H.01 Mayor and Council External Correspondence Summary October 15, 2012
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593 M. Smith, Senior Vice We Day Events: One Tweet, One Life CLERK’S 114231 President, Sustainability & We Day Twitter Campaign External Affairs
594 D. Moore, Secretary, United Nations Day Proclamation CLERK’S 114355 United Nations Association in Canada (Metro Vancouver)
595 Hon. S. Cadieux, Minister, Foster Family Month CLERK’S 114366 Ministry of Children and Family Development
596 B. Metcalfe Delta Staff CLERK’S 114365
597 Capt. S. Brown, President, World Maritime Day HR&CP 114327 Chamber of Shipping of BC
598 E. Olson, President, Burns Ramsar Designation for Burns Bog HR&CP 114349 Bog Conservation Society
599 K. Slater, Campaign Band Together BC Campaign HR&CP 114351 Organizer, Band Together BC
600 Rev. J. Short, Ladner Funding for Delta’s Extreme Weather POL 114328 United Church Shelter at Ladner United Church CC:PR&C/ Ended By the BC Government FIRE
601 L. Brummitt, Co- Submission to Consultation for PR&C 114347 Coordinator, Delta Seniors Creating the Office of the Seniors’ Planning Team Advocate
602 D. Foster, CEO, BC Water Start Planning Now for Drinking Water ENG 114232 & Waste Association Week 2013 – May 13th to May 19th, 2012
603 A. Chapman Issuing Tickets – Blocking of 68th & ENG 114282 62B Streets
604 J. Vince Watershed and Stagnant Water ENG 114357
605 S. Etkin Development Proposal for 6303 River CP&D 114230 Road (Kyan)
606 B. McKerlich, Co-Founder, Rezoning and Subdivision Application CP&D 114233 Delta-Deas Rowing Club at 6303 River Road, LU006640
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H.01 Mayor and Council External Correspondence Summary October 15, 2012
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607 C. Gray & Family Road Closure, Rezoning and CP&D 114234 Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, LU006640
608 Dr. M.F. Murphy, Road Closure, Rezoning and CP&D 114237 President, Rowing Canada Subdivision Application at 6303 River Aviron Road, LU006640
609 C. G. White Road Closure, Rezoning and CP&D 114322 Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, LU006640
610 E. Main and D. Sage, Road Closure, Rezoning and CP&D 114323 Rowing BC Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, LU006640
611 R. & S. Nicholls Waterfront Development Proposal at CP&D 114324 6303 River Rd. (Deas Slough)
612 A. Keith Development Proposal Along the CP&D 114325 Delta Deas Slough
613 R. James Proposed Development on the Trail CP&D 114274 Section Opposite Deas Island
614 T. Riley Road Closure, Rezoning and CP&D 114353 Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, LU006640
615 D. Weber, Director, City 2041 Official Community Plan for the CP&D 114326 Clerk’s Office, City of City of Richmond Richmond
616 A. Demitri Housing Feedback CP&D 114329
617 P. Thoss MK Delta Lands Development CP&D 114352
618 G. Clark and J. Pastor Opposition to Southlands CP&D 114354 Development
619 C. Campbell Noise Bylaw PU&C 114238
620 L. Ottho, Past President, Photo Journal of Team Spartina at CA&E 114273 Rotary Club of Ladner Work
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Marcia Smith Teck Resources Limited +1604699461 Senior Vice President, Sustainability & External Affairs 3300-550 Burrard Street +1604699400 Marcia. [email protected] Vancouver, Be V6C OB3 www.teck.com It, genda :::: A F'LE#OIlft,O~avlf~D l. w 593 leck
September 20, 2012
Her Worship Lois Jackson Mayor of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, British Columbia V 4K 3E2
Dear Mayor Jackson,
On behalf of Teck, I would like to share with you the details of the launch of our social media campaign that will coincide with Free the Children's We Day events across Canada. We Day is Free The Children's annual youth empowerment event that motivates young people to take action on local and global issues. Over 20,000 youth and educators attend the event, and thousands more participate from their school gymnasiums via live webcast. Key presenters include AI Gore, Mikhail Gorbachev and the Honorable Romeo A. Dallaire.
During this year's We Day events, our One Tweet, One Life Twitter campaign will provide the public with the opportunity to help save a child's life while raising awareness about the devastating effects of zinc deficiency. You can playa role with one simple tweet.
Here is how Teck's One Tweet, One Life We Day Twitter campaign works: • For every retweet of the @ZincSavesLives 'We Day' message sent out during We Day events, Teck will donate $0.50 to Zinc Saves Kids, which supports UNICEF programs that provide life-saving zinc treatments. • A $0.50 donation provides enough zinc tablets and oral rehydration salts to treat a case of acute diarrhea and save a child's life.
I encourage you to follow @ZincSavesLives on Twitter and retweet our We Day message to help raise awareness about zinc deficiency and ultimately save children's lives. Our campaign will coincide with We Day in Toronto (September 28), Vancouver (October 18), Alberta (October 24), Montreal (November 20), and Ottawa (April 29, 2013).
Every year over 450,000 children are at risk of dying from disorders related to zinc deficiency, and many more suffer impaired growth and brain development. A simple treatment including zinc and oral rehydration salts can mean the difference between life and death.
As one of the world's largest producers of zinc, Teck recognizes that we have the ability to make a difference. This initiative builds on our existing Zinc and Health program which includes partnerships with UNICEF, Free the Children, the Micronutrient Initiative, BASF, the Government of Canada and other organizations. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in discussing any of these initiatives in greater detail. You can also visit www.zincsaveslives.com for more information.
We hope that you will help us reach out to your online followers and spread a message that can help save a child's life.
This is provided for Council's information. Free the Children's We Day ';:t;iV will be held on October 18, 2012 in Vancouver. Marcia Smith 'MYOR'S OFFICE Senior Vice President, Sustainability & External Affairs SEP 2 1 2012
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From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 20128:58 AM .... To: Mayor & Council r..oJ Subject: FW: Request to approve a proclamation for UN Day Attachments: UN Day 2012 Proclamation cover letter.docx; UN Day 2012 Proclamation - Energy.doc; UN Day 2012 Proclamation - Cooperatives - Eng - Final[1].doc
From: Secretary
Dear Mayor and Council: I am a resident of Delta, a board member of the United Nations Association in Canada (Metro Vancouver), and a school teacher in Burnaby. I deeply believe in the ideals of the UN, which I believe are about caring for people. Delta embodies this ideal for me; I moved to North Delta 13 years ago when my daughter was born. Delta has become a real community for my family; the schools have opened doors for my daughter, the neighbourhoods have included me in various events and I feel proud to be living in Delta.
With the attachments (3) in this email, I am requesting that the Delta City Council recognize the work of the United Nations in the world, and the overall good effect on Canada and Canadians. This recognition can take the form of a proclamation by Council recognizing UN Day, and possibly one or two of the recognized 'International Years'. This year happens to be the International Year of Co-operatives, and of Energy.
Please read the attached letter to you explaining in more detail my request. In addition, please find sample proclamations which the Council could make in time for UN Day on October 24th, 2012.
Thank you and regards, On August 15, 2000, Council Deirdre Moore adopted a recommendation Secretary, UN Assoc. in Cda - Vcr which has discontinued the email: [email protected] cell: 778-855-8193 practice of making proclamations.
This message is provided in confidence and should not be forwarded to any external third party without authorization. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or by return email and delete this message along with any attachments.
1 Recommended package elements to send to your local Mayor:
The cover letter The two draft civic proclamations for 2012 (cooperatives and sustainable energy). You can send both and let them opt for one theme or the other - or you can decide you prefer to urge one in particular. But amend the section of the letter if you only send one option. The About UNA-Canada one-pager (Optional) The "Celebrate with UNA-Canada: United Nations Day" info sheet October 1, 2012
Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2
Dear Mayor Jackson and Council,
I am writing to you and your Council as the Secretary and a board member of the Metro Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada to invite you to join a growing list of Canadian cities which use October 24'h, United Nations Day, as a date on which to publicly acknowledge how closely we, as Canadians, are knit together with other citizens around the world in a true global family.
Our region has welcomed and embraced citizens from all comers of the globe, and made them feel a part of this remarkable country. Our global awareness and sensitivity are critical to enduring employment and community opportunities. These are just two of many reasons that we have a vibrant,engaged and active volunteer-led Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada in Metro Vancouver. We are convinced of the value of ensuring that all Canadians have a clear understanding and commitment to look beyond our borders to appreciate both the extraordinary good fortune we enjoy as Canadians, and the responsibilities we owe to the global community, of which we are an integral part.
United Nations Day is celebrated around the world as the anniversary of the founding of the UN on October 24, 1948 at the end of the devastation of World War II. It is an opportunity to consider issues outside the everyday; to reflect on the aspirations embodied in the UN Charter; and to provide an opportunity to think of ourselves as global citizens.
With this in mind, I am urging you to include Delta in a growing list of cities who formally declare October 24th as United Nations Day in their community. I have taken the liberty to enclose two draft Civic Declarations, which reflect the two International Year themes that the UN system is focusing on in 2012: cooperatives and sustainable energy. Either would be appropriate, but feel free to choose either one. They are simply meant to be preliminary documents which you may use as a springboard to something that would best suit your own format, perceptions and priorities.
I hope you will join us in showing support for the United Nations; I would be proud as a Delta citizen to hear the council proclaim UN Day in 2012. I would be happy to provide you or your colleagues with any further information you might wish. We will eagerly await your reply.
Yours most sincerely, Deirdre Moore Secretary, UN Association in Canada, Vancouver Branch Resident of North Delta City of Delta, British Columbia (draft)
UNITED NATIONS DAY 2012 October 24
Whereas: Sixty-seven years ago this year, war-battered nations celebrated the end of the World War II with the founding of the United Nations, in collective hope of bringing all nations of the world together to work for peace and development, based on the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all; and
Whereas: Member States annually celebrate the accomplishments and progress of this essential international organization on October 24th, the day the UN was formally established; and
Whereas: The United Nations Association in Canada has for those same sixty-seven years actively promoted global citizenship for all Canadians, while raising awareness of the fundamental principles of the United Nations which unite us all; and
Whereas: The United Nations Association in Canada has an active and vibrant presence in Metro Vancouver and across our country, with members who join with citizens in all nations under the guiding words: "We the peoples ofthe United Nations ... ;" and
Whereas: The UN has declared 2012 as International Year of Co-operatives to raise public awareness of the invaluable contributions of cooperative enterprises to employment generation, social integration and poverty reduction; and to highlight and celebrate the diversities and strengths of the cooperative business model as an alternative means of doing business and furthering socio-economic development; and
Whereas: The City of Delta supports the continued efforts of the United Nations and encourages all citizens to act in accordance with the ideals upon which the UN was founded and in support of a better world for all.
Therefore: We, Mayor and Council of the City of Delta do hereby proclaim October 24th "UNITED NATIONS DAY" in our community of Delta.
United Nations Association in Canada www.unac.org City of Delta, British Columbia (draft)
UNITED NATIONS DAY 2012 October 24
Whereas: Sixty-seven years ago this year, war-battered nations celebrated the end of the World War II with the founding of the United Nations, in collective hope of bringing all nations of the world together to work for peace and development, based on the principles of justice, human dignity and the well-being of all; and
Whereas: Member States annually celebrate the accomplishments and progress of this essential international organization on October 24th, the day the UN was formally establi~hed; and
Whereas: The United Nations Association in Canada has for those same sixty-seven years actively promoted global citizenship for all Canadians, while raising awareness of the fundamental principles of the United Nations which unite us all; and
Whereas: The United Nations Association in Canada has an active and vibrant presence in Metro Vancouver and across our country, with members who join with citizens in all nations under the guiding words: "We the peoples ofthe United Nations ... ;" and
Whereas: The UN has declared 2012 as International Year of Sustainable Energy for All to raise public awareness of the importance of increasing sustainable access to energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy at the local, national, regional and international levels for the benefit of current and future generations; and
Whereas: The City of Delta supports the continued efforts of the United Nations and encourages all citizens to act in accordance with the ideals upon which the UN was founded and in support of a better world for all.
Therefore: We, Mayor and Council of the City of Delta do hereby proclaim October 24th "UNITED NATIONS DAY" in our community of Delta.
United Nations Association in Canada www.unac.org 595
BRITISH COLUMBIA October 1,2012 Ref: 207614
Her Worship Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Council District of Delta 4500 CIarence Taylor Cres Delta Be v 4K 3E2
Dear Mayor Jackson and Council:
I am pleased to announce the proclamation of Foster Family Month. For over twenty years, British Columbia has declared October as Foster Family Month in order to recognize and celebrate the dedication, hard work and remarkable contributions of foster families.
With approximately 8,200 children- and youth-in-care, foster parents support children and youth with a diverse range of needs. The loving, stable envirornnent that a foster family provides shows these children and youth - in a real and tangible way - that they matter and deserve every opportunity to grow, prosper and succeed. The love and support of caring adults provide the foundation necessary for a child and youth to move forward and realize their full potentiaL
While undoubtedly rewarding, fostering can also be very demanding and challenging at times. Foster families deserve to be recognized and celebrated for the outstanding job that they do. Supporting vulnerable children and youth helps build stronger communities which ultimately benefit us alL
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has created the enclosed infonnation kit to assist communities, and provide infonnation and ideas of how you can celebrate Foster Family Month in our province,
On behalf of the Honourable Christy Clark, Premier, and the Government of British Columbia, I thank you for your recognition and support of the foster families within your communities who open their hearts and homes to care for vulnerable children and youth,
Sincerely,
On August 15, 2000, Council adopted a recommendation which has s~ discontinued the practice of making proclamations, Stephanie Cadieux Minister
Enclosure
Ministry of Olficcoflh{" MailingAddress: LDCatio~: Children and Pamily Millister Parliament lIuil,jings Parli~ITI<:nt Buildings Development Vinot';a Be V8V lX4 Victoria ilCanaba fjrobiltCl' of fljrttlsb (!Columbia: %l f)rodamatioll ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom. Canada and Hel' orher Realms and Territories. Queen, Head of the CotnmonWl',llth, Defender of the Faith l!i:o aU to wbom thelle pl'cllentll lllJaU (Otllt - ilPmting
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Wl-ILlU!AS first !\alions, M~lis, Inuit and olher Abol'igilml fosl.::r Jilillilics help preservc Ihl! itkntity and unique culture nnd hcritngc of /\hnriginlll children lind youth, nnd
WHEREAS !ll,\~r rilmilic~ I,om mlllly C\lItIlrC~ ~urp<'rt chi!dT~ll mu! youth to IUl(il.'fst;!I\I!, cultivate (1m! preserl'e their herit~gu, (lnd
WHEREAS J",t\:rlng is a emnmunity T\lspnn~ibi!i(y and rm\'idc~ orportunitie~ I\lT aU '{Immuility rllembers to contribute 10 the support or chil(\!1,'ll null youth, !lnd
WIIElWAS Our Licutenant Go\'ernor, by lUll! with the addce and consent ()fthe Esceuttve COllIlCil, hu~ bC~ll jllcn~cd to cnncl Order ill Counul! 903 011 October! I, 2002;
NllW KNOW YE rHA T We do by these presents prodnim nud d~dUl\' Ihllt the month nfOciobet, 2Ull, sh~111 be known as
"Fosler Falllily Month"
illlhe Province uf British Cultullbhl.
IN TEST!!\,!ONY WI JEREOF We have caused these Our L,,\tc(s 10 be maue I'uten( ,lIId the G~~l S~~\J OfOUf Pwvill~e 10 he hereunto affixed,
WITNESS, Tile I!olloumble Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Gnvernor 01'0\11' Province of Or it ish Columbia, in Our City l1fVkl(lri(l, in OUl' !'rovincc, this fi!\h (kl)' orS~ptcmb~r, 111'0 thousand Iwdvc lind ill the sixty·1irsl YC!lf of 0\\1' Reign,
HY COl'I'IMAND. Become a Foster Parent
Make a call: Cal! the Foster Line at 1 800 663-9999 or the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents at 1866 291-7091. WhoCanBea Attend an information session and an orientation: Foster Parent? Information sessions are held regularly across the province and are a great opportunity to learn more about fostering. You will then be invited to an orientation session in your area - a program held over a number of days that will give you an overview of the foster care system and help you decide if you are ready to be a foster parent. Not everyone can be a You need three references to support Apply: will your foster parent - it takes application; one must be a relative. Your physician will be someone special to do this asked to provide a medical assessment. work ... If you are 19 years of age or The Homestudy: This involves background checks for all adults older and want to share living in your home, interviews and home visits from a resource your home with a child in worker. need you can apply,
Become a foster parent: Once you successfully complete the You can own or rent your background checks and homestudy, a process that takes about home. You can be married, six months - you will be approved. Your resource worker will single or in a common-law relationship. talk with you about specific children who may be appropriate for you to foster. You can have no children, children in the home, or Attend the Foster Care Education Program: Children in care maybe your children are need caring and skilled foster parents to help them face grown, difficult challenges. Foster parents bring a variety of skills and Consider fostering. Provide life experiences to their work. The Ministry of Children and a child with a safe, nurturing Family Development provides an education program to build a nd supportive home when on the skills and experience individuals bring to their new role. they need it the most. This professional development program consists of 14 courses offered in locations throughout the province. Topics include: Attachment and Loss, Abuse & Neglect, and Cultural Responsiveness. New foster parents have two years to complete the program after they are approved.
