NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.
A G E N D A
Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.1 June 20, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committeee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for June 20, 2012 as circulated.
2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
2.1 April 18, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held April 18, 2012 as circulated.
3. DELEGATIONS No Items presented.
4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Vancouver Airport Authority Designated Speakers: Wilson Parasiuk, Director Anne Murray, Vice President, Community and Environmental Affairs Subject: Airport update
5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF
5.1 MLA Reception, May 2, 2012, Victoria – Update Designated Speakers: Heather Schoemaker, Corporate Relations Department Manager Simon Cumming, External Outreach and Intergovernmental Relations Division Manager That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the June 3, 2012 report titled, “MLA Reception, May 2, 2012, Victoria - Update”. 5.2 Metro Vancouver 2013 Programs and Budget: Consultation and Communications Designated Speakers: Delia Laglagaron, Interim Commissioner/CAO Heather Schoemaker, Department Manager, Corporate Relations Bill Morrell, Media Relations and Issues Management Division Manager That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the reported titled “Metro Vancouver 2013 Programs and Budget: Consultation and Communications” dated June 7, 2012.
5.3 2012 International Political Conferences Designated Speaker: Heather Schoemaker, Corporate Relations Department Manager That the Board authorize the Chair to appoint Metro Vancouver Directors to participate in the following 2012 international conferences in accordance with the approved 2012 budget and current travel policy: · ICLEI/Metropolis Thriving Neighbourhoods Conference Melbourne, Australia, November 12-14, 2012 · United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Meeting of the World Council Dakar, Senegal, December 1-3 or December 9-11 (tbc) · 2012 World Urban Forum Naples, Italy, September 2-6, 2012 · INTA36 World Urban Development Congress New York City, November 11-15, 2012
5.4 Committee Updates Verbal Report Designated Speakers: Director Dianne Watts, Chair, Port Cities Committee Director Malcolm Brodie, Chair, Zero Waste Committee
Note: Updates that were scheduled for the cancelled May 16, 2012 meeting have been rescheduled to July 18, 2012 (Environment & Parks, Housing, Regional Planning & Agriculture).
5.5 2012 Sustainable Cities International Network Annual Symposium Designated Speaker: Heather Schoemaker, Corporate Relations Department Manager That the Board direct staff to explore the opportunity for a capacity-building and knowledge sharing relationship with SCI’s newest member – the City of Talcahuano, Chile – including sending a Metro Vancouver delegation to assist local government officials in Talcahuano rebuild their community following the February 2010 earthquake.
5.6 Metro Vancouver Notice of Bylaw Violation Cancellation Policy Designated Speaker: Gudrun Jensen, Division Manager, Operations Services Metropolitan Planning, Environment and Parks Department That the Board approve the Metro Vancouver Notice of Bylaw Violation cancellation policy in support of GVRD Notice of Bylaw Violation and Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 1117, 2010.
5.7 Attendance at the Future of Libraries and Cities Conference, October 23, 2012 Designated Speaker: Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary/Manager, Board Secretariat and Corporate Information Department That the Board authorize Director Gayle Martin’s attendance at the Future of Libraries and Cities Conference being held October 2, 2012 in Langley, BC at the estimated costs outlined in the report dated May 28, 2012 titled “Attendance at the Future of Libraries and Cities Conference, October 23, 2012”.
5.8 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Delia Laglagaron, Interim Commissioner/CAO That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the Manager’s Report dated June 13, 2012.
6. INFORMATION ITEMS No items presented.
7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.
8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING No items presented.
9. ADJOURNMENT/TERMINATION That the Intergovernmental and administration Committee conclude its regular meeting of June 20, 2012.
GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Intergovernmental and Administration Committee held at 9:05 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.
PRESENT: Chair, Director Raymond Louie, Vancouver Vice Chair, Director Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam Director Malcolm Brodie, Richmond Director, Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Director Ernie Daykin, Maple Ridge Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Director Lois Jackson, Delta Director Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Director Richard Walton, North Vancouver District Director Wayne Wright, New Westminster
ABSENT: Director Dianne Watts, Surrey
STAFF: Delia Laglagaron, Deputy Commissioner/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Administrative Officer’s Department Janis Olsen, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board Secretariat and Corporate Information Department
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.1. April 18, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 18, 2012 as circulated. CARRIED
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee adopt the minutes for its regular meeting held March 21, 2012 as circulated. CARRIED
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DELEGATIONS
3. DELEGATIONS
No items presented.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS
No items presented.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF
5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF
5.1. Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project - Verbal Update
Verbal report from Jim Rusnak, Interim Deputy Commissioner/Interim Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Administrative Officer’s Department, updating the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee on the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
Members were provided an update regarding the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project highlighting: · The federal government’s interest to see the provincial government support the project with a one- third share; that projects must be fully-scoped out before being eligible for funding · Staff are examining municipal Development Cost Charges in Metro Vancouver to determine how it may play a role in project financing · Staff efforts to draw provincial attention to the project · Communications between and First Nations representation on the municipal and public technicals advisory committees
Discussion ensued regarding the need to: · Develop an engagement strategy for senior government for the Lions Gate and Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant capital projects · Establish a decision point to assess project funding and determine how or if to proceed · Ensure all wastewater treatment models have been considered before proceeding · Seek expertise and participation from senior government in addition to funding support · Develop effective messaging to senior government reflecting total project budgets
5.2. Committee Updates - Verbal Report
Verbal report from Director Ernie Daykin, Chair, Aboriginal Relations Committee, Director Richard Walton, Chair, Finance Committee, and Director Darrell Mussatto, Chair, Utilities Committee, updating the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee on activities of their Committees respectively.
Regarding the Aboriginal Relations Committee, members were updated regarding: non-voting membership, the Committee Chairs’ appointment to the Fraser Valley Technical Advisory Committee, appointment of treaty table representatives to Katzie and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, establishment of
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the Municipal Aboriginal Relations Technical Advisory Committee and the dissolution of the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee.
Regarding the Finance Committee, members were updated regarding: the ongoing budgeting and approval process as part of the Committee’s work plan and the consideration of a new format for communicating to municipalities regarding financing of future large capital projects and exploring how to better demonstrate the value in a simple and effective manner.
Regarding the Utilities Committee, members were updated regarding: public communications regarding the 2012 lawn sprinkling regulations, concerns regarding Health Canada’s proposed changes to the Turbidity in Drinking Water Guideline, draft regulations regarding grease traps, municipal efforts to separate combined sanitary-sewer systems, Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant, Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel and the Coquitlam UV Disinfection Facility.
5.3. Expanded Metro Vancouver Youth Leadership Development Program
Report dated April 2, 2012 from Bruce Ford, Sustainability Education Coordinator, Corporate Relations Department, updating the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee on Metro Vancouver’s planned co-delivery of the Sustainability Toolbox as a BC Ministry of Education approved course in August 2012.
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the report titled, “Expanded Metro Vancouver Youth Leadership Development Program” dated April 2, 2012. CARRIED Director Deal absent at the vote.
5.4. 2012 Sustainable Cities International Annual Symposium - Update
Report dated April 11, 2012 from Heather Schoemaker, Manager, and Simon Cumming, External and Intergovernmental Relations Division Manager, Corporate Relations Department, providing the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee with an update on planning for Metro Vancouver’s hosting of the 2012 Sustainable Cities International (SCI) Network Symposium.
Members were provided an update on the scheduled activities for the 2012 Sustainble Cities International Network Symposium and informed that the venue for day two has been changed to the University of British Columbia Rowing Club.
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the report dated April 11, 2012 titled “2012 Sustainable Cities International (SCI) Network Annual Symposium – Update”. CARRIED
5.5. Committee Updates - Schedule
Report dated April 10, 2012 from Delia Laglagaron, Interim Commissioner/Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Administrative Officer’s Department, providing the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee with proposed updates, in response to the Committee’s request of March 21, 2012, to receive, on a rotating basis, committee updates from the chairs of Aboriginal Relations, Finance and Utilities Committees, reiterating committee deliberations and issues not already provided in written reports.
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It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the report titled “Committee Updates – Schedule” dated April 10, 2012. CARRIED
INFORMATION ITEMS
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
No items presented.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. OTHER BUSINESS
No items presented.
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING
8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING
8.1. April 18, 2012 Resolution to Close Meeting
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for April 18, 2012 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (2) (b) as follows: “90 (2) A part of a meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.” CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
9. ADJOURNMENT
9.1. April 18, 2012 Regular Meeting Adjournment
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee conclude its regular meeting of April 18, 2012. CARRIED (Time: 10:18 a.m.)
______Janis Olsen, Raymond Louie, Chair Assistant to Regional Committee
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5.1
Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Date: June 20, 2012
To: Intergovernmental and Administration Committee
From: Heather Schoemaker, Corporate Relations Department Manager Simon Cumming, External Outreach and Intergovernmental Relations Division Manager
Date: June 3, 2012
Subject: MLA Reception, May 2, 2012, Victoria - Update
Recommendation:
That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the June 3, 2012 report titled, “MLA Reception, May 2, 2012, Victoria - Update”.
1. PURPOSE
To provide the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee with an update on the MLA reception/presentation hosted by Metro Vancouver in Victoria on May 2, 2012.
2. CONTEXT
At its closed meeting of March 2, 2012, the GVRD Board of Directors directed staff to organize a meeting in Victoria so that members of the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee could engage Government and Opposition MLAs regarding Metro Vancouver’s overall regional mandate and its current strategic priorities.
The purpose of the reception was to: a) Build understanding/awareness of and support for Metro Vancouver’s overall utilities/management mandate and SRI framework; b) Update individual MLAs on a number of strategic priorities for which Metro Vancouver is seeking provincial assistance.
The reception was held at the Hotel Grand Pacific on Wednesday, May 2; participating Metro Vancouver representatives included Chair Moore, Vice Chair Louie, Director Corrigan, Director Jackson, Director Mussatto, Director Walton, Director Martin, Director Harris, Director Stewart, Director Deal, Director Stevenson and Director Daykin, along with five Metro Vancouver staff members: Interim CAO Delia Laglagaron, Corporate Relations Department Manager Heather Schoemaker, Solid Waste Department Manager Paul Henderson, Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project Manager Fred Nenninger, and External Outreach and Intergovernmental Relations Division Manager Simon Cumming.
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In total, 33 members of the Legislative Assembly attended the reception/presentation, 14 from government (including four Cabinet Ministers) and 19 from the Official Opposition; a listing of MLA attendees (including their legislative roles and provincial riding) is attached (Attachment 1).
The reception comprised a pre-presentation networking period; a short (15 minute) presentation that described Metro Vancouver, its utilities and planning mandates, and key areas for collaboration with the Province; and another post-presentation networking timeslot.
The immediate follow-up from the reception was two letters that were sent to government regarding provincial financial support for Metro Vancouver’s Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades; the first letter was sent by Chair Moore to Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong (Attachment 2), and the second went from Utilities Committee Chair Darrell Mussatto to Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom and the Liberal MLAs for the four North Shore electoral districts (Attachment 3).
By all accounts, this inaugural MLA reception was successful in its goal to build understanding and awareness of Metro Vancouver. It also provided the opportunity for more strategic networking on Metro Vancouver strategic priorities. Based on this success, Metro Vancouver may want to consider hosting a similar annual or biannual event in future, to help maintain an appropriate level of dialogue between Metro Vancouver and provincial elected officials.
3. ALTERNATIVES
None presented.
4. CONCLUSION
The development of a respectful and constructive working relationship with the provincial government is a key priority of the Intergovernmental Relations and Administration Committee, and this reception helped achieve that objective by providing an open and frank forum within which Metro Vancouver and members of the Legislative Assembly discussed issues of mutual concern. Consideration should be given to hosting a similar annual or biannual event in future.
