Drake Director Ed Andrusiak Manager of Regional Parks Stephen Suddes PPCD Division Manager

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To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Jeff Fitzpatrick, Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: April 14, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Experience the Fraser – Signage Guidelines and Installation

RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board: a) adopt the Experience the Fraser Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway Signage Guidelines; and b) authorize installation of Experience the Fraser signage within Metro Vancouver Regional Parks based on the Signage Guidelines.

PURPOSE To introduce and seek approval for the proposed Experience the Fraser Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway Signage Guidelines (Attachment 1) developed for the Experience the Fraser (ETF) initiative and obtain authorization to install such signage in Metro Vancouver regional parks and greenways within the project area.

BACKGROUND In 2012 Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Boards approved the Experience the Fraser Concept Plan and endorsed the ETF Implementation Plan for local governments. The Concept Plan established a vision, goals, themes and a framework for long-term development of trail and blueway routes linking communities, features, amenities and experiences. The Implementation Plan identifies actions planned by local governments for the next few years that will advance the Concept Plan’s Foundational Program over a 3 – 5 year timeframe.

The Branding and Marketing Strategy from the Implementation Plan included an Action to develop an ETF sign plan including sign design, standards and acquisition protocol for ETF’s Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway. Additionally, Metro Vancouver would partner with Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Township of Langley and Trails BC to sign the 33km portion of Phase 1 of the Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway from Fort Langley to Colony Farm Regional Park (Attachment 2). FVRD would sign a completed section of dyke trail. Additional intact segments would be signed as they are completed.

The proposed ETF Signage Guidelines were supported by the ETF Joint Political Steering Committee on April 11, 2014.

DISCUSSION A consulting firm, PUBLIC: Architecture + Communication Inc., was retained to create the Canyon to Coast Trail (CTCT) and Blueway (CTCB) Signage Guidelines, which involved two interactive workshops with each of the regional district’s Municipal Staff Liaison Committees. A key task of this project was to apply the elements of the ETF’s logo, colors, and fonts to the design of way-finding

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signage that is unique and engaging, but also complementary and easily integrated with the range of existing municipal, regional and national trail signage located throughout both regional districts. The proposed Guidelines establish a vision for the ETF signage program and provide a range of options for the development of detailed signage plans collaboratively with municipalities, agencies, partners and other land owners. The CTCT and CTCB will be signed incrementally as intact experiences come online over time. The end result will be a well-connected, easily navigable CTCT and CTCB over the long term and a visual “pathway” that engages the public in experiencing the Fraser.

The core goals of the ETF signage program are to: • Work collaboratively with partners to sign the CTCT incrementally as intact sections, or ‘experiences’, are completed so trail users can navigate distinct experience along the trail, and eventually travel the trail end to end. • Sign amenities and access points along the CTCB to support recreational use of the Blueway. • Provide orientation at ETF Nodes and Blueway access points. • Build public awareness and recognition of Experience the Fraser.

Canyon to Coast Trail The CTCT will link together a 642 km network (with the North Arm included) of popular existing municipal, regional and provincial trails, on-road routes, and new (future) purposed trails on both sides of the Fraser River. The route moves through urban, suburban and rural communities, in parks and rugged landscapes, on dedicated trails, bridges, dykes and road. The CTCT signage is required to mark the trail for way-finding, provide interpretation of interesting features, orient park users at entry points/nodes, and continue to build the ETF brand. The scope of work for PUBLIC was to design a suite of trail way-finding markers, and establish basic guidelines for other signage elements such as kiosks and interpretive signage. The guidelines include standalone signage options and integrated signage options which can be adapted to fit the appearance and application of municipal or other existing signage standards.

Canyon to Coast Blueway The CTCB is the river itself, supported by a network of access points and amenities on shore. There is currently no formal recreational blueway signage program for the Lower Fraser River. This stretch of the river is popular for motorized and non-motorized, organized group and solo recreational boating. The scope of work for this component of the project was to develop blueway way-finding guidelines and design blueway signage standard (signage located on land, oriented to and visible from the water by blueway users, indicating access points, amenities and features).

With these Guidelines both regional districts with their partners will be able to sign Phase I of the Canyon to Coast Trail. This year in the Fraser Valley this will happen along 18 km of dyke trail in Chilliwack from Island 22 Regional Park to Ferry Island Provincial Park. For Metro Vancouver it will occur along a 33 km trail segment from historic Fort Langley to Colony Farm Regional Park. Following Board endorsement of the Guidelines Metro Vancouver will collaborate with municipal partners, the Province and Translink on a detailed signage plan for this route. CTCB signage will be initiated at select Phase 1 waterfront locations.

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ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVRD Board: a) adopt the Experience the Fraser Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway Signage Guidelines; and b) authorize installation of Experience the Fraser signage within Metro Vancouver Regional Parks based on the Signage Guidelines.

2. That the GVRD Board provide alternative direction.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Funding to develop the Signage Guidelines was provided by the Province’s ETF grant to the Regional Districts. Implementation of Phase 1 Canyon to Coast Trail signage in Metro Vancouver (Attachment 2) will also be funded by the Province’s ETF grant at a cost of approximately $30,000. These expenditures were included in the Board approved 2014 Regional Parks budget. Staff will complete installation of signage within Regional Parks. Municipalities and other agencies will complete installation of signage along sections of the trail and blueway under their jurisdiction.

SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Development of Experience the Fraser Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway Signage Guidelines and signing of Phase 1 of the CTCT and CTCB are planned actions of the 2012 Board endorsed ETF Implementation Plan for local governments. Creation and implementation of the Signage Guidelines are collaborative efforts with municipalities and other jurisdictions in the project area. Ongoing cooperation is needed to implement the signing program over time.

Alternative 1 is recommended by staff and supported by the ETF Political Steering Committee and will facilitate signing two pilot sections of the CTCT immediately and guide future signing of newly completed trail and blueway segments over time.

Attachments: (Doc 9306010) 1. Experience the Fraser Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway Signage Guidelines Overview 2. Phase 1 Canyon to Coast Trail Signage Installation in Metro Vancouver

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To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Stephen Suddes, Public Programs & Community Development Division Manager Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: April 14, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Contribution Agreement - Catching the Spirit Youth Society

RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board approve entering into a three-year contribution agreement with the Catching the Spirit Youth Society for an annual amount of $75,000 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

PURPOSE To report on the development of terms of reference for funding to non-profit organizations active in regional parks, and to seek GVRD Board authorization to use the attached contribution agreement with Catching the Spirit Youth Society.

BACKGROUND At their October 10, 2013 meeting the GVRD Intergovernmental and Administrative Committee adopted the following resolution:

“… direct staff to report back on the development of terms of reference for funding and evaluation as well as service agreements where appropriate with respect to providing annual funding to these organizations.”

APPROACH A template for annual funding to external organizations by way of a contribution agreement is proposed that would serve as terms of reference, and also framework for assessment and evaluation. While the template satisfies Metro Vancouver’s requirements for most recipients some may have special requirements. The history and nature of an organization’s relationship with Metro Vancouver, or the type and scope of programs and services provided to Metro Vancouver may be such that some variation of the agreement template is required.

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Term • The term of the proposed agreement is for three years, ending December 31, 2016. • There is provision for early termination in the event of bankruptcy or the funds are used in a manner contrary to the agreement or not in the public’s interest

Funding • GVRD Board approved 2014 funding for Catching the Spirit Youth Society of $75,000. • Funding is subject to annual approval by GVRD Board.

Services to Metro Vancouver • Catching the Spirit program is operated by the society, serves approximately 500 youth in regional parks each year; • In 2013, youth from Catching the Spirit contributed in excess of 15,000 volunteer hours to regional parks; • Participants are involved in stewardship projects, environmental citizenship programs and youth leadership initiatives; and, • Funds are used to hire society staff, administer their program, purchase equipment and supplies, and leverage additional donations and support from other sources.

Annual Reporting • The Catching the Spirit Youth Society will submit an annual report to GVRD;

ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVRD Board approve entering into a three-year contribution agreement with the Catching the Spirit Youth Society for an annual amount of $75,000 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

2. That the GVRD Board approve entering into a one-year contribution agreement with the Catching the Spirit Youth Society for the amount of $75,000 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

3. That the GVRD Board provide alternate direction.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for the 2014 grant has already been approved by GVRD Board as a GVRD grant to an external organization. The proposed agreement will provide for oversight, accountability, reporting and an evaluation framework as requested by GVRD Intergovernmental and Administration Committee. Entering into this agreement will have no impact on the 2014 budget since no new funds are required. Future funding for this grant will be included in the Regional Parks budget.

SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The proposed agreement meets Metro Vancouver’s requirements for the administration of this annual grant to the Catching the Spirit Youth Society. The Catching the Spirit Youth Society plans and manages programs for youth spanning more than one fiscal year; this three-year agreement provides some measure of stability to allow for smooth planning, program development and delivery.. Funding must still be approved by the GVRD Board annually. A three-year agreement will Environment and Parks Committee 30 Contribution Agreement – Catching the Spirit Youth Society Environment and Parks Committee Meeting Date: May 6, 2014 Page 3 of 3

be seen by other potential donors as evidence of a durable partnership between the society and Metro Vancouver, creating potential for leveraging additional funds and in-kind support, staff recommend Alternative 1

Attachment: Contribution Agreement (Doc 9266559)

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CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made the ___ day of ______, 2014

BETWEEN:

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

("Metro Vancouver")

AND:

CATCHING THE SPIRIT YOUTH SOCIETY c/o Pacific Parklands Foundation 4330 Kingsway, 7th floor Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

(the "Recipient")

WHEREAS:

A. The Recipient is a non-profit organization with an independent Board of Directors. One of the objects of the Recipient is to develop leadership and social responsibility in youth through environmental awareness and stewardship, outdoor recreation and youth ownership;

B. The Recipient has requested to receive, and Metro Vancouver has agreed to provide funds to the Recipient for a purpose beneficial to the community or an aspect of the community; and

C. Section 176(1)(c) of the Local Government Act provides that Metro Vancouver may provide assistance for the purpose of benefitting the community or any aspect of the community.

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the premises, terms and conditions to be hereinafter contained (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged), the parties hereto covenant and agree each with the other as follows:

1.0 INTERPRETATION

In this Agreement the following terms have the following meanings:

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“Agreement” means this agreement and the appended schedules.

“Proposal” means the proposal put forth by the Recipient to Metro Vancouver for funds for a specific purpose or service to be carried out by the Recipient as set out in Schedule ‘A’ of the Agreement.

“Services” means the services as set out in the Proposal.

2.0 TERM

The term of this Agreement will commence on January 1, 2014, and end on December 31, 2016, (the “Term”) unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.

3.0 SERVICES

3.1 The Recipient shall only use the funds provided in accordance with Article 4.0 (the “Funds”) to provide Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

3.2 The Recipient shall, at Metro Vancouver’s written request, provide all information required to enable Metro Vancouver to evaluate, using the criteria set out in Schedule B, the Recipient’s provision of the Services.

3.3 The Recipient will provide the Services under the terms of the Agreement subject to any applicable bylaws of Metro Vancouver and applicable legislation and regulations and in a manner consistent with any applicable guidelines provided by Metro Vancouver.

3.4 Metro Vancouver must approve any changes to the Proposal or Services in writing prior to the changes being made during the Term.

3.5 If the Recipient makes changes without the prior approval of Metro Vancouver pursuant to section 3.4, Metro Vancouver may, at its sole discretion, withdraw the Funds and immediately terminate the Agreement.

4.0 FUNDING AND PAYMENT

4.1 Metro Vancouver has agreed to provide the Funds to support the Recipient’s provision of the Services, in accordance with section 4.3.

4.2 The payment of Funds is subject to Metro Vancouver being satisfied that the Recipient will perform the Services in accordance with the Proposal and all requirements under the Agreement.

4.3 Metro Vancouver shall pay by cheque in two equal installments the sum of $75,000 per annum for the period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, in the following manner for the provision of the Services:

(a) First installment on or before April 1, 2014;

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(b) Second installment on or before June 30, 2014.

4.4 Funding, if any, provided by Metro Vancouver to the Recipient for the periods from:

(a) January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015; and

(b) January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016;

is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of Metro Vancouver.

5.0 REPORTING

The Recipient shall present an annual report to Metro Vancouver on or before January 31 of the year following the year in which the Funds were received. The annual report shall include at a minimum:

(a) a summary of operating results showing revenues and expenditures to December 31 of the preceding year; and

(b) a brief narrative summary reviewing the goals, objectives and the results achieved for the year; including the challenges, program cancellations, and significant issues addressed.