Foster Parents
For more inforrnation call the Foster Line at 1 800 663-9999 or Ministry of The Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parel'lts at -I 866291--7091 ChildrelJ and Family www.rnd.gov.bc.ca/foster Development
QPI14500195292 Types of Fostering There are different kinds of Family Care Homes in British Columbia: Restricted Homes care for children known or related to the foster parents. Monthly Care Rates Regular Homes represent the greatest number of foster homes. Children placed in these homes have varying needs and are of varying ages and are not usually known to the foster family. Specialized Homes (Levels 1, 2 and 3) care for children with moderate to extensive emotional developmental needs or significant developmental delays. Each level has specific skills, experience and training requirements. Restricted & Regular All foster parents receive a maintenance payment when a child is placed Age 11 & under: $803.82 with them. Foster parents from specialized care homes receive a service Ages 12 to 19: $909.95 payment that recognizes their extra responsibilities and service expectations. Specialized Care Ages Ages Types of Care level 11 &. under 12 to 19 Family Care Homes may provide one or more of the following types of 1 $1,261 $1,367 care: 2 $1,944 $2,050 Short-term or temporary care: For the most part, foster care is 3 $2,620 $2,726 provided while Ministry of Children and Family Development staff work with the family on a solution to the conditions that led to the placement of the child, Wherever possible, the goal is always to return the child home to their family. Depending on the progress, short-term or temporary care can be as short as one day - it is usually not longer than 24 months. Long-term care: This is for children who are in continuing care by court order, who are orphaned without a guardian, or under the terms of a Special Needs Agreement. Usually, the long-term plan for the child is adoption. Emergency care: These homes take children with very little advance notice, usually the same day or less than 24 hours. These foster families have children placed with them for up to 14 days while a more permanent placement is being found. Respite or Relief care: This is short-term care for children on an intermittent basis, for a day or a few days at a time. Respite is provided for the child's parents as a family support service. Relief care is similar but provided for foster parents.
For more information cali the r~()ster Line at 1 800663-9999 or The Federation of Aboriginal Foster fJ21rents at 1 866291 -J09'] Ministry of ...BRITISH Childl'cn and Family www.mcf.gov.bc.ca!foster COLC[vlBlA Developmem
QPII45001S52S2 What You Should Know About Foster Care
Children and youth come into care for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is for the child's protection, but it can also be voluntary agreements with parents or guardians who are experiencing difficulties. Parents may ask for temporary help because of illness, marital problems, or parent/child conflicts or they may need specialized care for a child who has physical or mental difficulties, emotional, or behavioural problems that are beyond the family's ability to deal with.
children are cared for in foster homes.
of children who leave the care of the Ministry return to their parents within a year,
youth live under out-af-care agreements where children and youth who are not able to stay with their parents are supported to live with extended family or live independently.
foster families live in British Columbia.
of adopted children in care are adopted by their foster parents.
of all children in care are waiting to be adopted.
of foster parents in British Columbia are Aboriginal,
of children in care are Aboriginal.
of Aboriginal children and youth in care are in the care of a Delegated Aboriginal Agency.
of British Columbia's population under the age of 19 are in ministry care.
(~ www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster I Foster Line 1~800-663-9999 BRITISH COLUMBIA How Many Foster Families in Your Community?
Interior Coast Fraser Vancouver Island 100 Mile House 24 Abbotsford 83 Alberni 37 Armstrong-Spallumcheen 23 Agassiz-Harrison 10 Campbell River 51 Arrow Lakes 4 Burnaby 27 Courtenay 40 Bella Coola Valley 6 Central Coast 1 Cowichan 73 Cariboo-Chikotin 49 Chilliwack 58 GreaterVictoria 116 Castlegar 19 Coquitlam 73 Gulf Islands 1 Central Okanagan 154 Delta 44 Ladysmith 14 Cranbrook 27 Hope 14 Lake Cowichan 6 Creston 6 Howe Sound 40 Nanaimo 100 Enderby 10 Langley 80 Qualicum 40 Fernie 17 Maple Ridge 74 Saanich 34 Golden 7 Mission 47 Sooke 99 Grand Forks 12 New Westminster 12 Vancouver Island North 38 Kamloops 128 North East 30 Vancouver Island West 2 Keremeos 5 Powell River 9 Kettle Valley 5 Richmond 50 North Kimberley 1 South Surrey/White Rock 22 Burns lake 7 Kootenay lake 3 Sunshine Coast 45 Fort Nelson 9 lillooet 10 Surrey 180 Kitimat 10 Merritt 27 Nechako 16 Nelson 29 Vancouver Peace River North 26 North Thompson 8 City Centre 7 Peace River South 20 Penticton 34 Downtown Eastside 9 Prince George 80 Princeton 6 Midtown 22 Prince Rupert 14 Revelstoke 10 North Vancouver 31 Queen Charlotte 12 Salmon Arm 47 South Vancouver 38 Quesnel 30 South Cariboo 2 West Vancouver / Smithers 26 Southern Okanagan 22 Bowen Island 7 Stikine 2 Summerland 15 Westside 15 Telegraph Creek 1 Trail 21 Terrace 28 Vernon 71 Upper Skeena 6 Windermere 9
.~ www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster I Foster Line 1800 663-9999 BRITISH COLUMBIA 10 Ways to Stand with Youth in Care
Children and youth in care have faced many challenges in their lives, often dealing with circumstances most adults would find difficult to face, let alone overcome, The safety, stability, support and love that foster families provide are a big part of helping children find resilience, overcome their past and lead successful lives.
A child's past should never limit their future - even if you choose not to foster, there are ways you can help. Here is a list of simple things we Can all do to empower and encourage youth in care, provided by the Federation of Be Youth in Care Networks (FBCYICN).
1. Take notice. There are approximately 8,200 young people in care this year alone. This includes young people in foster homes and group homes. learn about the realities facing our province's young people in care. 2. Listen. Ask young people in care about their needs, issues and ideas. They are experts on their experiences and should participate in all the decisions affecting them. 3. Respect. Support young people to make empowered decisions that they feel are right for them. Help them learn about their rights, pursue their education or career goals, transition into a healthy adulthood and have life-long relationships with the people they choose. 4. Connect. With their permission, help connect young people to their siblings and family. Show them opportunities to connect with the communities of their choosing which could include socia! justice, queer, arts, or Aboriginal and other ethnic communities. Give them a copy of Power Pages magazine: http://fbcyj~Q.ca!progf2.m~OWer-pages/ 5. Network. Young people often feel empowered when they are connected to their peers in care. Contact the Federation of FBCYICN and learn about opportunities including bursaries, conferences, provincial youth magazine Power Pages, camps and local youth in care networks across the province. 6. Fight stigma. Challenge the notion that young people in care are all the same -'criminals,' 'addicts,' 'lost causes' or 'drains on society.' What they do have in common is their experience in foster care and their need for adult allies who will speak up for them.
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www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster I Foster Line 1 800 663-9999 7. Be a cheerleader. Identify things about young people that you love and encourage their strengths they get pretty tired of being told what they are doing wrong. If a young person in care has done something great recently, write them a letter or email and copy their social worker. 8. Champion education. We know that young people from care may experience hurdles to post secondary education that are different than other youth. Try the Dream Fund, a bursary administered by the Federation of FBCYICN or the William Curtis Memorial Fund, a bursary established by the Be Federation of Foster Parents for youth currently or formerly in care who wish to continue their education. For information on other funding programs, visit: h!!.RJ/www.mcf.g9v.bc.ca/yeaf/other fundin~hJm 9. Become a foster parenti We need more great homes for youth in care to live and yours just might be the perfect place for someone out there! Find out more info at: yvww.fosterbcca/ 10. Celebrate! B.C. Child and Youth in Care Week now happens every year in the month of May. Attend events in your area, wear T-shirts and buttons, show your support through social media and get others on board. For more information, visit: http;[email protected]/incareweek.htm
www.mcf.gov.bcca/foster I Foster Line 1800 663-9999 ';iBRITISH COLUMBIA 20 Ways to Make a Difference
During the 22 nd Foster Family Month consider ways you can get involved and help make a difference. There are many ways to help ...
Become a foster parent. .. There is always a need for more individuals and families to become foster parents, Foster parents play an invaluable role in the lives of thousands of children and youth offering love, stability and a safe place to call home. The main qualifications needed are a desire to provide a supportive and caring environment and make a positive difference in a child's life.
As a teacher} understand what being in foster Send a letter to the editor to acknowledge care means to a child and help your students the work of foster parents in your community, continue to have strong academic support during this difficult time in their life. Invite neighbours over for a BBO and share information about fostering and the need for Indude an article on fostering in your foster parents in communities across B,C. employee newsletter. ':::1 Become a mentor through Big Brothers Big i~ Offer special discounts or offers on goods and Sisters (www.Q.bbsc.ca)orthe Kinnections services to foster families in your community, Youth Mentorship Program. www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/kinnections.htm Hold a brown bag lunch at work and invite a fostering organization to talk about fostering, Volunteer or donate goods or services to a local foster parent organization. To find an Send a thank you note to a foster family or agency go to www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/ffm.htm agency and let them know you appreciate their efforts and the integral role they play in '~i Put together welcome kits for children the life of your community, coming into care.
Host a tea to honour a foster parent in your neighbourhood,
More ... .;, BH.lTISH COLUMBIA '( ," Establish a scholarship fund. Your community group or your company can help a youth in care attend university or college.
·i /' Or give to an existing scholarship fund for youth in foster care: • The Dream Fund is a training and education bursary administered by the Federation of BC Youth in Care Network, www.fbcyicn.ca/programs/educatioJJL • The William Curtis Memorial Fund and the Maurice Graydon Bursaries - bursaries established by the BC Federation of Foster Parents for youth currently or formerly in care who wish to continue their education. www.bcfosterparents.cillpJ,lrsaries.php
Set up a display in your lobby or other public space to help tell the stories of children in care or the more than 1,200 children waiting to be adopted in British Columbia.
Print out posters - available at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/ffm.htm-and display them in your office or other public place.
Download the Foster Family Month Desktop Background at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/ffm.htmto help raise awareness about fostering.
'i', Attend an information session in your community to see if fostering is right for you. To find information on sessions in your area call the Foster Line at 1800 663-9999.
Provide respite care for other foster families, instead of fostering full time. Respite caregivers typically have a child in their home anywhere from 24 hours up to 2 weeks.
Approximately 3,200 foster families open their hearts and their homes each day in British Columbia. Foster parents are ordinary people engaged in extraordinary acts of kindness, giving to their neighbourhoods, their communities, to families and to the future. Not everyone can be a foster parent but we can all be encouraged by their commitment to serve.
Honour British Columbia's foster families by doing something extraordinary in your community, get involved in a community project, volunteer at a shelter or a local charity, be a mentor to a youth, raise money for a cause you believe in. Honour our incredible foster families in October and throughout the year. What will you do?
,~ BRITISH COLUMBIA Resources Websites Ministry of Children and Family Development ...... www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster B,C, Federation of Foster Parent Associations ...... , ...... www.bcfosterparents.ca Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents ...... , ..... ,., ...... www.fafp.ca BC Federation of Youth in Care Networks ...... www.fbcyicn.ca
Regional Support Agencies Vancouver Island: Foster Parent Support Services Society ...... www.fpsss.com Northern Region: Axis Family Resources Ltd ...... " .... ,,, ...... , .... www.axis.bc.ca Interior: Okanagan Foster Parents Association ...... www.okfosterparents.ca Interior Community Services ...... www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca Vancouver Coastal: Hollyburn Family Services ...... www.hollyburn.ca Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society ...... www.vacfss.com
Other Online Resources: B.C. (Ministry) Publications ...... www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/publications.htm Canadian Foster Family Association ...... www.canadianfosterfamilyassociation.ca In Your Grasp (BC's Family Resource Database} ...... www.inyourgrasp.bc.ca Adoptive Families Association of Be ...... www.bcadoption.com Parent Support Services Society of Be ...... " ...... www.parentsupportbc.ca
Information Lines Provincial Foster Line ...... 1800663-9999 Aboriginal Foster Family Information Line ...... 1866 291-7091
BRITISH COLUMBIA Fostering Posters Available 'For Download
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"'..;,::;,...... ~...:,': ,;.-...... , ... - ...... ,....,..-.(~,.,."" ... ~-.,.,..,.,..... _""'.,-- .... """".,,,,",,,,, _.k< ...>«'; .. i" """"",~,bG<> When I couldn't go home, When doors storied closing. you s/wrecl yours with me. you opened your lIeart, ' - ,,"', .. r "-"'--...... ' ..~, __, - _ ... - ...... "".....",._-_.,.."".,-,...... ""., ....""'. ""'...... ~-.,-"',"''' -"--.,.,.;,;."-,,.,..,,,", ~.... ~"" Wewall/ed (05(ay fogel/JeT, and youlmder't'md. Download the following posters at www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/ffm.htm www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster ! Foster Line 1800663-9999 Sample Letter to the Editor Consider sending a Letter to the Editor in your focaf newspaper. It's a great way to raise awareness about the work foster families do in your community. (Please feel free to use this letter - or personalize it/or your community.) ~--- DATE Editor Newspaper Name Community Celebrating Foster Family Month October is Foster family Month in British Columbia - an opportunity to recognize the remarkable contribution foster families make in our communities. (Community Name) wants to say thank you to all the foster parents in our community for the positive difference they make in the lives of children, youth and families. Foster families corne from all walks of life. They have diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds and bring different life experiences to their role. Yet they an have one thing in common - each day they provide stability, sa:fety and support to vulnerable children and youth. They make our community stronger. IIWe hope you will join me/us in recognizing and honouring the foster families who make a difference each and every day right here in our community. Sincerely, NAME«'i) 596 Mayor Council From: [email protected] A genaa Sent: 20122:14 To: ~~~~~i'c~~~~fr02, PM'f:JLF;:O\\)3:Q~ Subject: Delta Website - Comments, Compliments & Inquiries """Feedback Form Completed"-"- Directed To: Mayor Council Comments: In the last couple of months, on four occasions I've had reason to contact staff with a question. Two queries were for Engineering, and once each for Planning and for Parks. All four times, the responses were helpful, fast, and friendly. You've got a great team, our thanks to you and to all of them. Completed by : Bob Metcalfe Address: I 1714-90th Avenue Phone Number: 6045964174 Email: rymster99@hotmaiLcom This is provided for Council's information. 1 597 100 -1111 West Hastings Street • Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2J3 ..LCHAMBEEJ", Phone: 604681 2351 Fax: 604681 4364 Yf"SHIPPING-" www.cosbc.ca ....• ru EJ') m "tJ, ru September 25, 2012 en 3! o ru Her Worship, Ms. Lois Jackson D1 Mayor of the Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, British Columbia V4K 3E2 DEPT: ::: A.T. #: I, \ 't.3 d- :r- Comments: vc.hh{y ,s-I CL Dear Mayor Jackson and CounCil: ~VlltL( AeeJ,~ The Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia (COSBC) represents the full spectrum of international and domestic shipping related interests in Western Canada, including but not limited to international and domestic ship owners, BC Ferries, vessel agency companies, cargo interests, terminal interests, cruise lines, Port Authorities, pilotage, towage companies, marine support and service companies. In view of World Maritime Day 2012 on September 27th, I am very pleased to enclose a video series recently produced to raise awareness of, and educate the public about, tanker risk management best practices in British Columbia. This production is a jOint initiative of the local • I maritime community and its stakeholders . ! The proposed pipeline expansions in British Columbia have generated intense scrutiny of the marine industry, in particular the regulatory framework within which ships operate, tanker safety protocols, the impact of shipping on the environment and spill response preparedness. On behalf of the local maritime community and its stakeholders, I share this production with you in the hope of answering any personal concerns you may have with respect to the governance of shipping but also to assist you in responding objectively to similar questions that may be directed to yourself. While we understand the public concern, the fact is that strict regulatory requirements including double-hull construction, escort tugs and enhanced crew training combined with the employment of highly trained and experienced Canadian pilots, equipped with precision navigation equipment for all coastal passages, ensure that tankers are in reality some of the safest vessels afloat. This letter is provided for information MAYOR'S OFFICE SEP 2, 6 2012 ..12 RECE!VED Serving the interests of the marine community in Western Canada since 1923 : -I i i Each of the seven video vignettes is two to five minutes in length. They can be watched independently of one another or as a series that will take approximately 25 minutes in total. The vignettes feature people dedicated to safe practices and protection of the marine environment and are entitled as follows: 1. Responsible practices (overview) 2. Strict regulations 3. Pilots and tugs working together to keep waters safe 4. Pilots committed to environmental stewardship and security 5. Environmental stewardship and security 6. Strict operating protocols ensure safe loading 7. Always prepared to respond On behalf of the entire British Columbia maritime community and its stakeholders, thank you for taking the time to view our video series which I hope you will find both interesting and educational. To learn more about shipping in British Columbia in general or to view our video library on-line, visit our website at www.cosbc.ca. I will be pleased to respond to