Attachments:
1. List of attending MLAs (Orbit # 6239944) 2. Letter from Chair Moore to Minister Chong (Orbit # 6240162) 3. Letter from Director Mussatto to Minister Lekstrom et al (Orbit # 6240417)
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Metro Vancouver MLA Reception: May 2 2012 (Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria)
Government Attendees
Honourable Ida Chong Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Riding: Oak Bay-Gordon Head
Honourable Blair Lekstrom Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Riding: Peace River South
Honourable Steve Thomson Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Riding: Kelowna-Mission
Honourable John Yap Minister of State for Multiculturalism Riding: Richmond-Steveston
Marc Dalton Colin Hansen Riding: Maple Ridge-Mission Riding: Vancouver-Quilchena
Dave Hayer Rob Howard Riding: Surrey-Tynehead Riding: Richmond Centre
Kevin Krueger Richard T. Lee Riding: Kamloops-South Thompson Riding: Burnaby North
John Les Joan McIntyre Riding: Chilliwack Riding: West Vancouver-Sea to Sky
Ralph Sultan Jane Thornthwaite Riding: West Vancouver- Capilano Riding: North Vancouver-Seymour
INT & ADMIN - 3 Metro Vancouver MLA Reception: May 2 2012 (Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria)
Opposition Attendees
Robin Austin Dawn Black Opposition Critic for Education Assistant Deputy Speaker Riding: Skeena Riding: New Westminster
Jagrup Brar Spencer Chandra Herbert Opposition Critic for Small Business Opposition Critic for Tourism, Culture and the Arts Riding: Surrey-Fleetwood Riding: Vancouver-West End
Raj Chouhan Kathy Corrigan Opposition Critic for Labour Opposition Critic for Public Safety/ Corrections Riding: Burnaby-Edmonds Riding: Burnaby-Deer Lake
Mable Elmore Mike Farnworth Opposition Critic for Multiculturalism Opposition Critic for Health Riding: Vancouver-Kensington Riding: Port Coquitlam
Rob Fleming Guy Gentner Opposition Critic for Environment Opposition Critic for Public Health Riding: Victoria-Swan Lake Riding: Delta North
Sue Hammell Leonard Krog Deputy Opposition Critic for Health Opposition Critic for Attorney General Riding: Surrey-Green Timbers Riding: Nanaimo
Harry Lali Bruce Ralston Opposition Critic for Community/Rural Dev. Opposition Critic for Finance Riding: Fraser-Nicola Riding: Surrey-Whalley
Bill Routley Michael Sather Deputy Opposition Critic for Forests and Range Deputy Opposition Critic for Environment Riding: Cowichan Valley Riding: Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows
Nicholas Simons Diane Thorne Opposition Critic for Community Living Deputy Opposition Critic for Education Riding: Powell River-Sunshine Coast Riding: Coquitlam-Maillardville
Gwen O’Mahony Riding: Chilliwack-Hope
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4 I U o t( Office of the Chair Tel, 604 432-6215 Fax 604 451-6614
MAY082012 File: CR-07-02
The Honourable Ida Chong Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development P0 BOX 9056 STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9E2
Dear Mis1ei-Criög:
Re: Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
On behalf of Metro Vancouver and my Board colleagues who co-hosted the Metro Vancouver reception in Victoria on May 2, I offer our sincerest thanks for attending the event and for your willingness to learn about Metro Vancouver’s plans for upgrading the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant to secondary treatment.
As discussed, we are currently in the project definition phase (Phase 1) and for several months now, have been in active discussions with senior staff in the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and with federal representatives at the Ministers Regional Office, Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada regarding senior government financial support for Phase 1.
More specifically, based on early interest on the part of the Federal government, we have been negotiating to secure funding for Phase 1 under the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund. The estimated costs for Phase 1 are $8 million, which comprises an estimated $3 million in Metro Vancouver costs and $5 million for technical team consultants.
The Federal government has indicated a strong interest in funding Phase 1 with the support of the BC Provincial government. However, while the provincial discussions have been very supportive of the project, we have not as yet been able to secure a similar commitment from the Province. I understand that the conduit through which a decision to fund this project would be considered is your Ministry, so I am hoping that you and I might have an opportunity to meet to discuss this project as soon as your schedule might permit. Please note that the amount that would constitute the Province’s share for Phase 1 would be relatively small — no more than 1/3 of the total eligible costs of approximately $5 million.
The Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant is an innovative project that has the potential to significantly impact communities on the North Shore in a number of positive ways. These potential impacts are outlined in the project’s four key objectives: • secondary treatment of wastewater from North Shore communities; • explicit sustainability targets such as reclaimed water, energy use and GHG minimization; • integrated resource recovery involving the use of food waste and yard waste from the solid waste system; and • community integration of the site and plant operations.
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The Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Page 2 of 2
The estimated employment impact of 2,790 person-years of direct jobs, 1,414 person-years of indirect jobs and 613 person-years of induced employment, far exceed the requested financial support.
The timing of this request is critical, as Metro Vancouver is ready to proceed with project definition and award contracts to ensure completion of Phase 1 by the end of 2013, However, we have been delaying this as much as possible as those costs would be ineligible for reimbursement without prior approval in principle from the federal Minister. We are therefore hopeful that we can confirm the Province’s decision on the project by next week, if at all possible.
I thank you very much for your interest in this project and if I can be of any assistance to you in communicating the project impacts and benefits to your colleagues, please let me know; in the
meantime, I will have Metro Vancouver staff follow up with your office to schedule a meeting as soon as possible.
Yours truly, / Greg Chair, Metro Vancouver Board
GM/HS/sc cc: The Honourable Blair Lekstrom Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
The Honourable Terry Lake Minister of Environment
Delia Laglagaron Interim Commissioner! Chief Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver
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Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Meeting Date: June 20, 2012 Finance Committee Meeting Date: June 21, 2012
To: Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Finance Committee
From: Heather Schoemaker, Department Manager, Corporate Relations Bill Morrell, Media Relations and Issues Management Division Manager
Date: June 7, 2012
Subject: Metro Vancouver 2013 Programs and Budget: Consultation and Communications
Recommendation:
That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the reported titled “Metro Vancouver 2013 Programs and Budget: Consultation and Communications” dated June 7, 2012.
That the Finance Committee receive for information the reported titled “Metro Vancouver 2013 Programs and Budget: Consultation and Communications” dated June 7, 2012.
1. PURPOSE
To provide the Intergovernmental and Administration and Finance Committees with an overview of potential stakeholder consultation and communications activities in support of 2013 programs and budget development and adoption.
2. CONTEXT
Metro Vancouver’s program planning and budgeting process for 2013 is underway. A key component in the process is consultation and engagement on the proposed budget, and the communication of its core elements to stakeholders.
Development of the programs and budget presents an opportunity for the organization to more effectively engage member municipalities, demonstrate its commitment to transparency by consulting and communicating widely, and more clearly relate utility fees and property taxes paid to the quality of life and economic development of the entire region.
Important elements of the process include the establishment of financial targets and program priorities by the board; development by staff of programs including detailed work plans and the resources necessary to complete them; consultation with elected officials and senior staff from member municipalities as the budget is developed; line-by-line administrative review; presentation of a proposed budget to committees and the board for approval; and broad public outreach and consultation.
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In terms of outreach to the public at large, Metro Vancouver has hosted poorly attended meetings on the budget in past years, and has sought to increase interest and participation in the process by encouraging innovative approaches to communicating with its audiences. Including discussion of the budget in conjunction with Sustainability Dialogue sessions has had some success in engaging a key audience, for example. A webinar-based discussion last year, on the other hand, had few participants.
Independent analysis confirms that Metro Vancouver is a frugal, well-run organization and that the region’s level of spending and growth over time has been extremely modest. In fact, the property tax component of Metro Vancouver revenues (albeit a small portion of the overall budget) declined in 2012. That said, capital spending for drinking water, solid waste and sewerage have resulted in increased user fees for regional utilities. Escalating costs to accommodate growth, meet ever more stringent environmental regulations, and replace aging infrastructure will continue for some time to come.
Given what appears to be a lack of understanding by the public of Metro Vancouver’s roles and responsibilities and how it is funded, coupled with a heightened focus on spending by governments, a more assertive program of budget consultation and communication is recommended for 2013.
The strategy is intended to address three core audiences: · Member municipalities (elected officials and senior staff) · The business community · Municipal taxpayers and other publics
A broad range of tactics are envisaged, beginning in early July and extending through final budget review in the fall. Those tactics may include:
Consultation · A series of five sub-regional Council of Councils presentations to municipal elected officials and senior staff (Attachment). These discussions will focus on the significant operational and policy drivers that impact the cost of Metro Vancouver’s services, as well as strategic options that are under consideration. While the focal point for these meetings is the 2013 budget, the discussion will inevitably be much broader and future oriented, as we will present preliminary five year targets as well. · Presentations to staff advisory groups such as the Regional Administrators’ Advisory Council, Regional Engineers’ Advisory Council, and the Regional Finance Advisory Council. · Presentations to businesses groups such as the Vancouver Board of Trade, the BC Business Council, Chambers of Commerce as well as other organizations representing business and labour. · A region-wide Council of Councils meeting once the detailed draft 2013 plans have been developed. · Presentations to Sustainability Dialogue and Community Breakfast meetings. · Public Open Houses, as appropriate. · Each standing committee of the Board will review and approve the 2013 programs and priorities under their purview.
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The input from the entire consultation process will be presented to the Board Budget Workshop, in October, in advance of the Board’s approval of a final 2013 Budget.
Public Outreach · Multi-media produced video demonstrating Metro Vancouver’s services, how they are paid for, and their role in creating a robust, safe and sustainable region – a key to citizens’ quality of life · Advertising, perhaps in an info-graphic form, placed across community and regional print media. · Earned media, such as submissions to the Opinion/Editorial sections of regional media (including ethnic and business focused specialty publications), request to appear before Editorial Boards, support for electronic media coverage through provision of high-quality video, access to expert commentary, offer of media briefing for reporting staff. · Social media engagement through Facebook, Twitter, Metro Vancouver website.
3. ALTERNATIVES
No alternatives presented
4. CONCLUSION
Metro Vancouver provides essential services critical to the quality of life citizens enjoy and businesses require. Development, consideration, consultation and adoption of the organization’s annual budget provides a springboard by which to engage stakeholders, put into practice its commitment to transparency and social sustainability, and inform tax-payers more fully in terms of the value and services they receive for the user fees and property taxes they pay.
Attachment: Sub-Regional Council of Councils (Orbit # 6256485)
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Sub-Regional Council of Councils
Date Time Sub-Region Location PoCo Inn and Suites Hotel & Convention Thursday, July 5 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Northeast Centre, Port Coquitlam
Pinnacle Hotel Friday, July 6 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Northwest North Vancouver
Cascades Casino Convention Centre, Tuesday, July 10 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Southeast Langley
Sheraton Hotel, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Tuesday, July 10 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Southwest Richmond
Hilton Metrotown, Wednesday, July 11 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Burnaby
# Elected Sub-Region Member Municipalities, First Nations and Electoral Areas Officials* Central Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver 27 Bowen Island, Lions Bay, North Vancouver (City/District), Northwest 33 West Vancouver Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Northeast 47 Coquitlam, Port Moody Southwest Delta, Electoral Area A, Richmond, Tsawwassen First Nation 22
Southeast Abbotsford, Surrey, Langley (City/Township), White Rock 41
Total 170
*Note: Municipal and Metro Vancouver staff will also attend.
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Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Meeting Date: June 20, 2012
To: Intergovernmental and Administration Committee
From: Heather Schoemaker, Department Manager, Corporate Relations
Date: June 7, 2012
Subject: 2012 International Political Conferences
Recommendation:
That the Board authorize the Chair to appoint Metro Vancouver Directors to participate in the following 2012 international conferences in accordance with the approved 2012 budget and current travel policy:
· ICLEI/Metropolis Thriving Neighbourhoods Conference Melbourne, Australia, November 12-14, 2012 · United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Meeting of the World Council Dakar, Senegal, December 1-3 or December 9-11 (tbc) · 2012 World Urban Forum Naples, Italy, September 2-6, 2012 · INTA36 World Urban Development Congress New York City, November 11-15, 2012
1. PURPOSE
To provide the Intergovernmental Committee with a calendar of 2012 international political conferences and recommendations for Metro Vancouver participation.
2. CONTEXT
The goals for Metro Vancouver’s International Engagement Program are in order of priority: a) The acquisition of knowledge and skills which directly benefit the Metro Vancouver organization and region; b) The influence on decisions elsewhere in cities or regions which have a direct or indirect benefit for Metro Vancouver, including those which are long run and global in scope; c) The provision of assistance to other cities or regions in the world, directly or through federal or other agencies, where such assistance is greatly needed and where Metro Vancouver has the capability to provide such assistance; d) The enhancement of Metro Vancouver’s reputation in the international community.
Specific organizations, UCLG, ICLEI, PlusNetwork, Metropolis, and IRBC, were identified as forums for Metro Vancouver to participate in to advance an agenda of collective local government action on: · mitigating and responding to climate change; · an international approach to zero waste; and 6255519 INT & ADMIN - 13 2012 International Political Conferences Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Meeting Date: June 20, 2012 Page 2 of 5
· capacity building in local government.
It is important to note that Metro Vancouver’s International Engagement Program also includes technical visits and other learning opportunities (not captured in this report); namely the pursuit of innovation and best practices in the areas of: i) integrated resource recovery and utility management, ii) financial management techniques to support sustainable metropolitan areas, iii) tenant engagement and development practices in social housing, and iv) ecological systems management.
With the criteria to advance local government action on climate change, zero waste and capacity building, Metro Vancouver participation is recommended in the following international conferences for the 2012 calendar year. Participation in international conferences forms a key component of the international engagement program approved by the Board in the 2012 budget.
ICLEI/Metropolis
· Thriving Neighbourhoods Conference Melbourne, Australia, November 12-14, 2012
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments and national/regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. ICLEI provides technical consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level.
Metropolis is a world association of over 100 world cities representing the Metropolitan Section of the UCLG. It is a voluntary non-profit organization including more than 90 governments and public administrations from metropolitan regions around the world.
The 2012 Thriving Neighbourhoods Conference is a collaboration between ICLEI and Metropolis. The conference will focus on emerging approaches to the planning, design and management of local neighbourhoods that are set to radically improve health, social engagement, environmental quality and productivity in communities. A key goal of the conference is to help communities “… develop the resilience needed to adapt creatively to unexpected challenges such as climate change, population change, rapid technological change, social upheaval and economic crises” (see http://www.thrivingneighbourhoods.org/Thriving_Neighbourhoods_2012/Home.html for more information).
Although there is limited influence for Metro Vancouver with respect to program and agenda setting, the Conference provides a learning opportunity on the important issue of cities and resiliency.
