METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Thursday, March 7, 2019 9:00 a.m. 28th Floor Committee Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia R E V I S E D A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 March 7, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for March 7, 2019 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 February 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 8, 2019 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS On Table 3.1 Steve Bryan, Director, Waste Management Association of BC (WMABC) Subject: WMABC Response to March 7, 2019 Zero Waste Committee Agenda Reports 5.1-5.4 3.2 Ken Carrusca, Vice President, Environment and Marketing (Western Region), Cement Association Subject: Greenhouse Gas Reduction through a Transition to Alternative Lower Carbon Fuels 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Bylaw 181 Update and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Bylaw Overview Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated March 1, 2019, titled “Bylaw 181 Update and Commercial Waste Hauler Licensing Bylaw Overview”. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. March 11, 2019 Zero Waste Committee Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda March 7, 2019 Agenda Page 2 of 4 5.2 Generator Levy Overview Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated March 1, 2019, titled “Generator Levy Overview”. 5.3 Solid Waste Regulatory Framework Correspondence Update Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated February 27, 2019, titled “Solid Waste Regulatory Framework Correspondence Update”. 5.4 Mixed Waste Processing Pilot Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board: a) authorize engaging a consultant to assist in the design of a pilot project, financial model, and procurement process for the purpose of processing municipal solid waste for the recovery of materials and/or fuel; and b) direct staff to report back to the Board with the concept plan and procurement model for the implementation of the pilot project. 5.5 Waste-to-Energy Facility Second Pass Superheater Replacement Project Contract Award Designated Speaker: Brent Kirkpatrick, Lead Senior Engineer, Solid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) award to Covanta Burnaby Renewable Energy, ULC, for the construction of the second pass superheater replacement project at the Metro Vancouver Waste-to- Energy Facility at a cost of $5,484,000 (including PST, but excluding GST), under the terms and conditions of existing Contract 98106; and b) the Commissioner and Corporate Officer to execute any necessary documents. 5.6 Metro Vancouver’s 2018 Zero Waste Conference Designated Speakers: Heather Schoemaker, General Manager, External Relations and Ann Rowan, Program Manager, External Relations That the MVRD Board receive for information the report dated February 1, 2019, titled “Metro Vancouver’s 2018 Zero Waste Conference”. 5.7 2018 Regional Create Memories Not Garbage Campaign Results Designated Speaker: Larina Lopez, Corporate Communications Division Manager, External Relations That the Committee and MVRD Board receive for information the report dated, February 19, 2019, titled “2018 Regional Create Memories Not Garbage Campaign Results”. Zero Waste Committee Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda March 7, 2019 Agenda Page 3 of 4 5.8 Staff Appointments for the Purpose of Serving Summons under the Offence Act On Table Designated Speaker: Ray Robb, Division Manager, Environmental Regulation and Replacement Enforcement Report That the GVS&DD Board appoint, for the purpose of serving summons under section 28 of the Offence Act for alleged violation of GVS&DD solid waste bylaws, all Metro Vancouver staff currently appointed as officers under the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw No. 181, 1996. 5.9 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services That the Zero Waste Committee receive for information the report dated February 28, titled “Manager’s Report”. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Correspondence re Remove or Seal Unsafe Donation Bins in Metro Vancouver from Mayor Kennedy Stewart, City of Vancouver dated February 6, 2019 6.2 Correspondence re Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Regulatory Framework Updates: On Table Economic and Environmental Benefits to Deputy Minister Mark Zacharias dated March 6, 2019 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. That the Zero Waste Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2019 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) and (g) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; and (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district”. Zero Waste Committee Zero Waste Committee Regular Agenda March 7, 2019 Agenda Page 4 of 4 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Zero Waste Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of March 7, 2019. Membership: Froese, Jack (C) - Langley Township Fathers, Helen - White Rock Martin, Gayle - Langley City F Hodge, Craig (VC) - Coquitlam Fry, Pete - Vancouver Morden, Mike - Maple Ridge H Calendino, Pietro - Burnaby Little, Mike - North Vancouver District Steves, Harold - Richmond C Cameron, Craig - West Vancouver Madsen, Hunter - Port Moody Trentadue, Mary - New Westminster C Elford, Doug - Surrey E Zero Waste Committee 2.1 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Zero Waste Committee held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 in the 28th Floor Committee Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Jack Froese, Langley Township Vice Chair, Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Councillor Pietro Calendino, Burnaby Councillor Doug Elford, Surrey Councillor Helen Fathers, White Rock Councillor Pete Fry, Vancouver Mayor Mike Little, North Vancouver District Councillor Hunter Madsen, Port Moody Councillor Gayle Martin, Langley City Councillor Harold Steves, Richmond Councillor Mary Trentadue, New Westminster MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor Craig Cameron, West Vancouver Mayor Mike Morden, Maple Ridge STAFF PRESENT: Paul Henderson, General Manager, Solid Waste Services Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Legislative Services Coordinator, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 February 8, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee: a) amend the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2019 by: i. adding Item 3.1 Michael Zarbl, Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) BC; ii. varying the order of the agenda to consider Item 9. Resolution to Close Meeting, prior to Section 2. Adoption of the Minutes; and b) adopt the agendas as amended. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Friday, February 8, 2019 Page 1 of 7 Zero Waste Committee Agenda Varied Pursuant to Item 1.1, the order of the agenda was varied to consider a resolution to close the meeting at this point. 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2019 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (g) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district”. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT The Zero Waste Committee adjourned its open meeting of February 8, 2019 at 9:01 a.m. to convene a closed meeting. RECONVENE The Zero Waste Committee reconvened its open meeting of February 8, 2019 at 10:12 a.m. with the following members being in attendance: MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Jack Froese, Langley Township Vice Chair, Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Councillor Pietro Calendino, Burnaby (arrived at 10:16 a.m.) Councillor Craig Cameron, West Vancouver (arrived at 10:16 a.m.) Councillor Doug Elford, Surrey Councillor Helen Fathers, White Rock Councillor Pete Fry, Vancouver (arrived at 10:16 a.m.) Mayor Mike Little, North Vancouver District Councillor Hunter Madsen, Port Moody (arrived at 10:16 a.m.) Councillor Gayle Martin, Langley City Councillor Harold Steves, Richmond (arrived at 10:16 a.m.) Councillor Mary Trentadue, New Westminster MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Mike Morden, Maple Ridge Agenda Order Resumed The order of the agenda resumed with Section 2. Adoption of the Minutes being before the Committee at this point. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Zero Waste Committee held on Friday, February 8, 2019 Page 2 of 7 Zero Waste Committee 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 January 10, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Zero Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held January 10, 2019 as circulated. CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS 3.1 Michael Zarbl, Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) BC Michael Zarbl, Executive Director, MARR BC, introduced MARR BC as a producer- responsibility organization, and commented on his professional experience in the hauler and waste management industry.