any questions that you may have after viewing. Yours sincerely, Capt. Stephen Brown President Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia Tel: 604681 2351 DL: 6046286131 Cell: 6046034182 2 598 4-7953 120th Street Delta, BC V4C 6P6 Tel: 604.572.0373 Fax: 604.572.0374 Toll Free: 1.888.850.6264 Email: [email protected] Website; www.burnsbog.org I-"" September 27, 2012 N 0 n -I, 0 I-" ~ 00 I.J:) (;(if U1 ,!:>.. Mayor & Council Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Mayor & Council members: RE: Ramsar designation for Burns Bog It was great news that I received from Ethiopia on Saturday, September 22,2012 stating that Burns Bog had been approved for Ramsar designation. It has been a long haul achieving this goal. Thanks to our Hon. Chair, David Bellamy, in 1995, Rob Stoneman, Scottish Wildlife Trust successfully passed a resolution at the International Peat Society's Peatland Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland, calling for Ramsar designation. The second resolution called for the purchase or expropriation of Burns Bog. Thank you so much for supporting Ramsar designation for Burns Bog and the other areas. Delta played an integral role in the negotiations for the 2004 acquisition and protection of Burns Bog with three other levels of government and promoted the goal of a Sincerely, Ramsar designation for Burns Bog through the Burns Bog Management Plan. After many years of lobbying senior levels of government, including delegations to Ottawa in 2010 and 2011 during which Mayor Lois E. Jackson, Councillor Ian Paton and /tky~~~George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer met with the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of Environment, an application to the Ramsar secretariat was submitted in Eliza Olson early 2012. This work resulted in over 20,000 hectares of land known as the Fraser President River Delta, including Burns Bog, being declared wetlands of international importance by the Convention on Wetlands. P.S. Join us at our office, October 13,2012,11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.rn. for a coffee to celebrate this great news! Honorary Chair: David Bellamy, C.B.E., B,Sc., Ph.D., D.Univ., DSc.Hon., F.L.S., Charitable No: 129166682 RR0001 F.I.Bio., F.I.Env.Sci., F.R.G.S., F.Z.S" Botanist, Ecologist, Your Voice for Burns B09 since 1988 Author, Broadcaster 599 October 1, 2012 Dear Mayor and Council, I recently returned from running across the province (1177 km), engaging communities in dialogue around clean energy as part of a campaign called Band Together Be. I would like to share some of the outcomes with you in this letter. A blog of my journey can be found at: www.bandtogetherbc.com. My intention in launching this campaign was to explore alternatives to expanding the tar sands and building pipelines like the Northern Gateway. I visited 15 communities and spoke with hundreds of people- individually and in organized community gatherings. I asked questions related to renewable energy and smart community design and shared Tides Canada's recommendations contained within A Vision for a New Energy Future. The cities of Quesnel and Terrace endorsed this vision, as did the Regional District of Bulkley Nechacko, joining existing endorsers North Vancouver, Burnaby, Gitga'at and the District of Saanich. The City of Toronto is also considering endorsing it. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to take a look at A Vision for a New Energy Future and if you support its recommendations, please endorse it. Doing so will encourage our provincial and federal leaders to consider implementing a balanced national energy policy that delivers jobs and prosperity, provides energy security and addresses climate change and the protection of our environment. I've attached a list of key recommendations and invite you to sign the Statement of Support. For more information, including a complete list of endorsers, please visit: http://tidescanada.org/energy/newenergy/. In addition to the strong voices I heard opposing the Northern Gateway pipeline, many people expressed interest in making their community more resilient and less susceptible to the boom and bust cycles associated with raw resource extraction in general. Many conveyed a desire to find ways of expanding local food production, investing in regional renewable energy systems and growing community capacity to offer affordable housing and social services. The Transition Town Movement offers an excellent model for addressing these issues and if you're interested in learning more, please visit: The Canadian Centre for Community Renewal, http://communityrenewal.ca/services-transition-towns. The next phase of Band Together BC will entail the creation of a network to facilitate the 'community resilience' conversation in and across communities. I look forward to sharing the details of this exciting concept as it unfolds. With gratitude, ~ Kim Slater Campaign Organizer 604-698-7697 [email protected] i www.bandtogetherbc.com This is provided for Council's information Recommendations on a Canadian Energy Strategy The Opportunity This summer, Canada's First Ministers will meet to discuss the shape and scope of an energy strategy for Canada. Such a plan is not only a pressing leadership responsibility, but also a national economic opportunity. A Canadian energy strategy could be: • The blueprint for how we can leverage the economy we have today to create the clean energy economy that we want and will need tomorrow while diversifying and strengthening the economy for long term sustainable jobs and prosperity; • The plan that the Office of the Auditor General of Canada recently suggested we need to ensure Canada will meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments; • A path to resolve increasingly divisive energy conflicts while honouring the constitutional privileges of individual provinces; In recent months, a broad coalition of businesses, environmental groups, labour organizations, and other civil-society interests has come together around these objectives. Its members believe a Canadian energy strategy could be an effective tool to accelerate Canada's transition to an efficient low-carbon energy economy. Recommendations The coalition recommends provincial governments adopt the following three principles to ensure any Canadian energy strategy creates jobs and prosperity, protects ecosystems, and reduces greenhouse gases, while cutting energy waste and driving innovation. * 1. Energy Security Provide affordable, accessible, reliable, and efficient energy services to citizens with minimal risk to future generations; 2. Jobs and Prosperity Leverage Canada's considerable renewable and non-renewable resources to increase our share of the global market for low-carbon goods and services, spurring new jobs, investment, and innovation; 3. Climate Change and Environment Reduce the impacts of climate change by lowering carbon emissions at a pace and at a scale recommended by Canadian and international climate scientists. Protect and restore air, land, and water resources by ensuring rigorous environmental assessments and setting hard limits on cumulative ecosystem impacts. • For more background, please see Towards a New Energy Accord: How and Why a Canadian Energy Strategy Can Accelerate the Nation's Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy, available at: http://tidescanada.org/energy/newenergy/ Statement of Support I/we believe that Canada should bet on a 21st century energy model, and accelerate its transition to a clean and renewable energy future to remain competitive in a fast-changing world. I/we believe our leaders should work with industry and civil society organizations to leverage the economy we have today to create the new energy economy we want and need tomorrow. I/we believe any Canadian energy strategy must have a framework that prioritizes jobs and low carbon prosperity, eliminates energy waste, unleashes new energy innovation, fosters more livable communities, moves the nation forward on transportation, enables funding for the energy transition, and cleans up our existing energy supply. SIGNATURE DATE j NAME EMAIL ADDRESS ORGANIZATION / AFFILIATION Please sign and submit your statement of support via email to: Merran Smith Director, Energy Initiative Tides Canada [email protected] Clerks -t, From: [email protected] <:> Sent: Monday, October 01, 201211:10AM ..... To: [email protected] ~ Subject: Band Together BC Follow Up Letter to Mayor and Council ..... Attachments: Band Together BC-follow-up letter Oct 2012.docx W w To whom it may concern; Please find attached a letter addressed to Mayor and Council. Warm regards, Lynn Bleiler Media Coordinator Band Together BC i'fPE:_--- DEPl'. __--- A.T #:----- GommenlS' 1 600 " genda Mayor _Council ,; I." i L E # 0'6 tZiQ.~Q From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Wednesday, September 26,20124:09 PM To: Mayor & Council; Jim Cessford; Dan Copeland; Michel Latendresse; Ken Kuntz; Kate Steel Subject: FW: Funding for Delta's Extreme Weather Shelter at Ladner United Church ended by the BC Government From Dona From: Jim Short POL cc: PR&C/FIRE Jim Short Ladner United Church 4960 48th Ave, Delta BC V4K 4X6 Office Ph - 604 946 6254 Cell Phone - 778 887 6236 (send text or leave message) EMail - [email protected] website: www.ladnerunited.org - uptodate information on life at Ladner United Church, the Building Project, programs and sermons Padre, The Seaforth Highlanders 01' Canada, Vanconvel' British Columbia Delta Police have received this correspondence for information. As circumstances arise, Police will work with various stakeholders in the case of extreme weather to ensure vulnerable persons are cared for. 1 601 Mayor Council Agenda a From: Mayor Lois Jackson F;~ FILE # o~£fraD[o.')pr ~ Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 1 :52 PM 00 To: Mayor & Council - Subject: FW: Delta Seniors Planning Team - Information item - Submission on Consultation for S;ijiors Advocate R: Attachments: Submission from Delta Seniors Planning Team July 26 Final.pdf 05 N From: Lynda Brummitt To Mayor and Council Earlier this year, the BC Government announced the formation of the Office of the Seniors Advocate. The announcement wasfollowed by a community consultation process. The Delta Seniors Planning Team made a submission, based on the knowledge and experience of our members. We are sending you a copy of our submission for your information. It is our hope that the formation of this Office will help to improve the health care and community planning needed to prepare for a future that will see seniors continue to live independent lives and remain involved with their communities as long as they are able. For the Delta Seniors Planning Team Lynda Brummitt, Co-coordinator Delta Seniors Planning Team, A Voice for Seniors 604.818.3290 http://www.deltassist.comldeltaseniorsplanning.html This message is provided in confidence and should not be forwarded to any external third party without authorization. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or by return email and delete this message along with any attachments. Members of the Delta Seniors Planning Team participate on the Mayor's Seniors Advisory Committee and will be encouraged to bring forward information from the Office of the Seniors' Advocate to these meetings for consideration and potential action by the Seniors Advisory Committee. 1 DELTA SENIORS PLANNING TEAM C/o Deltassist, 9097 120th Street, Delta, B.C. V4C 6R7 604.946.9526 July 27, 2012 Seniors Action Plan Ministry of Health PO Box 9825, STN PROV GOV Victoria, BC V8W 9W4 [email protected] Re: Submission to Consultation for Creating the Office of the Seniors' Advocate On behalf of the Delta Seniors Planning Team, we are pleased to send the following submission to the consultation for creating the Office of the Seniors' Advocate. We believe a stronger voice is needed for BC Seniors and in the face of the growing seniors demographic it is important that the planning for this change is WITH seniors and not FOR seniors. We appreciate the opportunity to provide input; it is our hope that this practice of engagement and consultation will continue once the Office of the Seniors' Advocate is established. Yours sincerely, Val Windsor, Co-Chair Joanne Van Snellen berg, Co-chair cc. Guy Gentner, MLA Vicky Huntington, MLA Delta Mayor and Council Delta Seniors Advisory Committee Delta Seniors Planning Team: A Voice for Seniors Funded by The United Way of the Lower Mainland Hosted/sponsored by Deltassist Family and Community Services Submission to Consultation for Creating the Office of the Seniors' Advocate We are the Delta Seniors Community Planning Team (Planning Team) a group of mainly seniors, who are community minded Delta residents. Our mandate is to improve the quality of life for seniors in Delta through identifying the services, community facilities and amenities that will help seniors live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. Our group was established in 2009 and is funded by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and hosted by Deltassist Family and Community Services. Since forming, our activities include: • Organizing a Delta Seniors forum where the key subjects of housing, transportation and non-medical services were identified as the most pressing issues to seniors in Delta; • Preparing and presenting a report of our findings to our municipal government outlining the results of several surveys confirming the issues identified at the forum and • On-going projects that build on the knowledge of our previous work and address the needs of seniors and the gaps in services in our community. The Planning Team has studied the results of the Ombudsperson Report, The Best of Care and we heard presentations from a representative of Fraser Health Authority and other organizations serving seniors to become more informed on the issues relating to seniors. The key points in this submission were approved by the Planning Team at our June meeting and a task group was formed to prepare our submission. The keys pOints are: • Independence of the Office of the Seniors' Advocate • Advocacy role that includes both systemic and individual advocacy • Avoidance of duplication of advocacy, particularly, information and referral, offered in communities and efforts to strengthen community advocacy resources and local connections for seniors • Focus of the Office of the Seniors' Advocate must include the work of all government ministries and health authorities that impact on the lives of seniors Delta Seniors Planning Team Page 1 of5 Submission to Creating a Seniors' Advocate for BC Consultation July 26, 2012 • Inclusion of public awareness and communication to facilitate ongoing input from seniors on the focus of work of the Seniors' Advocate and to educate and inform the broad community about seniors' issues. Officer of the Legislature First and foremost it is the shared view of members of the Planning Team that in order to best serve the public good the Seniors' Advocate must be an independent officer of the legislature, with a mandate established by the legislature, the Advocate selected by the legislature and the Office be free from control of the executive branch of government. We feel an independent office is necessary in order that the breadth and scope of recommendations made in the Ombudsperson report, The Best of Care can be monitored and government ministries and health authorities can be held to account for the care and support of seniors in Be. We also believe that it is through an independent office that seniors now and in the future as well as their families will be best served as we move into a new world where 25% of the population will be over 65 years of age. Advocacy - individual and systemic The consultation discussion paper discussed key functions of the Office of the Seniors' Advocate. In terms of advocacy services, it recognized that most seniors are able to advocate for themselves or are supported by family, friends or caregivers. It would not be the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate to replicate services for these seniors but in the case of vulnerable, isolated seniors', advocacy services could be provided on a continuum that would give an appropriate response based on the differing needs of individual seniors. We support this position and recommend that a plan to network local community seniors' advocacy groups to the Advocate's office would be a way to provide accessible advocacy services close to home for seniors and provide a pathway of information to the Advocate's office of the issues that seniors are asking for assistance with. In addition, it is our belief that having a strong network of community based seniors' advocacy services is a way to keep seniors safe and connected as opposed to isolated and alone. In a continuum of advocacy there is an important role for systemic advocacy. It is our view that in keeping with the sentiment of the greatest good for the greatest number that,the main focus of advocacy should be systemic in nature and address the issues that will improve the quality of life for the greatest number of seniors. Assuming that the Seniors Advocate position is an independent officer of the Delta Seniors Planning Team Submission Page 2 of5 Seniors Advocate Consultation July 26, 2012 legislature, the ability to investigate and report, monitor the recommendations of the Ombudsperson report and hold government ministries and health authorities to account will serve seniors well. Duplication Other key roles of the office identified in the consultation report, include information and advice and receiving and referring concerns and complaints. We see the potential for duplication with community organizations, particularly in the areas of information and referral. The Office of the Advocate could function as more of a clearing house, providing information and links to established local and regional public organizations that are already providing services and supports to seniors. In our community, Deltassist Family and Community Services fills this role. A Seniors Resource Handbook that is updated annually, provides Delta seniors with a range of local resources they can access. Seniors can also access information by telephone or a face to face appointment. The value in this service is that seniors are able to access service in the way that is most helpful and comfortable for them. Community organizations also have another important role. Both provincial and federal governments rely heavily on the internet for conveying information to seniors and providing applications for programs. Even as more seniors become computer literate, having access to a myriad of information does not mean a senior will be able to more readily determine their best option. Community organizations can provide "electronic interpretation" to help seniors work their way through the details of the many government programs that might help them. In our view, there will always be a need for services that offer seniors the opportunity for face to face discussions to help with making decisions and sorting out important issues in their lives. Focus of Advocacy Through the consultation process, we were asked to consider that the Office of the Seniors' Advocate initially have a health focus. Seniors are a diverse group with a wide range of needs that cross ministry boundaries and health authorities, as well as all levels of government. We prefer a more holistic approach. It is the view of the Planning Team that as long as it is safe to do so, a senior should be able to remain in their own home. Support to do So is not limited only to health care. It includes non-medical supports, access to transportation and housing options. We have discovered in our own community research that these supports often involve all three levels Delta Seniors Planning Team Submission Page 3 ors Seniors Advocate Consultation July 26, 2012 of government as well as the private and voluntary sectors. Therefore, where provincial ministries and programs are involved in supporting seniors in their homes, it is our view that the Seniors' Advocate has a role. We also believe that in initially limiting the focus to seniors' health and given the large number of recommendations in the Ombudsperson's report, there