United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG)
· Meeting of the World Council Dakar, Senegal, December 1-3 or December 9-11 (exacting timing to be confirmed by the UCLG Secretariat)
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Created in 2004, UCLG is the result of the unification of three organizations: the World Federation of United Cities (FMCU), the International Union of Local Authorities (IULA) and Metropolis, the international association of major metropolises. UCLG represents and defends the interests of local governments on the world stage, regardless of the size of the communities they serve. Headquartered in Barcelona, the organization’s stated mission is: To be the united voice and world advocate of democratic local self-government, promoting its values, objectives and interests, through cooperation between local governments, and within the wider international community.
Metro Vancouver has been engaged with UCLG for the past four years and has two seats on the World Council, one of two UCLG governing bodies, currently occupied by Directors Jackson and Corrigan. Metro Vancouver’s participation at UCLG’s 3rd World Congress in Mexico City, November 2010 established the issue of sustainable waste management as a key priority for Metro Vancouver’s participation in UCLG. During the congress, a proposal was presented by Metro Vancouver and endorsed by the UCLG Presidency and World Council as an important new priority for the coming year(s).
The Metro Vancouver proposal seeks to share local and municipal governments’ efforts in researching and implementing best solid waste management practices and to institute a global partnership to foster incentives and regulations that promote the design of products that reflect cradle-to-cradle principles. Next steps include continuing to engage with the UCLG Secretariat; in particular, in the development of the GOLDIII infrastructure report, establishing partnerships with select cities (Canadian and international) and organizations such as FCM and working with UCLG and other interested local governments in defining the theme of solid waste management and articulating a clear set of objectives and activities.
The World Council meetings in Dakar will immediately precede or follow the sixth edition of the Africities Summit “Building Africa starting from its territories”. Participation in the World Council meetings in Dakar, Senegal form part of Metro Vancouver’s commitment as members of the World Council and will also position Metro Vancouver’s solid waste proposal, build partnerships for the proposal and define the program within the UCLG framework.
IRBC
· 2012 IRBC Conference Helsinki, Finland, November 27-30, 2012
The IRBC is a network of mid-sized metropolitan regions with a shared interest in comparing and learning from each other as to how to improve their economic competitiveness while adhering to the goal of sustainability. The annual conference provides an opportunity for members to discuss quantitative analysis and related research into topics of common interest. The member regions of the Consortium include: Barcelona, Spain; Daejeon, South Korea; Dublin, Ireland; Fukuoka, Japan; Helsinki, Finland; Melbourne, Australia; Munich, Germany; Seattle, USA; Stockholm, Sweden; Metro Vancouver, Canada (Singapore, Cape Town, and Glasgow-Edinburgh have participated as observer regions and have been invited to become members).
Metro Vancouver has been an active participant in the International Regions Benchmarking Consortium including hosting its 2011 Conference.
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Helsinki, Finland will host the 2012 Conference. The Conference theme is “Design Driven Cities”, and the agenda has been divided into three sub-themes: Designing Public Services, Designing Business Success, and Designing Urban Environment.
Although the conference theme of design driven cities is an interesting one, it is not a priority for Metro Vancouver and it is recommended that Metro Vancouver not participate in the 2012 IRBC conference.
Other Events
· 2012 World Urban Forum Naples, Italy, September 2-6, 2012
The World Urban Forum was established by the United Nations to examine one of the most pressing problems facing the world today: rapid urbanization and its impact on communities, cities, economies, policies and climate change. Since the first meeting in Nairobi, Kenya in 2002, the Forum has grown in size and stature as it travelled to new destinations every two years – Barcelona 2004, Vancouver 2006, Nanjing 2008 and Rio de Janeiro 2010.
The UN Habitat-sponsored World Urban Forum will host its 6th biennial session on the topic of “the Urban Future” in early September. The Forum’s meetings will be divided into dialogue sessions, thematic open debates, networking events, youth, gender, and business assemblies, caucus meetings, special sessions, roundtables, training seminars and a number of exhibitions and cultural events (see http://www.unhabitat.org/categories.asp?catid=672 for more information).
· INTA36 World Urban Development Congress New York City, November 11-15 2012
INTA (International Urban Development Association) 36 is an opportunity for delegates to assess US approaches to integrated urban development and what New York City and intermediate and smaller communities in the area are accomplishing. The program has been adapted to create a more interactive Congress with fewer and shorter plenary sessions, and longer workshops in a peer-to-peer panel format. After a first day of plenary sessions, the Congress will split into 5 separate peer-to-peer panels on 5 different sites across New York Metropolitan to focus on specific issues: new habitat, innovation for smart urban services, “metropolization”, augmented mobility, and changing workplaces (see http://www.inta36.org/en/pages/inta36-accueil for more information).
3. ALTERNATIVES
The Board may: a) authorize the Chair to appoint Metro Vancouver Directors to participate in the following 2011 international conferences: · ICLEI/Metropolis Thriving Neighbourhoods Conference Melbourne, Australia, November 12-14, 2012 · United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Meeting of the World Council Dakar, Senegal, December 1-3 or December 9-11 (tbc) · 2012 World Urban Forum Naples, Italy, September 2-6, 2012 · INTA36 World Urban Development Congress
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New York City, November 11-15, 2012 b) Take no further action
4. CONCLUSION
Metro Vancouver’s international engagement program is built on the premise that its focus should be on achieving what is directly or indirectly going to benefit the citizens of this region. Important components include strategic engagement with international organizations where Metro Vancouver can advance an agenda of collective local government action on climate change, zero waste and capacity building in local government.
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Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Meeting Date: June 20, 2012
To: Intergovernmental and Administration Committee
From: Heather Schoemaker, Department Manager, Corporate Relations
Date: June 7, 2012
Subject: 2012 Sustainable Cities International Network Annual Symposium
Recommendation:
That the Board direct staff to explore the opportunity for a capacity-building and knowledge sharing relationship with SCI’s newest member – the City of Talcahuano, Chile – including sending a Metro Vancouver delegation to assist local government officials in Talcahuano rebuild their community following the February 2010 earthquake.
1. PURPOSE
To provide the Intergovernmental Committee with an update on the 2012 Sustainable Cities International Network Annual Symposium hosted by Metro Vancouver in various venues throughout the region, April 30, 2012 – May 3, 2012.
2. CONTEXT
At its regular meeting of January 28, 2011, the Board endorsed a recommendation to host the 2012 Symposium of the Sustainable Cities International Network, or SCI. SCI (formerly the Partners in Long-Term Urban Sustainability – or PLUS – Network) is a network of over 40 cities and communities from regions around the world that share information and best practices related to integrated long-term planning for sustainability. Metro Vancouver is a founding member of SCI, and Director Derek Corrigan currently represents Metro Vancouver on the SCI Board.
The SCI Symposium was hosted in various venues throughout the region between April 30 and May 3, 2012. The event was attended by a total of 111 participants, including 66 international delegates from Canada, the US, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Tanzania, Senegal, Costa Rica, and Spain; over 20 Metro Vancouver Directors and staff; other member municipality elected officials and staff; and a number of invited guests. The theme of the Symposium was “Accelerating Innovation for Sustainability”, and each full day of the Symposium focused on one of three topic areas – energy, food and agriculture, and water management – through panel presentations, site visits, and discussion forums.
The Symposium opened with a private welcome reception at Grouse Mountain on the evening of April 30, which featured a keynote presentation by Michael Heeney, Principal at Bing Thom Architects. The first full day of the Symposium – Tuesday, May 1 – focused on the topic of energy; the agenda for the day included a presentation by SFU Adjunct professor Michael Geller, a Mayors Panel on “Strategic Frameworks for Accelerating
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Innovation” moderated by Director Corrigan and including a presentation by Director Stewart, a keynote presentation of Metro Vancouver’s Compendium of Regional Plans by Interim CAO Delia Laglagaron, a site visit at Vancouver’s Olympic Village, and a post-visit discussion forum moderated by Director Mussatto at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre in Vancouver. The day ended with a “West Coast Barbecue” at Burnaby’s iconic Burnaby Village Museum.
The agenda for day 2 of the SCI Symposium – the topic for which was food and agriculture – included a site visit to Richmond’s Terra Nova Farm/Richmond Food Security Society, a special presentation by Director Harold Steves on land use planning and agriculture, and a food and agriculture panel presentation and discussion moderated by Director Jackson at the UBC Boathouse, on the Fraser River’s south arm in Richmond. Day 3 of the event focused on water management, and featured a number of events in Surrey and Delta: a presentation on Surrey’s water management practices (Surrey Arts Centre), a site visit to Cloverdale’s East Clayton Village, a lunchtime keynote by the Vancouver Foundation’s Catherine Clement, and a water management panel and discussion forum moderated by Vice-Chair Louie at Metro Vancouver’s Annacis Wastewater Centre in Delta. The Wastewater Centre also hosted the closing reception later that afternoon.
Feedback from SCI Symposium participants has been very positive, with many emphasizing how much they enjoyed the opportunity to see the region and to learn about best practices through site visits. Most international delegates also indicated that they valued the opportunity to discuss challenges and solutions to their own problems in the “thinkubator”- style small group discussions.
Another highlight of the SCI Symposium was the use of graphic facilitation to capture group discussion during the panel presentations and subsequent small group engagement – many participants said that the visual representation of discussions acted as an excellent conversation starter, and helped overcome language barriers.
Overall, the 2012 SCVI Symposium was successful in deepening existing relationships with network members and helping participants gain a better understanding of how cities and regions or varying sizes and capacity are addressing their own sustainability challenges. Equally important, the 2012 Symposium offered the opportunity for Metro Vancouver and member municipalities to share successes and innovations globally and to better understand where our local sustainability approaches may be of value to others at various different stages in their quest to build sustainable communities. As an example, a Chilean local government that joined the SCI network at the conclusion of the symposium – the City of Talcahuano – expressed a keen desire to develop a capacity-building and knowledge sharing relationship with Metro Vancouver, so that they may learn about and apply Metro Vancouver’s sustainability approaches to their own community rebuilding efforts following an 8.8 earthquake that struck the region in February 2010, leaving 80% of the city’s 250,000 residents homeless.
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3. ALTERNATIVES
The Board could:
a) identify additional opportunities to further engage SCI in Metro Vancouver international engagement program; and b) explore the opportunity for a capacity-building and knowledge sharing relationship with SCI’s newest member – the City of Talcahuano, Chile – including sending a Metro Vancouver delegation to assist local government officials in Talcahuano rebuild their community following the February 2010 earthquake; or c) Receive this report for information and take no further action.
4. CONCLUSION
The 2012 SCI Symposium provided a strategic opportunity to build and further enhance Metro Vancouver’s leadership role in international engagement, allowing Metro Vancouver to share with participants concrete examples of our continuing journey towards building a livable and sustainable region. The Symposium highlighted that Metro Vancouver and its member municipalities have much to share and contribute globally, helping other cities and regions in their own capacity-building and pursuit of sustainability. This contributes towards the achievement of a key goal of Metro Vancouver’s international engagement program: influencing decisions in cities or regions elsewhere that have a direct or indirect benefit for Metro Vancouver.
At the same time, Metro Vancouver Directors and staff learned how current issues related to energy, food and agriculture, and water are being addressed globally, and relationships were forged with specific network members interested in continuing the knowledge exchange moving forward.
With the delivery of the 2012 SCI Symposium Metro Vancouver Directors and staff have also further developed their expertise in delivering high caliber international events, reinforcing a growing leadership role in international engagement.
Attachment: SCI International Network Annual Symposium Program (Orbit #6255744)
INT & ADMIN - 20 INT & ADMIN - 21 About Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver has a vision to achieve the highest quality of life embracing cultural vitality, economic prosperity, social justice and compassion, all nurtured in and by a beautiful and healthy natural environment. In 2002 Metro Vancouver formally put the concept of sustainability at the center of its operating and planning philosophy – an approach articulated in the Sustainability Framework adopted in 2008. Subsequently, all existing regional management plans were reviewed, reconsidered and renewed using the lens of sustainability. The culmination of this effort is the Compendium of Management Plans which addresses most of the important issues related to the sustainability of a growing and dynamic metropolitan region. An integrative approach is critical to the delivery of efficient, effective and affordable services that contribute to a sustainable region. Metro Vancouver delivers regional services, planning and political leadership on behalf of 22 municipalities, one electoral area, and one treaty First Nation. Metro Vancouver provides drinking water, sewerage and drainage, and solid waste management services directly to municipalities. In addition, regional parks and affordable housing are services provided directly to the public. Metro Vancouver’s main areas of planning and regulatory responsibility are regional growth, utilities, and air quality. Metro Vancouver also serves as the main political forum for discussion of issues of regional significance, acting as a facilitator, convener, partner, advocate and an important conduit of information and education to residents of the region.
About Sustainable Cities International
The Sustainable Cities International (SCI) Network is a network of cities, towns and regions sharing experiences, expertise and tools to undertake urban sustainability plans and projects. Sustainable Cities International, a registered not for profit, is the secretariat for the Network. For over two decades, Sustainable Cities International has been facilitating inter city dialogues and exchanges that lead to innovations in governance, planning, infrastructure technologies and processes and environmental and social programs. The Network provides a platform for city practitioners to connect through peer exchanges, workshops and site visits. Acting as ‘urban laboratories’, Network cities adopt technological and social innovations and then, adapt and implement in their own context – making improvements to the innovation as they proceed. In turn, what they learn will be shared with other members of the Network. This process ensures that good practice is deeply understood, tested, adapted for local conditions and the new knowledge gained is shared widely. This reinforcing pattern of innovation and knowledge creation is continually revisited and built upon. Every year, Sustainable Cities International Network members gather at an Annual Symposium. The Network is funded through fees from member cities and grants from CIDA, The Canadian International Development Agency.