6.0 TAXES

It is the Recipient’s responsibility to determine whether or not it has to be registered for GST and/or PST purposes. The amount of funding provided in this Agreement includes any GST and/or PST which may be payable by Metro Vancouver. Any liability for GST and/or PST required in respect of this Agreement will be the responsibility of the Recipient.

7.0 SEPARATE FUNDS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The books of account of the Recipient shall be kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.

8.0 RIGHT OF AUDIT

At any time, Metro Vancouver may give to the Recipient written notice that it desires its representative to examine the books of account of the Recipient, and the Recipient shall produce for examination to such representative within ten days after receipt of such notice, its books of account, and the said representative shall have a right of access to all records, documents, books, accounts and vouchers of the Recipient and shall be entitled to require from the Directors and Officers of the Recipient such information and explanations as, in his/her opinion, may be necessary to enable the staff to report to Metro Vancouver Board on the financial position of the Recipient.

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9.0 INDEMNITY AND RELEASE

9.1 The Recipient shall indemnify and save harmless Metro Vancouver from and against all actions, causes of action, claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, legal fees, fees, fines, charges or expenses which Metro Vancouver may incur, be threatened by or be required to pay by reason of or arising out of the provision of the Services by the Recipient, the Recipient’s use of any facility where Services are provided, the breach by the Recipient of any term of this Agreement, or by the Recipient’s contravention of any law, enactment or regulation of a federal, provincial or local government.

9.2 The Recipient releases Metro Vancouver, its elected officials, appointed officers, employees and agents from and waives any claim, right, remedy, action, cause of action, loss, damage, expense, fee or liability which the Recipient may have against any or all of them in respect of an act of Metro Vancouver in relation to this Agreement except insofar as such claim, right, remedy, action, cause of action, loss, damage, expense, fee or liability arises from the negligence of Metro Vancouver, its elected officials and appointed officers, employees, agents or contractors.

9.3 Notwithstanding any other term of this Agreement, the Recipient shall have no claims against Metro Vancouver for any funding contribution, compensation, penalty or liability on the part of Metro Vancouver if the Board of Directors of Metro Vancouver does not approve funding for one or both of the periods set out in sections 4.4(a) and 4.4(b).

9.4 This section shall survive the expiry or sooner termination of this Agreement.

10.0 TERMINATION

10.1 Metro Vancouver may terminate this Agreement immediately without notice to the Recipient should:

(a) the Recipient make an assignment in bankruptcy or is declared bankrupt; or

(b) Metro Vancouver, in its sole discretion, determine that any of the Funds are being used in a manner contrary to the Proposal or the public interest.

10.2 If Metro Vancouver terminates the Agreement for any reason, the Recipient shall immediately return any Funds that have not been spent on providing the Services. The Recipient will provide a full accounting of all Funds not returned.

10.3 The Recipient may terminate this Agreement upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to Metro Vancouver should the Recipient, for any reason, be unable to meet its obligations with respect to the provision of the Services as set forth in this Agreement.

10.4 Upon termination by the Recipient, the Recipient shall immediately return any Funds that have not been spent on providing the Services. The Recipient will provide a full accounting of all Funds not returned.

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11.0 NOTICE

11.4 It is hereby mutually agreed that any notice required to be given under this Agreement will be deemed to be sufficiently given:

(a) if delivered at the time of delivery; and

(b) if mailed from any government post in the Province of British Columbia by prepaid registered mail addressed as follows:

To Metro Vancouver:

Mitch Sokalski Director, Regional Parks Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

To the Recipient:

Robert Gunn, Board Chair Catching the Spirit Youth Society c/o Pacific Parklands Foundation 4330 Kingsway, 7th floor Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

11.5 Unless otherwise specified herein, any notice required to be given under this Agreement by any party will be deemed to have been given if mailed by prepaid registered mail, sent by facsimile transmission, or delivered to the address of the other party set forth above or at such other address as the other party may from time to time direct in writing, and any such notice will be deemed to have been received if mailed or faxed, seventy-two (72) hours after the time of mailing or faxing and if delivered, upon the date of delivery. If normal mail service or facsimile service is interrupted by strike, slow down, force majeure or other cause, then a notice sent by the impaired means of communication will not be deemed to be received until actually received, and the party sending the notice must utilize any other such services which have not been so interrupted or must deliver such notice in order to ensure prompt receipt thereof.

12.0 AUTHORIZATION

The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, if any, have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action of the Recipient, and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Recipient enforceable against the Recipient in accordance with

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its terms and the persons signing this Agreement on the Recipient’s behalf are duly authorized to do so.

13.0 TIME

Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

14.0 BINDING

In consideration of being granted the Funds, the Recipient agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and if the Recipient represents a group or organization, the Recipient agrees to inform all responsible persons associated with the group or organization of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

15.0 ASSIGNMENT

The Recipient may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Metro Vancouver.

16.0 ENUREMENT

This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and permitted assignees.

17.0 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership or joint venture relationship, an employer-employee relationship, a landlord-tenant, or a principal-agent relationship.

18.0 WAIVER

The waiver by a party of any failure on the part of the other party to perform in accordance with any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement is not to be construed as a waiver of any future or continuing failure, whether similar or dissimilar.

19.0 AMENDMENTS

This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by the written agreement of the parties.

20.0 WHOLE AGREEMENT

The whole agreement between the parties is set forth in this document and no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied, have been made other than those expressed.

21.0 LANGUAGE

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Wherever the singular, masculine and neuter are used throughout this Agreement, the same is to be construed as meaning the plural or the feminine or the body corporate or politic as the context so requires.

22.0 CUMULATIVE REMEDIES

No remedy under this Agreement is to be deemed exclusive but will, where possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at law or in equity.

23.0 GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws applicable in the Province of British Columbia and the parties attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.

24.0 COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if both parties had signed the same document. Each counterpart shall be deemed to be an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

For the GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

______Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer

For CATCHING THE SPIRIT YOUTH SOCIETY

______Robert Gunn, Chair

SCHEDULE ‘A’

Catching the Spirit Youth Society (Recipient) Proposal (2014-2016)

GOAL

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To offer a region-wide Catching the Spirit Youth Program based in up to four regional parks over a three-year period from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016.

OBJECTIVE

• Provide opportunities for social and personal development contributing to self-esteem, empowerment, citizenship, and leadership capabilities of youth; and • Contribute to sustaining our parks and to regional sustainability by engaging our youth in environmental and social responsibility.

THE PLAN

• Summer youth camps and year ‘round stewardship programs based in regional parks, with up to 500 youth participants drawn from across the region; • Program is available at no cost to all regional youth age 12-18 years; and • Ongoing direction of the Catching the Spirit program by youth, for youth.

THE SERVICES

• Meaningful and practical stewardship activities in our regional parks and local communities; • Partnership and strong networks with other community-based organizations that support or run youth programs; • Involvement of youth in governance of parks and projects in parks; • Provide outdoor recreation benefits for youth and supports their health, wellness, and social well-being; and • Educational experiences in regional parks complementing formal education programs.

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SCHEDULE ‘B’

Evaluation

• Oversight: Metro Vancouver staff participate as representatives (ex-officio) on the board of directors for the Catching the Spirit Youth Society, providing oversight as well as advice and guidance on Catching the Spirit Youth Society projects;

• Reporting: The Catching the Spirit Youth Society will submit an Annual Report to GVRD;

• Assessment: Metro Vancouver staff conduct ongoing assessments showing youth participation rates and other metrics highlighting the effectiveness of this program, to be presented to Environment and Parks Committee annually.

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To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Stephen Suddes, Public Programs & Community Development Division Manager Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: April 14, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Contribution Agreement – Pacific Parklands Foundation

RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board approve entering into a three-year contribution agreement with the Pacific Parklands Foundation for an annual amount of $175,000.00 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

PURPOSE To report on the development of terms of reference for annual funding, to the Pacific Parklands Foundation and seek GVRD Board authorization to use the attached contribution agreement.

BACKGROUND At their October 10, 2013 meeting the GVRD Intergovernmental and Administrative Committee adopted the following resolution:

Metro Vancouver provides annual grants to external organizations and these are approved by the GVRD Board as part of the annual budget cycle. For regional parks, 2014 approved funding includes capacity-building grants for up to six park associations ($63,500), funding for Catching the Spirit Youth Society ($75,000), and Pacific Parklands Foundation ($175,000). The Pacific Parklands Foundation (PPF) is a charitable society established through a GVRD Board resolution in 2000. The Foundation operates at arm’s-length from Metro Vancouver with the mandate to support regional parks by encouraging philanthropy. Since 2001, Metro Vancouver has provided an annual grant to PPF to cover core operating costs.

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Term • The term of the proposed agreement is for three years, ending December 31, 2016. • There is provision for early termination in the event of bankruptcy or if the funds are used in a manner contrary to the agreement or not in the public’s interest.

Funding • GVRD Board approved 2014 funding for the Pacific Parklands Foundation of $175,000. • Funding is subject to annual approval by GVRD Board.

Services to Metro Vancouver • Raise funds for small and medium park projects including the 2014 and 2015 Catching the Spirit program; • Manage Commemorative Gift Program for regional parks • Administer the Mordecai Wosk award, and the Gordon Smith award, both of which are given annually to outstanding youth involved with regional parks. • Raise funds through first ever capital campaign for phase 2 of the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre ($500,000 commitment) • Funds raised by PPF are returned directly to programs supporting regional parks, including a number of programs delivered by park partners;

Annual Reporting • The Pacific Parklands Foundation will submit an annual report to GVRD;

ALTERNATIVES

1. That the GVRD Board approve entering into a three-year contribution agreement with the Pacific Parklands Foundation for an annual amount of $175,000.00 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

2. That the GVRD Board approve entering into a one year contribution agreement with the Pacific Parklands Foundation for the amount of $175,000.00 based on the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 1.

3. That the GVRD Board provide alternate direction.

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SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The proposed agreement meets Metro Vancouver’s requirements for the administration of this annual grant to the PPF. The PPF administers a variety of initiatives for Metro Vancouver’s regional parks including fundraising for programs and capital projects, bequests and sponsorships; work done in these fields normally span more than one year. This proposed three-year agreement provides some measure of stability to allow for the foundation to establish relationships with donors, and for smooth planning and continuity from year-to-year. Funding must still be approved by GVRD Board annually. A three-year agreement will be seen by other potential donors as evidence of a durable partnership between the society and Metro Vancouver, creating potential for leveraging additional funds and in-kind support. Staff recommends Alternative 1

Attachment: Funding Agreement (DOC 9308440)

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FUNDING AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made the ______day of ______, 2014

BETWEEN:

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

("Metro Vancouver")

AND:

PACIFIC PARKLANDS FOUNDATION 4330 Kingsway, 7th floor Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

("PPF")

WHEREAS:

A. PPF was established in January 2000 as a non-profit society (S-0042321) and charity (889353017 RR0001) with an independent Board of Directors and has a mission to encourage philanthropy and volunteerism, enrich communities, and protect valuable green space in Metro Vancouver regional parks;

B. Metro Vancouver has agreed to provide funds to PPF for a purpose beneficial to the community or an aspect of the community; and

C. Section 176(1)(c) of the Local Government Act provides that Metro Vancouver may provide assistance for the purpose of benefitting the community or any aspect of the community.

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1.0 INTERPRETATION

In this Agreement the following terms have the following meanings:

“Agreement” means this agreement and the appended schedules.

“Funds” means those funds provided pursuant to Article 4.0 of this Agreement.

“Purpose” means to encourage philanthropy and volunteerism, enrich communities, and protect green space in Metro Vancouver regional parks, through implementation of the work plan. The 2014 work plan is set out in Schedule A.

2.0 TERM

The term of this Agreement will commence on January 1, 2014 and end on December 31, 2016 (the “Term”) unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.

3.0 PURPOSE

3.1 PPF shall only use the Funds for the Purpose, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

3.2 PPF shall, at Metro Vancouver’s written request, provide all access and information required to enable Metro Vancouver to evaluate the use of the Funds, using the evaluation framework set out in Schedule B.

3.3 PPF will use the Funds subject to any applicable bylaws of Metro Vancouver and applicable legislation and regulations and in a manner consistent with any applicable guidelines provided by Metro Vancouver.

4.0 FUNDING AND PAYMENT

4.1 Metro Vancouver has agreed to provide the Funds to support PPF in accordance with section 4.2.

4.2 Metro Vancouver shall pay by cheque to PPF the sum of $175,000 for the period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, on or before [DATE], 2014.

4.3 Funding, if any, provided by Metro Vancouver to PPF for the periods from:

(a) January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015; and

(b) January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016,

is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of Metro Vancouver and submission by PPF of a work plan satisfactory to Metro Vancouver. Notwithstanding any other term of this

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Agreement, PPF shall have no claims against Metro Vancouver for any funding contribution, compensation, penalty or liability on the part of Metro Vancouver if the Board of Directors of Metro Vancouver does not approve funding for one or both of the periods set out in section 4.3(a) and (b).