is a danger that the Office of the Seniors' Advocate could become inundated with health concerns, losing focus on other important issues that impact seniors such as those we mentioned early in our submission. Public Awareness and Communication We agree that there is an important role for the seniors advocate in the area of public awareness and communication, especially in seeking the opinion and priorities of seniors. We appreciate the opportunity to provide input into the formation of the Office of the Seniors' Advocate and we would like this practise to continue, particularly in determining the future issues and work plan for the Seniors' Advocate. We would suggest that the Office of the Seniors' Advocate maintain a social engagement process and regular consultations with seniors to ensure that the focus of issues is what is important to seniors. It is important to plan for change WITH seniors NOT for them There are societal issues, like Elder Abuse, that need a broad range of resources applied to ensure that vulnerable seniors are protected. The recent ad campaign that gave vignettes of ways that seniors are abused was very powerful and helped to paint a picture of what Elder Abuse looks like to the average citizen. We feel that these ads are a good example of the way the Seniors Advocate can educate and raise awareness on social issues and concerns that effect seniors. Summary and Conclusions It is the view of the Delta Seniors Planning Team that seniors need a stronger voice. Our society is facing a set of circumstances that have never been seen before with the growing seniors' population. While this demographic shift is seen by many as a crisis in proportion of a "tsunami", we believe that with good planning, the resources represented by seniors can be tapped to the benefit of communities rather than their detriment. It is our hope that the formation of the Office of the Seniors' Advocate will promote and protect the interests of seniors while fostering seniors' independence and involvement in their communities. Delta Seniors Planning Team Submission Page 4 ofS Seniors Advocate Consultation July 26, 2012 The Delta Seniors Planning Team supports the Seniors' Advocate as an Officer of the Legislature to ensure the autonomy required to promote and protect the interest of seniors. For the Office of the Seniors' Advocate to be effective we would like to see the scope of the office limited for the most part to systemic issues while supporting the organizations that currently exist in local communities that provide more accessible service. We would prefer a holistic approach to the Office as the services and supports that impact seniors cross many ministries of the provincial government as well as the different levels of government. We would like to see ongoing engagement and consultation of seniors to ensure that the Office of the seniors' Advocate maintains a focus on issues that are important to seniors. We also support the involvement of the Office of the seniors' Advocate in pubic awareness and education campaigns that will educate the broader community on the changing needs of seniors. Delta Seniors Planning Team Submission Page 5 or5 Seniors Advocate Consultation July 26, 2012 602 ,...." Safeguarding public health and the environment N through the sharing of skills, knowledge, education and experience, CJ) and providing a voice for the water and waste community. m ~BCWWA -C, BC WATER & WASTE ASSOCIATION www.bcwwa.org N,.... genda .~"'- 1,J2/I~ September 17, 2012 A FILE # 0 t VUJ dO '(7- .,.-, TY PE: ~gGbt 1-Ll(1fLAr;fiIv bf} DEPT: Dear Lois Jackson, Mayor, f?NL.,., A.T. #: \ \~ Start planning now for Drinking Water Week 2013 - May 13th to 19'h Comments~~/lf).- ~,~~ -n1~--_, Did you know that more than 75 communities in BC carried out activities during Drinking Water Week 2012 to help their residents understand what it takes to bring clean, safe water to their homes and businesses? Drinking Water Week is an extremely po'werful way for communities to educate residents about our drinking water in BC, including where it comes from, where it ends up, and the many people and processes involved along the way. BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) is pleased to invite your community to participate in next year's Drinking Water Week - May 13 -19, 2013, Should you choose to get involved, BCWWA will provide you with a variety of free Drinking Water Week resources and materials that can be customized with your local logo and/or messages. These resources are intended to complement your own regional engagement and awareness initiatives. Below are some examples of ways you can participate (and resources available to communities): • Proclaim Drinking Water Week in your community, ideally at a public event (sample wording available), Supporting communities will be listed on the Drinking Water Week website home page. • Host a tour of your local watershed or water/wastewater treatment facility, or other community event. • Make use of free customizable advertising templates for print and bus shelters. • Distribute and share children's activities and informational postcards provided by BCWWA. • Link from your organization's website to the Drinking Water Week website (www.drinkingwaterweek,org), which includes Be water statistics, conservation tips, downloadable resources, and a calendar of events. • Encourage participation in the Community Water Challenge - a province-wide contest that asks participants to take simple steps towards being more water wise (visit www,drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge.for details), • More - your creative ideas are welcome! For more information about Drinking Water Week resources, and other ways to get involved, please contact Alana Tees; Communications Coordinator at [email protected] or 604-630-5348. Our goal is to reach as many communities as possible with these vital messages -let's work together to make this happen. With your help, we look forward to a successful Drinking Water Week 2013, Please pass this letter on to other decision makers in your community, water and wastewater managers a-nd staff. Delta staffs a Water Wise Team every summer who Yours Sincerely, provide water conservation tips as well as provide general information about our water system, through attendance at various community events. J Metro Vancouver also promotes drinking water ._MAYOR'S OFFICE Daisy Foster, CEO awareness through their on-going Tap Water Campaign. The BCWWA campaign is another means SEP 2 1 2012 of providing information to the public on the value of water, and is provided for Council information. Drinking Water Week 2013 Committee Contacts Name Region Position/Organization E-mail Phone Amy Wakeford Fraser Valley Water Conservation Program [email protected] 604-853-2281 Coordinator, City of Abbotsford .ext.5286 Britta Ng Metro Acting Water Conservation , [email protected] 604-927-3546 Vancouver Coordinator, City of Coquitlam Carolyn Stewart South Okanagan City of Penticton [email protected] 250-490-2562 Corinne Jackson Okanagan Valley Communications & Research [email protected] 250-469-6271 Coordinator, Okanagan Basin Water Board Deborah Walker Capital Regional Demand Management [email protected] 604-474-9697 District Coordinator, Capital Region District Gil Bogaard Kootenays Utilities Supervisor, City of Nelson [email protected] 250-352-8245 Heather Kootenays Program Manager, Water [email protected] 250-344-2445 Mitchell Initiatives, Columbia Basin Trust Jennifer Bailey Metro Water Conservation Programs, [email protected] 604-873-7351 Vancouver City of Vancouver Jeremy Sagebiel Sunshine Coast Engineering Technologist, Water [email protected] 604-485;8658 & Roads, City of Powell River Karen Prentice Sunshine Coast Draftsperson/Survey Assistant, [email protected] 604-485-8606 City of Powell River Kevin Reilly Capital Regional Demand Management krei [email protected] 250-474-9689 District Coordinator, Capital Regional District Koreen Gurak Mid Island Communications Manager, [email protected] 250-334-6066 Comox Valley Regional District Luisa Richardson Northern Island Water Conservation & Watershed [email protected] 250-923-9918 Awareness Neal Klassen South Okanagan Water Smart Coordinator, [email protected] 250-868-3339 . H20kanagan Water Conservation Renee Clark North Okanagan Water Quality Manager, Regional [email protected] 250-550-3747 District of North Okanagan Virginia Sarrazin Yukon Project Manager, Water & [email protected] 867-668-2000 Wastewater Treatment, Yukon Engineering Services 603 Mayor Council From: Allie Chapman [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 25,201210:41 AM genda To: Mayor & Council A FILE # Subject: Issuing Tickets - blocking of 68th & 628 Streets ..... As a employee of one of the many business within the Tilbury area, the traffic has been very frustrating for all who ha6.4! to travel this route. I know I don't need to repeat this as it has been said by many. However, with your decision to close these two streets off, perhaps you could have considered letting the business areas know (by way of email or distributing a notice) that these streets were being closed off and the reason for this situation. I was encouraged by all my colleagues to write to you as they feel the same as I do regarding issuing such tickets along with the frustrations we are all encountering. On the second day, I turned left onto 628 as it appeared to be "construction" signage (as is on 68th & by looking down the road, it appeared that construction was finished for the day and they left the signage there as this does happen often. I turned left and to my shock, I was issued a $125 ticket for turning left!! With all the frustrations we are dealing with regarding the 1 hr - 1 Y. hr delays due to the road construction, there should at least be a first "warning" so people are aware as I had no idea that these were being closed until the officer explained the situation to me. I was not aware as I do not receive the local Delta papers so truly, how else are we to know what is going on. The people that go down 68th are given verbal warnings, as they are construction (city) employees and not the police force. Why is it that one street you closed down has these warnings and the other have officers issuing tickets. Perhaps the signage on River Road should be looked at as it is very much construction signage. I am miffed that Delta city would allow tickets being issued right away without even a verbal warning to people who have used this road quite frequently. I was not aware that we should not use these roads as I thought they were public roads. However, having said this, I respect hardworking farmers and understand their frustration with this situation as well. We are all frustrated with this traffic congestion; however, we understand it sometimes is necessary with construction for road improvements. I would appreciate hearing from someone regarding this matter as it is very difficult receiving a ticket that covers a day's pay and therefore virtually worked that day for nothing. I look forward to your response. Regards Allie Chapman Allie Chapman Human Resources Coordinator UNIFILLER World Leader in Automated Food Portioning Equipment T: 1-888-733-8444 Ext: 241 F: 604-940-2195 www.UNIFILLER.com Want to see the newest, coolest updates in depositing and cake decorating technology? Check us out at Booth A3-111 at IBA World Market for Baking in Munich, Germany, September 16-21,2012. In addition to the no left turn signs, the southbound left turn bay is physically closed to traffic at this intersection. Drivers attempting to turn left at this intersection without the refuge of1 a left turn bay may result in high severity rear end type collisions due to the posted speed limit of 80 km/hr on this section of roadway. The left turn restriction at this location must therefore apply to all road users, including the local farming community, for traffic safety reasons. 604 Mayor _Council .....• 10 o From: [email protected] II&. geod3 n Sent: TMuesda&y,cOctobel r 02, 20123:55 PM 8"'\\ FILE il , OItlS{) Q-~c:k1lJ}w' -I To: ayor ounci .-'---' o• Subject: Delta Website - Comments, Compliments & Inquiries ru o~ (.oJ •••• "Feedback Form Completed······ oc:n Directed To: Mayor Council Response Requested Co=ents: FYI Me again on my hobby horse regarding the springs which you covered in the watershed. Has anyone from council been down to see the effect this has had on the land and the stream. The stream has more algae than it has ever had, but my main concern is the newly formed pools of standing water which have appeared near the old pump house since the springs have been covered. Even though we have only had 6mm. of rain since August 1st these pools continue to grow and the ground around the covered springs continues to be wet and muddy. Do the words "mosquito breeding ground" or "West Nile Virus" strike a familiar note? Completed by : Jane Vince TYPE: -A~~~~~\So<"'- Address: DEPT: _~~~~:-- 6479 Cabeldu Crescent Delta ~~m~ents: m~(~ ~~ 'l-reJ> I·A ,P\-I t=316"'f' Phone Number: Email: [email protected] The wells have been covered but continue to flow to the adjoining stream as they did previously. Staff will review the concern of the standing water and report back to the correspondent. 1 Mayor Council ....• 10 From: feedbackform@primesignal,com Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:46 AM To: Mayor & Council i Subject: Delta Website - Comments, Compliments & Inquiries Hn**Feedback Fonn Completed****** genda t ,.1 A FILE # aoSoo- d2l\\N Directed To: Mayor Council Response Requested TYPE: f'o&J1k¥ ~. DEPT: ~ Comments ; A.T. #: I\nlv~ THANKS FOR NOTHING comments:.Auq '71/12.. ~ "-:!J That is what you have given to us in Watershed Park. The new water filling station is a joke. The water does not come directly from the well as we. wanted .. It comes through a pipe,and since it is not used constantly, or runniog constantly it can sit in that pipe for a long time. It does not taste as good as the water on the Artesian trail wait - can we actually call it that any more since you have closed off all the wells down there!!· I have lived, worked and paid taxes in Delta for over 42 years. I walk the watershed daily - hail, rain, snow or sun. Does anyone who made the decision to block off the wells do the same? Have they even set foot in the .park? Do t1iey really know what we want? . You see, you have missed the whole point of water access. We do not want a tap. We have never wanted at tap. A tap is civilized. A tap does not gIve you the experience of drinking from a natural, pure, clean well. I take my i I grandchildren down to the watershed and seen the joy on their faces as they drink straight from the spring. You i have taken that away from them. j I do not usually get invoved in controversy. I am part of the silent majority. But not in this case. The action on your part to close the wells bas me incensed. I am a retired, law abiding citizen leading a quiet, law abiding life, butl sincerely hope that some strong young men with crowbars find it within their power to go down and remove these huge rocks that you have seen fit to put over the wells. There is never enough money in the budget for schools imd school supplies, but I hate to think of the amount you have spent sending teams of workers time after time to try to block off these wells all to appease the . railway. Don't try to tell me you are doing this for my health - to ensure that the water I drink is safe. Bullfeathers. We all know the real reason and we do not appreciate it. Jane Vince Completed by : The standpipes / wells were closed so that BNSF railway Jane Vince would stop train whistling between Hwy 10 and 64th Ave. Staff are looking at options to provide a more continuous Address: flow of water during the day. 6479 Cabeldu Crescent Delta B.C V4E lR2 Email: [email protected] 1 605 Mayor Council From: Shannon [[email protected]] genda i3.;>0D-aw Sent: Sunday, September 23,20122:25 PM A filE # ULOfJ0{£iL/[} To: Mayor & Council. Subject: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR 6303 RIVER ROAD (KYAN) Dear Mayor and Council, I am very concerned about the above proposed development. Deas slough is a very special part of the ecosystem that includes the park. It is also an important area for recreational use of the water, including rowing, paddling, kayaking and waterskiing. Further residential development and the inclusion of float homes will be devastating to the current users of the waterway. The surrounding eco-system will also be further at risk. Please don't turn this into another Ladner Reach. Leave some of the habitat. for those who enjoy watching the trees and seals and eagles in that area, instead of having to stare at houses. The Delta Deas Rowing Club, of which I am a member, would have to seriously curtail its operation if the float homes proceeded. The waterway is too narrow to allow for float homes and rowing activities. The Club not only serves adults but also serves youth and has a program for disabled rowers. " The Deas Slough is considered by rowers as the best stretch of water in BC for rowing. Council ::;:; should help us preserve and protect it from development. . [email protected] 5016 Mariner Place, Delta BC A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writer is concerned with the potential environmental impact of the proposed development and the impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational use of Deas Slough. The application has been circulated to Port Metro Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and the applicant will meet with Port Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the environment and the navigational and recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the letter writer advising of the application status and review process. 1 606 ...• \J Wednesday September 19,2012 :R 'P 12650 16th Avenue ...\J SurreyBC V4A lNl Mayor Lois Jackson and Council The Corporation of Delta TYPE: f.Z%J\,tltI.~~dq 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent DEPT of "~.D Delta BC V 4K 3E2 AT #: \\ qex 33 - Comments: 0 \5" 2- Dear Mayor Jackson and Council, c.Au be¥" ,{~ \A. 1M (}'lee hYt:J- Re: Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road Delta BC File LU006640 Any success of this rezoning application would have dire consequences on the recreational activities for the citizens of Delta and the Lower Mainland. When we investigated possible locations for the water sports of the 1987 Delta BC Sununer Games the DeltalDeas waterway was identified as a unique water recreational center for youth and adults. In fact it was an undiscovered community gem, and with the support of citizen volunteers, the business community and govermnent it has fulfilled its promise. The various water sports activities such as wakeboarderslwaterskiers, outrigger canoes, kayakers and rowers have co-operated to share the waterway and made it a thriving center for water sport activity on the Lower Mainland, Please recognize that these water sports cannot co-exist with residential deVelopment. Most water sport activities require power boats for safety supervision and coaching. By its very nature water-skiing and wakeboarding creates water turbulence. Such power boat activity causes unacceptable water turbulence for houseboats and boat mooring facilities. For this reason, the commercial development of the existing marina on the slough has already diminished the usefulness of the slough for water sport activities. I urge the municipal leaders of Delta to reject this application and preserve this unique waterway so that present and future citizens can participate in the wholesome water sports which it facilitates. Yours truly, /5,// ,My~4V Bill McKerlich Co-founder, Delta-Deas Rowing Club A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writer is concerned with the potential impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational use of Deas Slough. The application has been circulated to Port Metro Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and MAYOR'S OFFICE the applicant will meet with Port Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the navigational and SEP 21 2012 recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the letter writer advising of the ,.I:,r~" . :""" , '." application status and review process. RE C 607 Mayor Council ""tJ From: Chris Gray [[email protected]] , I'\.) Sent: Monday, September 24,201210:39 AM gend~ I'3Qao~~~L/7v .;.. FILE # Ut VI) 'PfP To: Mayor & Council A ~ Subject: File No.: 13280-20-LU006640 ...... >0 r11 Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU 066401'\.) File No.: 132BO-20-LU006640 WPl": ,dar. A.T. No.: 114152 DEPT: DpdJ . AT #. Dear Mayor and Council. . . . t.