2 INT & ADMIN - 22 Table of Contents
Welcome ...... 4
Keynotes ...... 8
Special Presenters ...... 9
Conference Themes ...... 10
Program at a Glance ...... 11
Monday, April 30 ...... 12
Tuesday, May 1 ...... 13
Wednesday, May 2 ...... 16
Thursday, May 3 ...... 18
Friday, May 4 ...... 20
Metro Vancouver Sustainability Academy: Annacis Wastewater Centre ...... 21
Speakers ...... 22
Information on site visits and panel moderators are listed at the end of each day.
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DeAr FrIenDS AnD ColleAGueS: It is an honour, on behalf of Metro Vancouver and its citizens, to welcome you to our very special corner of the world. Metro Vancouver is proud to host, in collaboration with Sustainable Cities International (SCI), the 2012 SCI Network Annual Symposium: Accelerating Innovation for Sustainability. As we have all learned in recent years, the path to securing the long-term sustainability of our global community is a shared one that requires collaboration and a commitment to learning from one another. We are always pleased to share the natural beauty and cultural diversity of our region with visitors, and even more so when we can, at the same time, use the opportunity to learn from the experiences of our guests. Sustaining our enviable position as one of the world’s most livable places is a constant challenge, but one we are determined to tackle head on. Metro Vancouver’s role as co-host for this important symposium reflects our members’ collective commitment to a sustainable future for our region, our nation, and our globe, as well as a recognition that we cannot fulfill that commitment alone. Thank you for joining us and contributing your wisdom and experience to the 2012 SCI Network Symposium. Please enjoy your stay.
Sincerely,
GreG Moore DelIA lAGlAGAron Chair, Board of Directors Interim Commissioner and Interim Chief Administrative Officer Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver
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DeAr FrIenDS AnD ColleAGueS: Sustainable Cities International is proud to co-host this year’s Annual Symposium with Metro Vancouver. With a return to Vancouver, we are back to where the Network was launched in 2004. Since that time the Network has grown and evolved to respond to the changing needs of its member cities. This year’s theme “Accelerating Innovation for Sustainability” is timely as the world’s cities face unprecedented levels of change. Whether your city is facing the challenge of rapid urbanization, rising levels of poverty or the need for economic diversification – cities share a common bond in their need to network, learn and innovate. This week we will hear from leading innovators in the public and private sectors and civil society. We encourage you to listen, to question, to open yourself to the learning opportunities. You will hear about innovations in technologies, governance, organizations and communities. The common thread that we share is not the idea itself (for ideas are often the easiest part of innovation) but in how we made it happen in our cities, our communities and our organizations. As we reconnect with our colleagues from around the globe and meet new ones, we hope you can take some time to absorb the diverse cultures and geographies of this remarkable region.
Sincerely,
BeTh JohnSon JAne MCrAe Chair, Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer Sustainable Cities International Sustainable Cities International
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GreG Moore Chair, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and Mayor, City of Port Coquitlam, Canada Greg Moore was first elected to Council in November 2002 and re-elected in 2005. In 2011, he was elected as Port Coquitlam’s 16th Mayor. Greg Moore has a Masters in Business Administration (with emphasis in Digital Technology) from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor Degree in Urban Geography/Planning from Simon Fraser University. He is a lifelong resident of Port Coquitlam with over 10 years municipal government experience as a Port Coquitlam City employee in the Parks and Recreation and the Development Services Departments. Mayor Moore is the Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors. He represents Metro Vancouver on the UBCM Board Executive. He is also the Chair of the Port Coquitlam Finance and Intergovernmental Committee. Mayor Moore believes community engagement results in better Council decisions, and began his term by revising Council’s committee system—with Council’s consent—to include citizen advisors in the decision-making process.
Metro Vancouver Interim CAO
DelIA lAGlAGAron Interim Commissioner and Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver, Canada Delia is a graduate of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Delia emigrated from the Philippines in 1976 where she received a Degree in Architecture and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and where she started her interest and commitment to the values of public service excellence.
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BeTh JohnSon Chair, Board of Directors, Sustainable Cities International Beth Johnson served as Alderman in Delta between 1981 and 1987 and as Mayor of Delta between 1990 and 1999. While Mayor, Beth served as Chair of the GVRD’s Transportation and Strategic Planning Committee and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Standing Committee on the Environment. Ms. Johnson contributed to the creation of the Greater Vancouver Transit Authority, implementation of the GVRD’s “Liveable Region Strategic Plan”, and played a key role in the negotiations for a $500 million project to upgrade two of the GVRD’s wastewater treatment plants. She served on the Canadian delegations to the Kyoto Conference on Global Climate Change and the Buenos Aires Conference on Global Climate Change; participated on the Municipalities Table of the federal process on climate change; contributed to the Partners for Climate Protection; and on Industry Canada’s Sustainable Cities Initiative in Salvador, Brazil. Since 1999, Ms. Johnson has been consulting with business and all levels of government about sustainability issues relating to the environment, transportation, and governance.
Sustainable Cities International CEO
JAne MCrAe Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Cities International Jane McRae is the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Cities International, an organization that co-creates with cities around the world to catalyze action on urban sustainability. Jane’s current international development work with local governments is enhanced by a cross-sectoral career background. She has both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education degree. Jane has worked in the sustainable development field for over 16 years, working as an environmental educator for 10 years in the academic sector, a sustainability analyst with the energy industry for two years, and from 2000 - 2003, working on urban sustainability issues as the citiesPLUS Project Manager. citiesPLUS was Canada’s winning entry in the World Gas Conference’s sustainable urban design competition that involved teams from eight countries. The success of this project led to the launch of the Sustainable Cities International Network, now in its sixth year of operation. Jane has extensive hands-on experience working on projects with African and Latin American cities, connecting talents that complement each other in order to make things happen. She has built a foundation of relationships that testify to her deep commitment to international collaboration for a more sustainable world.
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MIChAel Geller President, The Geller Group and Adjunct Professor SFU Centre for Sustainable Community Development, Canada Michael Geller is an architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer. His company, The Geller Group, is active in real estate consulting and property development. Current activities include land use planning, feasibility studies, and development approvals for various residential and mixed-use projects around Metro Vancouver. He also serves on the Adjunct Faculty of SFU’s Centre for Sustainable Community Development. From 1999 to 2006, he was President and CEO of the SFU Community Trust, overseeing the planning and development of UniverCity, a sustainable community adjacent to the Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain campus. Prior to joining SFU, Michael participated in the redevelopment of Steveston Village, Bayshore in Coal Harbour, Deering Island; and planning for the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre Expansion, and Furry Creek Resort Community. Michael serves on various boards including the University of Calgary West Campus Development Trust. He is a past president of the Urban Development Institute BC and Canada, a former Trustee of the Art Gallery of British Columbia, and past member of Vancouver’s Urban Design Panel, the Development Permit Board Advisory Panel and the British Columbia Buildings Corporation Board of Directors. He is a Life Member of the Architectural Institute of BC and a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners.
MIChAel heeney Principal and Executive Director, Bing Thom Architects Michael Heeney, Bing Thom’s partner in the firm and long-time colleague, plays an integral role in the practice which recently received the 2010 RAIC Architecture Firm Award. In addition to fulfilling his commitment to high quality design, at Bing Thom Architects (BTA) Michael found the perfect outlet for his strategic abilities, collaborative approach, business acumen, and civic involvement. Michael earned degrees from Trinity College, University of Toronto and University of British Columbia, and is LEED-accredited. At BTA, Michael’s many interests and varied experience coalesced. Michael excels in leading talented creative teams on complex, multi- dimensional design projects such as Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas; Surrey Central City in Surrey, BC; the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC; and Arena Stage in Washington, DC. With his business background, he is involved in every aspect of negotiations and financing on behalf of the firm’s clients and, with his sense of humanity and urbanism, he helps BTA’s clients make informed decisions about how to build responsibly in their cities and on their sites. His strategic abilities and collaborative approach are complemented by his sense of civic duty and involvement and a solid background in sustainable design. He managed the exhibition “Vancouverism,” which was exhibited at Canada House in Trafalgar Square as part of the 2008 London Festival of Architecture. Michael has been involved in many cultural and civic organizations in leadership roles, including the Vancouver Economic Development Commission, the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Downtown Vancouver Association, the Vancouver Chapter of Lambda Alpha International, and as a juror for the Canada Council for the Arts. He is passionate about the importance of creativity and culture in contributing to the health and vitality of urban centers. 8 INT & ADMIN - 28 Special Presenters
hArolD STeVeS Director, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, and Councillor, City of Richmond, Canada Harold has served on Richmond City Council continuously since 1977, and previously from 1968-1973. From 1973-1975 he served as Member of the Legislature in the Provincial Legislature, and is one of the founders of the Agricultural Land Reserve. A former science teacher, Harold operates the family farm in Steveston, raising pure bred Belted Galloway cattle and growing heirloom vegetable seed. Descended from a pioneer Richmond farming family, he is very active in community life and is particularly interested in farmland preservation, heritage, and environmental issues. Harold is the long time Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee, responsible for agriculture in Richmond; and member of the Planning Committee of Richmond Council. He is on the Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee; Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee, BC Groundfish Development Authority Board and Steveston Harbour Authority Board. As Chair of the Agriculture Advisory Committee for Metro Vancouver for six years, Harold was actively involved in the development of the Metro Vancouver Food System Strategy.
CATherIne CleMenT Vice President, Public Engagement and Communications, Vancouver Foundation, Canada Catherine works for Canada’s largest community foundation. Five years ago she led the rebranding of Vancouver Foundation and has helped significantly increase its public profile. Last year she headed up the Foundation’s Generation Green Awards which helped spark young people – aged 6-24 – to develop their own ideas to green their neighbourhood. Catherine also designed the community consultation exercise which helped the Foundation identify on what community issues it should focus additional energy and resources. Prior to joining the Foundation, Catherine spent eight years as Director of Communications for the City of Vancouver.
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ACCelerATInG InnoVATIon enerGy For SuSTAInABIlITy Within the context of peak oil, climate change, and Cities are faced with increasingly complex problems unpredictable energy prices, cities are rethinking the such as reducing carbon emissions; lowering rates of supply and use of energy. Reducing dependence on crime, poverty and homelessness; addressing rapid oil and other fossil fuels; diversifying energy portfolios urbanization; and managing ageing populations. To by promoting local energy solutions and investing tackle these challenges, cities are rooting their policy in clean, renewable energy sources; and increasing frameworks in the concept and values of sustainability. both energy efficiency and conservation in buildings, Local governments around the world have made a industrial processes and transportation systems are formal commitment to move their operations and their some of the solutions that will help meet future energy cities towards more sustainable futures – futures that needs for cities. maximize the social, environmental and economic well-being of their citizens. At the same time, local governments are faced with the growing need to FooD AnD AGrICulTure do ‘more with less’ as they struggle to fund basic The global food system is facing pressure from climate infrastructure and services while continuing to deliver change, over-harvesting, and rising fuel prices. Issues value to their citizens. This balancing act requires such as food safety, disappearing farm land, depleted a new approach to leadership in local government fish stocks and famine are spurring action around organizations: an approach that enables leaders to the development of resilient local food systems. recognize where stability and certainty are appropriate Cities are working on innovative solutions to support conditions while simultaneously encouraging new local agriculture – including both production and thinking, new ideas and new solutions. distribution. Innovation, broadly defined as the introduction of a new idea, process, procedure, service or policy, can WATer MAnAGeMenT be a powerful catalyst for achieving sustainability objectives. Innovators do not need to have invented With climate change delivering more extreme weather the new product or process, as innovation is more events, and impervious surfaces in cities increasing due about how new ideas are encouraged and adopted to ever-expanding urban populations, cities will need than it is about the uniqueness of an original concept. to adapt how they build urban areas, and can expect to Innovations can be embraced at many scales, ranging face increasing costs to manage flooding, sea level rise from the individual to an organization, city or the wider and ensure fresh water quality. Innovations in natural society. Finding an appropriate balance between system design and green infrastructure development stability and innovation is the key to cities and regions can provide support to this emerging challenge. Cities successfully facing 21st century challenges. are focusing on more cost-effective water management systems that simultaneously protect human populations and ecological systems.