5.0 REPORTING

PPF shall present an annual report to Metro Vancouver on or before January 31 of the year following the year in which the Funds were received. The annual report shall include at a minimum:

(a) a summary of operating results showing revenues and expenditures to December 31 of the preceding year; and

(b) a brief narrative summary reviewing the goals, objectives and the results achieved for the year; including the challenges, program cancellations, and significant issues addressed.

6.0 TAXES

It is PPF’s responsibility to determine whether or not it has to be registered for GST and/or PST purposes. The amount of funding provided in this Agreement includes any GST and/or PST which may be payable by Metro Vancouver. Any liability for GST and/or PST required in respect of this Agreement will be the responsibility of PPF.

7.0 SEPARATE FUNDS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The books of account of PPF shall be kept in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.

8.0 RIGHT OF AUDIT

At any time, Metro Vancouver may give to PPF written notice that it desires its representative to examine the books of account of PPF, and PPF shall produce for examination to such representative within ten days after receipt of such notice, its books of account, and the said representative shall have a right of access to all records, documents, books, accounts and vouchers of PPF and shall be entitled to require from the Directors and Officers of PPF such information and explanations as, in his/her opinion, may be necessary to enable the staff to report to Metro Vancouver Board on the financial position of PPF.

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9.0 TERMINATION

9.1 Metro Vancouver may terminate this Agreement immediately without notice to PPF if:

(a) PPF makes an assignment in bankruptcy or is declared bankrupt; or

(b) Metro Vancouver, in its sole discretion, determines that any of the Funds are being used in a manner contrary to the Purpose or the public interest.

9.2 If Metro Vancouver terminates the Agreement for any reason, PPF shall immediately return any Funds that have not been spent. PPF will provide a full accounting of all Funds not returned.

9.3 PPF may terminate this Agreement upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to Metro Vancouver.

9.4 Upon termination by PPF, PPF shall immediately return any Funds that have not been spent. PPF will provide a full accounting of all Funds not returned.

10.0 NOTICE

10.1 It is hereby mutually agreed that any notice required to be given under this Agreement will be deemed to be sufficiently given:

(a) if delivered at the time of delivery; and

(b) if mailed from any government post in the Province of British Columbia by prepaid registered mail addressed as follows:

To Metro Vancouver:

Mitch Sokalski Director, Regional Parks Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

To PPF:

Denise Coutts, Executive Director Pacific Parklands Foundation 4330 Kingsway, 7th floor Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8

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10.2 Unless otherwise specified herein, any notice required to be given under this Agreement by any party will be deemed to have been given if mailed by prepaid registered mail, sent by facsimile transmission, or delivered to the address of the other party set forth above or at such other address as the other party may from time to time direct in writing, and any such notice will be deemed to have been received if mailed or faxed, seventy-two (72) hours after the time of mailing or faxing and if delivered, upon the date of delivery. If normal mail service or facsimile service is interrupted by strike, slow down, force majeure or other cause, then a notice sent by the impaired means of communication will not be deemed to be received until actually received, and the party sending the notice must utilize any other such services which have not been so interrupted or must deliver such notice in order to ensure prompt receipt thereof.

11.0 AUTHORIZATION

The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, if any, have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action of PPF, and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of PPF enforceable against PPF in accordance with its terms and the persons signing this Agreement on PPF’s behalf are duly authorized to do so.

12.0 TIME

Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

13.0 BINDING

In consideration of being granted the Funds, PPF agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and if PPF represents a group or organization, PPF agrees to inform all responsible persons associated with the group or organization of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

14.0 ASSIGNMENT

PPF may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Metro Vancouver.

15.0 ENUREMENT

This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and permitted assignees.

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16.0 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership or joint venture relationship, an employer-employee relationship, a landlord-tenant, or a principal-agent relationship.

17.0 WAIVER

18.0 AMENDMENTS

This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by the written agreement of the parties.

19.0 WHOLE AGREEMENT

The whole agreement between the parties regarding the provision of the Funds is set forth in this document and no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied, have been made other than those expressed.

20.0 LANGUAGE

21.0 CUMULATIVE REMEDIES

No remedy under this Agreement is to be deemed exclusive but will, where possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at law or in equity.

22.0 GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

23.0 COUNTERPARTS

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

For the GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

______Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer

For PACIFIC PARKLANDS FOUNDATION

______David Pohl, Chair

______Kevin O’Callaghan, Vice Chair

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SCHEDULE A

PPF 2014 PRIORITIES AND WORK PLAN

2014 PRIORITIES

• Raise funds for small and medium park projects supported by PPF • Raise funds for 2014 and 2015 Catching the Spirit program • Raise funds through first ever capital campaign for phase 2 of the Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre ($500,000 commitment) • Manage Commemorative Gift Program for regional parks • Administer the Wosk award and Gordon Smith award, both of which are given annually to outstanding youth involved with regional parks. • Prepare strategies to align PPF initiatives with Metro Vancouver priorities • Develop resources for Planned Giving campaign (inducing supporting policies and procedures)

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SCHEDULE B EVALUATION FRAMEWORK

• Oversight: GVRD Board annually appoints a representative (ex-officio) to the PPF Board of Directors, providing oversight as well as advice and guidance on PPF policies and projects.

• Reporting: The PPF will submit an Annual Report to GVRD.

• Assessment: Metro Vancouver staff conduct annual assessments showing the rate of return achieved through this contribution funding.

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To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Mitch Sokalski, Director, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: April 16, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Manager’s Report - Parks

RECOMMENDATION That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 16, 2014, titled “Manager’s Report – Parks”.

Environment and Parks Committee 2014 Work Plan – Parks Attachment 1 to this report sets out the Committee’s Workplan for 2014 – Parks. The status of work program elements is indicated as pending, in progress, or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee, and changes in the schedule.

Boundary Bay Regional Park – Centennial Beach Facility Environmental Performance Award In June 2012, Metro Vancouver opened new washrooms, change rooms and café facilities at the Centennial Beach day use area in Boundary Bay Regional Park. This popular facility has been recognized with the Environmental Performance Award as part of the annual Wood Design Awards. This award is given to one project that has demonstrated how wood products can play a Centennial Beach Café and Facilities June 2012 significant role in improving the environmental performance of a structure, reducing environmental impact and lowering the carbon footprint by reducing energy use, lessening pollution and being more efficient.

The design team (Public Architecture + Communication and Eckford Tyake + Associates Landscape Architecture) made a great effort to lessen the impact on the site and park while providing public amenities to allow the best possible visitor experience. This project is one of several initiatives aimed at improving and redeveloping facilities in the Centennial Beach day use area to meet the needs of the region with fully accessible amenities. The redevelopment project Centennial Beach Facilities has proven popular, in 2013 park visits exceeded one million for the first time and café revenues for this site exceeded two and a half times any previous concession operation.

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Colony Farm Regional Park – New Public Washroom and Public Space On March 25, 2014 a new full service washroom building was opened at the main day use area in Colony Farm Regional Park. Building architecture respects former buildings at Colony Farm, and blends with the two existing heritage structures that remain at this site. This building is 600 sq. ft. in size and has separate men’s and women’s services. All fixtures are durable stainless steel and water efficient, including waterless urinals. The sanitary pump station that was constructed to serve the public washrooms could also serve the nearby Bunkhouse and Manager’s Residence if these buildings are re-developed for use in the future. Colony Farm Washrooms March 12, 2014 All runoff from the building roof is shed to infiltration trenches. Virtually all rainfall on the site is captured and infiltrated, with no overflow to surface water observed, even during extreme rainfall. Floodplain development strategies included use of flood resistant materials, raising the building without disrupting balance with the flat surroundings or compromising accessibility, and elevating key electrical equipment into the rafter space, above flood construction level.

Public space was created in front of the building with a patio, bench, new trails, planting, and a water fountain. The trailhead at the parking lot was redeveloped with improved trail connections, a new kiosk, garbage/recycling bin, bike rack, new fencing, planting and a small wood pedestrian bridge. New trails were constructed connecting to Colony Farm road, and along the edge of the community gardens. Other site improvements include a new picnic area with 4 tables, an electric vehicle charging station, and landscape improvements. Additional improvements are planned for this site, including re-development of the parking Planting Underway at Colony Farm lot, drainage upgrades, and more extensive landscape improvements which has been delayed until completion of the Flood Mitigation Project at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. The remaining improvements are scheduled to be completed in fall 2014.

Campbell Valley Regional Park – Perimeter Trail Extension Progress The 2014 Parks budget provides $150,000 to construct the next phase of the Campbell Valley Regional Park Perimeter Trail, extending for 850m from 16th to 20th Avenues along 200th Street (Attachment 2). A short section of the trail will be built in cooperation with the Township of Langley on road allowance to bypass a deficient private land parcel. Since 2007, the Perimeter Trail has been advanced in phases. Its accessible, aggregate surface accommodates walkers, strollers, joggers and cyclists along its current 2.5km length. The Management Plan also envisioned an equestrian connection along the perimeter of the northwestern section of the park to link into the Shaggy Mane circular trail. A connector equestrian trail has been designed with the current Perimeter Trail extension to rationalize routing and to take advantage of construction which can place the trail spoils for an equestrian trail base. The equestrian community is engaging in fundraising for any additional improvements.

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The general alignment for the Perimeter Trail along 200th Street has been shared with the public and Park Association on several recent occasions in conjunction with implementing phase 2 in 2012, a pedestrian connector trail in 2013, and promoting the future northern extension to 20th Avenue. A Public Information Session to provide trail planning and detailed design information to park visitors, neighbours and the community on the current project will be held Tuesday, May 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Parks East Area. This trail extension, will for the first time, link the Park directly to public transit (bus) at 20th Avenue and provide for future connections to Langley and Surrey greenways.

ETF Political Steering Committee The Experience the Fraser Joint Political Steering Committee (PSC) held on April 11, 2014, was attended by one MLA, two MV Directors and one FVRD Director and by phone Provincial Assistant Deputy Minister, Peter Walters. Highlights and outcomes of the meeting are: • PSC support for draft ETF North Arm Concept Plan and Implementation Plan Addendums to be submitted to Regional District Boards after obtaining endorsements from affected municipalities • PSC Support for proposed Canyon to Coast Trail and Blueway Signage Guidelines and submission to respective Regional District Boards • Support for implementation of Phase 1 CTCT signage in MV and FVRD • Support for developing sign plans and piloting CTCB signage in MV and FVRD • Notice of official opening of ETF/TCT Trail in Township of Langley from Derby Reach Regional Park to Golden Ears Bridge (last segment of ETF Demonstration Project) on June 7, International Trails Day • Notice of planned opening of Fraser River Discover Centre ETF Exhibit in Fall 2014 • Next meeting aiming for July with focus on exploring sustainable organization and resources for ETF and project development.

BC Employment Program – Job Creation Partnership Program Staff from MV and FVRD each submitted a Letter of Intent to the BC Employment Program to pursue grant applications for ETF and Trail projects through the Job Creation Partnership Program. The Program is aimed at providing employment and job skills training for unemployed workers. In MV a grant would provide a labor crew of five and a supervisor for approximately 28 weeks to build trails and improve habitat primarily in Surrey Bend Regional Park and the Brunette-Fraser Greenway it would also assist trail work at Campbell Valley Regional Park and Barnston Island. FVRD would partner with the Mennonite Central Committee and a number of jurisdictions to build new trails segments and improve recreation amenities.

Celebrating Park Partners 2014 Approximately 150 volunteers attended Celebrating Park Partners at the Scandinavian Centre located in Burnaby on April 26th. This event is offered each year in recognition of the valuable contributions from park partners and volunteers. Participants joined exciting tours at Burnaby Lake, Colony Farm, the Brunette Fraser Greenway and Tynehead Regional Parks. The tours provided information about some of the parks projects and initiatives being undertaken to enhance and preserve our ecosystem. During the official program, the Environment and Parks Committee Chair officially thanked volunteers for their efforts and the Gordon Smith Award for youth leadership was

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presented to Soohyun Kim for her outstanding environmental leadership in her community and high school.