~\'f~~ 0 c+O \___ II L- Com men ... iZeolA1..v f1ec'n~ I want to add my opposition to the above application, as a Delta Resident, and as a Deas Slough recreational user. The pending application if approved would seriously restrict and hinder the access to and use of the Public water in Deas Slough and should not be allowed to proceed. Deas Slough is an Oasis, and should remain as it has,a public waterway! Allowing foreshore water lots grants and land lots grants adjacent land owners rights over a piece of public water and would for all intents and purposes block some activities on the slough. Olympic Rowers train on Deas Slough, Nationally Ranked Water Skiers train on Deas Slough, people teach their children to water ski and wakeboard on Deas Slough. Delta prides itself on providing recreational opportunities for its residents and the public at large, don't not remove one of the most important calm water locations for the sake of a handful of residential water lots and adjacent land lots. Now for some recent History, back in the early 1990's various public groups who recognized the special qualities on the slough (calm water, safe from the busy main arm of the Fraser River, free of current etc) came together with the assistance of the then Fraser River Harbour Commission and created a Shared Use Schedule that allowed the safe pursuit of many different recreational activities, including paddle sports, water skiing, wakeboarding, etc. This schedule has been in place for many years and has been a huge success, guaranteeing each user group time to have use of the slough without compromising safety. Deas Slough is home to many user groups, the Delta Deas Rowing Club, The Deas Water Ski Club, etc, it is used by countless members of the public and school boards too. Water Skiing and Rowing both need flat calm water for safety, these activities can't take place in the main river channels for obvious reasons, I.e. current, waves, tug boats, freighters, marine traffic, fishing nets etc, etc. Over the last 20 years, I have water skied in Deas Slough very early in the mornings to take advantage of the calm water conditions, it is relaxing and a healthy pursuit. I have taught my children and countless friends children to waterski in the safe calm waters of Deas Slough. I have also kayaked, canoed, fished, paddle boarded, swam, rowed all in the calm waters of Deas Slough. I trust that you will consider ramifications thoroughly to the water use the Deas Slough and will act accordingly and not approve the pending application. Best Regards, A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writer is Chris Gray and Family concerned with the potential impact of the proposed float homes on the 4997 4th Ave. recreational use of Deas Slough. The application has been circulated to Port Metro Delta BC Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and the applicant will meet with Port V4M 1GS Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots and float homes and 604 818-7573 potential impacts of the development on the navigational and recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the letter writer advising of the application status and review process. 1 ,.... " genda N A FILE # en I" "'? 608 N (J'1 Rr.:::J~II'dCJ ~ C.AN.AD.A ~ p..,-/, ~ CJ N ,... rJ:l www.rowingcanada.org September 21. 2012 The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Dear Mayor Jackson and Members of Council Re: Road Closure. Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road. Delta. BC File LU006640 The above development application was recently brought to the attention of Rowing Canada Aviron, and we are writing in support of the local rowing and water sports community who are very active and significant users of the Deas Slough waterway. Along with these users, we also write to object to the proposed development referenced above. Deas Slough is the proud home to many rowers, canoe/kayakers, dragonboaters, wake boarders and waterskiers and, recently became an important location for quite a number of our potential paralympians. The site is considered one of our best available sites in Canada for adaptive rowing and for 27 years has been host to many local and provincial regattas. The rowing club has a large number of youth participants and hosts an annual schools regatta that draws well over 400 youth from around the region. To approve this proposal would more than likely end the 27 year history at this location for the Delta Deas Rowing· Club. While the waterway is ideal for many rowing programs - it is a narrow waterway at low tide where safety must be well managed. It is just wide enough for the required six lanes for sprint regattas. Any further development would eliminate this capacity and force the Club and the community to cease hosting any regattas at this site in the future. The impact of being unable to host such events brings to question the sustainability and survival of rowing (and other sports) in the City of Delta. There has been substantial investment made into the facilities that support the Club such as the clubhouse in Deas Island Regional Park, and the ramp and dock facilities. For the Delta Deas Rowing Club, relocation would require millions of dollars in new investment. Quite simply, waterlots in such a confined area are not compatible to the goal of maintaining this highly valued recreational area. From our perspective, Delta should be concerned with preserving those very special assets that help to define the community, keep them healthy and active, and attract people to locate in your City. 321-4371 Interurban Road, Vrctona BC V9E2C6 Tel: 1-877-722-4769/(250)2202538 - Fax: (250)220-2503 - E-mail: rca@rowingcanadaorg Member of: F.I.S.AJMembre de F.l.SA., Canadian Olympic CommitleelCom~e Olympique Canadienne, Canadian Paralympic Commitleel Com~e paralympique canadien In support of the Delta Deas Rowing Club and what has been a valuable asset to the development of our sport in Canada - Rowing Canada Aviron would also like to go on record as objecting to the Development proposal being put forward. Sincerely, Dr. Michael F. (Mike) Murphy President, Rowing Canada Aviron cc. Tanya Mitchner, Community Planning and Development Department cc. Tom Corsie, Vice-President Real Estate, Port Metro Vancouver cc. Brian GiIley-President, Delta Deas Rowing Club cc. Eron Main-Executive Director - Rowing BC A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writer is concerned with the potential impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational use of Deas Slough, particularly with respect to the width of the slough to accommodate rowing regattas. The application has been circulated to Port Metro Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and the applicant will meet with Port Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the navigational and recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the letter writer advising of the application status and review process. Page2of2 609 Mayor Council • From: Cameron White [[email protected] gs Sent: Friday, September 28,201212:18 PM To: Mayor & Council; [email protected] :i Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] 'N Subject: Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LUOO~ Attachments: 09.28.12 leiter from CGW to Delta-Port of Metro Van re Deas Siough.pdf; Pro Leiters r.11 regarding Deas Slough zoning application. pdf Dear Sir/Madam, Attached please find my letter of today's date along with letters from Ed Jonkman, Keith McDonald, Murray Bockhold, Murray Fraser, Bud Clarkson, and Jim McMillan relating to the above-noted matter. Yours Truly Cameron G. White Derpak White Spencer LLP Barristers and Solicitors 901-1788 West Broadway TYPE: Vancouver, BC 1<(;.61. fJ6CNj)A V6J lY1 DEPT: (l,,~. D Phone (604)736-9791 AT. #: Fax (604) 736-7197 '11 ~ Od-~ Comments:QG"f, I~- r<(./II I1r6., Note to Recipient: The contents of this e-mail may be covered by solicitor-client privilege. 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Any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended reCipient is strictly prohibited. Thank you A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writers are concerned with the potential impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational use of Deas Slough, particularly for water skiing. The cover letter refers to a public use schedule for rowers/paddlers and towed watersports that was organized in the early 1990s by the then Fraser River Harbour Commission and which is still followed today in order to accommodate shared public use of Deas Slough. The application has been circulated to Port Metro Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and the applicant will meet with Port Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the navigational and recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the writers advising of the application status and review process. 1 Cameron G. White 10883 79A Ave Delta BC V4C IT3 (604) 202-9701 September 28,2012 The Corporation of Delta Via email: [email protected] Attention: Mayor and Council AND The Port of Metro Vancouver Via email: real.estate@portmetrovancouver,com Attention: Tom Corsie, Vice-President, Real Estate Dear SirsIMesdames Re: Road Closure, Rezoning aud Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU006640 I am a regular user of the water in the Deas Slough and I am writing with respect to the above-noted application. I also understand that in conjunction with the rezoning application that an application will be made, or perhaps has already been made, to the Port for II water lot licenses to permit float homes. I began water skiing in the Slough in the mid-1980s shortly after the log booms were removed. Since 1994 my ski partners and I have been skiing in the Slough 3 to 4 mornings a week, roughly 6 months of the year (April to October), I was involved in the initial meetings in the early 1990s that were organized by the then Fraser River Harbour Commission who got all of the stakeholders together in order to come up with the schedule which divided the water-time hetween the rowers/paddlers and the towed watersports (primarily waterskiing and wake boarding). I think it is fair to say that for the most part the schedule that has been in place for the last 18 to 19 years has worked extremely well and is respected by the various persons, groups and organizations that use the Slough, The result has been that the Slough has been accessible to a wide variety of people and it is well used, It has not been reserved for a select few who belong to a club or organization but it accessible hy any member of the public who wishes to take advantage of its calm protected waters to either row, paddle, ski or wakeboard. The water is well used hy both rowers and towed watersports enthusiasts alike. Many mornings after we finish skiing there is a large group of rowers ready to take to the water. Over the last 20 years the Slough has hosted rowing regattas, dragon boat races, waterski and wakeboard tournaments. From a waterskier's perspective, what makes the Slough unique, is that it offers glassy calm waters, As a competitive skier, flat water is essential. It may sound strange considering the fact that we are located right next to an ocean, however the fact is there simply are no other sites in the Lower Mainland where competitive waterskiers can train, The closest ski site is Albert Dyck Park in Abbottsford. The perfect conditions the Slough offers for waterskiing are enjoyed by many recreational skiers as well. Effect ofthe Application The current application for 11 water lots would end up prohibiting or restricting the access and use of the Slough which is currently enjoyed by the general pUblic. I am not in favour of any application which would in any way prohibit or restrict such use. Yours Truly Cameron G. White cc. Corporation of Delta Planning Department (via email: [email protected]) September 27, 2012 The Corporation of Delta and The Port of Metro Vancouver· Dear SirslMesdames Re: Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU006640 I am a regular user of the water in the Deas Slough. I support the current use of the Slough which is shared by rowers,- kayakers, waterskiers, wakeboarders and many other w;dersports enthusiasts. I am not in favour of any application which would in any way prohibit or restrict the current uses of the Slough.· , il/ . . Y_T"Jy ci - GTotUK~r Name ;$.;AL 3.£ wI! ,4(j{ Address '37?t;e If-ett 8 C September 27,2012 The Corporation of Della and The Port of Metro Vancouver Dear SirsfMesdames Re: 'Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU006640 I am a regular user of the water in the Deas Slough. I support the current use of the Slougb which is shared by rowers, kayakers, waterskiers, wakeboarders and many other watersports enthnsiasts. I am not in favour of any application which would in any way prohibit or restrict the current uses of the Slougb. Yours Truly ~~kktA~-9~ Name ~ll,.'" """'<- b>oc ...... l.!. , Address Sept~mb!l1:26. 2Q12 The Corporation of Delta and The Port of Metro Vancouwr Dear Sirf>/Mesdames Re: Road Closure, Rezoning and SubdMsion Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU006c;40 I am a regular user of the watetin the Deas Slough. I support the current use of the Slough Which is shated by rowets. kayakers, waterskiers. wakeboarders and many Ilther watersports enthusiasts; I am nlliin favour ohny application which would in any way prohibit or resmctthe current uses of the Slough. Murray Bockhold Director, Wealth Managemellt Bockhold Investment Management Group -Suite 1800-666 B1.IrtariI Street. Vancouver. B.C. V6C 2X8 · September 27, 2012 The Corporation of Delta and The Port of Metro Vancouver Dear SirslMesdames Re: Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU006640 I am a regular user of the water in the Deas Slough. I support the current use of the Slough which is shared by rowers, kayakers, waterskiers, wakeboarders and many other watersports enthusiasts. I am not in favour of any application which would in any way prohibitor restrict the current uses of the Slough. " Yours Truly ..,.., " Name htltCM-!::>" ;CM-.r/SA- 96 D tIf cl9 t1r"J 2>".vr A 4. ft. 1./A""';; 13 c.. , SCprombcr22,2012 Dear Pellow D.as Slough User .Re: Road .closure, Rezoning and Snbtlivision Application at 6303 River Road. Delta . As you may bcawan:, an application has been made to rezone·lb. abov"'notcd lands for the pmposes of evcntoaUy constructing 11 fIoat~· aIOJ,tg 11m east sideof1he Dcas 5100gb. The conoomis Ibat ifIbis application is sUccc&sful it will reslllt macooss tollie Dcas Slough by the current users (rowers, paddlers, skiers, wakeboanlcIS, .de.) being eilli~ prohibited OTrestricted .. I understand thl¢ several oftberowcrs have written 10 Della voicing Ihllir coiIcems .. Della has indicated that Council wi" receive this oortespOndonoo as part ofils regu11\f meeting agendn on October 1, 2012. If you oppose any application which would in any w3¥ probibit or restriet Ute eummtuses oflbe Deas Slough would you please considoroffuring your support by providing me with a letter in thet'onn below. YOll can either email kw@dwslawW or bx: the letter to me (604-136-7197). Thank you for your support, Yours Tmly Cameron White (604;202-9191) ., PROFORMA LETTER: September -----> 2012 The Corporation ofDella and The Port of Metro Vancouver Dear SirsfMesdames Re: Road OOsure, Rezoning and Subdivision Appli~atinn at 6303Ri_ Road, Delta, LUotJli640 I am a regular user of the water in the Deas Slough. I support the current use ofthe Slough which is slwed by (owc.rti, lqwabm, w~~, wa\ I am not in fuvour of any application which would in any way prohibitor restrict tho current uses ofthe Slough. . Yours Tmly Nmue ~£!:::L, Address·.. . .1-.1), .k-- ·22.0 77... ~ jh.fthiEllJ))tIM WeST ,!9?t/lSifP). e.c:. iJ'Yt-/w.s ...... • N ~, Mayor Council ';;i From: Eron Main [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 12:02 PM 610 To: Mayor & Council; [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Donna Atkinson Subject: Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, BC Attachments: Letter re Rezoning Application - 6303 River Road.pdf Importance: High Mayor Jackson and Members of Council, Please find attached a letter from Debbie Sage, President of Rowing British Columbia, registering our objections to the proposed Road Closure, Rezoning, and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road in Delta, Be. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like any further information regarding our concerns with this proposal. Best regards, Eron Eran Main Executive Director Direct I 604.333.3635 [email protected] RowingBC 250 3820 C•• sna DrI\II! Richmond, Be V7B 0A2 ~. 604.333.3635 1011 F...,.,1.B71.330.3638 F. 604.333.3450 InfcOrawlngbc.CIl www.rowinglbc.;ca A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The TYPE: &66. A6e.NI.Vl writer is concerned with the potential impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational use of Deas Slough, particularly with respect to the DEPT. t~D rowing programs and regattas. The application has been circulated to Port A. I. #: \ \ 'b d '3 Metro Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and the applicant will cQmments:O't-r, \ ,.", I~).·,- /. fit, " meet with Port Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots vI, ::. f,,-,t;':'{~, ' /(\ and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the . , navigational and recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the :, I letter writer advising of the application status and review process. 1 September 27, 2012 The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Dear Mayor Jackson and Members of Council, ROAD CLOSURE, REZONING, AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATION, 6303 RIVER ROAD I am writing to express the concerns of Rowing British Columbia, and the rowing community, in regards to the Road Closure, Rezoning, and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road in Delta, B.C. We have serious concerns about the impact that the proposed water lots and float homes will have on the recreational use of the Deas Slough waterway. Deas Slough is the home of the Delta Deas Rowing Club, which has been an active part of the provincial rowing community for over twenty-five years. The Club's programs serve the Delta area and the Lower Mainland, with a sheltered and scenic waterway that is well suited to rowers of all ages and skill levels. Recently the Club has become a leader in adaptive rowing, developing programs for persons with a disability to participate in the sport. In addition to its regular programming, the Club is host to two well-subscribed annual regattas: the Delta Deas ScholastiC Regatta, the largest regatta in the Lower Mainland for high school aged and junior rowers; and the Head of the Reach Regatta, which draws rowers of all ages from across BC and the Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the Club also hosted the BC Summer Games regatta, for junior rowers from across the province. The programs and regattas hosted at Delta Deas are a key part of the overall rowing program and community in British Columbia. We are very concerned that the continued operations of the Club will be severely impacted by the proposed water lots. To accommodate rowing programs and regattas, the waterway requires sufficient width for both the rowing shells and the associated safety and coaching boats. At this time, the waterway is wide enough for this. However, any narrowing of the waterway, by water lots and float homes, would reduce this to a point where the ability to conduct programming and host events would be compromised - even if a portion of the waterway remained technically navigable. This does not even consider other possible impacts on the use of the waterway due to changes to the bank or bottom profiles resulting from construction or possible dredging, or to further limitations imposed on water traffic once float homes are installed. 