10 INT & ADMIN - 30 Program at a Glance ConFerenCe eMCeeS: Sogen Moodley, Senior Manager, Municipal Institute of Learning, Durban, South Africa Simon Cumming, External and Intergovernmental Relations Division Manager, Corporate Relations Department, Metro Vancouver
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8:30 am -1:30 pm Pre-Symposium Workshop - Achieving Prosperity: Innovations in the Informal Sector
6:00 - 9:00 pm Reception and Dinner with Opening Keynote Michael Heeney
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9:00 - 9:15 am Welcoming Remarks
9:15 - 10:00 am Symposium Keynote Michael Geller
10:15 - 11:30 am MAYORS PANEL - Strategic Frameworks for Accelerating Innovation
12:45 - 1:05 pm Case Study Presentation: False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility
1:05 - 2:15 pm SITE VISIT – Olympic Village
2:15 - 3:15 pm ENERGY PANEL
3:30 - 5:00 pm ENERGY DISCUSSION FORUM
6:30 - 9:00 pm West Coast Barbecue
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9:45 - 11:15 am SITE VISIT - Terra Nova Farm and the Richmond Food Security Society
Special Presentation: Innovation in Decision Making and Land Use Planning to 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Support Local Agriculture
1:00 - 2:30 pm FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PANEL
2:45 - 4:15 pm FOOD AND AGRICULTURE DISCUSSION FORUM
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9:45 - 10:15 am Special Presentation: City of Surrey’s Urban Development and Water Management
10:30 - 11:30 am SITE VISIT - East Clayton Sustainable Urban Drainage and Low Impact Development
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch and Keynote Conversation with the Vancouver Foundation
1:30 - 2:45 pm WATER MANAGEMENT PANEL
3:00 - 4:30 pm WATER MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION FORUM
4:30 - 6:00 pm Closing Reception
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm SCI Network Meeting
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8:30 am -1:30 pm Pre-Symposium Workshop - Achieving Prosperity: Innovations in the Informal Sector Ironworks Studio, 235 Alexander Street, Gastown, Vancouver The City of Vancouver has commenced a participatory planning process for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and representatives from the planning committee will provide a keynote and set the stage for the dialogue. • How do we address gaps and increase access to finances, skills and technology that would enable informal businesses to sustain themselves? • How can we recognize and increase the status of informal economy workers? • How does city/community planning impact informal livelihoods? • What can we learn from experiences in other cities?
5:00 PM ConVene In CoAST CoAl hArBour hoTel loBBy AnD DePArT By BuS For GrouSe MounTAIn
6:00 - 9:00 pm Reception and Dinner Timber Room, Grouse Mountain 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver Welcome Remarks • Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and Mayor, City of Port Coquitlam, Canada • Beth Johnson, Chair, Board of Directors, Sustainable Cities International Opening Keynote • Micheal Heeney, Principal and Executive Director, Bing Thom Architects
12 INT & ADMIN - 32 Tuesday, May 1 Panel Moderator: • Derek Corrigan, Director, Metro Vancouver Board of GoVernAnCe AnD enerGy Directors and Mayor, City of Burnaby, Canada Panellists: 8:00 - 9:00 am • Khalifa Ababacar Sall, Mayor of Dakar, Senegal Continental Breakfast and Registration • Mayor Truper McBride, Chair, Calgary Regional Foyer Adjacent to Coal Harbour A, Partnership and Mayor, Town of Cochrane, Canada Coast Coal Harbour Hotel • Richard Stewart, Director, Metro Vancouver Board of 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver Directors and Mayor, City of Coquitlam • Brian Pincott, Deputy Mayor, City of Calgary, Canada 9:00 - 9:15 am 11:30 AM Welcoming Remarks DePArT By BuS For CreeKSIDe CoMMunITy Coal Harbour A, Coast Coal Harbour Hotel reCreATIon CenTre • Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and Mayor, City of Port Coquitlam, Canada 12:00 - 12:45 pm • Jane McRae, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Cities Lunch International Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 1 Athletes Village, Vancouver 9:15 - 10:00 am Special presentation of Metro Vancouver’s Compendium Symposium Keynote of Regional Plans: A Roadmap to Sustainability Coal Harbour A, Coast Coal Harbour Hotel • Delia Laglagaron, Interim Commissioner and Interim • Michael Geller, President, The Geller Group and Adjunct Chief Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver, Canada Professor, SFU Centre for Sustainable Community Development, Canada 12:45 - 1:05 pm Case Study Presentation: 10:00 - 10:15 AM BreAK False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility Creekside Community Recreation Centre 10:15 - 11:30 am • Chris Baber, False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility MAYORS PANEL - Strategic Frameworks for Project Manager, City of Vancouver, Canada Accelerating Innovation Coal Harbour A, Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1:05 - 2:15 pm Join with other delegates to launch a three-day SITE VISIT – Olympic Village conversation on how to accelerate innovation for sustainability. Strategic approaches for catalyzing Walking tour leaving from Creekside Community innovation will be showcased, and panellists and delegates Recreation Centre will discuss how to set the stage for innovative solutions • Scot Hein, Senior Urban Designer and Architect, to take shape and be realized. What preconditions are City of Vancouver, Canada necessary to implement a change agenda and what is the • Dave Ramslie, Senior Sustainability Programs Manager, role for elected officials in driving innovation? City of Vancouver, Canada
INT & ADMIN - 33 13 Tuesday,M ay1 5:00 PM DePArT By BuS For ConTInueD CoAST CoAl hArBour hoTel (QuICK ChAnGe For eVenInG SoCIAl eVenT) 2:15 - 3:15 pm ENERGY PANEL 6:00 PM DePArT By BuS For BurnABy VIllAGe MuSeuM Creekside Community Recreation Centre Alternative Energy Solutions in Practice: What innovative 6:30 - 9:00 pm development and ownership models exist for energy generation and distribution? What alternative energy West Coast Barbeque solutions hold the most promise for developing more Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, resilient systems? Burnaby Panel Moderator: Dress code: casual and weather appropriate • Darrell Mussatto, Director, Metro Vancouver Board of Welcoming Remarks: Directors and Mayor, City of North Vancouver, Canada • Derek Corrigan, Director, Metro Vancouver Board of Panellists: Directors and Mayor, City of Burnaby, Canada • Andria Jacob, Senior Manager Clean Energy Programs, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, City of Portland, 9:00 PM USA DePArT By BuS For CoAST CoAl hArBour hoTel • Alen Postolka, Manager, District Energy, City of Richmond, Canada • Margaret McKenzie, SCI Project Manager for East and South Africa, Durban, South Africa • Robert Smith, Director, Innovation, The Minto Group, Ottawa, Canada
3:15 - 3:30 PM BreAK
3:30 - 5:00 pm ENERGY DISCUSSION FORUM Creekside Community Recreation Centre Reflect, listen, converse, record! In the first of three discussion forums, delegates will reflect on the day’s proceedings, listen to the experience of others at their table and converse with peers on solutions and ways forward. Through small group discussions delegates will explore the barriers to innovation in energy planning and the opportunities for harnessing creativity and implementing new solutions. Graphic facilitator, Avril Orloff, will be visually capturing the outcomes of this “thinkubator” style discussion. Room Moderator: Denise Philippe, Senior Policy Advisor,
14 Corporate Relations Department, Metro Vancouver INT & ADMINThe - 34 Olympic Village SITe VISIT InForMATIon Mayor Corrigan has been recognized as a recipient of the Canada 125 medal for Community Service. He has received The olyMPIC VIllAGe special recognition awards from the Siri Guru Ravidass The Olympic Village was designated the “most livable Temple and the Arul Migu Thurkaderi Hindu Society B.C. community in the world” as the winner of the United for community service. He continues his commitment Nations sponsored LivCom Awards in 2010 when to the International Mayors for Peace organization and considered among 27 projects from different countries. received a special recognition award for his participation in It is known for innovative public realm projects including the United Nations Nuclear Non-Proliferation Conference. the indigenous waterfront design, habitat island, the urban wetland and related bio-diversity. Other features of this mid-rise urban framework that set it apart include enerGy PAnel MoDerATor its passive/active energy preformance, food producing DArrell MuSSATTo green roofs, and its overall LEED ND performance. Tour Director, Metro Vancouver Board of participants will learn about these innovative features Directors and Mayor, City of North as well as the Southeast False Creek Energy Centre’s Vancouver, Canada contextual importance in the new neighbourhood. The tour will also visit a typical semi-public private courtyard Darrell Mussatto is serving his third to observe how social exchange between housing/tenure term on City Council as Mayor. opportunities has been enhanced, as well as to observe the Previously, he served four terms as on-site capture of storm water. Councillor and participated actively in community advisory committees. Mayor Mussatto is also a Director MAyorS PAnel MoDerATor of Metro Vancouver, serving as Chair of the Utilities Committee, and as a member of the Metro Vancouver DereK CorrIGAn Intergovernmental and Administration, Port Cities and Director, Metro Vancouver Board of Mayors committees. Mayor Mussatto’s priority issues Directors and Mayor, City of Burnaby, are sustainability, affordability and homelessness. He is Canada passionate about making the City of North Vancouver Derek Corrigan was first elected to a place where the benefits of growth are shared by all, Burnaby City Council in 1987, serving supporting affordable housing initiatives, social programs, as a Councillor for 15 years until his and new parks and trails. He is committed to lowering election as Mayor in 2002. He has the City of North Vancouver’s carbon footprint by making a law degree from the University of the City of North Vancouver more bike-friendly, reducing British Columbia and was called to the B.C. Bar in 1978. energy use, managing our liquid and solid waste in a more environmentally friendly way, supporting urban gardening Over his political career, Mayor Corrigan has served on and expanding the award winning Lonsdale Energy many key committees at the local, regional and national Corporation. levels. He served as the Chair of B.C. Transit from 1994- 97 assuming responsibility for all transit systems in B.C. A paramedic with B.C. Ambulance Service, Mayor Mussatto He currently sits on the Mayor’s Council on Regional also garnered the B.C. Ambulance Services Executive Transportation. Metro Vancouver has also appointed Director’s Commendation in 1995. In 1991, he received Mayor Corrigan as a representative to SCI and an alternate the Red Cross Community Service Award. Mayor Mussatto representative to the Western Transportation Advisory holds a Bachelor of Arts and Professional Teaching Council (WESTAC). He is an appointed Director of the Certificate, as well as a Health and Fitness Certificate from Municipal Finance Authority. Mayor Corrigan is the Simon Fraser University. recipient of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2011 FCM Green Champion Award–Individual.
INT & ADMIN - 35 15 Wednesday, May 2 1:00 - 2:30 pm FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PANEL FooD AnD AGrICulTure UBC Boathouse Emerging Local Agriculture Systems: How do we unlock 8:00 - 9:00 am innovative support for local agriculture – including both Continental Breakfast and Registration production and distribution? How can we develop more robust connections between farmers, markets and Coal Harbour B, Coast Coal Harbour Hotel individual consumers?
9:00 AM Panel Moderator: DePArT By BuS For TerrA noVA rurAl PArK • Lois Jackson, Director, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and Mayor, Corporation of Delta, Canada 9:45 - 11:15 am Panellists: SITE VISIT - Terra Nova Farm and the Richmond Food • Robyn Campbell, Sustainability Coordinator, Security Society City of Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada Terra Nova Rural Park, 2631 Westminster Hwy, Richmond • Curt Benson, Manager of Policy Planning, Niagara • Arzeena Hamir, Professional Agrologist, Canada Region, Canada • Kent Mullinix, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and • Ann Rowan, Acting Manager of Sustainability Policy and Food Security, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada Research, Metro Vancouver, Canada Includes refreshment break • Morgen Zivhave, Program Coordinator, Sustainable Cities International, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 11:15 AM DePArT For uBC BoAThouSe 2:30 PM BreAK
11:30 am - 12:00 pm 2:45 - 4:15 pm Special Presentation: Innovation in Decision Making and FOOD AND AGRICULTURE DISCUSSION FORUM Land Use Planning to Support Local Agriculture Reflect, listen, converse, record! In the second of three UBC Boathouse, 7277 River Road, Richmond discussion forums, delegates will reflect on the day’s • Harold Steves, Director, Metro Vancouver Board of proceedings, listen to the experience of others at their Directors, and Councillor, City of Richmond, Canada table and converse with peers on solutions and ways forward. Through small group discussions delegates will 12:00 - 1:00 PM lunCh explore the barriers to innovation in food and agriculture planning and the opportunities for harnessing creativity and implementing new solutions. Graphic facilitator, Avril Orloff, will be visually capturing the outcomes of this “thinkubator” style discussion. Room Moderator: Denise Philippe, Senior Policy Advisor, Corporate Relations Department, Metro Vancouver
4:15 PM DePArT By BuS For The CoAST CoAl hArBour hoTel
16 INT & ADMIN - 36 FooD AnD AGrICulTure SITe VISIT InForMATIon PAnel MoDerATor
TerrA noVA rurAl PArK loIS JACKSon Terra Nova Rural Park is a City of Richmond park that is Director, Metro Vancouver Board of home to a number of innovative projects, including the Directors and Mayor, Corporation of Richmond Schoolyard Society, The Sharing Farm, Rich- Delta, Canada mond Farm School, and a 99-plot community garden. The Lois Jackson has served Delta as City provided land, water, staff support and office space to Mayor and previously as a Councillor these non-profits. In return, the community has gained an since she was the first woman educational site that also supports thousands of volunteers elected to that position in 1973. and grows over 4,000 kg of food every year. In addition, she served as Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors from 2006 to 2011. Mayor Jackson has received much recognition over the years, including a 25 year service award from the Union of B.C. Municipalities; the Queen’s Golden Jubilee commemorative medal in 2002, the Canadian Medal for outstanding contribution to community service in 1993 and the Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Club of Ladner in 2008 and the North Delta Rotary Club in 2011. Mayor Jackson is particularly proud of her vital role in bringing four levels of government together in 2004 to purchase Burns Bog and preserve it as an Ecological Conservancy Area.