Attachments: 1. Environment and Parks Committee 2014 Work Plan – Parks (Doc 9183181) 2. Campbell Valley Regional Park Perimeter Trail Map (Doc 9299122)

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Environment and Parks Committee 2014 Work Plan - Parks

Priorities

1st Quarter Status Establish a senior staff regional parks advisory committee with representatives in progress from local municipal parks and recreation departments

Complete the Expression of Interest process for determining restoration and in progress management of the Davies Orchard Cottages with recommendations to the Board 2nd Quarter Complete Camp Capilano phase one rehabilitation work Complete Finalize alignment, design and costs estimates to re-construct Colony Farm Sheep in progress Paddocks trail Complete the North Arm extension addendum to the Experience the Fraser Concept in progress Plan and obtain Board approval

3rd Quarter Implement Board approved priority actions from the Regional Parks Service Review in progress Commence construction of Surrey Bend recreational access and facilities pending Contingent upon Board approval commence Delta Nature Reserve operations pending

Prepare a strategy to increase the profile and visits to regional parks pending Complete Brunette-Fraser Greenway trail connection and river bank stabilization in progress

4th Quarter Review the 2015 Regional Parks budget pending Complete final phase of Centennial Beach redevelopment in progress Commence construction of Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre pending Recommence work on Parks Master Plan and obtain Board Approval pending

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To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: April 8, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy

RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board endorse the Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy for the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley and direct staff to report back on updates to the Strategy.

PURPOSE The 2014 Environment and Parks Committee work plan contains an action to “report on regional ground level ozone strategy”. This report presents the finalized Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy and seeks Board endorsement of this document.

BACKGROUND Metro Vancouver’s air quality management program has historically had an emphasis on the reduction of ground level ozone, which is a contributor to smog in the regional airshed, and can be harmful to human health and ecosystems. Attachment 1 is a fact sheet on ground level ozone, which is available on the Metro Vancouver website.

Programs in place have successfully reduced the peak episodes of ground-level ozone, which have tended to occur during hot, stagnant conditions in the summer months. The number and severity of air quality advisories issued because of ground level ozone has reduced in recent years and the airshed is compliant with the Canada-wide standards for ozone. However, scientists predict that average (year-round) ozone levels will rise into the future, partly due to increased transport of ozone and emissions that cause ozone, from outside of the airshed.

Metro Vancouver’s current Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan (IAQGGMP), adopted in 2011, includes an action to “investigate and implement additional targeted measures to address emissions of contaminants…..that contribute to ground-level ozone and secondary fine particulate matter concentrations”.

The Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy for the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley (herein, “Strategy”) provides strategic policy direction for ozone management in our airshed based on up-to-date scientific understanding. Specifically, the document aims to: (1) present the state of scientific understanding on ground-level ozone formation in this region, (2) establish broad policy directions based on the current scientific understanding, and (3) identify areas for further study.

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Recognizing the shared nature of our airshed, the Strategy was developed and will be implemented as a collaborative effort between several orders of government.

Staff at Metro Vancouver initiated the development of this Strategy over two years ago with a thorough review of existing literature on the topic of ground-level ozone formation in our region. This was supplemented by an analysis of monitoring data collected at all monitoring sites in the Lower Fraser Valley airshed and modeling of future impacts due to emissions trends forecasted as part of our emissions inventory. In 2012, a Steering Committee comprised of staff from air quality agencies in the airshed were brought together to guide the development of this work. Members of this committee include the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), Metro Vancouver, BC Ministry of Environment (BC MOE), Environment Canada (EC) and Port Metro Vancouver (PMV). This committee is chaired by an FVRD staff person and Metro Vancouver provides project management and staff support. Additionally, the Strategy involved participation from members of UBC faculty with expertise in air quality modeling and public health science; and a draft version was circulated to key air quality and health professionals in the region for early comment and feedback.

The Strategy begins by explaining how ground-level ozone forms in our region. This covers both a basic “101” description of ground-level ozone formation, observed results, and impacts of the key air pollutants (ozone precursors, such as nitrogen oxides, NOx and volatile organic compounds, VOC). It also includes a more nuanced discussion on meteorological impacts, the importance of the ratio of concentrations of NOx to VOC in ozone formation, and seasonal variation. Overall the intent is to keep the document public-friendly and written in plain-language.

Next the Strategy outlines a set of goals, based on consultation with the steering committee and our understanding of the health and environmental impacts of ground-level ozone.

Finally, the Strategy provides a set of strategic directions for development of future policy to address ozone precursors.

DISCUSSION As articulated in the IAQGGMP, this Strategy provides policy directions which will enhance the existing ozone management program and facilitate targeted reductions of ozone precursors. Prior to the development of this Strategy, ground-level ozone management involved seeking reductions in both precursor emissions – volatile organic compounds (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) – with equal emphasis. This Strategy sought to tap into decades of air quality monitoring information and improve understanding of the importance of the relative amounts of the two precursors in ground level ozone formation, and also the differences in how ozone is formed in different areas of the airshed, and in different seasons.

The key goal of the Strategy is to formulate action-oriented policy directions that address ground level ozone issues that recognize seasonal and geographic differences: • On the hottest summer days of the year, the eastern part of the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley should emphasize reduction of NOx emissions; • For all of the rest of the year, efforts should focus on VOC reductions region-wide; and

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• In the western part of the region, reductions in NOx emissions need to be counterbalanced by a corresponding reduction in VOC emissions in order to prevent an inadvertent increase in ozone levels.

These policy directions provide new information for: • The development of new regulations, policies and programs in our region; • Evaluating the air quality impact of policy changes (such as the ending of the AirCare program) in our region; • Permit limits for NOx and VOC from major industrial sources in our region; • Action planning for ground-level ozone advisory days in the eastern part of the region; and • Planning for future research on ground-level ozone formation in the airshed.

This Strategy is intended to be a living document that is updated as needed to reflect new research and policy initiatives.

ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVRD Board endorse the Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy for the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley and direct staff to report back on updates to the Strategy; or 2. That the GVRD Board receive the Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy for the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley for information and direct staff to take an alternate course of action.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The development and implementation of the Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy is included in the 2014 work program and budget. There will be costs associated with further policy research and specific emission reduction measures but it is expected that these can be accommodated within existing budgets.

OTHER IMPLICATIONS The Strategy is a result of a collaborative effort amongst multiple air quality agencies in the shared airshed. Because the Strategy was co-authored, it is expected that it will also be vetted by the other agencies. The FVRD plans to present this Strategy to its Regional and Corporate Services Committee on May 13, 2014.

SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Although peak episodes of ground-level ozone have dropped in the Lower Fraser Valley over the past few years, due in large part to programs targeting vehicle emissions, scientists predict that average ozone levels will rise into the future. Metro Vancouver’s air quality management activities to date have focused on both NOx and VOC (the two ‘precursor’ emissions that react to form ground-level ozone) with equal emphasis, but new scientific evidence points to the importance of the relative amounts of NOx and VOC and the need to focus on reducing VOC emissions in our airshed. New scientific understanding also tells us that the eastern portion of the airshed will need to boost reductions of NOx during the hottest summer days. These conclusions are confirmed in the Regional Ground-Level Ozone Strategy for the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley, through a review of the available analyses and modeling results and consultation with the region’s experts on this topic. This Strategy will provide the foundation upon which new policies, regulations and programs may be built, in order to maintain and improve the quality of air in our region. EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 6161 Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy Environment and Parks Committee Meeting Date: May 6, 2014 Page 4 of 4

Attachments: (Doc 9320473) 1. Fact sheet, “The Good, the Bad and the Ozone”, accessible at: http://public.metrovancouver.org/services/air/Documents/GLOFactsheet.pdf 2. Regional Ground Level Ozone Strategy for the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley, April 23, 2014.

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EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 6262 The good, the bad… and the ozone

What is ozone? Where do the emissions that form ground-level ozone Ozone is a colourless, odourless gas made of three oxygen atoms. Ozone can form in two come from? places: 1) high up in the atmosphere, and 2) right down at the ground. When it’s up high The biggest emitters of nitrogen in the ozone layer it’s “good” ozone. The ozone layer acts like sunscreen lotion for the oxides (NOx) in Metro Vancouver Earth – blocking out most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. and the Fraser Valley Regional When it’s near the ground it’s “bad” ozone. “Ground-level ozone” is formed when District are: nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react in the air during hot and sunny days. 27% nitrogen volatile organic 27% oxides compounds ozone 16% + + = 16% nitrogen oxides nitrogen

nitrogen oxides nitrogen 11% Ground-level ozone and... 11% your health the environment 10% Ozone can be harmful to everyone, Ozone can affect our environment and our 10% especially children, seniors, and economy by: people with lung and heart conditions. • Damaging ecosystems and vegetation 6% Specifically it can: 6% • Stunting tree growth • Cause eye, throat and nose irritation and The biggest emitters of volatile coughing • Reducing crop yields organic compounds (VOC) in Metro • Worsen existing lung and heart diseases • Damaging buildings and materials Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District are: • Reduce life expectancy • Affecting global climate change

Check out Health Canada’s Website to Click here to learn more about ground- learn more. level ozone’s role in climate change. 34%

What is Metro Vancouver doing SUSTAINABLE REGION INITIATIVE... TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION 22% about ground-level ozone? 22% Metro Vancouver is taking action by developing an ozone metro Vancouver integrated Air Quality 15% reduction strategy in partnership with the Fraser Valley and Greenhouse Gas mAnAGEmEnT PlAn 15% Regional District and other agencies. Check out our oCTobeR 2011 Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan 13% to learn about other actions that will address ground-level ozone compounds volatile organic 13% in our region. compounds volatile organic www.metrovancouver.org 6% How can you help? 6% Visit Metro Vancouver’s air quality and climate change web pages at www.metrovancouver.org/air for tips! Click here for more information about emissions in our region.

For more air quality information visit: Caring for the Air | BC Air Quality | Environment Canada | US Environmental Protection Agency EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 6363 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY For the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley Region April 2014

Fraser Valley Regional District I Metro Vancouver EnvironmentEnvironmentI BC Ministry andand ParksParks of Environment CommitteeCommittee 6464 I Environment Canada I Port Metro Vancouver Authors This Strategy has been produced jointly by:

• Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) • Metro Vancouver • BC Ministry of Environment (BC MOE) • Environment Canada (EC) • Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) Members from each of these organizations sit on a Regional Ground-Level Ozone Strategy Steering Committee (RGLOSSC), which is chaired by the FVRD and supported by Metro Vancouver staff.

II REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 6565 Purpose

To develop a plain-language document that provides a foundation for policies to control ozone precursors in the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley.

The objectives of this document are: (1) to present the state of scientific understanding about ground- level ozone formation in this region, (2) to establish broad policy directions based on the current scientific understanding, and (3) to identify areas for further study.

This Strategy will be a living document that is updated as needed by the RGLOSSC to reflect new research and policy initiatives.

Responsibility for implementing this Strategy rests in the hands of each managing authority - the Greater Vancouver Regional District within the boundaries of the Metro Vancouver region and the Province of BC within the confines of the FVRD.

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 6666 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 1 Figure 1: Lower Fraser Valley airshed.

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Geographic Scope

Although this document describes the state of scientific knowledge in the entire Lower Fraser Valley (LFV) airshed (see Figure 1), the policy recommendations are limited to the Canadian portion of the LFV region (Metro Vancouver and the southwestern portion of the Fraser Valley Regional District). This geographic scope is consistent with the approach taken by Canadian agencies to inventory and model emissions and air quality in the region.

The science supporting this document are based on observations of actual emissions monitored throughout our region over the last twenty years (“trends”), and, to a lesser extent, computer modelling. Both of these techniques involve some degree of uncertainty, especially with more detailed analysis. To combat uncertainty, we looked at a wide range of trends, from many stations and in various duration combinations. As well, modelling results were compared with trends and found to be consistent. This provides greater confidence in the findings.

2 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 6767 What is Figure 2: Ground-level ozone versus the ozone layer. Ground-Level Source: Caring for the Air 2012 Ozone?

LAYER ONE The term “ozone” can be OZ IVE confusing. We have been CT TE O told that the “ozone layer” is R P The ozone layer protects the – critical to life on Earth and in ’ surface of the Earth from too D much harmful UV radiation. need of protection. However, O O G while ozone in the upper ‘ E H atmosphere plays an important T role protecting life on the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation, ozone produced near the surface of the earth has environmental, health and THE ‘BAD’ – economic impacts. The latter HARMFUL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE is referred to as ground-level Air contaminants released ozone. when fuels are burned combine with VOC to form ground-level ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOC), the “precursor” chemicals, react in the presence of sunlight. Since sunlight is very important in production of ground-level ozone, the highest levels are often observed during the summer. Ozone levels typically peak during the late afternoons of hot, sunny summer days with stagnant weather conditions.

For more information about ground-level ozone, please see:

”The Good, The Bad … And the Ozone” metrovancouver.org/services/air/Documents/GLOFactsheet.pdf

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 6868 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 3 ‘... elevated ground-level ozone concentrations sometimes occur in the eastern portion of the region on hot summer days.’