250-3820 Cessna Drive Richmond Be V7B OA2 Phone (604) 333-3635 Fax (604) 333-3450 [email protected] www.rowingbc.ca In the Delta Deas Rowing Club, Delta has an active, well-established sporting organization that provides services and programs for the local community as well as the broader Lower Mainland. The Club is only one of several such organizations based on the Deas Slough - others include local water ski and wakeboard groups, canoe and kayak clubs, and school based water sport programs. Together, these groups serve a large part of the Delta community. All of them will be severely impacted by the approval of water lots on the Deas Slough. For these reasons, and on behalf of Rowing BC and the BC rowing community, I would like to express our strong objections to this development proposal. Sincerely, ROWING BRITISH COLUMBIA Debbie Sage President Rowing British Columbia Cc: Tanya Mitchner, Community Planning and Development Department Tom Corsie, Vice-President Real Estate, Port Metro Vancouver Brian Gilley, President, Delta Deas Rowing Club Dr. Michael Murphy, President, Rowing Canada Aviron genda16~'bO~dO Mayor Council A FILE # Ut lJu~ 1£ 40 ,-,a From: Richard [[email protected] 611 -I, Sent: Saturday, September 29, 20126:02 PM Co To: Mayor & Council ..... Subject: Development proposal LU006640 Deas Slough TYPE: ....J!,,~~1lL..~~rdL., ~ o::l • DEPT: --~::;":"'.!Lff- To The Mayor and all council members, A 1" #: Municipality of Delta. BC. Re Delta LU006640 waterfront development proposal at 6303 River Rd, Delta (Deas Slough). The proposed project to privatise public waterways in Deas Slough and close or reroute the Centennial Trail brings up some serious consequences. 1. The waterways of the greater Vancouver area are a very limited and extremely valuable resource. They not only provide transportation routes, but are a unique fabric of our community atmosphere. The Deas Slough has its own uniqueness in that it is a waters port haven with qualities of safety and beauty exceeding any other location. It is used by school children learning to row or paddle canoes, and waterski boats, kayaks, outriggers and rowing clubs, both instructional, for pleasure, for training, and for competition on a year round schedule. 2. The venue is regularly used for international rowing events because of its unique. qualities. Canada is a serious player in the Olympics and international competition; in planning for the future of Canada, rowing is a sport with considerable support. The Canadian Rowing Team is on a recruitment drive, as cited in Maclean's (http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/0B/03/your-future-as-an-olympic-rower-;ust-a-cl ick away/). 3. Any development will be a further encroachment on the year-round aquatic bird life that USe this particular location. Future planning can be rated by how well we take care of nature and preserve our present species before extinction. 4. Deas Island Regional Park and the Millennium Trail are being used by more and more people as a haven from our ever busier and denser metropolis. This project will seriously detract from its value. 5. For the sake of just 11 dwellings, we will virtually eliminate all these great assets. As custodians of our children's future we hope that you understand the very large consequences of allowing this project to continue. A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writer is Thank you for your consideration. concerned with the potential environmental impact of the proposed development and the impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational Sincerely, use of Deas Slough. The application has been circulated to Port Metro Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and the applicant will meet with Port Richard and Susan Nicholls Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the environment and the navigational fa Dth.3 R \ \}f'7e- {2.[). :.if 30t and recreational1 use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the letter writer :o~1fI e> I would like to express my objection to the Development proposal LU006640 along the Delta Deas Slough to allow the building of residential units and access to new floating homes. I am not a resident of Delta however I am an active member of the Delta Deas Rowing Club (DDRC) located at the east end ofthe slough in Delta Deas Regional Park. DDRC has a membership of approximately 75 master rowers (many of whom are residents of Delta), 25 to 30 junior rowers and a growing adaptive rowing program. Club members are on the water all year in all weather (except snow and freezing), up to seven times per week in summer weather. The water body is sheltered and is considered one of the best rowing venues in the province. The natural environment of parkland along the north side and the Millennium trail and dyke on the south elicits constant comment of appreciation and admiration by members and visitors. DDRC hosts three, sometimes four regattas per year drawing guests from allover the province and the northern states. The junior spring regatta this year had almost four hundred rowers participating. The slough is used by the Delta School Board and local Scout groups for nature/environment education and paddling opportunities. A Breast In A Boat dragon boat and several outrigger canoes train on this water. There is a respected agreement to share available water times with power boats. I believe the intrusion of floating homes into the waterway would have a significant negative impact on all activities. Long rowing boats (some up to 18 metres) need lots of room. The floating homes would create a choke point. The water length and width now available for training and competition would be considerably shortened and it is doubtful that sanctioned regattas could continue. Other recreational boating opportunities would affected with the reduced water surface including an extended No Wake Zone. The natural appearance, value and enjoyment ofthis unique tidal waterway would be diminished for everyone. Thank you. A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writer is concerned Sincerely, with the potential environmental impact of the proposed development and the impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational use of Deas Slough. The Alan Keith application has been circulated to Port Metro Vancouver for review and comment. 2447 124th St, Staff and the applicant will meet with Port Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed Surrey, BC, foreshore lots and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the environment and the navigational and recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the letter writer advising of the application status and review process. 1 613 To: Mayor Lois Jackson, M.L.A. Vikki Huntington, Delta Optimist, The Leader 24 September 2012 As a regular user of the Millennium Trail along River Road in Ladner, I was most distressed to see the "Proposal of Development" sign erected on the trail section opposite Deas Island. In my and other fellow joggers, walkers, cycliSts and rower's opinion, development in this area would be a huge mistake. The river bank is an ecologically sensitive area, the present tranquility of which would be destroyed by the addition of an access road along with the resultant traffic. This is yet another example of Delta's shrinking agricultural and recreational land being encroached on by developers chasing the almighty dollar. Please resist! Richard James Ladner ~"3 Mrs. Joanna S. James ].~ 4925 53 St. ~" Delta, Be V4K 2Z3 A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writer is concerned with the potential environmental impact of the proposed development. Staff have requested a report from the applicant assessing the potential environmental impact of the proposed development. As well, the application has been circulated to concerned agencies (Port Metro Vancouver, the Fraser River Estuary Management Program [FREMP], and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans [DFO]) for review and comment. Staff will respond to the writer explaining the application status and review process for the proposed development. MAYOR'S OFFICE SEP 26 2012 RECEIVED .....• genda r"3'd~O~clO' N .. FILE It A __ WOOhrbt;{Jv'_ o Mayor Council ("") From: Todd Riley [triley@discoverycapitaLcomj 614 Sent: Monday, October 01,20124:48 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Road Closure, Rezoning and SUbdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta Attachments: water use at the slough.docx October I, 2012 The Corporation of Delta and The Port of Metro Vancouver Dear SirslMesdames Re: Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU006640 I have lived in Ladner since 1989 and started using the slough for waterskiing in 1999. Since that date I have skied 3 days a week from May to September with a group of skiers that share my love for the sport. I have also taken my kids regularly to enjoy the water. I support the current use of the Slough which is shared by rowers, kayakers, waterskiers, wakeboarders and many other watersports enthusiasts. I am not in favour of any application which would in any way prohibit or restrict the current uses of the Slough. Yours Tmly Todd Riley 6328 Crescent Place LadnerB.C V4K4V2 604-940-0256 A development application has been received for 11 residential upland lots and 11 float homes on proposed foreshore lots at 6303 River Road. The writers are concerned with the potential impact of the proposed float homes on the recreational use of Deas Slough, particularly for water skiing. The cover letter refers to a public use schedule for rowers/paddlers and towed watersports that was organized in the early 1990s by the then Fraser River Harbour Commission and which is still followed today in order to accommodate shared public use of Deas Slough. The application has been circulated to Port Metro Vancouver for review and comment. Staff and the applicant will meet with Port Metro Vancouver to discuss the proposed foreshore lots and float homes and potential impacts of the development on the navigational and recreational use of Deas Slough. Staff will respond to the writers advising of the application status and review process. 1 October 1,2012 The Corporation of Delta and The Port of Metro Vancouver Dear SirslMesdames Re: Road Closure, Rezoning and Subdivision Application at 6303 River Road, Delta, LU006640 I have lived in Ladner since 1989 and started using the slough for waterskiing in 1999. Since that date I have skied 3 days a week from May to September with a group of skiers that share my love for the sport. I have also taken my kids regularly to enjoy the water. I support the current use of the Slough which is shared by rowers, kayakers, waterskiers, wakeboarders and many other watersports enthusiasts. I am not in favour of any application which would in any way prohibit or restrict the current uses of the Slough. Yours Truly Todd Riley 6328 Crescent Place Ladner B.C V4K4V2 615 ,-• N en City of , 6911 No. ~ad ..llichmond, Be Vtr02C1 Richmond www,richmo'Ti!:Lca ~ genda ,.... A FI LE #Ol;xJO-a c;>-£J tf/-rV) ~ September 26,2012 City Clerk's Office File: 12-8060-20-9000NoI01 Telephone: 604-276-4007 Fax: 604-278-5\39 Corporation of the City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Attention: Mayor Lois Jackson and City Couucillors Dear Mayor and Councillors: Re: 2041 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN - CITY OF RICHMOND This is to advise that Richmond City Council, at its meeting held on Monday, September 24, 2012, considered the above matter, and adopted the following resolntions: (1) That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, which repeals the existing 1999 Official Community Plan (Schedule 1 of Bylaw 7100) and replaces it with a new 2041 Official Community Plan (Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000), be introduced and given first reading. (2) That, in accordance with section 882 (3) (a) of the Local Government Act, Bylaw 9000, having been considered in conjunction with: (a) the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and (b) the Metro Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; is found to be consistent with said Program and Plans. (3) That, as it applies to lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve, Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, in accordance with section 882 (3) (c) of the Local Government Act, be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment by the Public Hearing. (4) That, in accordance with section 879 (2) (b) of the Local Government Act, Richmond Official Community Bylaw 9000 be referred to the following bodies for comment and response by the Public Hearing: (a) The Councils of the City of Vancouver, City of New Westminster and the Corporation ofDelta; Staff will review the City of Richmond's 2041 Official Community Plan to assess its implications for Delta and provide comments to the City of Richmond by November 8, 2012 in response3658371 to their request. _-'~mond -2- (a) The Councils of the City of Vancouver, City of New Westminster and the Corporation ofDelta; (b) Musqueam Indian Band; (c) Board ofEducation ofRichmond School District No. 38. (5) That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 be referred to the following bodies for comment and response by the Public Hearing: (a) Vancouver International Airport Authority; (b) Port Metro Vancouver; (c) TransLink (South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority); (d) Urban Development Institute; (e) Richmond small home builders group. (6) That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 be referred and considered at the November 19,2012 Public Hearing provided that the Metro Vancouver Board has accepted the OCP Regional Context Statement (RCS) chapter within a time period that allows all statutory advertising to be completed, otherwise the OCP Bylaw is referred for consideration to the earliest Public Hearing for which all statutory advertising can be completed following the Metro Vancouver Board acceptance of the Regional Context Statement (RCS) chapter. Accordingly you will fmd enclosed, for your information and comment, a copy of the related staff report and a CD containing the 2041 Official Community Plan. Please note it would be appreciated if a response could be received by the City Clerk's Office by Thursday, November 8, 2012, for inclusion with the Public Hearing agenda. However, if you are unable to do so, a response will be welcome up to and including the time of the Public Hearing, Monday, November 19, 2012. If you or your staff have any questions regarding the OCP, please do not hesitate to be in touch with Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning at 604-276-4139. Yours truly, i" David Weber Director, City Clerk's Office Report attached CD enclosed p,C. Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning City of Report to Committee Richmond Planning and Development Department To: Planning Committee Date: September 11, 2012 From: Joe Erceg, General Manager File: 08-4045-0DNol 01 Planning and Development Re: 2041 Official Community Plan. Staff Recommendation 1. That Richmond Official Commullity Plan Bylaw 9000, which repeals the existing 1999 Official Commullity Plan (Schedule! of Bylaw 7! 00) and replaces it with a new 2041 Official Community Plan (Schedule 1 of Bylaw 9000), be introduced and given first reading. 2. That, in accordance with section 882 (3) (a) of the Local Government Act, Bylaw 9000, having been considered in conjunction with: a) the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program; and b) the Metro Vancouver RegiOJlal District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; . is found to be consistent with said Program and Plans. 3. That, as it applies to lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve, Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, in accordance with section 882 (3) (c) of the Local Government Act, be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment by the Public Hearing. 4. That, in accordance with section 879 (2) (b) a/the Local Government Act, Richmond Official Community Bylaw 9000 be referred to the following bodies for comment and response by the Public Hearing: a) The Councils of the City of Vancouver, City of New Westminster and the Corporation of . Delta; b) Mnsqueam Indian Band; c) Board of Education of Richmond School District No. 38. 5. That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 be referred to the following bodies for comment and response by the Public Hearing: a) Vancouver International Airport Authority; b) POlt Metro Vancouver; c) Tral1sLink (South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority); d) Urban DevelopmentInstitute; e) Richmond small home builders group~ 3650097 September 11, 2012 -2- 08-4045-0QNolOl 6. that Richmond Official Community Pl!lit Bylaw 9000 be referred and considered at the November 19, 2012 Pi.Jblic Heartngprovjded that the Metro Vi)ncoi.Jver Board has aCcepted . the OCP Regional Context Statement (RCS) chapterwitbina time period that allows all statutory advertising to be completed, otherwise the OCP Bylaw is referred for consideration to the earliest Public Heating for which ail statutory advertising cart be completed following the Metro Vancouver Boardacceptance of theRegional ContextStatement (RCS) chapter.. iC~eg,rl~ ~Manager Planning ah~e~t!l~pment 604~276-4083 JE:tto Att6 . REPORT CONCURRENCE ROUTED To; CONCURRENCE CONCURRENCE OF GENERAL MANAGER Law ~ Engineering ~( Sust 3650097 September 11, 2012 -3- 08-4045-00Nol 01 Staff Report Origin In October 2009, Council authorized the preparation of a new Official Community Plan (OCP) to . assist Council in managing to 2041 ,population and employment growth, development, housing, transportation, community amenities, infrastructure and the nahlfal environment. On April 26, . 2011,. Council approved the following resolution regarding the 2041 OCP Update: That, as per the stqffreport entitled: "Pi-oposed 2041 OCP Update Concept", dated ApI'U4, 2011, the proposed 2041 OCP Concept (Attachment 2) be endorsed and staff proceed with the 3rd rOUJ1d OCP consultation process. 2011- 2014 Council Term Goals The OCP supports the Council Term Goals by better enabling Council to: manage the anticipated 20 II - 2041 population and employment gr0wt11, and where and how the needed housing, employment lands, parks, community services, transportation and infrastructure will be provided (Council Goal #8: Managing Growth and Development); work towards sustainability by addressing climate change and anticipating upcoming social, environmental and economic changes (e.g., an older population, aging infrastructure) . (Council Goal # 7: Sustainability). In doing so, the 2041 OCP is one component used by the City to achieve its vision: to be the most appealing, livable and well managed community in Canada. Analysis 1. Overview Richmond today is a unique city comprised of 17 islands in the Fraser River. It is home to the Vancouver Intemational Airport, Port Metro Vanconver's Fraserlands facilities and the Steveston HarboU1" which is the largest commercial fishing harbour in Canada. The City is. comprised of 65% "visible minorities", the highest proportion in BC and second highest in Canada with 51 % of our populace being of Chinese descent. The 1999 OCP has enabled Richmond to manage significant growth and change over the past dozen years. In this period, the City'S population has increased from 150,000 to 200,000. Council has also managed land use, growth and community livability by adopting nu:nierous additional plans, for example: the 2003 Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy, 2004 OCP Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development policies, 2006 West Cambi.e Area Plan, 2007 Affordable Housing Strategy, 2007 Facilities Strategic Plan, 2009 Flood Management Strategy, 2009 City Centre Area Plan, 2009 Steveston Village Heritage Conservation Strategy, 2009 Wellness Strategy and the 2010 OCP Phase 1: Green House Gas and Energy Plan. Significant community development milestones during this period have included the opening ofthe new $2 billion Canada Line, with plamring completed for high density urban villages around each of the five stations, and the opening of the Riclunond Olympic Oval, which also has a new high density U1"ban village plamled and now being developed within its precinct. 