INT & ADMIN - 37 17 Thursday, May 3 1:30 - 2:45 pm WATER MANAGEMENT PANEL WATer MAnAGeMenT Designing with Nature in Mind: What innovation in natural system design and green infrastructure development can 7:00 - 8:00 am provide support to this emerging challenge? How can we build better, more cost effective water management Continental Breakfast and Registration systems that simultaneously protect human populations Grouse Room, Coast Coal Harbour and ecological systems? Panel Moderator: 8:00 AM DePArT By SKyTrAIn / BuS For Surrey ArTS CenTre • Raymond Louie, Vice-Chair, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and Councillor, City of Vancouver, Canada 9:45 - 10:15 am Panellists: Special Presentation: City of Surrey’s Urban • Neil Macleod, Head of Water and Sanitation, eThekwini Development and Water Management Municipality, Durban, South Africa Surrey Arts Centre and Gallery, 13750 - 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC • Arq. Jesús Horacio González, Director General, Instituto Municipal de Planeación de Los Cabos, Mexico • Jeff Arason, Manager of Utilities, Engineering Department, City of Surrey, Canada • Rich Hoey, Director of Public Works, City of Olympia, USA 10:15 AM BreAK • Troy Doss, Senior Planner, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, City of Portland, USA 10:30 - 11:30 am SITE VISIT - East Clayton Sustainable Urban Drainage 2:45 PM BreAK and Low Impact Development 3:00 - 4:30 pm East Clayton Neighbourhood, Surrey, BC WATER MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION FORUM • Carrie Baron, Drainage and Environment Manager, Engineering Department, City of Surrey, Canada Annacis Wastewater Centre • David Hislop, Uplands Drainage Engineer, Engineering Reflect, listen, converse, record! In the last of three Department, City of Surrey, Canada discussion forums, delegates will reflect on the day’s proceedings, listen to the experience of others and 11:30 AM converse with peers on solutions and ways forward. DePArT By BuS For AnnACIS WASTeWATer Through small group discussions delegates will explore CenTre the barriers to innovation in water management and the Welcome: Raymond Louie, Vice-Chair, Metro Vancouver opportunities for harnessing creativity and implementing Board of Directors and Councillor, City of Vancouver, Canada new solutions. Graphic facilitator, Avril Orloff, will be visually capturing the outcomes of this “thinkubator” style discussion. 12:30 - 1:30 pm Room Moderator: Denise Philippe, Senior Policy Advisor, Lunch and Keynote Conversation with the Vancouver Corporate Relations Department, Metro Vancouver Foundation Annacis Wastewater Centre, 1400 Lindsey Place, Delta • Catherine Clement, Vice President, Public Engagement and Communications, Vancouver Foundation, Canada 18 INT & ADMIN - 38 4:30 - 6:00 pm WATer MAnAGeMenT PAnel Closing Reception MoDerATor Annacis Wastewater Centre rAyMonD louIe Closing Remarks Vice-Chair, Metro Vancouver Board • Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board of Directors of Directors and Councillor, City of and Mayor, City of Port Coquitlam, Canada Vancouver, Canada • Jane McRae, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Cities Raymond Louie is serving his fourth International term on Vancouver City Council, having been first elected in 2002. 6:00 PM Throughout his years as a Councillor, DePArT By BuS For he has focused on supporting CoAST CoAl hArBour hoTel low taxes and new affordable housing. He envisions a Vancouver where new opportunities to learn, succeed and SITe VISIT InForMATIon thrive are available to all. As a champion of communities, an expert in civic issues, and a fierce advocate for those who have been forgotten and ignored, he is working to ensure that this vision becomes a reality. Raymond serves as Chair of (Vancouver’s) City Finance and Services Committee, and remains committed to ensuring vital programs like affordable housing, the environment, and public safety maintain strong funding. He has served as a national representative for the Communications, eAST ClAyTon neIGhBourhooD Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, as well as East Clayton is where the theory of sustainable a Trustee and Director on numerous regional, provincial development and the realities of implementation have and national boards including the BC Municipal Finance developed from design to practice. East Clayton illustrates Authority, TransLink, Federation of Canadian Municipalities the evolution of building a sustainable community with and Metro Vancouver. drainage in mind. It highlights the competing aspects Raymond is also a member of “Generating Citizenship” - a of sustainable development, where higher densities project funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and transportation needs require new approaches to that brings together seniors and youth to help build a more stormwater management. Participants will see early caring, inclusive community. He has been active on the attempts to meet sustainable drainage objectives and Parent Advisory Committee for Chief Maquinna School, come to understand the important factors that affect and involved in Community Visions, a community liaison performance. The tour will show several infiltration swales group in the Hastings/Sunrise neighbourhood. located in an urban environment. The use and long term performance of pervious concrete will be discussed, as will the role community detention ponds play in a successful community development.
INT & ADMIN - 39 19 Friday, May 4 ShoulDer eVenT
9:00 am - 12:00 pm SCI Network Meeting Carver Room, Vancouver Rowing Club, 450 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver We are pleased to announce that author Tim Campbell Following a presentation by Tim Campbell, a Network will headline our Friday morning Network Meeting. Tim dialogue will address approaches to learning and has recently released Beyond Smart Cities: How Cities innovation in our member cities. Network, Learn and Innovate.
20 INT & ADMIN - 40 Metro Vancouver Sustainability Academy: AnnACIS WASTeWATer CenTre
oVerVIeW • Providing pilot facilities for optimizing full scale processes The Annacis Wastewater Centre (AWC) is the first of Metro Vancouver’s Sustainability Academies to • Exploring integrated wastewater management be built. It is a unique facility that blends research, approaches, technology selection and verification on education and training opportunities in a building a larger more integrated scale and its surroundings while exemplifying leadership • Providing space and access to various inplant in sustainability. The AWC will provide top-quality wastewater streams for manufacturers and suppliers laboratory facilities for research, teaching space of equipment to demonstrate processes and access to various in-plant wastewater streams • Providing facilities for operator training to address for manufacturers and suppliers of equipment to local and provincial needs demonstrate processes, as well as pilot facilities for optimizing full scale processes. The Annacis • Integrating research and development efforts with Wastewater Centre will provide longterm benefits high quality applied learning, through partnerships for Canadians by enabling partners from various with educational institutions throughout the province agencies and organizations to respond to the multiple including the K-12 sector as well as well as post challenges related to energy use, water, materials, secondary institutions environment, sustainability and integration of • Providing local, national and international wastewater systems. leadership in analysis of issues affecting wastewater management VISIon AnD ProGrAMMInG reSeArCh AnD DeVeloPMenT The vision for the AWC centres on a place of excellence in wastewater research and development, In partnership with UBC, other organizations and training and education – a place that challenges us the private sector Metro Vancouver is building to transform our approach to managing and treating the programming for the Annacis Wastewater wastewater, promoting energy reduction, reuse of Centre focusing on areas of research, technology materials and mitigating environmental impacts. development, training and education. One of the first research initiatives to come to the Annacis Wastewater The Annacis Wastewater Centre’s programming will Centre will be the UBC award winning process to promote excellence in research and development and recover phosphorous from wastewater and turn it professional service by undertaking activities such as: into commercially viable and environmentally friendly • Building a strong interdisciplinary research program fertilizer. This is an example of leading-edge Canadian that provides progressive adaptable developments technology working to solve a global problem. to manage, treat and reduce wastewater.
INT & ADMIN - 41 21 Speakers JeFF ArASon CurT BenSon Manager of Utilities, Engineering Department, City of Manager of Policy Planning, Niagara Region, Canada Surrey, Canada Curt is the Manager of Policy Planning at the Niagara As the Manager of Utilities, Jeff Arason leads planning Region, where he is involved in policy projects work for sewer, water, and drainage utilities Jeff joined relating to integrated community sustainability, the City in 2001 and has held several positions in the agriculture, climate change, growth management, and Engineering Department over the last 10 years, one of transportation. He is a Registered Professional Planner which included overseeing the implementation of the with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) City’s Strategic Plan for Lowlands Flood Control which and a Member with the Canadian Institute of Planners is a comprehensive servicing strategy to mitigate (CIP). the impacts of development and improve farming Curt is interested in how larger global scale issues are productivity in the Nicomekl River and Serpentine managed locally – particularly with climate change River floodplains. Prior to joining the City, Jeff and energy. Curt is part of a national team of planners worked for an engineering consulting firm. Jeff is a that is rolling out the CIP Climate Adaptation Training Professional Engineer, and has a Bachelors of Applied Program to be offered to planners across Canada. Science in Civil Engineering from the University of He has also worked with groups like the International British Columbia. Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), the Ontario Caucus of the QUEST Energy Canada, the ChrIS BABer Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Resources, and the Real Property Institute of Canada False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility Project in developing climate change guidelines and training. Manager, City of Vancouver, Canada Locally, Curt has written columns on community Chris Baber is employed with the City of Vancouver environmental and planning issues as a member of the and is responsible for managing the development Welland Tribune’s Community Editorial Board. and operations of the Southeast False Creek Curt has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Neighbourhood Energy Utility (NEU). The NEU is the Planning (Honours) from the University of Waterloo City’s first low-carbon district heating system and is (2002), and growth management and environmental the first system in North America to recover waste policy studies at Oxford-Brookes University in the heat from untreated sewage. Additionally, Chris is United Kingdom. responsible for implementing low carbon district energy strategic policy and projects in other areas of Vancouver. roByn CAMPBell Sustainability Coordinator, City of Iqaluit, Nunavat, CArrIe BAron Canada Drainage and Environment Manager, Engineering Robyn works as the Sustainability Coordinator for Department, City of Surrey, Canada the City of Iqaluit. Throughout her 15 year career in community engagement, she has focused on Carrie Baron is a professional engineer with over 27 cooperative relationships and participatory approaches years of experience in municipal, water resources to solving problems. She remains interested in and environmental engineering. She is the Drainage multiple perspectives, bespoke approaches, radical and Environment Manager for the City of Surrey and design, and dynamic collaboration. She has applied her responsibilities include: overseeing the function these interests to fields of sustainability, education, of the natural and manmade drainage systems; community development, and contemporary dance, environmental and drainage planning initiatives; across Canada and abroad. erosion and sediment control; spill investigation; and environmental education within Surrey. 22 INT & ADMIN - 42 Troy DoSS ArzeenA hAMIr Senior Planner, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Professional Agrologist, Canada City of Portland, USA Arzeena earned her Bachelor’s degree in Crop Science Troy is serving as the senior policy lead on the Central from the University of Guelph and her Master’s City 2035, a land use plan for Portland’s Central City. degree in Sustainable Agriculture from the University Troy also serves as project manager for the bureau’s of London, England. Arzeena worked abroad for projects in the Pearl and South Waterfront Districts, many years as a CUSO volunteer in Thailand and and is involved in a number of other Central City as a researcher in Jamaica, India, and Bangladesh. projects including the Oregon Sustainability Center, She was the staff agrologist for West Coast Seeds in EcoDistrict Pilot Project, and Willamette Crossing Light the late ‘90s and ran her own seed company, Terra Rail Bridge. Viva Organics. Arzeena also sits on the Board of the Richmond Sharing Farm, the Richmond Schoolyard Troy holds a Bachelor of Science in landscape Society, and the BC Food Systems Network. In architecture from Cal Poly, Pomona, with a certificate conjunction with Kwantlen University, Arzeena helped in habitat restoration from the University of California, to launch the Richmond Farm School where she taught Riverside. Prior to his time with the City of Portland, Market Crop Production. Troy worked in the public sector for the California Coastal Commission and then the Columbia River Gorge Commission focusing on natural disaster SCoT heIn mitigation policy and habitat restoration projects. He also has experience in the private sector working on Senior Urban Designer and Architect, City of land use, urban design, and landscape architectural Vancouver, Canada projects in California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Scot Hein is the City of Vancouver’s Senior Urban Designer and manages the City’s Urban Design Studio. His current work focuses on the planning and urban ArQ. JeSúS horACIo González design of two large initiatives outside the downtown Director General, Instituto Municipal de Planeación de core - the Cambie Corridor and Mount Pleasant Los Cabos, Mexico Neighbourhood Centre. He was also responsible for Horacio González is an architect trained by the the urban design and development planning of recent Architecture and Design Superior Institute (ISAD) large downtown core initiatives including Woodward’s, in Chihuahua, and has completed PhD Studies in Southeast False Creek/Olympic Village, Mole Hill, Urbanism at Cataluña’s Polytechnic University in Chinatown, the revitalization of Gastown/Victory Spain. Horacio has completed postgraduate studies in Square/Hastings Corridor and related public realm housing and climate, urbanism and the environment, projects. Prior to joining the City of Vancouver, Scot and sustainable urban development administration. was in private practice. Mr. González has also received professional training at Scot is an associate architect with the Architectural Vancouver’s planning office in Canada. Institute of BC and a registered architect in the Horacio is Los Cabos’ IMPLAN (Municipal Institute United States. Scot holds degrees in environmental of Planning) General Director, previously Technical design and architecture with a minor in economics Director of Chihuahua’s IMPLAN, and a faculty and he is an Adjunct Professor at the University of member of the Urban Department at the ISAD since British Columbia School of Community and Regional 2002. He also worked for and been an associate Planning. He lectures frequently including recent delegate of Urban and Regional Planning (Delegación presentations to the Beijing and Shanghai Institute Regional Cuauhtémoc) for the State Ecology and of Architects at the 2010 World Exposition focusing Urban Development Secretariat in Chihuahua where on better cities and the 2010 United Nations Livable he held the Associate Director position. Horacio has Community Awards. also been an advisor for several urban developers and construction companies in the private sector. INT & ADMIN - 43 23 DAVID hISloP AnDrIA JACoB Uplands Drainage Engineer, Engineering Department, Senior Manager, Clean Energy Programs, Bureau of City of Surrey, Canada Planning and Sustainability, City of Portland, USA David Hislop has over 30 years experience, having Andria manages a portfolio of clean energy programs consulted for 16 of these years as a structural, for the City of Portland (Oregon) Bureau of Planning earthworks, irrigation, hydraulics and water resource and Sustainability (BPS). Andria has over 13 years of engineer. He has been with the City of Surrey for 14 experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy and years as the Uplands Drainage Engineer responsible sustainability program design and delivery. Andria was for commenting on land development, long range closely involved in the development of the nationally- drainage planning, and the development of low recognized energy retrofit financing program, Clean impact best management practices. Energy Works Oregon. She’s overseen a range of successful energy and sustainability programs during her tenure at the City of Portland, including rICh hoey Solarize Portland, the BEST Business Center and the Director of Public Works, City of Olympia, Washington, Multifamily Weatherization Program. She began her USA career in energy efficiency at E Source in Boulder, Colorado and worked for Ecos Consulting in Portland Rich is the newly appointed Director of Public Works, for several years prior to joining BPS. She holds an overseeing the City of Olympia’s transportation Masters in Environmental Policy from the University system, utilities, and maintenance of city facilities. of Colorado at Boulder, and a Bachelor of Arts in In his previous role as Director of Water Resources, economics from Lehigh University. Rich was instrumental in forging innovative regional partnerships with neighboring cities and tribes on water supply and watershed management, including neIl MACleoD the creation of the groundbreaking Deschutes Watershed Stewardship Coalition. Head of Water and Sanitation, eThekwini Municipality, Durban, South Africa Prior to joining the City of Olympia in 2005, Rich spent 13 years with the Washington State Department of Neil has held the position of Head of Water and Health, Office of Drinking Water where he served Sanitation at eThekwini Municipality since 1992, as Deputy Director for Field Operations and Acting providing a water and sanitation service to the Director. Rich has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Durban Metropolitan region. With more than 35 Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute years experience in the Water and Sanitation sector, in Worcester, Massachusetts and is a registered he is currently completing his PhD on the sustainable Professional Engineer in the State of Washington. Rich provision of water services to urban poor communities. is proud to have been a United States Peace Corps He shares his vast experience by serving on steering Volunteer, having served with his wife in the Slovak committees for the Water Research Commission and Republic from 1996 to 1998. is a Director of Johannesburg Water. He is currently Chairman of Building Partners for Development in Water and Sanitation, a UK based organization. In addition he is the Chairperson of the National Free Basic Water Services task team implementing free basic water services and sanitation in South Africa.