(eastern Metro Vancouver and southwestern FVRD) Ground-Level Ozone record higher peak ozone concentrations than in western parts of the region. This is due in part to Formation in the the weather conditions in the eastern portion of the valley, where temperatures are warmer and air Lower Fraser Valley circulation is more restricted due to the surrounding mountains.

Summertime ozone episodes occur under hot Summertime Peak Ozone summer days with light winds. On fair weather days thermal (temperature-driven) inversions often Although this region generally experiences good air occur, setting the stage for the formation of smog. quality, elevated ground-level ozone concentrations During an inversion, a layer of warm air settles over sometimes occur in the eastern portion of the and traps a layer of cooler air near the ground. With region on hot summer days. Figure 3 shows that air the region’s mountains limiting pollutants from quality stations in the eastern portion of the region dispersing horizontally and a thermal inversion

Figure 3: Ground-level ozone levels based on the Canada-wide standard metric for 2012. The Canada-wide standard is a measure of highest sustained level of ozone occurring during the year.

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4 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 6969 limiting pollutants from mixing vertically, the Three potential paths are: conditions become ideal for sun-driven chemical 1) Up the slope of the North Shore mountains; reactions that convert VOC and NOx emissions into ozone and other by-products typically found in 2) Towards Abbotsford; smog. 3) Towards Chilliwack and beyond to Hope or up With higher population density in Metro Vancouver, Harrison Lake. the main ozone precursor emissions tend to be released in the western part of the valley, primarily At night the wind fl ows typically reverse direction from the morning commute. These morning leading to the merging of weak outfl ows from the emissions tend to be carried inland by light winds. tributary valleys, drainage fl ows from the mountains Exactly where these emissions (and hence smog) and the land breeze blowing down the valley. These end up is governed by a delicate balance between nocturnal winds tend to push whatever ozone that the strength of the slope fl ow, sea breeze, and was produced during the day and any left-over valleys fl ow (see Figures 4a-c). precursor emissions toward the coast. These may be either vented into Georgia Strait (sometimes ending up over the Gulf Islands) or re-circulated by the next day’s sea breeze.

Figure 4 a-c: Summertime peak ozone season day and nighttime airfl ow patterns in the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley, showing slope fl ow, sea breeze and valley fl ow.

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EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 7070 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 5 ‘peak ozone levels are coming down’ ‘non-peak ozone levels have been rising’

Springtime Moderate-to-High Contributing to rising annual average ozone levels are increases in ozone levels in the spring. There Ozone are several explanations for the elevated springtime ozone phenomenon: Fortunately, summertime peak ozone levels are coming down – there are fewer extremely high 1) Rapid photochemical reactions in the springtime ozone days over time. This is good news, especially due to higher UV as daylight hours extend. for areas in eastern parts of the region which tend to host these peak ozone occurrences. However, 2) Ozone transport from Asia due to faster jet non-peak ozone levels have been rising over time stream in the springtime. in both the western and eastern portions of our region. This trend is of concern because of the 3) Tropospheric mixing in the springtime. health effects associated with chronic exposure 4) Stratospheric intrusions – transport of air rich in to ozone. The average ozone level is rising over ozone from the stratosphere. time, which runs the risks associated with chronic exposure. This is of concern because there are no All of these phenomena result from natural known safe levels of ozone exposure. See the box meteorological forces and cannot be addressed by on page 14 for more information on the impacts of this Strategy. ground-level ozone.

6 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 7171 ‘... rise of background ozone levels.’

Background Ozone Monitoring Background Ozone in Ucluelet Levels

In partnership with the BC Ministry Another key concern in the region of Environment and Environment is the rise of background ozone Canada, Metro Vancouver continues levels. Until fairly recently, air to provide support for the West pollution in the LFV was thought Coast Marine Boundary Layer to originate entirely within the Background Station located in region. With intensifying use of Ucluelet on Vancouver Island. The fossil fuels globally, particularly background station, located at the in Asia, medium and long range Amphitrite lighthouse, is a remote station positioned to transport of pollutants from monitor background air quality in the lower atmosphere on human activity is creating an the west coast of BC. impact on background ozone levels in the LFV. Background The background station, established in 2010, will allow a ozone is the level of ozone that more complete understanding to be developed of the effect is present even without local of background air masses transported into BC on local and contributing emissions. When regional air quality. ground-level ozone is measured as an annual average, we find a slight upward global trend of about 1 to 5 parts per billion per decade. We have limited ability to control this global trend, but we 60 Winter 60 Spring need to prepare for it.

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EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 7272 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 7 are concentrated in Metro Vancouver. Moving Emission Sources eastward from Metro Vancouver, the region becomes increasingly rural, with agricultural activity Air pollution results from an interaction of dominating. Towards the south, an industrial area meteorology, chemistry and emissions. The LFV extends along the western portion of Whatcom is an urbanized area with relatively few industrial County, ending in the city of Bellingham. sources. Most of the region’s 2.5 million inhabitants

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Figure 6: 2010 NOx emissions for the LFV by geographic Figure 7: 2010 VOC emissions for the LFV by geographic location and location and source sector. Note that the width source sector. Note that the width of the bars represents the of the bars represents the relative amount of relative amount of emissions from the two regional districts. emissions from the two regional districts.

8 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 7373 In 2010, NOx emissions were dominated by mobile NOx emissions are projected to decrease sources, namely, cars and trucks (onroad), nonroad continuously over the 20-year forecast period, equipment and ships (as illustrated in Figure 6). primarily due to strict engine emission standards Natural gas use in homes, offices and industry also (see Figure 8). VOC emissions show a declining trend plays a role in NOx emissions. In 2010, the chemical until 2020, after which emissions are projected to products sector (e.g. industrial, commercial, and increase due to increase in chemical products use consumer products like paints, stains, varnishes, (see Figure 9). solvents, and thinners) became the main anthropogenic source of VOC, overtaking cars and The amount of ozone that forms is dependent on light trucks (as shown in Figure 7). both the absolute and relative amounts of NOx and VOC; therefore the future emissions trends and location of the emissions are important to consider.

The relative amount of NOx-to-VOC appears to be decreasing. This concept will be explored in detail in the next section.

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Figure 8: NOx emissions trend for the LFV by location, including a low, Figure 9: VOC emissions trend for the LFV by location, including a low, moderate and high forecast for the LFV Total. moderate and high forecast for the LFV Total.

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 7474 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 9 ‘The western part of the region VOC versus NOx Limitation is consistently VOC-limited.’

Ground-level ozone is created when NOx and VOC interact in the presence of sunlight. The amount of ground-level ozone produced depends on the absolute and relative amounts of NOx to VOC. At an optimal ratio, we get lots of ozone.

When there is insufficient NOx to form ozone, an area or neighbourhood can be called “NOx limited”. When VOC are lacking, an area can be called “VOC limited”. Reducing the wrong pollutant can either produce no reduction in Figure 10: Total NOx emissions in 2010 by municipality ozone concentration or worse, inadvertently increase ground-level ozone. It is critical, therefore to understand whether an area is NOx limited or VOC limited. See page 11 for an analogy that compares ground-level ozone to noisy drumming.

4 _400 _ 401-MO Atmospheric scientists studying the LFV now _ 801_1600 _ 1601 -3200 understand that the region can be both NOx and VOC limited and that the ratio varies both geographically and over time. Figure 11: Total VOC emissions in 2010 by municipality In order to develop a Ground-Level Ozone Strategy, it is important to understand and anticipate the changes in the relationships • between the precursors.

The western part of the region is consistently VOC limited. This means that in order to reduce ozone production, VOC should be reduced in this region. This geographic area is roughly defined as the parts of Metro Vancouver west and south of Port Coquitlam, Langley and Pitt Meadows. With a dense population and high traffic volumes, the western part of the region Figure 12: Human-induced VOC emissions in 2010 by municipality ..Anthropogenic ___ voe Emissions ...... D produces a significant amount of NOx emissions. -~~in Metro Vancouver and FVRO Additionally, there are fewer natural sources of • VOC (e.g., vegetation) in the western portion of Metro Vancouver. Figure 10 shows the annual

NOx emissions and Figure 11 shows the annual VOC emissions by municipality. This clearly ----~~:~~ e nIC VOC Emissions shows that NOx emissions are highest in the ----. west and progressively decrease as you move -:5:::.---:-::.Eii.- eastward. Studies confirm that the western portion of the region is VOC limited on all days, irrespective of temperature.

10 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 7575 Ground-Level Ozone as Noisy Drumming?

The formation of ground-level ozone could be compared to unpleasant, noisy drumming. Creation of this ear-offending situation (which is analogous to creation of ground-level ozone) requires a ratio of drummers to drum sets (or, VOC to NOx); in this case, the ratio is one-to-one. When one drummer is combined with one drum set, noisy drumming ensues. The more drummers and drum set combinations, the greater the racket. In a situation where there are exactly the same number of drummers and drum sets (for example, 3 and 3 in the image below), removing either drum set or drummer will reduce the noise generated.

Figure 10: Total NOx emissions in 2010 by municipality

In many cases, however, the number of drummers and drum sets is mismatched. When this occurs, to quiet the room, you need to be more strategic. For example when there are more drum sets than drummers, to stop the noise, getting rid of drum sets is ineffective. In this scenario, if you remove a drum set, the drummer will just move to an empty drum set and continue to make noise. To reduce noise, you need to get rid of drummers.

Alternately, if there are more drummers than drum set, getting rid of drummers is ineffective in reducing the decibel level in the room, as for every drummer you remove; a standby drummer is available to take-over the noise-making. In this case, you need to get rid of drum-sets.

Keep in mind that this is a simplified illustration only which cannot capture the full complexity of the chemistry.

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 7676 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 11 ‘ The eastern part of the region is VOC limited on most days but NOx limited on the hottest summer days.’

‘A transition zone delineates the VOC and NOx limited regions.’

The eastern part of the region is VOC limited on A transition zone delineates the VOC and NOx

most days but NOx limited on the hottest summer limited regions. On hot summer days the transition days. On the hottest summer days, more VOC are zone separates the region into a VOC limited region

released from natural (e.g. trees) and human-made in the southwest and NOx limited region in the sources (e.g., evaporation of fuels and chemicals). northeast. The exact location of the transition zone

These VOC combine with the available NOx is infl uenced by emissions and meteorology moving emissions to form ozone, leaving an excess of VOC geographically over time and space. This “zone” in the air. The limiting factor to ozone formation is depicted in Figure 13 as a shaded area. This

on these days is therefore NOx , not VOC. If NOx can depiction is estimated from air quality modelling be reduced in the eastern portion of the region on and historic ambient air quality measurements. the hottest days, ozone production should also be reduced.

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12 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 7777 Goals

This Strategy has the following goals:

• Minimize chronic exposure to ground-level ozone. • Minimize the frequency and severity of acute exposure to “peak ground-level ozone”. • Minimize impact on ecosystems, plant life and agricultural crops to ground-level ozone. • Maximize co-benefits (e.g., reduced air toxics or improved visibility).

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 7878 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 13 Impacts of Ground-Level Ozone

HEALTH IMPACTS

Evidence from numerous studies over several decades indicates that exposure to ozone causes health effects. There is currently more evidence for acute ozone exposure impacts than chronic exposure impacts.

Acute Exposure Health Effects Chronic Exposure Health Effects

• Respiratory impacts • Respiratory impacts - reduced lung function, respiratory tract - reduced lung function, asthma onset in inflammation, respiratory effects (e.g. children, aggravated pre-existing respiratory coughing, wheezing), exacerbation of pre- conditions existing respiratory conditions (e.g. asthma) - structural airway changes and lung tissue - impaired immune response, increased damage in animal toxicology studies susceptibility to respiratory infections - increased emergency room visits, hospital - increased emergency room visits, hospital admissions, use of respiratory medication admissions, use of respiratory medication • Reproductive and developmental impacts • Cardiovascular impacts - some evidence for increased pre-term births, - heart rate variability, elevated biomarker low birth weights counts indicating oxidative stress • Mortality • Central nervous system impacts - increased number of respiratory deaths - neurological effects, including short- and long- term memory impairment and sleep impacts • Mortality - increased number of cardiopulmonary-related deaths

Scientists have not been able to determine a “safe” level for ozone. This means that health benefits can also be achieved by reducing exposure in areas where ozone levels are already relatively low. This is in contrast with pollutants such as sulphur dioxide which have lowest observable adverse effects levels, below which no impacts are found. Environment Canada and Health Canada have determined the ozone dose-response curve to be approximately linear above concentrations of 10 ppb. Beyond that level, negative health effects increase in proportion to the rise in concentration. To put this in context, background ozone concentrations are about 25-35 ppb across Canada, and are exhibiting an increasing trend.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Plants and crops can also be damaged by ground-level ozone.