3650097 September 11, 2012 -4- 08-4045'00N01 01 Richmond played a lead role in the hosting ofthe 2010 Olympic Winter Garnes, the River Rock Casino Resort was developed and expanded, a redevelopment was approved for the Fantasy Gardens lands, which will include a major new City park, and the City purchased the Garden City Lands, Northeast Bog and Grauer lands for use for future generations. The proposed 2041 OCP enables Riclml0nd to continue developing as a great place and a greener, more resilient, connected and healthy City. It envisions that, by 2041, Richmond will be a niore sustainable City - a place of great spaces and experiences, whose greatest assets include its thriving downtown, diversified economy, healthy, distinct and connected neighbourhoods, its island shoreline, open spaces, and protected and productiv~ agricultural lands. Richmond of 2041 will have adaptable and prosperous businesses that enrich people, . the community, the natural environment, the world and future generations. . New sustainability directions proposed in the 2041 OCP will be combined with a continued emphasis on improving the health of neighbourhoods, building a vibrant downtown, fostering a resilient economy and a healthy business climate, addressing recreational needs, enhancing social development, preserving environmental qnality, and promoting the arts, culture and heritage. The 2041 OCP is more than a frarnework fOr future land use planning, providing a more comprehensive vision for the future of the City than was found in previous Richmond OCPs. The first 12 chapters of the new OCP contain policies to address the following major topics: . Moving Towards A Sustainable Community; Climate Change Response; Connected Neighbourhoods and Special Places; Vibrant Cities; Saf() City; Resilient Economy; Agriculture and Food; Mobility and Access; Island Natural Enviromnent; Open Space and Public Realm; Social Inclusion and Accessibility; and Sustainable Infrastructure and Resources. Together with an inlplementation strategy and Development Pennit guidelines, these chapters provide a broad vision to guide the City's growth to 2041. . . The Richmond of 2041 will be a place where people: earn a living where they reside and participate in the global economy through an exchange of knowledge, entrepreneurship and trade; feel connectedto their physical surroundings, the people around them and their cominunity; are active and healthy; respect, honour and celebrate the diversity in their community; feel connected to the past, celebrate the present and anticipate the future with enthusiasm. The City will have become more energy efficient and be responding to the challenges of climate change, in partnership with other levels of govemment, its citizens and its business. 3650091 September 11, 2012 -5-. 08-4045-00NoI01 2. Overview of New and Enhanced 2041 OCP Policies Some proposed new and enhanced OCP approaches which will enable the Council to better manage the City to 2041 are provided below: (A) General Growth The proposed 2041 OCP enables: the current population of200,000, to increase by 80,000 to 280,000 people; an increase of 40,000 jobs, from the current 140,000 jobs to 180,000 jobs; the City to accollUnodate an additional 42,000 dwelling units. As intended, these OCP policies aim to be consistent with Metro Vancouver 2040 Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). (BJ SUstainability The proposed OCP enables Council 10 move towards a sustainable co=unity by addressing arange of issues such as the possible impacts of climate change, energy reduction, food security, community well being, social issues such as vulnerable population groups and housing affordability. The creation of an urban realm that promotes social inclusion and active lifestyles is to be achi.eved. The following targets have already been established: Co=unity-wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction targets of 33% from . 2007 levels by 2020 and 80% by 2050; Community-wide Energy reduction target of 10% from 2007 levels by 2020; GHG aod Energy Reduction Policies: Richmond's GHG emissions are generated 41 % by buildings and 5S % by transportation. The OCP proposes to reduce these in part by requesting senior government funding and incentives for new buildings, for existing building retrofits (more efficient heating and cooling systems) and for . alternative transportation features (e.g., transit, bicyclhi.g, rolling, walkabiIity, ride sharing, electric cars). An example initiative is to require multiple family developments to provide for electric car plug-ins for a minimum of20 % ofparking . spaces and preduct to increase tlus number to 45% when req1.lired in the. future. , ' (C) Accessibility In 2041, the average age of the population will be older. There will be more people with· accessibility limitations (e.g., physical, mobility, hearing. seeing, mental challenges). Much of the older population will want to age ill place, rather than leave the community. To address these needs, the OCP prop6ses to study this matter in consultation with the Richmond Centre on Disability, the seniors community, Urban Development Institute (UDI) and Ricl1l1lond small home builders group (a group who builds mainly single family homes in Richmond) with a view to increasing accessibility. The study is to be completed within one year of OCP approval. . (D)Densificatioll Of Neighbourhood Shopping Centres The proposed OCPenables continued densification,ofthe Broadmoor shopping centre. It also supports, subject to more community planning, densification of the following shopping centres: Hamilton (area plarming is now underway), East Cambie, Blundell and Garden City through a more clearly-defined process. 3650097" Septemberll; 2012 -6- 08-4045-00NoI01 (E) Exploring An Increase In Bnilding Height In the City Centre The City and YVR have been expl()ring if and how an increase in building height in the City Centre may occur .. The OCP promotes such a study as it would enable a more compact community, building space, community benefits and varied skyline. (F) Arterial Road Policy The Pl~oposed OCP continues to allow development along certain arterial roads as has been the practice and OCP policy for the past 10 years. (i) Arterial Road Coach Houses Concern has been expressed by Planning Committee about the appearance of coach houses on arterial roads. Staff share these coach house concerns which include: - their height, massing and footprint; - the lack of private on-site outdoor space; - outside stairs and balconies. that are highly visible or obtrusive; - overlook and privacy conCel11S upon neighbouring properties; and - their unattractive, box-like appearance. Fortunately, there are not that many lots remaining on Williams Road, No.1 Road and the few other arterial roads with a rear lane that can be redeveloped for arterial road coach houses; Based on past experience, staff estimate that around 20% of theselots, or 2S rezoning applications could be expected for coach house development in the future. In order to properly address this issue, the existing Coach Houses (RCH) zone needs to be reviewed (e.g., regarding building heights, lot coverage, landscaping, private outdoor space, setbacks). Furthermore, the Development Permit Guidelines proposed for Edgemere coach houses cannot be used to control the form and character of coach houses along the arterial roads. This is because the Edgemere guidelines {which go along with a new zone for Edgemere) apply to wider lots that will not be subdivided and are based on the zoning requirement that at least 40% of the floor area of the coach house is on the ground floot. This is not possible for arterial road coach houses, where the lots are being subdivided into narrower widths . .Therefore, it is proposed that further consultation take place with the small builders in Richmond and the 2 in-stream rezoning applicants about coach house development along the artedal roads. In the meantime, staff will encourage any coach house rezoning. applications to address the above-noted issues. Should Planning Committee wish to take this a step further, it could pass a resolution putting a moratorium on coach house rezoning applications along the arterial roads, until the review of the Coach House zone is completed. 3650097 September 11,2012 -7- 08-4045-00NoIOl (ii) Arterial Road Townhouses lmprovements have been made to the Arterihl Road Policy as it relates to townhouses in the 2041 OCP. For example, a map has been included that clearly identifies where townhouse development would not be pennitted on arterial roads (e.g., neighbourhoods that have indicated that they do not want townhouse development such as the Gibbons and Riverdijle areas; where there is a rear lane and the area is identified for compact lot or coach house development such as the Mores and the Mondsneighbourhoods).SimilaTly, there is a map that identifies where townhouse development has already been permitted and approved by Council. In accordance with the existing OCP, and as confrrmed tht"ough the 2041 OCl' public consultation process, neW townhouse development may be considered near the neighbourhood shopping centres and the City's community centre!;. Furthermore, as has been the City's practice, new townhouse development can be considered, ifthey are in close proximity to commercial services, a school or pat"k. All of these new areas (which have not been mapped) are subject to pqtentialpublic consultation, various development criteria, a Public Hearing and ultimately Council's discretion. The Arterial Road Policy has also been amended to address access, residual site, intemallot and additional density considerations, which have been problematic in the past. (G)2012 Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Management Strategy ESAs are important environmental and ecological river shoreline, intertidal, freshwater· wetIand, urban forest, oldfield and shrubland which provide critical ecological services (e.g., clean air, watet, pollination, cat"bonsequestration). The proposed OCP emphasizes all Ecological Network (EN) approach with improved ESA policies and Development Pelmit guidelines to better protect and enhance a wide range of valued reSO\lIces. The draft Sttategywas reviewed by Plaruiing Committee on JU11e 19,2012, by the Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) on June 20, 2012, by the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) on June 21, 2012, by affected property owners on tIle Jmle 27, 2012 and by the public on June 28, 2012. An overview of the ESA Strategy, a snmmary ofthe AAC, ACE, affected property owner and public consultations, and the 2012 ESA Management Strategy which is a technical repOlt to the OCP are available in a binder in the Councillors' Lounge and at the Front Counter. TIle OCP ESA policies and guidelines addesss the consultation feedback, for example: - TIle AAC wanted to exempt farm buildings, in addition to agricultural cultivation, from requiring an ESA DP (the farm house will still require an ESA DP). As well the AAC wanted to clarify a "genuillue" farmer (e.g., one making a farm income from the property in question); 36~OO91 September n,2012 -8 . 08·4()45·QON01 01 ACE wanted ESAs to be periodically updated; Affected property owners' conirtlents ranged, from greatly welcoming ilie updated ESA policies, guidelines and mapping, to having more clarity regarding what ESAs are and how iliey may 1Iffect propelties. Some wanted to not have ESAs, but the intent ofilie E8A update was to improve and clarify ESAs, based on an Ecological Network Concept. The public wanted ESAs to be improved, periodically updated, and actions taken to guard against invasive species. The proposed OCP ESA policies and guidelines address ilieseconcems. As well, to make ilie application of the OCP ESA policies and guidelines balanced, appropriate and flexible for affected ESA property owners who propose to develop and subdivide on an ESA site, three types ofESADP requirements are proposed: Type 1: Exemptions: Clearer exemptions froni obtaining an ESA Development Permit are proposed, for example, for agricultural cultivation and farm buildings, private interior and exterior renovations, construction and maintainanceactivities which do not impact ESAs, First Nations lands, and City drainage and dikiilg maintenance, and emergency activities, and Type 2 and 3: Incremental ESA DP Requirements: ESA illfOlmation and assessment requirements which affected ESA property owner are to provide will depend on tile degree to which a proposed development or subdivision negatively affects an ESA. Wiili ilie proposed ESA DP review process, staff will work with affected ESA property owners to balance the protection of ESAs wiili develoment and subdivision. (H)2003 Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy (RAVS) Review As part ofthe 20410CP development, ilie 2M3 Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy was reviewed with the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) to determine how it has been useful and ifany changes were.needed. The Strategy has enabled tile establishment ofilie Agricultunil Advisory Committee (AAC), significant infrastructore and regulatory improvements, and promoted tile awareness of agricultural viability and food security issues. The AAC also penoIDls an important role by COmnienting on agricultural issues, development proposals impacting the Agricuitural Land Reserve and proposed regulatory changes. The Agricultural Viability Strategy, with support of tile AAC, has encouraged small lot owners to consolidate their lots with owners who already have road access to avoid residential development iI1 tile ALR. The City practice of . discouraging roads in ilie. ALR to avoid residential development is continlled . . (1) MitigatingNoise From the Canada Line and Between Certahl Land Uses To better mitigate noise, ilie proposed OCP requires noise reduction measures in new buildings (e.g., rezonings, DevelopmentPermits) as follows: iI1 residential buildings near the Canada Line, in new multi·family residential buildings near indllstrial and commercial uses, and in new industrial and commercial bi.rildings near residential areas . .1650097 September 11,2012 - 9- Q8-4045-00NoI01 After the OCP is approved', City staff will work with the Province to explore bringing forth Building Bylaw amendments to require, at the Building Permit stage, that commercial, industrial and mixed uses mitigate their noise on nearby residential uses, and that residential uses mitigate noise generated by nearby commercial, industrial and mixed uses. These improvements will complement the City's Noise Bylaw, and rninimize nuisance and the rieed for enforcement. (J) Shifting Modal Splits CUrrently, the City transportation modal split is 83% automobile, 8% walking, 7% transit, 1% cycling and 1% other. The proposed OCP aims to change the split, by 2041, to 49% automobile, 22%transit, 18% walking, 10% cycling and 1% other. Approaches include continuing to place most growth in the City Centre, creating transitcoriented and pedestrian-friendly high density villages around each Canada Line station, densifying shopping centres and establishing more bike lanes and trails throughout the City. (K)Irnproving Urban Design The OCP proposes to improve urban design through thE; following new and enhanced Development Perinit (DP) guidelines: . New DP Guidelines: Green Building and Sustainably Infrastructure; Neighbourhood Centres, and Intensive Residential Guidelines for Coach Houses and Granny Flats; Enhanced DP Guidelines: General, Multiple Family Guidelines, Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial, Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Marina Guidelines. 3. Implementation Strategy The proposed OCP will be implemented with the co-operation of many stakeholders. For example, the City will co-operate with the Richmond Board of Education to plan new schools and dispose of any surplus lands, the Steveston Harbour Authority to plan their lands and involve them in Steveston waterfront planning, Vancouver Coastal Health to adVance . wellness and healthy communities, and with YVR to explore an increase in building helght in the City Centre. 4. No Development Cost Charge (DCCs) Increases At This Time The proposecj.OCP does not create a need to increase Development Cost Charges (DCCs) at this time as most City growth will occur in the City Centre where DCCs were increased in 2009. As well, little growth is proposed outside ofthe City Centre and the existing DCCs are currently adequate for parks, water, sanitary and drainage infrastructure and transportation. Regarding Parks Acquisition and Development While an additional 133 ha (330 ac.) of parkland is required to meet 2041 needs, it will be achieved through the following: - in the City Centre, by parks already in the DCC Program; outside the City Centre, by new parks and properties adjacent to existing parks already in the DCC Program; - the establishment ofnew parks on City owned land (e.g., the Garden City lands); - . securing publicly accessible open space on private ptoperty; - securing parks through the development application (e.g., i'ezoning) process; 3650091 ' September 11,2012 -10 - 08-4045-00NoI01 As well, the recent acquisition of the Grauer Lands by the City and Ducks Unlimited Canada (not in the Park Acquisition DCC Program) has made a siguificant contribution to the Parks and Open Space System at a very low cost to the City. Regarding Engineering Infrastructure City Centre growth can be accommodated by the current DCC Program. Future infrastmctureto accommodate growth around shopping centres outside the City Centre will be determined during the pla1111ing of each shopping centre once land uses and densities are known. At that time, infrastmcture studies will be undertaken to determine ifthe DCC Program needs to be changed. Regarding Transportation The provision of the transp011ation improvemenisenvisioned in this OCP will be achieved via the following mechauisms: - Roads DCC Program; - as part of required works and services for new developments; voluntary developer contributions; general City revenues; grants and/or cost-share funding from senior governments; other future new revenue sources. The provision of neighbourhood links outside of neighbourhood centres and outside the City Centre will require a future increase to the Roads DCC Program, which will be undettaken as part of a future overall review and update of the DCC Program. Also, the City will continue to seek senior government and partner funding and the DCC Program will continue to be reviewed periodically by the Finance Department. 5. OCP Consistent with Other City and Metro Vancouver Plans and Programs -I In accordance with section 882 (3) (a) of the Local Government Act, City staff have considered Bylaw 9000 in conjunction with the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program, i and the Metro Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management , Plans, and found Bylaw 9000 to be consistent with said Plans and Program. 6. OCP Regional Context Statement (RCS) On July 29, 20Il;,the Metro Vancouver (MV) Board approved the 2040 Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). This means that all new OCPs must include a new Regional Context ' Statement to show how the proposed OCP is or will be made consistent with the RGS. Chapter 15: Regional Context Statement indicates how the new OCP aims to achieve this objective. For example, to demonstrate consistency with the 2040 RGS, the 2041 OCP aims to achieve similar '2040 population, employment and housing projections (guidelines), Green House Gas (GHG) and energy reductions, urban centre focussed growth, industrial and mixed employment lands protection, park enhancements, and environmental area and ALR protection. Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs) may be considered later to enhance transit service where there is support for densification. , 36:50091 September 11, 2012 - 11 - 08-4045-00NolOI 7. hnplications for Area Plans The main City-wide OCP is called an OCP Schedule 1 document, and the Ai'ea and SUb-Area Plans are calied OCP Schedule 2 documents. Once the main City-wide 2041 OCP Schedule 1 is adopted: the Schedule 1 main OCP will have a Bylaw 9000 reference, and - the Schedule 2 Ai'ea and Sub-Ai'ea Plans will continue to have a 7100 Bylaw reference. Within one year fromOCP Schedule 1 approval, for c181'ity staff will bring forth appropriate amendments to harmonize Schedules land 2. 