24 INT & ADMIN - 44 KenT MullInIx Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada Kent Mullinix joined the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in 2007 and is the Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. Previously Kent held the Endowed Joint Chair in Pomology and was an Associate Professor, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Washington State University and concurrently Director of Agriculture Programs at Wenatchee Valley College. He has developed many technical, workforce and undergraduate education programs and recently led the development TruPer MCBrIDe and implementation of the Bachelor of Applied Science, Sustainable Agriculture at KPU. Chair, Calgary Regional Partnership and Mayor, Town of Cochrane, Canada Kent has lived and worked on a diversified family farm in central Missouri, owned and operated a pear orchard Mayor McBride is the Chair of the Calgary Regional on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, and Partnership. Mayor McBride was elected as a Councillor to for 14 years provided direct oversight for the planning, the Town of Cochrane in 2001 and has served two terms. establishment and management of a 45 acre organically He was subsequently elected as Mayor in 2007. He is now farmed apple, sweet cherry and peach teaching and serving his second term as Mayor, following his re-election demonstration orchard. in October 2010. Kent earned a Ph.D. in Agriculture Education from the Mayor McBride was born in London, Ontario and moved University of Missouri and a Ph.D. in Plant Science from the to Cochrane, Alberta in 1995. He is married with two small University of British Columbia. children. Mayor McBride holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Calgary and a project management certification from Mount Royal University. He BrIAn PInCoTT is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Deputy Mayor, City of Calgary, Canada Design part-time at the University of Calgary. Brian has been on Calgary City Council since 2007. Prior to being elected, while working in the performing arts, MArGAreT MCKenzIe he became a passionate and vocal spokesperson for SCI Project Manager for East and South Africa, Durban, environmental issues and sustainability. In that capacity, South Africa Brian was a member of the Imagine Calgary Round Table, the steering committee for Calgary’s 100 year visioning Margaret works for SCI on a part-time basis overseeing project. project work in both Durban and Dar es Salaam. Margaret also works as a consultant in Durban focussing on energy The passion and dedication of Calgarians for a sustainable and climate change. During the past year and a half future drove him to seek elected municipal office. Since Margaret has been providing support to the eThekwini being elected, he has continued his focus on building a Energy Office through a UNIDO funded programme. sustainable city through his work on affordable housing, One of the key outcomes of her work included the urban planning, social infrastructure and environmental establishment of the KwaZulu-Natal Sustainable Energy awareness. Forum. She is currently serving as a strategic advisor to the forum.
INT & ADMIN - 45 25 Alen PoSTolKA Ann roWAn Manager, District Energy, City of Richmond, Canada Acting Manager of Sustainability Policy and Research, Alen Postolka is the District Energy Manager responsible Metro Vancouver, Canada for advancing the development of District Energy Utility Ann’s work at Metro Vancouver has involved developing systems within the City of Richmond in support of a regional food system strategy, an ecological health Richmond’s goal to be an energy-wise and low carbon action plan and sustainability metrics. Ann trained as an community. Alen’s project portfolio includes the Alexandra economist at the University of Denver and the University District Energy Utility, the City of Richmond’s first district of Toronto but never got around to completing her PhD energy system, and River Green District Energy Utility - thesis at Simon Fraser University where she was designing the City Centre district energy system that is in the final a model to evaluate how ecological limits could be stage of a feasibility study. He has worked with the City integrated into the management of urban water systems. of Richmond since 2005. Prior to that, Alen worked for an Before coming to Metro Vancouver, Ann worked at the engineering consultant company. Alen is a Professional David Suzuki Foundation in various leadership roles Engineer, Certified Energy Manager and Certified that included developing a social marketing campaign Professional. to engage Canadians in more sustainable lifestyles, a strategic effort to incorporate the goal of sustainability into federal policies and objectives, and a project to DAVID rAMSlIe protect the ecological and cultural values of the Great Bear Senior Sustainability Programs Manager, City of Vancouver, Rainforest. Ann has two children who challenge her to Canada keep her sustainability principles intact and is the chair of Greenpeace Canada. Dave Ramslie is the City of Vancouver’s Sustainable Development Program Manager. In this role Dave is responsible for developing and delivering programs and KhAlIFA ABABACAr SAll policy that support Vancouver’s sustainability objectives. Mayor of Dakar, Senegal His current projects include developing a strategic plan to achieve carbon neutral new buildings city-wide by 2020, Former Minister and member of the National Assembly of implementing a comprehensive building retrofit program Senegal, Khalifa Ababacar Sall has been Mayor of the City and creating a green jobs training program. Dave oversaw of Dakar since 2009. the development of Vancouver’s Green Homes Program Issues of political and democratic governance are at in 2009, widely regarded as the greenest building code in the heart of his commitment. Mayor Sall is an expert in North America. When not at home with his wife and family electoral matters, prevention and conflict resolution. In or on his bike, Dave serves on the Board of Directors for recent years he has acted as a consultant to the World the Cascadia Regional Green Buildings Council. Bank, the United Nations and the African Union. He is a founding member of the Pan-African Network for prevention and conflict resolution, and the promotion of democracy. Upon his election as Mayor of Dakar, Khalifa Ababacar has committed to innovation in municipal politics. He has made transparency, and participatory and inclusive management the vectors of his mandate and the foundation of municipal management. Since his election, he has rallied with his team to improve the living conditions of his citizens through the implementation of major programs focused on social development and youth employment.
26 INT & ADMIN - 46 roBerT SMITh MorGen zIVhAVe Director, Innovation, The Minto Group Program Coordinator, Sustainable Cities International (SCl), Robert, with over 15 years of experience in the energy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania management and sustainability field, is the Director of Morgen holds an MSC in Urban and Regional Development Innovation for Minto’s Sustainability Division. Robert leads Planning and Management. He previously worked for a team of professionals who provide insight and guidance Water Aid Tanzania as an Urban Policy Researcher/ Advisor, on award-winning sustainable design strategies for Minto’s where his research on pro-poor small town water supply real estate portfolio. Robert has been instrumental in and management models formed the basis for the Water Minto’s environmental achievements including the first Aid Tanzania Urban Program. He also worked as a Project LEED® multi-residential certification by the Canada Green Facilitator for the Zimbabwe Decentralised Cooperation Building Council (CaGBC); MintoRoehampton, the first Program from 2000 – 2006, focusing on implementing and only high-rise multi-residential building to achieve development projects; stakeholder institutional LEED®-Gold Canada; and a LEED®-Platinum Candidate development, capacity building, lobbying and advocacy. office building. Robert was also project lead for Minto’s As the SCI Program Coordinator, Morgen manages a Inspiration, a net zero home. As a leading expert in zero number of projects in Dar, ranging from the formalization energy construction and innovative technologies, Robert of urban agriculture to supporting and promoting has presented at international conferences held in China, community managed solid waste collection and recycling; Australia, the USA, Peru and at COP16. Robert is past from promoting community managed non-motorized Vice President of the Ottawa Chapter of the CaGBC, and postal services to promoting local tour initiatives that give currently sits on QUEST Canada’s Board of Directors. interest free loans. Morgen is a member of the Tanzania Association of rIChArD STeWArT Town Planners; and Spatial Planners for Regions in Director, Metro Vancouver Board and Mayor, City of Growing Economies (SPRING) International Association of Coquitlam, Canada Development Planners. Mayor Stewart was elected to Coquitlam City Council in 2005. Richard is a writer, and operates his own government relations and communications business. He has served his community in the provincial government as MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville from 2001-2005, and was appointed MLA Responsible for Francophone Affairs, member of the Government Caucus Committee on the Economy, and Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Education. He has extensive experience as a community volunteer in a large number of social, service, environmental, business and community organizations. Richard has also has served as the: President of the Canadian Home Builders Association of BC ; Chair of the National Housing Economic Research Council; and publisher of a successful housing industry trade magazine. Currently, at the local government level, Richard serves on a number of City and Metro Vancouver committees, including: Chair of the Strategic Investment Advisory Panel; member of the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Committee and Housing Committee; and Vice Chair of the Metro Vancouver Utilities Committee INT & ADMIN - 47 27 28 INT & ADMIN - 48 INT & ADMIN - 49 29 30 INT & ADMIN - 50 your ConFerenCe TeAM
Metro Vancouver Corporate Relations Department Heather Schoemaker, Department Manager Simon Cumming, External and Intergovernmental Relations Division Manager Denise Philippe, Senior Policy Advisor Joanne Gauci, Senior Policy Advisor Carmen Germain, Assistant to the Manager
Sustainable Cities International Jane McRae, Chief Executive Officer Pat Gordon, Cities Network Director Sharon Bloedorn, Communications and Events Coordinator Printed in Canada on recycled paper. Edna Aguinaga, Network Project Officer - Latin America Karen Marki, Senior Project Manager INT & ADMIN - 51 31 INT & ADMIN - 52 5.6
Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Meeting Date: June 20, 2012
To: Intergovernmental and Administration Committee
From: Gudrun Jensen, Division Manager, Operations Services Metropolitan Planning, Environment and Parks Department
Date: April 12, 2012
Subject: Metro Vancouver Notice of Bylaw Violation Cancellation Policy
Recommendation:
That the Board approve the Metro Vancouver Notice of Bylaw Violation cancellation policy in support of GVRD Notice of Bylaw Violation and Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 1117, 2010.
1. PURPOSE
The Board must approve as corporate policy any grounds additional to those set out in the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act under which a Notice of Bylaw Violation can be cancelled by a Screening Officer.
2. CONTEXT
The GVRD Notice of Bylaw Violation and Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 1117, 2010 authorizes selected staff to be Screening Officers. The Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act provides that a Screening Officer, after reviewing a bylaw notice, may cancel the notice if, in the Screening Officer's opinion: 1. the contravention did not occur as alleged, 2. the Notice of Bylaw Violation does not comply with section 4(4) [bylaw notice — required information], or 3. a ground for cancellation authorized by the local government is satisfied.
Upon review of local practices and implementation of Bylaw Notice enforcement, the following policy with additional grounds for cancellation of a Metro Vancouver Notice of Bylaw Violation is proposed:
“The Screening Officer is authorized to cancel a Notice of Bylaw Violation (NBV) where he or she is satisfied that one or more of the following reasons exist, and a compliance agreement is not appropriate or available:
1. Identity cannot be proven, for example: a. The NBV was issued to the wrong person; or b. The vehicle involved in the contravention had been stolen.
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2. An exception specified in a related enactment is identified.
3. There is poor likelihood of success at adjudication for the GVRD, for example: a. The evidence is inadequate to show a contravention; b. The bylaw enforcement officer relied on incorrect information to issue the NBV; c. The NBV was not completed properly; d. The bylaw provision is unenforceable or poorly worded.