Plant exposure to ground-level ozone can result in visible injury, reduced growth and yield, and alternation of competitive patterns within plant communities and ecosystems (Environment Canada and Health Canada, 1999; Guderian et al., 1985). Studies conducted in the 1990s found that ground-level ozone was contributing to agricultural losses of up 4%, with a value of tens of millions of dollars each year in the Canadian Lower Fraser Valley.

14 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 7979 A3. West of the transition zone, reduce VOC Strategic Policy emissions during peak (and non-peak) periods. The western part of the region is VOC Directions limited at all times; therefore reducing VOC emissions at all times will reduce ground-level The following are guiding statements which ozone production. Researchers confirm that are intended to advance policy and program reducing VOC in the western part of the region development based on the strategy’s goals and the will not adversely affect the eastern part of the state of the science. These directions emphasize the region. different influences of VOC and NOx during peak and non-peak periods. Non-Peak Ozone Periods Aside from the 2% of days considered peak ozone Peak Ozone Periods days, the rest of the year is considered a non-peak Peak ozone periods refer to the hottest summer period. Sometimes non-peak periods are referred to days, most conducive to high ozone concentrations. as “days contributing to the annual average”. A more scientific definition of peak ozone periods B1. Region-wide, reduce VOCs to reduce ground- are the top 2% of days with the highest ozone level ozone. Focus on VOC emitted during readings. non-peak periods or that contribute to average A1. Region-wide, continue current actions for emissions levels through policy measures ozone episodes. Trends have shown a reduction that reduce VOC emitted constantly across all in intensity and frequency of peak ozone seasons throughout the year. episodes in the region over the past decade. B2. Region-wide, reduce VOC emissions that are This situation will continue to be monitored most reactive in the presence of sunlight regularly. In the meantime, it is recommended and which lead to other co-benefits, such as that existing programs and actions during reduced air toxics, improved visual air quality, high ozone days (such as ozone advisories) are greenhouse gases and reduced particulate continued. matter formation.

A2. East of the transition zone, enhance NOx B3. West of the transition zone, any NOx reductions. As this sub-region is NOx limited reductions need to be accompanied by equal on peak ozone days, measures to reduce NOx or greater VOC reductions. As the western part emissions on these days will have the most of the region is clearly VOC limited, a reduction benefit. These measures could be short-term in NOx emissions, without a corresponding and connected to ozone advisories. reduction in VOC emissions, could inadvertently increase ozone levels.

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 8080 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 15 Further Research

This Strategy will be a living document that is updated as needed to reflect new scientific understanding. Below are some areas in which research will be focused:

• Compiling data on the most reactive VOCs, including quantities, location and toxicity, in order to prioritize emission reduction efforts. • Continual monitoring to track how current patterns shift over time and re-evaluating progress regularly (every decade). • Modelling studies to understand the impact of NOx emissions in the western part of the LFV on ground-level formation both west and east of the transition zone. • Modelling studies to understand the impact of NOx emissions in the transition zone. • The impact of changing meteorology: climate change is expected to generate further unpredictability in the existing system. One of the likely effects is more frequent and severe “hot spells”, which enhance ground-level ozone formation. • Understanding trends and levels of background ozone transported to the region through monitoring at the Ucluelet station and accessing information from other West Coast background monitoring sites.

16 REGIONAL GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGYEnvironmentEnvironment 2014 andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 8181 Glossary

Acute Exposure...... Exposure to a pollutant for a relatively short amount of time (e.g., minutes or hours), typically at a relatively high concentration.

Air Toxics...... Pollutants that are known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects, such as reproductive effects or birth defects, or adverse environmental effects. Examples include dioxin, asbestos, toluene, and metals such as cadmium, mercury, chromium, and lead compounds.

Canada Wide Stds...... The Canada-wide standard is a measure of highest sustained level of ozone occurring during the year. It is based on the average of values from the three most recent years. The concentrations that are used in this averaging calculation are the fourth highest daily maximum 8-hour-average ozone concentration for each of the three calendar years.

Chronic Exposure...... Exposure to a pollutant for a relatively long period of time (e.g., months or years), typically at a moderate concentration.

Co-Benefits...... Secondary, or “side”, benefits achieved from reducing ozone or precursors to ozone. Examples of co-benefits include reduced particulate matter, air toxics, greenhouse gases and visual air quality improvement.

Dose-Response...... The change in health effects caused by different levels (concentrations and durations) of exposure.

High Levels...... Elevated ozone concentrations that are persistent in duration lasting from several hours to several days.

Moderate Levels...... Slightly elevated ozone concentrations in the long term (based on the annual average).

Ppb...... Parts per billion – expression of concentration, based on the proportion of a substance in 1,000,000,000 parts of air.

Peak Levels...... Short spikes in ozone concentrations lasting about an hour or so. These occur typically in the summertime.

Precursors...... A substance that participates in a chemical reaction that

produces another compound. NOx and VOC are precursors to ground-level ozone.

Stratosphere...... The layer of the earth’s atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth’s surface (the lower boundary of the mesosphere).

Stratospheric Intrusion...... Irreversible downward transport of stratospheric air into the troposphere.

Troposphere...... The lowest region of the atmosphere, extending from the earth’s surface to a height of about 6–10 km, below the stratosphere.

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks2014 CommitteeCommittee REGIONAL 8282 GROUND-LEVEL OZONE STRATEGY 17 • Hedley, M., W. Jiang, R. McLaren, and D. L. References Singleton, 1998: Modelling of future-year emissions control scenarios for the Lower Fraser • Ainslie, B and D. G. Steyn, 2007: Spatiotemporal Valley: Impacts of natural gas and propane vehicle Trends in Episodic Ozone Pollution in the Lower technologies. Journal of Applied Meteorology, 37, Fraser Valley, B.C. in Relation to Meso-scale 1190--1204. Atmospheric Circulation Patterns and Emissions. • Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution 2010. Journal of Applied Meteorology. 46 (10), 1631- http://www.htap.org/ 1644 • Jaffe, Daniel, Heather Price, David Parrish, • Ainslie, B. D., 2004: A photochemical model based Allen Goldstein, Joyce Harris. 2003. Increasing on a scaling analysis of ozone photochemistry. background ozone during spring on the Ph.D. thesis, University of British Columbia, west coast of North America. GEOPHYSICAL Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 311 pp. RESEARCH LETTERS, VOL. 30, NO. 12, 1613, • Ashmore, M. R., 2005, Assessing the future global doi:10.1029/2003GL017024, 2003 impacts of ozone on vegetation, Plant, Cell and • Jiang, W., Singleton, D. L., Hedley, M. and McLaren, Environment, R., 1997, Sensitivity of ozone concentrations to • Bovis, P.E. 2003. Stratosphere troposphere VOC and NOx emissions in the Canadian Lower exchange and its influence on surface ozone Fraser Valley, Atmospheric Environment, 31 (4), concentrations in the lower Fraser Valley. 627-638. M.Sc. thesis, Atmospheric Science Programme, • Joe, H., D. G. Steyn, and E. Susko, 1996: Analysis University of British Columbia. of trends in tropospheric ozone in the Lower • Environment Canada and U.S. EPA, 2004, Fraser Valley, British Columbia. Atmospheric “Characterization of the Georgia Basin/Puget Environment, 30, 3413--3421. Sound Airshed”. http://www.ec.gc.ca/Publications/ • Krzyzanowski, K., I.G. Mckendry, J.L. Innes, 2006: BFA49636-3310-4AAA-BB55-8054B1791178/02Airshe Evidence of elevated ozone concentrations on dGBPSreporte.pdf forested slopes of the Lower Fraser Valley, British • Fiscus, E. L., Booker, F. L. and Burkey, K. O., 2005, Columbia, Canada. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, Crop responses to ozone: uptake, modes of 173, 273-287. action, carbon assimilation and partitioning, Plant, • Metro Vancouver 2012, 2011 Lower Fraser Valley Cell and Environment, 28, 997-1011. Air Quality Monitoring Report Summary. http:// • Finlayson-Pitts, B. J. and Pitts, J. N. Jr, 1993, www.metrovancouver.org/about/publications/ Atmospheric chemistry of tropospheric ozone Publications/AmbientAirQuality2011.pdf formation: scientific and regulatory implications, • McKendry, I. G., Steyn, D. G., Lundgren, J., Hoff, Journal of the Air and Waste Management R. M., Strapp, W., Anlauf, K., Froude, F., Martin, J. Association, 43 (8), 1091-1100. B., Banta, R. M. and Oliver, L. D.: 1997, ‘Elevated • Health Canada. Canadian Smog Science ozone layers and vertical down-mixing over the Assessment Volume 2: Health Effects. 2013. Lower Fraser Valley BC’, Atmos. Environ. 31, 2135–2146. • Hedley, M. and D. L. Singleton, 1997: Evaluation of an air quality simulation of the Lower Fraser • McKendry, I.G. 2006. Background Concentrations Valley - I. Meteorology. Atmospheric Environment, of PM2.5 and Ozone in British Columbia, Canada. 31, 1605--1615. Prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, March 2006. • Hedley, M., R. McLaren, W. Jiang, and D. L. Singleton, 1997: Evaluation of an air quality • D. D. Parrish, K. S. Law, J. Staehelin, R. Derwent, O. simulation of the Lower Fraser Valley - II. R. Cooper, H. Tanimoto, A. Volz-Thomas, S. Gilge, Photochemistry Atmospheric Environment, 31, H.-E. Scheel, M. Steinbacher, and E. Chan, 2012: 1617--1630. Long-term changes in lower tropospheric baseline ozone concentrations at northern mid-latitudes. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 12, 11485- 11504.

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SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION Fraser Valley Regional District

SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 8585 5.7

To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Ken Reid, Superintendent of Environmental Sampling and Monitoring Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: April 9, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Update on Air Quality Monitoring Activities

RECOMMENDATION That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 9, 2014, titled “Update on Air Quality Monitoring Activities”.

PURPOSE To provide an update on air quality monitoring network changes and key air quality monitoring initiatives planned for 2014.

BACKGROUND Metro Vancouver operates a network of air quality monitoring stations located from Horseshoe Bay to Hope. The network provides hour-by-hour measurements of several air pollutants, which are essential to Metro Vancouver’s current air quality management activities. They allow for tracking of long-term trends in air quality which help establish priorities for actions in Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan and track progress towards continuous improvement goals. Monitoring data are also used to calculate an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) that provides information about the health risks associated with air pollutants and guidance on how individuals can adjust their exposure and physical activities as air pollutant levels change. Air quality and weather data collected from the network’s monitoring stations are posted at airmap.ca.

The network of stations is supplemented by specialized monitoring studies, usually undertaken by Metro Vancouver’s mobile air monitoring unit (MAMU) or other portable monitoring equipment. These studies are used to investigate problem areas, measure the impact of specific emission sources and support regulatory decisions.

DISCUSSION Several initiatives are underway or planned in 2014, including new monitoring stations, changes to existing stations, development of new technology and capacity to respond to new air quality priorities, and support for policy development. These are described below.

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New Air Quality Monitoring Station in New Westminster Metro Vancouver conducted extensive air quality monitoring in New Westminster in 2009-10 as part of a specialized study investigating air quality conditions at several locations in the city. The study concluded that air quality in New Westminster is not always well represented by existing air quality monitoring network stations. Metro Vancouver is working with the City of New Westminster to establish a new fixed air quality monitoring station, expected to begin operating in 2014, in the Sapperton area.

New Air Quality Monitoring Station in North Vancouver A new long-term air quality monitoring station is planned for the Norgate area of the District of North Vancouver. The new station will provide baseline air quality data prior to construction of Metro Vancouver’s new Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant and then ongoing air quality monitoring in the community.

New Air Quality Monitoring Station in Mission In partnership with the Fraser Valley Regional District, a new station is planned to begin operating in Mission in 2014. Along with the Agassiz air quality monitoring station that began operating in 2013, this station will fill a monitoring gap on the north side of the Fraser River, help improve understanding of how pollutants form and move around the region, and provide air quality monitoring for the local community.

Relocation of Kitsilano Air Quality Monitoring Station in Vancouver As a result of the Kitsilano Secondary School Renewal Project beginning this year in Vancouver, the Kitsilano air quality monitoring station that is currently on the School property will be relocated. The station has operated in Kitsilano since 1975, and at its current location since 1986. As there is a desire to continue this important air quality data record in the Kitsilano community, Metro Vancouver is working with the City of Vancouver to identify nearby locations suitable for relocating the station. Monitoring is scheduled to end at the current location by June 2014.