4. The contravention was necessary for the preservation of health or safety, for example: a. The contravention was the result of a medical emergency.
5. The NBV is one of a number of NBVs arising out of the same incident, in which case the Screening Officer may cancel all but the most appropriate NBV.
6. It is not in the public interest to proceed to adjudication for one of the following reasons: a. The person who received the NBV was permitted or entitled to take the action, but the issuing bylaw enforcement officer was not aware of this entitlement or permit; b. The person receiving the NBV was undergoing a personal tragedy at the time of the contravention such that it is not in the public interest to proceed; c. The bylaw has changed since the NBV was issued and now authorizes the contravention.
7. The person exercised due diligence in their efforts to comply with the bylaw, for example: a. As a result of mechanical problems the person could not comply with the bylaw; or b. The sign indicating the bylaw requirement was not visible.”
3. ALTERNATIVES
That the Board may: a) Adopt the policy as stated. or b) Amend any of the proposed grounds for Notice cancellation and adopt the revised policy. or c) Refer the policy back to staff with further direction.
4. CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the policy as proposed. The Screening Officer cancellation policy protects Metro Vancouver from accusations of preferential or unfair treatment, while still permitting the flexibility to cancel a Notice of Bylaw violation where it is deemed reasonable. The grounds included are similar to those of other local jurisdictions.
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Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Meeting Date: June 20, 2012
To: Intergovernmental and Administration Committee
From: Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary/Manager, Board Secretariat and Corporate Information Department
Date: May 28, 2012
Subject: Attendance at the Future of Libraries and Cities Conference, October 23, 2012
Recommendation: That the Board authorize Director Gayle Martin’s attendance at the Future of Libraries and Cities Conference being held October 2, 2012 in Langley, BC at the estimated costs outlined in the report dated May 28, 2012 titled Attendance at the Future of Libraries and Cities Conference, October 23, 2012.
1. PURPOSE
To seek Board authorization for Director Gayle Martin to attend the Future of Libraries and Cities Conference being held October 2, 2012 in Langley, BC.
2. CONTEXT
Director Martin is the Board’s appointed representative to the Fraser Valley Regional Library Board for 2012. The Fraser Valley Regional Library is hosting the Future of Libraries and Cities conference on October 23, 2012 in Langley, BC. The purpose of the conference is to inspire leaders to pursue opportunities that will create vibrant communities and relevant libraries of the future.
The estimated cost to attend the conference is as follows:
Per Diem $ 48 (as applicable) Meeting attendance payment $692 Conference registration fee $ 0 (paid for by FVRL) $740
The Remuneration Bylaw provides for the Board to authorize the attendance of a member at a conference and for payment for expenses incurred in attending the conference.
3. ALTERNATIVES
The Board may: a) approve the attendance of Director Martin at the Future of Libraries and Cities conference as outlined in this report; or b) Recommend an alternative course of action.
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4. CONCLUSION
The Board appointed Director Martin to represent Metro Vancouver on the Fraser Valley Regional Library Board for 2012. Attendance at the conference will increase the Director’s knowledge about library issues and add value as a participating member on the Board. Attendance at this conference is appropriate.
Attachment: 1. Conference information
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Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Meeting Date: June 20, 2012
To: Intergovernmental and Administration Committee
From: Delia Laglagaron, Interim Commissioner/CAO
Date: June 13, 2012
Subject: Manager’s Report
Recommendation:
That the Intergovernmental and Administration Committee receive for information the Manager’s Report dated June 13, 2012.
1. National Zero Waste Marketing Council
Metro Vancouver and FCM are working together to initiate a broad, multilateral discussion on building a national case for a “cradle to cradle” approach to product and packaging design that will help reduce the generation of waste and its associated environmental and monetary costs.
At the 2012 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon, June 1st – 4th, Chair Moore and Zero Waste Committee Chair Brodie were invited to present to the FCM Environmental and Sustainable Standing Committee policy forum on Metro Vancouver’s work toward establishing a National Zero Waste Marketing Council (Attachment 1).
Metro Vancouver and FCM also collaborated on a closing day workshop “Getting to Zero Waste: A Local Government Partnership” (Attachment 2) at which Chair Moore moderated a panel discussion that included: Jim Downham, President and CEO of the Packing Association of Canada (PAC); Paul Arnold, Professor at Acadia University; Chris Rickett, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority and Mayor Atchison of Saskatoon. The panel focussed on how local governments could work collaboratively with other stakeholders to reduce the generation of waste. They gave a vision of cities, regions, businesses, academics and non-profits collaborating to develop a unified voice around a clear set of waste reduction measures.
Both discussions were well attended and demonstrated strong support for Metro Vancouver’s efforts to establish a National Zero Waste Marketing Council with a goal of reducing the generation of waste by: • Sharing marketing campaigns to influence consumer behaviour and reduce waste • Advocating with governments and manufacturers to implement “cradle to cradle” products and packaging design
This work is in support of Metro Vancouver’s solid waste management plan zero waste commitment and international engagement plan.
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Staff will report to the Intergovernmental and Administration and Zero Waste Committees on progress toward developing the National Zero Waste Marketing Council at the July Committee meetings.
Metro Vancouver will be holding the first roundtable on the National Zero Waste Marketing Council in Vancouver on Sept 15th of this year immediately following the Zero Waste Conference.
2. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual General Meeting
Attachments: 1. National Zero Waste Marketing Council Terms of Reference (Orbit #6272445) 2. Getting to Zero Waste: a local government partnership (Orbit #6272121)
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National Zero Waste Marketing Council TERMS OF REFERENCE
Background
Every year, local governments spend approximately At the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) $2.6 billion to manage waste, including $1.1 billion in June 2011 Annual General Meeting, the Big Cities Mayor’s collection and transportation costs, $465 million for Caucus (BCMC) endorsed a resolution that: operation of disposal facilities and $368 million in tipping The FCM urge the federal government to develop a fees. This state of affairs diverts dollars from municipal coordinated approach to waste management that leads coffers and locks Canada into a linear waste management to the implementation of “cradle to cradle” product and model – from producer to consumer to landfi ll. packaging design with emphasis on reuse and recycling Communities across Canada are aiming to do better, and extended producer responsibility regulations for a closing the waste loop and getting more value for their range of products; and further that: dollars. Working together communities can share best The FCM examine options and opportunities, as resources practices for enhancing organics diversion, implementing allow, to establish a National Zero Waste Marketing extended producer programs and engaging the public in Council, with membership including but not limited to an effort to make smarter use of resources. local governments and regional districts, that would They can also develop a clearer picture of municipal collaborate across all levels of government in Canada in needs and a platform for advocacy both federally and at development of a national public awareness campaign the provincial and territorial government levels. regarding the need to reduce solid waste and the actions that can be taken by the public to accomplish such A National Zero Waste Marketing Council, a specifi c reduction. action from Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, can be the starting point for a national This resolution was subsequently adopted by the FCM movement for better waste management policy and at their 2011 AGM. practice at DRAFTthe national, provincial and local levels. The Council can advocate strengthening all levels of government regulations and other approaches that encourage manufacturers and retailers to redesign products and packaging, so they can more easily be reused, repaired and recycled. Work in this area would be strengthened if cities and regions collaborated to develop a unifi ed voice around a clear set of waste reduction measures. INT & ADMIN - 61 Purpose Composition
As outlined in the backgrounder (attached), the The National Zero Waste Marketing Council shall National Zero Waste Marketing Council will develop and be comprised of local government representatives, implement national strategies designed to reduce the businesses, NGOs, Academia, municipal associations and solid waste stream in Canada by: other key stakeholders, as required. • advocating with governments and manufacturers to implement “cradle to cradle” product/packaging design and expand producer responsibility programming on a broad range of products, Administration • collaborating on the development and sharing of marketing campaigns designed to infl uence consumer Proposed administrative support to the council could be behaviour and reduce the amount of waste entering the jointly provided by Metro Vancouver and FCM and other waste stream. potential partners as required.
Next Steps
Metro Vancouver and FCM will work together to initiate a broad, multilateral discussion on building a national case for a “cradle to cradle” approach to product and packaging design that will help reduce the generation of waste and its associated environmental and monetary costs. Metro Vancouver, in collaboration with FCM and other partners, will convene an inaugural roundtable with local government, provincial associations and other key stakeholders, to assess interest and confi rm Terms of Reference for a marketing and advocacy council, including scope, mandate, expectationsDRAFT and resources. The inaugural roundtable will be held in Vancouver on September 15, 2012.
To fi nd out more please contact: [email protected]
www.metrovancouver.org INT & ADMIN - 62 National Zero Waste Marketing Council BACKGROUNDER
RATIONALE CONCEPT Metro Vancouver recognizes that Local governments across Canada face high and growing its challenges in sustainable waste economic and environmental costs managing the garbage management are not unique, as local generated by their citizens and businesses. In order to reduce governments face mounting costs in both costs and environmental concerns, many municipalities managing the unwanted refuse from our undertake outreach and education initiatives in efforts to bring high-throughput society. This view was down the volume of waste that needs to be disposed. echoed by local communities across the These include: nation at the 2011 FCM AGM. • Encouraging local residents to pay more attention to reducing, Encouraging an overall reduction in re-using and recycling, and the amount of waste that needs to be disposed is therefore a priority for most • Informing senior governments of the need to strengthen local governments. However, waste extended producer responsibility programs so that products generation generally correlates with the and their packaging can be more readily repaired, re-used and level of economic activity, and the tools recycled. available to local governments to shift If these efforts could be shared among municipalities across behaviour toward waste reduction and Canada, the impact of local voices could be strengthened. To this increased diversion are limited. To this end, a National Zero Waste Marketing Council is proposed. end, two streams of activity are required, The intended result would be: one focusing on behaviour change and • Reduced costs for education and outreach campaigns; the other focusing on product design and packaging. • Municipalities with fewer resources would have outreach messaging available for their use; • Greater impact from consumer education campaigns; and • Strengthened outreach to senior levels of government on the need to reduce waste by influencing the design of products and packaging.
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ENCOURAGING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE INFLUENCING THE DESIGN OF PRODUCTS While new regulations, pricing incentives and investments AND PACKAGING in recycling infrastructure can set the stage for increased While waste management services are the responsibility waste diversion, individuals and businesses need of local and regional governments, waste generation is to be informed of the changes and encouraged to influenced by practices beyond their jurisdiction to control, develop new habits. An important element of behaviour such as product design and packaging. As long as the change campaigns is effective public engagement that products citizens use are difficult to re-use, repair or recycle, communicates new expectations and requirements, and they will too easily be discarded as garbage, and local helps raise the general awareness of the need for change governments will continue to face the high costs needed and the opportunities to become part of the solution. to manage that waste. And as the limits of what can be However, effective and comprehensive communications economically recycled are approached, with products campaigns are expensive. In order to “cut through the that are difficult to separate into recyclable components, clutter” of innumerable messages faced by citizens daily, municipalities will likely face diminishing returns in their campaigns have to be crafted carefully and repeated investments to reach higher diversion targets. across many media. Sharing best practices and offering To overcome these limits, products and their packaging will them to all municipalities would achieve two results: need to be designed with “cradle-to-cradle” principles, so that at the end of their useful lives they can be economically • High quality communications materials could be utilized repaired or recycled into similar-value products. by many municipalities, increasing the effectiveness of communications investments; The National Zero Waste Marketing Council could • The repetition of messages across the country and coordinate outreach efforts with senior levels of in different media would increase the visibility and government, encouraging them to move more rapidly in frequency of the messages, and help raise both local developing Extended Producer Responsibility Programs and national awareness of the importance of waste that shift lifecycle responsibility to manufacturers and reduction. distributors, so that products and packaging are designed to be more readily reused, repaired and recycled. The first steps in developing a national campaign could be sharing existing and planned social marketing Next Steps campaigns among all municipalities. With this approach, municipalities would be able to pick and choose from Metro Vancouver will offer leadership, in collaboration an existing set of communication materials, and apply with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other them in their own situations. A further step could be to key stakeholders, to develop a round-table discussion pool resources and develop common national campaign among municipalities to present this opportunity, discuss materials for all municipalities to use, as well as purchasing the options available and assess interest. national advertising opportunities. Development of a national campaign with common messaging would likely lead to the most efficient and effective use of communications resources; strengthening the zero waste message building awareness and championing community level behaviour change across Canada on key issues of reduction, reuse and recycling.
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Getting to Zero Waste: a local government partnership
Simultaneous interpretation
Gallery B
Every year local governments spend about $2.6 billion to manage waste, diverting funds from other priority areas and locking Canada into a linear waste management model – from producer to consumer to landfill. This workshop will examine how communities across Canada are closing the waste cycle loop. Working together, communities can share best practices for diverting organics, implementing extended producer programs and engaging the public to make smarter use of resources. Participants will also learn about some of these practices as well as Metro Vancouver’s National Zero Waste Marketing Council, a possible starting point for a national movement for better waste management policy and practice.
Session Host:
· Councillor Michelle Morin-Doyle, Chair FCM Standing Committee on Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development
Moderator:
· Mayor Greg Moore, Chair Metro Vancouver, BC
Speakers:
· Mayor Greg Moore, Chair Metro Vancouver, BC · Paul Arnold, Professor Acadia University · Jim Downham, President & CEO, PAC - The Packaging Association · Chris Rickett from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Don Atchison, Mayor Saskatoon, SK
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