Visual Air Quality Monitoring in Pitt Meadows The Pitt Meadows air quality monitoring station is one of six locations in Metro Vancouver and the FVRD that operate automated digital cameras as part of a visual air quality monitoring network. Images are captured at 10 or 30 minute intervals along specific lines-of-site to assess visual air quality conditions. Two new particulate matter monitoring instruments will be added to the Pitt Meadows station in 2014 to improve reporting of visual air quality and further our understanding of visual air quality impairment in the region – the link between air contaminant levels and what the public perceives visually. This is being done in collaboration with Environment Canada who are currently updating camera equipment in the Lower Fraser Valley visual air quality monitoring network. Information about visual air quality and images from the visual air quality monitoring network are available at clearairbc.ca.

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Specialized monitoring studies planned for 2014 include:

Coal Monitoring in Delta and White Rock Particulate monitoring and analysis for coal content will be undertaken in Metro Vancouver to better inform environmental and health risk assessments, and assist in making regulatory decisions related to the movement and handling of coal. In cooperation with the Corporation of Delta, a year- long airborne particulate monitoring program will begin in the summer of 2014 at a number of locations in Delta near rail lines with coal train activity as well as in a nearby residential location. Metro Vancouver’s monitoring will be coordinated with the Corporation of Delta’s dustfall monitoring. Particulate monitoring and analysis for coal content will also be initiated at up to two locations in White Rock.

Mobile Air Monitoring Unit (MAMU) in North Vancouver The Metro Vancouver MAMU has begun monitoring in the Moodyville area in the City of North Vancouver. A request for air quality monitoring was made to Metro Vancouver through the Low Level Road and Port Area Community Liaison Committee established by the City of North Vancouver. The purpose of the six-month air quality monitoring study is to help address air quality concerns related to transportation projects and nearby industries, including the coal handling facility at Neptune Terminals, which has received a project permit from Port Metro Vancouver to expand its coal handling capacity. MAMU will monitor several priority air pollutants, including particulate and analysis for coal content.

Enhance Air Quality Monitoring in the Central Burrard Inlet Area In partnership with Port Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver will add sulphur dioxide monitoring at two locations in East Vancouver, one of which will also have fine particulate matter monitoring added. This part of the Central Burrard Inlet area was shown during Metro Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet Local Air Quality Study to experience elevated sulphur dioxide levels and periodically elevated fine particulate matter levels. Portable equipment will be used to better characterize air quality in the community. This study supports development of a new, more stringent ambient air quality objective for sulphur dioxide within the region, and helps assess the effectiveness of the marine Emissions Control Area, which came into effect in North American coastal waters in 2012 and will result in significant reduction of the sulphur content of marine fuels used by ocean going vessels in the Port of Vancouver.

Near Roadway Monitoring Pilot Study Metro Vancouver is working with Environment Canada, the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia on a Near Roadway Air Quality Monitoring Pilot Study. Two temporary air quality monitoring stations in the City of Vancouver are planned to begin the approximate one-year monitoring study in the summer of 2014. Each station will be equipped to measure traffic-related air pollutants specifically, including ultrafine particles, black carbon, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds. The results of the study will provide information to better understand people’s exposure to air pollutants throughout the region as well as aid in the development of an ongoing national near-road monitoring strategy.

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ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The air quality monitoring initiatives described in this report have been included in the 2014 budget for air quality monitoring (through the network of permanent monitoring stations and the Mobile Air Monitoring Unit) and through partnerships with other agencies. Additional costs are anticipated for the modification of existing instrumentation and specialized laboratory testing in support of the coal monitoring initiatives, but it is expected that these can be accommodated within existing budgets.

SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Various specialized monitoring studies are planned to better characterize air quality at the local and neighbourhood scale, and investigate areas of particular concern not covered by the permanent air quality monitoring network. Ongoing changes to the permanent air quality monitoring network are made to respond to new or emerging issues.

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5.8

To: Environment and Parks Committee

From: Roger Quan, Director, Air Quality and Environment, Planning, Policy and Environment Department

Date: April 16, 2014 Meeting Date: May 6, 2014

Subject: Manager’s Report - Environment

RECOMMENDATION That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 16, 2014, titled “Manager’s Report – Environment”.

Environment and Parks Committee 2014 Workplan – Environment Attachment 1 to this report sets out the Committee’s Workplan for 2014 – Environment. The status of work program elements is indicated as pending, in progress, or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee, and changes in the schedule.

Update on Trans Mountain Expansion Project On April 2, 2014, the NEB released its Hearing Order for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, which included the list of participants in the public hearing process. Within the region, Metro Vancouver and 14 members applied for intervenor status and all were accepted. The list includes: • Metro Vancouver • City of Port Moody • Village of Belcarra • City of Richmond • City of Burnaby • City of Surrey • City of Coquitlam • Tsawwassen First Nation • Township of Langley • City of Vancouver • City of New Westminster • District of West Vancouver • City of North Vancouver • The City of White Rock • District of North Vancouver

The NEB will hold a public hearing to consider whether to recommend approval of the project. The hearing process is where the NEB will receive written evidence from the proponent and intervenors. Evidence is used to support one’s position on the Project Application and is what the NEB will consider in its review of the Project. Evidence will be posted on a public registry on the NEB website. The hearing will also include oral portions.

The Hearing Order includes the National Energy Board’s timeline; it has 15 months to complete its review, and must submit its report to the Governor in Council by no later than July 2, 2015. Key aspects of the timeline include a requirement for intervenors to submit requests for information from the proponent by May 2, submit written evidence by November 3, and culminating in oral hearings in February of 2015. EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 9090 Manager’s Report – Environment Environment and Parks Committee Meeting Date: April 3, 2014 Page 2 of 3

At the time of writing, staff from multiple Metro Vancouver departments are preparing information requests to meet the May 2 deadline. The responses from Trans Mountain will be used in staff’s review of the risks and impacts associated with the pipeline expansion, and will ultimately inform the Board’s position on the Project.

Interagency Review Committee on Coal Handling Impacts On April 8, 2014 Metro Vancouver staff participated in the first meeting of an interagency committee, whose primary goal is to facilitate an independent review of the health and environmental impacts associated with the transportation and handling of coal in the region. The committee was formed by the Corporation of Delta and in addition to Metro Vancouver, invited members include Health Canada, Environment Canada, BC Ministry of Environment, BC Ministry of Health, City of Surrey, City of New Westminster and City of White Rock.

At its first meeting, the committee developed a terms of reference and discussed gaps in the environmental and health assessment work conducted to date. The committee also reviewed additional monitoring work being done by Delta, White Rock and Metro Vancouver and a path forward to communicate to Port Metro Vancouver outstanding concerns and the scope of additional work needed to address those concerns.

BP Cherry Point Refinery – Coker Heater Replacement Through notification processes established with regulatory agencies in the State of Washington, staff are participating in a review process for the BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington, which is proposing to replace its two coker heaters.

The coker units at Cherry Point Refinery convert residual oil from the refining process to gas oils, petroleum coke and other products; coker heaters provide the heat for the reaction to occur. The two existing coker heaters that are proposed to be replaced were installed in 1970 as part of the original refinery. As a result of the project, preliminary estimates indicate that emissions at the facility will increase as listed below, and for context these emission increases are shown relative to all industrial emissions in the Canadian portion of the airshed in 2010, as well as to total emissions for the Lower Fraser Valley airshed (i.e. Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley Regional District, and Whatcom County).

Contaminant Preliminary % of 2010 % of 2010 total Project Emission Canadian LFV LFV Emissions Increases Industrial (tonnes / year) Emissions Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 300 8% 0.5% Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 200 29% 1.7% Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 25 3% 0.3% Greenhouse Gases 300,000 13% 1.3%

The proposed project is in a pre-application stage and, given the magnitude of the projected emissions, will undergo a permitting process that includes evaluation of compliance with US ambient air quality standards. Metro Vancouver is part of a group of Canadian agencies (including

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BC Ministry of Environment, the Fraser Valley Regional District and Environment Canada) that is participating in the review process. Staff will report back to this Committee as the proposed project proceeds.

Attachment: Environment and Parks Committee 2014 Workplan – Environment

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Environment and Parks Committee 2014 Work Plan - Environment

Priorities

1st Quarter Status Implement year three of Non-road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation including complete expanding registration requirements to Tier 1 engines, and fees increase for Tier 0 engines Conduct climate change workshop with Environment and Parks Committee complete 2nd Quarter Report on regional ground level ozone strategy in progress Prepare third annual Caring for the Air report complete Host forum on Regional Green Infrastructure Network pending Complete research on pollinators and honey bees and develop recommendations in progress 3rd Quarter Develop new programs, with other agency partners, to address emissions from on- in progress road heavy duty diesel vehicles Complete updated assessment and prioritization of air toxics in the region in progress Initiate and implement additional programs for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in progress among prioritized business sectors and facilitating the uptake of low carbon vehicle technologies Develop a framework for inter-municipal projects and initiatives to reduce regional pending greenhouse gas emissions Develop proposed Regional Green Infrastructure Network for consideration of pending member municipalities 4th Quarter Process air quality permit applications including permit applications for new coal in progress handling facilities Develop capacity to monitor ultrafine particulate matter pending Adopt new ambient air quality objectives for sulphur dioxide in line with leading in progress jurisdictions, consistent with the principle of continuous improvement Implement additional greenhouse gas reduction offset projects that will achieve in progress and maintain Metro Vancouver’s carbon neutral status Provide status report on 2011 Ecological Health Action Plan pending Provide status report on 2011 Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas pending Management Plan Consider proposed 2015 air quality programs and budget pending

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I am responding to your December 12,2013 letterleiterleller to the Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests,Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, and me, regarding Fraser River Flood Protection and the New Erosion Arc at Abbotsford! Matsqui Dike. After receiving your letter,leiter,leller, both Minister Thomson and I had the opportunity to meet with Mayor Banman and City of Abbotsford staff to discuss their issues and concerns regarding flood protection and erosion.erosion.

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MAY 2014 SUMMARY OF EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 3 Fresh Air Hikes: Diez Vistas BELCARRA REGIONAL PARK

May 10 International Migratory Bird Day COLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK

May 10 Salmon Send-off TYNEHEAD REGIONAL PARK

May 12 Public Information Centre – Public Facility Development - Surrey Bend Regional Park HIGH SCHOOL FOYER – 10238 168TH STREET, SURREY

May 11 International Migratory Bird Day BOUNDARY BAY REGIONAL PARK

May 17 Forest Fairy Gathering BURNABY LAKE REGIONAL PARK

May 18 Wilderness At Your Doorstep LYNN HEADWATERS REGIONAL PARK

May 22 Trail Running Series PITT RIVER GREENWAY

May 27 Sustainability Community Breakfast BCIT, 555 SEYMOUR STREET, VANCOUVER

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Dear Municipal and Regional District CAOs,

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is sending the attached letters to Premier Clark/Minister Polak, and to federal Ministers Shea/Blaney, on the need for urgent action to prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from entering BB.C..,C. On behalf of the Water Board, I would like to invite and encourage other local government Boards and Councils to consider sending letters of their own to these elected officials. The economic, enVironmental,environmental, social and infrastructure impacts of these mussels are likely to be common and widespread in most freshwater lake and river systems in southern B.C.B.C.

The actions requested in these letters are consistent with a recommendation endorsed by UBCM Inin 2013 (see below). The urgency of this issue was highlighted by the recent near-missnear-miss in Osoyoos, when a boat with visible Invasiveinvasive mussels was stopped and voluntarily decontaminated on March 12'h.12th. The Okanagan Basin Water Board would like to see more funds allocated, and rapid action by the federal and provincial governments, leading to boat inspections and ramped up public outreach.

The Federal Government does not have current concrete action plans to inspect and hold boats (with invasive mussels) at the US border. Draft regulations are being developed (Federal Aquatic Species Regulation) which would authorize CBSA agents to hold boats with evidence of invasive mussels to be held at the border and cal!call BC Ministry of Environment experts to confirm and take action if necessary.necessary. EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 9797 The western provinces share information on current initiatives and information related to invasive species, including mussels. Manitoba is doing some eradicationeradication of invasive mussels in Lakelake Winnipeg and has requested (provincial) funds to decontaminate boats found to have the invasive musselsmussels . They have committed to increased monitoring. Saskatchewan is trying to increase the pprofilerofile of the threat of invasiveinvasive mussels, but are just starting to ramp up their effortsefforts.. Alberta has allocated funds for 5 (voluntary) boat inspection stations, but has no legislationlegislation.legislation.. All four western provinces are requesting provincial funding be allocated for invasive specifies initiativesinitiatives.. Even if there are inspections south and east of BC,BC, it is desirable to run our own boat inspections for several reasons includingincluding: a) no inspections station is open 24hrs and not all roads are monitored; b) each inspection doesdoes not only mean an opportunity to find mussels, but it is also an outreach effort to inform individuals moving boats,boats, either recreationally or commercially, about Be's regulations and the risk these musselsmussels pose to Be's freshwater environment.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board is an inter-jurisdictionalinter-jurisdictional local government agencyagency,, representing the shared water interests of the three Okanagan regional districtsdistricts and their member municipalitiesmunmunicipalicipalities.

Please don'tdon't hesitateheSitatehesitate to contact me if you have additional ideas, questions or concerns.

Anna Warwick Sears

Anna Warwick Sears, PhPh.D..D. Exxecutiveecutive DirectorDirector )Jkanagan Basin Walter Board 1450 KLO Road Kelowna,Kelowna, Be V1W 3Z4

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2013 U8CM Resolution 876 INVASIVE ZEBRA & QUAGGA MUSSELS (Endorsed) Okanagan-SimilkameenOkanagan-Simiikameen RD

WHEREAS species introductions are the leading cause of biodiversity loss in lake ecosystems and are a growinggrowing threat to aquaculture in the Canadian coastal ecosystems; AND WHEREAS invasive non-indigenousnon-i-indigenousndigenous species are recognized as one oftheof the most serious environmental problems in the world: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request the federal and provincialprovincial governments to take immediate action to implement legislation and border controls whereby owners of aquatic equipment are obligated to prevent the spread of invasiveinvasive Zebra and Quagga mussels to the province of British Columbia.Columbia.

ENDORSED BY THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION UBCM RESOLUTIONS COMMITIEE RECOMMENDATION : Endorse

UBCM RESOLUTIONS COMMITIEECOMMITTEE COMMENTS: The Resolutions Committee advises that the UBCM membership has not previously considered a resolution requesting that the provincial and federal governments implement legislationlegislation and border controls to ensure that owners of aquatic equipment are obligated to prevent the spread of invasive Zebra and Quagga mussels.mussels. However,However, the Committee notes that membermemberss endorsed resolution 2012-LR22012-LR2,2012·LR2, which asked the Province of BC to take immediate measures to protect the lakes of BritishBritish ColumbiaColumbia from introduction of Quagga and Zebra mussels through mandatory inspections of vessels being transported from Quagga or Zebra mussel infested waters.

As well, the Committee notes that the UBCM membership has consistently endorsed resolutions calling on the Province as well as the federal government to undertake measures to prevent the establishment and spread of invasive species in BC (2011-B44,(2011·B44,(2011-B44, 2010-B29,2010-B29,B29, 2008-B71,2oo8-B71, 2008-B86,2008-886, 2007-B30,2007·B30, 2007-B31,2oo72oo7·B31,2oo7-B31,-B31,EnvironmentEnvironment 2006·B32,2006-B32, andand ParksParks 2005-B25,2005-B25 CommitteeCommittee, 2oo4-B72,2004-B72, 9898 2003-B81)2003·B81). tt l ~ n \ 8V IW , . Okanagan Basin 1"I 1I 5V0\ 1I\." R" ."f, Ivowwnn ,'' B V fI W ZI p WATERWA TE R 80ARDaOOAARDRD ______P ~&:.('t~ _rtr, 469_ ___626270627 70 _ ,FJ wwww 250i,lSO?~Oww .obwbobwb.cao762bw 70t7011701b.cllc a1

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Hon.HanHon. Steven Blaney,BlaneyBlaney., PP.C.,.C., M.P.MM.P.P. Minister of Public Safety House of Commons Ottawa.Onawa.Ottawa, ON KlAK1A OA6

AprilApril 10., 2014

Re: Urgent need to prevent Invasive mussels from entering B.C.

DearOear Ministers Shea and Blaney.,

The Okanagan BasBasinin Water Board (OBWB) is extremely concerned about the need for action to prevent invasiveinvasive zebra and quagga mussels from entering B.C. which could irrevocablyirrevocably harm our environmentenvironment.., economy.economy, and way of lifelife. The mussels would impact every waterwater intake.intake, outfall.outfall, boat and dock in our lakes.lakes, and all other iin·laken·laken·lake infrastructureinfrastructure.. Our sense of urgency arises from a recent near·missnearnear·m·miss that exposed gaps in policy and preparation.

On March 12 ththisis year.yyear,ear. an alert Canada Border Official noticed visible invasive mussels on the hull of a boat from the Southwestern U.S.A.U.S.A. and which was supposed to be launched in Okanagan LakeLake.. Working with BB.C.B.C.C. ConservationConservation OffOfficersicers and a cooperative transport company.company,company. the boat was decontaminateddecontaminated and released. While wwee sstronglytrongly commend the commitmentcommitment and professprofessionalismionalism of the border agent aandnd conservation officers.officers, and the interagencyinteragency cooperation they ddisplayedisplayed., we note:note:

•o There is no federal legislation iinn place to prevent a mussel-mussel-infestedmussel-Infestedmussel·lnfestedInfested boat from being imported to Canada.Canada. The necessary changes to the federal fisheries regulations have been pendpendinging fforor more than a yyear.ear. We urgeurge rapid passage of these regulationsregulations by the Government of Canada. •o The Border Services agent had not receivedreceived trainingtraining about mussels.mussels, and knew about the issue only from public outreach in Osoyoos. OBWB staff and partner organiorganizationszations have had several informal conversations with agents who wish to have training,traintraining.ing. which could be done by provincialprovincial MinistryMinistry of Environment staffstaff.. •o The cost of implementingimplementing a boat iinspectionnspection program would be a fractfractionion of the economeconomicic losses from a zebra or quagga musselmussel iinfestation nfestation. The most conservative estimate is that an IInvasioninvasionnvasion would cost $20 million/yearmillion!year in BB.CB.C.,.C ...• but our own study puts the figure at more than $40 mmillionillion in the Okanagan alonealone..

On behalf of the OBWBOBWB., I respectfullyrespectfully requestrequest that the Government of Canada move quickly to passpass ththee regulations prohibiting transport of invasive zebra and quagga mussels inintoto CanadaCanada.. We further request that the Ministry of FFisheriesisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Public Safety allocate funds. and enable.enable. train,train. and equip Canada Border Agents to inspect boats for invasive aquatic species and prohibit their entry withOutwwithoutithOut decontamination of the watercraft.watercraft.

EnvironmentEnvironment andand ParksParks CommitteeCommittee 9999 Please give this matter high priority in your ministries.ministries. Time is of the essence. You will find many allies and local partners in your efforts.efforts.

Sincerely,SIncerely,

Doug Findlater, Chair Okanagan Basin Water Board

CC: • Regional District Chairs for North Okanagan.Okanagan, Central Okanagan,Okanagan. and Okanagan-5imllkameenOkanagan-Simllkameen RegionalRegiona I Districts; • Okanagan Municipalities: EnderbyEnderby,Enderby., Armstrong.Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Vernon, Coldstream, lakeLake CountJyCountry,, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton,Pentlcton, OliverOliver,, Osoyoos; • Chiefs Executive Council, Okanagan Nation Alliance; • Okanagan MLAsMLAs:: Premier Christy Clark, Minister Steve Thomson, Eric Foster, Norm letnick, Dan Ashton, Lindalinda Larson,larson, Jackie Tegart, Greg Kyllo.Kyllo. • Okanagan MPs:MPs: Ron Cannan,Cannan, Dan Albas, Colin Mayes, Alex Atamanenko;

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Hon.Han. Mary Polak,Polak. Minister B.C. MinistryMinistry of Environment PO Box 9047 STN PROV GOVT Victoria,Victoria. B.CB.C.. V8WVBW 9E2

April 10,10. 2014

Re: Urgent need to prevent Invasive mussels from entering B.C.

DearOear Premier Clark and Minister Polak,

The Okanagan BasBasinin Water Board (OBWB) is extremely concerned about the need for action to prevent Invasive zebra and quagga mussels from entering B.C. which could Irrevocablyirrevocably harm our environment,environment. economy,economy. and way of life. The mussels would impact every water Intake,Iintake,ntake.ntake, outfall,outfall. boat and dock Inin our lakes, Includingincluding infrastructure like the W.R.W.R. Bennett Bridge.Bridge. As we noted in our March 20,20. 2014 memo to the Okanagan Caucus,Caucus.Caucus, our sense of urgency arises from a recent near-missnear·miss that exposed gaps in policy and preparation.preparation.

On March 12 thisthis year,year, an alert Canada BorderBorder Official noticed visible invasiveinvasive musselsmussels on the hull of a boat from the Southwestern U.SS.A..A. and which was supposed to be launched in Okanagan Lake.Lake. Working with B.C.B.C. Conservation Officers and a cooperative transport company.company,company, the boat was decontaminated and released. While we strongly commend the commitment and professionalism of the border agent and conservation officers.officers, and the InteragencyIinteragencynteragency cooperation they displayed.displayed, we note:

• There Isis no federal legislation in place to prevent a mussel-infestedmussel-mussel·Iilnfested boat from beingbeing imported to Canada.Canada. The necessary changes to the federal fisher fisheriesies regulationsregulations have been pendpendinging for more than a year. We strongly urge assistance from the Government of BB.C.B.C.C. to request rapid passage of these rregulationsegulations by the Government of Canada.canada. • The provincial plan for preventing invasiveinvasive mussels has not yet been completed.completed. • The Border Services agent had not received training about mussels,mussels. and knew about the issue only from public outreach in Osoyoos.Osoyoos. OBWB staff and partner organizations have had several informalinformal conversations with agents who desiredeSire training. whwhichich should be done by provincial staff at MOE.MOE. • The closest publicpublicly-ownedpubliciy-ownedly-owned decontamination stations are in Nelson and Kamloops.Kamloops, so a private statstationion had to be located on the morning of March 13. • We understand that the InvasiveInvasive Species Council of B.C:sB.C.'sB.C.'s plan foforr the Okanagan thisthis year is primarilyprimarily to rely on voluntary distribution of printed materialsmaterials by outdoor recreation groups. • Local Invasiveinvasive species groupsgroups provide the only consistent boater outreach Inin the InteriorInterior.. They rely solely on grants.grants, and have no consistent fundingfunding.. For exampleexample,, the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species SocietySociety applied for four separate grants,grants. but only received funding from the OBWB.OBWB. Because of this,this. their boater outreach will be far less than 20132013..

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• We believe the funding shortfalls would best be addressed through a costcost-neutral-neutral boaVtralierboaVtraller sticker program to fund invasive mussel prevention, and we urge the BB.C.S.C..C. MinistryMinistry of Environment to initiate a business planning process as soon as possible. • The cost of Implementingimplementing a boat inspection program would be a fraction of the economiceconomic losses from a zebra or quagga mussel infestation. The most conservative estimate Isis that an invasion would cost $20 millionmillion/year/ year in B.C.,B.C., but our own study puts the figure at more than $40 million Inin the Okanagan alone.

On behalf of the OBWB, I respectfully request that the Government of B.CB.C.. move quickly to complete their aquatic invasive species control plan,plan. establish a boat Inspectioninspection program at the US/canadaUS/Canada and Alberta/B.C. borders, Increase the number of trained Conservation Officers Inin the SouthernSouthem InteriorInterior,, and invest in sufficient decontamination equipment that can be easily accessed when and where needed. We further request that the province momoveve swiftly to designdesign and Iimplementmplement a cost·neutral boat registration and sticker program to raise funds for these measures and to support expanded, onon-the-groundon-tha-ground-the-ground boater education programs by invasive species prevention groups in B.C.

Time is of the essence.

Sincerely,Sincerely.

Doug Findlater,Flndlater, Chair Okanagan Basin Water Board

CC: • Regional DistrictDistrict Chairs for North Okanagan,Okanagan, Central Okanagan, and Okanagan·SlmilkameenOkanagan-SlmilkameenOkanagan-SimilkameenOkanagan-5lmilkameen Regional DistrDistricts;icts; • Okanagan Municipalities: EnderbyEnderby,, Armstrong, Spallumcheen,Spallumcheen. Vernon,Vernon, Coldstream,Coldstream. Lake Country,Country. Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton,Pentlcton, Oliver,Oliver. Osoyoos; • Chiefs Executive Council, Okanagan Nation AllianceAlliance;; • Okanagan MlAs:MLAs: Eric Foster,Foster. Norm Letnick,Letnlck,letnick, Steve Thomson,Thomson, Dan Ashton, Lindalinda LarsonLarson,, Jackie Tegart, Greg Kyllo.; • Okanagan MPs:MPs: Ron Cannan, Dan Albas,Albas, Colin Mayes, Alex Atamanenko; • HonHon.. Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans CanadaCanada;; • Hon. Steven Blaney,Blaney, Minister of Public Safety Canada.Canada.

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