8.' hnplications of The OCP on In-Stream Development Applications Staff have reviewed in-stream development applications and find that where the adoption of the 2041 OCP may affect a zoning amendment bylaw which has already receivedfil'st, second and third reading, prior to the adoption of the proposed 2041 OCP, the zoning amendment bylaw shall be considered an application in progress and Schedule 1 of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 71 00, as it read immediately before it is repealed by this bylaw, shall apply to the adoption of the zoning such amendment bylaw.. The proposed development permit guidelines contained in the 2041 OCP should not have a signific811t effect on in-stream Developjnent Permits. Where an in-stre8111 Development . Permit does not comply with the proposed Development Permit guidelines, the discrepancies will be identified in the staff report to the Development Permit Panel. Should the proposed 2041 OCP affect in-stre8111 rezoning or OCP 8111endment applications that are in process but have not yet pi'oceeded to PI81nring Committee or Council, staff will advise Council as to how to proceed in the associated staff report, when necessary. 9. School District #38 (Richmond) High Scho~1 Student 2041 OCPArtwork On June 27,2011, Council directed that 2041 OCP include two Richmond High School students' attwork, namely: 1st Placeartwork by Anthia Chen (a Richmond Orade 12 student form Steveston-London Secondary), which is featured on the 2041 OCP cover, and - . 2nd Place artwork by Anna Toth (a Richmond Orade 11 student from J.N. Burnett Secondary) which is featured inside the OCP document 10. Summary of The 20410CP Preparation Process (A) General The 2041 OCP has been prepared following a very extensive public consultation process as indicated below: - 2041 oci> Preparation process can be found in Attachment 1; - 2041 OCP Main Studies can be found in Attachment 2; and - 2041 6cp Concept approved on April 26, 2011 ean be found in Attacbment3. 3650097 September 11,2012 ~ 12- 08-4045-00NoIOl On October 13,2009, Council approved the 2041 OCP update, and authorized the planning and consultation process .. Council determined the OCP update would . emphasize: - Moving more towards sustainability - Developing on the City's existing building blocks which include: In the City Centre: implementing the 2009 City Centre Area Plan (CCAP); Outside the City Centre: . Protecting agricultural lands; Carefully managing single family neighbourhoods, improving parks, transportation; Achieving quality development; - A range of public and stakeholder consultation opportunities (e.g., open house; surveys, social media, meetings). Since 2009, a City staff team of over 20 have been preparing studies, consulting and drafting the 2041 OCP. To ensure that Council managed the process, staff have updated Council and sought its direction over 10 times with reports, studies, memos and verbal updates. (B) Public Consultation Summary: The public and stakeholders have been consulted extensively throughout the OCP preparation process including through 16 open houses which 435 people attended, 460 completed surveys, over 45 direct meetings with federal, provincial, regional, other cities, city and community agencies, s.everal updates with the Urban Development Institute (UDI) and small home builders .. In addition., the City used social media tlu:ough an online discussion forum ("letsTALKriclunond") which attracted over 4,335 visitors, who made 91,000 City Web site visits, viewed 109,350 pages and completed 118 surveys (of the total 460 surveys) with 22 visitors per day. In addition, other City departments conducted additional studies and consultations in preparing their chapter of the OCP. (C) First Round of OCP Consultation The first round of consultation emphasized asking residents' views, and priorities regarding a wide range of2012 - 2041 challenges and issues including: keeping the City's building blocks, a 2041 OCP vision, goals, population, employment, sustainability, climate change, GHG and energy targets, general land use concepts, connected neighbourhoods, a vibrant city including arts, culture, heritage, recreation and community wellness, a safe city, a resilient economy, agriculture and food security, mobility and access, enhancing ESAs, improved open space and public reahns, social inclusion and accessibility, sustainable infrastructure and improved building design. . The first round of feedback indicated the following: Riclunond is doing many things well, people want continued strong Council leadership in managing their city, the City has good building blocks upon which to develop sustainably (e.g., City Centre densification, the Canada Line, the ALR, single family neighbourhoods, good amenities, jobs and a healthy environment), people like their neighbourhoods. 3650097 September 11,2012 -13 - 08-4045-00NoI01 The top four most wanted improvements are: (1) improved transpOltation, (2) more parks, green space and community gardens, (3) road improvements and (4) more affordable housing. The most mentioned sustainability improvements for businesses are: better alternative transportation services, more recycling and compo sting, and more government incentives (e.g., for affordable housing, sustainability, transit). Only 8% said they wanted to limit population growth and deilsification outside the City Centre. Basically, people want more community amenities and more social programs, particularly for older adultS, youth, children and families. Riclunond residents say that they are willing to consume and waste less, use their cars less, and make energy and other environmental improvements in their homes and offices. They are willing to explore arange of new housing forms outside the City Centreinc1uding shopping centre densification. The main things that people do not want changed (e.g., lost) are: parIes and greenspace, the ALR, accesS to the dikes and Steveston's character. (D) The 2041 OCP Concept With the above feedback, a range of studies (Attachment 2) and the 2041 OCP Concept (Attachment 3) were prepared upon which the 2041 OCP is based. Similar to the first round of consultation, the' second round asked questions regarding: a 2041 OCP vision, goals, population and employment, sustainability, climate change, GHG targets, energy targets, general land use concepts, cormected neighbourhoods with special places, a vibrant city including arts, culture, heritage, recreation and community wellness, a safe city, a resilient economy, agriculture and food security, mobility and access, enhancing the island natural environment which include ESAs, improved open space and public realms, social inclusion and accessibility, sustainable infrastructure and improved building design. There was a high degree of acceptance for the 2041 Concept and in April 2011, Council directed that the OCP be prepared based on the 2041 OCP Concept with further consultation (e.g., regarding coach houses and granny flats in Burkeville and Edgemere) which was undertaken. An analysis of the second round of feedback and furthei' studies resulted in the preparation of the proposed 2041 OCP which addresses the above priorities. On September 26, 2011, Council received thl'l 3rd fQund of OCP consultation findings, verified that the OCP was to be prepared based on the 2041 OCP Concept and requested that form and character guidelines be prepared for coach houses and grarmy flats in Edgemere and Burkeville. Next Steps 1. . General If Council supports the draft 2041 OCP and gives the OCP Bylaw first reading, as per the City's OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, it is recommended that the OCP will be sent to: the Metro Vancouver Board for acceptance of Chapter 15 - OCP Regional Context Statement, prior to [mal OCP Bylaw adoption, and 3650097 September 11,2012 - 14- 08-4045-00NoIOl the AgtiGultural Land Commission, Vancouver Interriational Airport Authority Board, Port Metro, Vancouver, Board of Education ofRichinond School District No. 38, TransLink, Musqueam Indian Band, CityofVancojJver, City of New Westminster, the Corporation of Delta, the Urban Development Institute CUDI) and the Richmond small home builders for coinment. 2. CommUlucations Plan To increase public awareness and encourage public comment regarding the OCP prior to the Public Hearing, staffptopose the followinK8:ctivities; postthe OCP on the City's website and use the "letsTALKric1unond" social media engagement tool to further raise awareness and promote conunent on the OCP; meet with the media to brief them on the contents ofthe OCP and generate additional awareness through news coverage and commentary within the riledia; - publish a series ofiuserts in local newspapers profiling OCP highlights; and hostan open house at City Hall. In addition, staff will meet with the UDl and the RichmOlid small home builder group to review the proposed OCP (e.g., the arterial road policies, new land use noise mitigation requirements, 2012 ESA Strategy, Development Permit Guidelines). 3. Metro Vancouver Regional Context Statement (RCS) Acceptance Process After Council gives the OCP Bylaw first reading, the Meho Vancouver (MY) Board has 120 days to indicate its acceptance of Chapter 15 of the OCP Regional Context Statement (not the whole OCP). The Metro Board may accept the Regional Context Statement, accept with follow-up conditions 01' not accept it with reasons. As Richmond assisted in preparing the 2040 Regional Growth Strategy and many of the OCP studies complement it, City staff anticipate that the proposed OCP Regional Context Statement will be acceptable to the Metro Vancouver Board. To nl1ther assist in achieving this goal, City and Metro Vancouver staff have been working together to review the proposed OCP Regional Context Statement. City staffhave asked Metro Vancouver staff to see how soon the RCS call be reviewed by the MV Board. At this time, if Metro Vancouver receives the ReS on September 27, 2012, it would be reviewed by the MY Regional Planning and Agricultural Committee on November 9, 2012,and the Metro Vancouver Board OIl November 16, 2012. With this in mind, it is planned that the Public Hearing will be on held November 19,2012. Financial Impact None 3650091 September 11,2012 - 15 • 08-4045·00NoIOI Conclusion The City beg~ preparing It new OCP in October 2009. After much cQn~ultation ~d detailed stlldy, on April 26, 2011 Council endorsed the 2041 QCP Concept upon which the proposed . OCP is based. No DCC increases are requited at this.tiIIle. Staffrecommend approval of the proposed 2041 OCP. .. 4mt%r65 \)~~ 7 ;~; Christy HoIger Bnrke . M~ager, Policy PI~g Senior Planner Development Coordinator (4139) (4188)· . (4164) TTC:cas Attachment 1 - 2041 OCP Pr~paratibn Process . Attal;hment 2 - 2D41 Main Studies Attachment. 3 ~ 2041 OCP Concept 3650097 ATTACHMENT 1 September 11, 2012 2041 OCPPREPARATION PROCESS 13,2009 Council authorizes the 2041 OCP update planning process. April 26, 2010 approves the GHG targets Counc" receives the 1" round of OCP consultation and approves the next round, , Employment and Housing Projections Study of OCP consultation, and endorses the 2041 OCP Concept and next April 213, 2011 ,,,c"'--""""" A series of public open houseswere held between May 28 to June 15; 2011 to gaiher input an the proposed 2041 OCP Update Concept. In addition,the results of the second round of public feedback from the October 2010 public May -June 2011 consultation process was made ava_ilable. Input was sought regarding planning for the densification of the eight shopping malls outside the City Centre and about possible coach houses and granny flats in certain neighbourhoods (Richmond Gardens, Edgemere and Burkeville). 29,2011 Regional Growth Strategy Council receives the 3'" round of OCP consultation findings, verifies that the OCP is to be prepared September 26, 2011 based on the 2041 OCP Concept and requests that form and character guidelines be prepared for coach houses and granny flats in Edge,mere and B_urkeville. Council authorizes more consultation re coach houses and granny flats in Burkeville, Edgemere and February 27,2012 Richmond Gardens' Strategy with follow-up Re Open houses for coach houses and granny fiats: March 25, 2012 Burkeville on March 27, 2012 March 29, 2012 Edgemere on March 29, 2012 Council tentatively authorizes-coach houses arid granny flats in Edgemere and later possibly in July 23, 2012 Burkeville' . c":" '. > ,','," "T ,",-1', " . ",,,, .. ; r16.2010 40 I Centre r1 ,200 35 , Centre ,200 30 , Centre ,200 25 I Centre r2· ,200 93 36S00~7 -2- ATTACHMENT 1 Sustainable Communit Ener Council Chambers, Ci Hall November 24,2010 12 A rieullure Council Chambers, Ci Hall November 25,2010 110 Coach houses .and granny flats .. -, " " " ,_ ,0' 2012 ESA Management Strategy City Hall 204r OCP;,C 3650097 -3- ATTACHMENT 1 42, Kwantlen Polvtechnic Universilv 43. Trinity Western Universitv 44. UBC School of Communitv and Reaional Plannina , ,c";"":"''';'''''; ";,:,,',' '-; ,;','. 'i':';,:,:":.:,,, ' ' I. , Design 'anel 2. I , . 3. i 'oj ourism i " I~cvclinor ;fQU" of Seven , Public LibnaJV 9. i Theatre Societ~ 10. Ri ~rtGa_'lmY I I 11. , i Society 12. , I Society 13. I Society 14" R Irts i, 15. >ports Council . c-~Irenas i c- I Fire 2 ~seniors Societv , Society 21 Family Place , 22, I, I ( , Society 23. he" . 24. Cincs"letsTALKriph'rri(lnd"Social Media Tdbl',,","a\lofSept 13,-2(J11O" :"":',' ,,:,,';' - Pages viewed -1 09, 350 - Site visits ~ 91 ,000 - Visitors - 4,335 - Reaistered visitors - 270 - Visitors per day- 22 3650097 ATTACHMENT 2 September 10, 2012 2041 QCP MAIN STUDIES All studies completed All studies completed Phase 1: GHG targets, policies and actions & Energy Plan (Complete· May 201 0) Phase 2: Fal12011 with Completed July 20, 2010 .i;ilJt"t •. ,r;W[fJ'W[;';~ ~~~~~~"J';~~r::'ei~~~i~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~t~~t~~z~ii{. of 2Q41 \,mp[9YrDe!'! < position to create a healthy, balanced and growing economy. . Completed in April 11, 2011 LaMs ,Strategy;" . ,; Part A documents employment and land absorption trends and "~':;"'-'\~;!,~.~ '.'0';,.;';" (7':~:;~L\m~' PartB iqentifies policy implications of employment land use "-".'.;~ ":",',\:1:'), <',r~·~ ,"-,~;&T~:'~t (e.g'j zoning; density). p g . .,,:,.,':: .'.:.'..i.,',·,·.·,I.'.:".·.' " ii:' ::'::'1l To debvelo a comPdrehensive wkorkln document that will: --:j<- -~'::i,:';f:":J """ena Ie balance d ,ecision rna ing; Phase 1: March 1, 2011 Draft: July 2012 ~~~k.f.f..:,:if~at~~.:~.'_.\.-':,::.',.i.,,;i ~~~~~f: i~;~~~~~~~:~~~~~;:e~i:~:~t~~~~~~~b~~ues Final: Dec 2012 1,:-'" .,' .-:-.l, .... ' agriculture and ecology, Increasing density) and I., ·'.:t{; ,- ;,:,-,-'·h.·:;';':' -insPire community eneaaement and refiect communltv identitv. 1:'_ 'l 'e'" {Y, ')i Phas~ 1: transpo~ation demand forecasting to identify any new :"i: Significant transpo~ation improvements based on future land '.), :.'0: . .' ,: use changes. Phase 1: Complete 1:~9;~)Jl~r@~#~fi,i;:!i:'1 Pnase 2: identify principles, goals, objectives, policies for the Phase 2: Complete .: a~) ;:.i: i:,Z OCP Update and identify an implementation strategy for each Phase 3: Complete c,.' " component of network induding roads, transit, cycling, and Ii:····: :i' t:" ", :., . ::.'. walking. 1:"2{.\. ,-c' .:...... ,'.' Phase 3: Implementation Strategy. '>-~ __ ;,~}\, L:,-,. f" ::,-. ',,"__ Identify_social planning priorities between now and 2021. Phase 1 • community . ·:t·.' " < ·.C '.. Clarify the role of the City (and olher stakeholders) with respect engagement and findings is complete Phase 2 • draft Social Planning ,~!~ht~;tt~~i~~;0! 5~~;:~~~~~~~:g~~:~~~~f~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~e~~~~ Strategy to be completed by Dec 2012 July 2012 Approach endorsed by Council Provide a more accurate update of the existing OCP (ESA in December 2010 inventory and Improve the ways in which the ESAs are Strategy to be included in 2041 managed. OCP [)g~~M'·iiI~;·tw:'.>. Cross departmental staff team to review DP gulqelines, identify P&iinlLb'ulf~if[l';ii") gaps, best practises, and OCP Concept and revise·.existing DP August 2012 -:".",0:.,'" .. .. ,. -:'. guidelines, ·:'W~~~ilM~~£(~.::·:~;.: To review the DCC bylaw to determine the necessary changes August 2012 ble B~:i~\y)}g;:.:·· to accommodate the OCP update. 36S:0097 ATTACHMENT 3 September 10, 2012 20410CPConcept . \': . " .... a more include thriving downtown,- healthy. distinct .. and I shoreline, open spaces-and protected and productive agricultural lands. Richmond has blisinesses that enrIch people, the community, the naflJral environment; the world and future generations. Richmond is a place where people: feel connected to their physIcal surrounding:;;, to the people around them, and tolheircommunity afe active and healthy respect, honour _and celebrate the diversity in their community feel connected to the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate the future wrth enthusiasm RIchmond has become more energy efficIent and Is responding to the challenges of climate change, in partnership with I . 1. Welcoming ancf divets_e The- city is incruslve an,d designed to support the needs of a diverse- and changing popul~tfon. 2. Connected and accessible . People are connected to and interact with each other. Places, buildings and activities are connected and easy to access by evelYone. Decisions with respect to housing t businesses, parks, r~creation, transportalion and community access, inclUding street design and repair will be made to facilitate participation of all citizens including those with disabilities and restricted ].~.~)!:.~~~!81~;f,::;~~1 mobility. This allows everyone to participate fully in community life. 3. Valued for its special places 1 A variety of places"- big and small- in all neighbourhoods where residents and visitors will be drawn to them as vibrant i;'}'~~!~J;:',":i}:fi\~il people4. Adaptable places or for theIr natural beauty. l :':';».'::"-,,:3'2./'1 The city, residents and businesses have the ability to antlcipate and respond creatively to change. They build upon what Ii,learn from and build from both within and outside the community. In partnership with each I I Rlehm to identify how Richmond' DC? is and I or will and re-development supported by transit options that place biking, walkIng and rolling (scooters, above Butomobl1es as priorities. An urban I~ndscape that encourages and enables physical actIvity and social connection in everyday living. In the City Centre, high density, mixed use, urban villages aroun~ the five Canada Une stations and the Oval Outside the City Centre; the focus appears to be, after more community consultation and support: - The preservation of agricultural lands In the Inner core of neighbourhood centres, a mix of row to medium density uses-and - In the outer core of neighbourhood centres, a diversity of ground oriented residential hOUSing choices - Intensified employment lands Including Industrial and commercial employment Expanded' parks and open spaces - An improved transportation network with an emphasis on walking, rolling (scooters, wheelchairs), cycling and transit. Sh.opping Centre Denslfication Planning: • City Led: After the 2041 OCP is approved, the City Intends to-Jead consu'ltatlve planning processes for the' Hamilton and East Cambie Shopping Centres, " . .. Shopping Centre Owner Requests: After the 2041-0CP is approved, rt the Blundell and Garden City shopping mall owners request their centres undergo, city guided and owner undertaken planning and consultation at their expenset Council may such processes. 3650097 -2 - ATTACHMENT 3 I COI,·sl(lergrann),. flats and coach M,y-Jlme2011, the following neIghbourhoods w11l be asked to see if and where coach houses and granny flats may to enable more housing choices in their neighbourhoods only: Richm"nd Gardens (Thompson) Ed"emiere (Shelimont) t.argets: ",;:~~~~:~;~~~~,~n,-,,:~;r;e:~d':uCtion target of 10% below 2007 levels by 2020 :.its GHG ancretiergyreduCtib-iftargets, biE'lsea on--partnerships ~i:::E:~~~~::E;~:~~~:~:'~~~:~~~ -_ .. :.: __ [(f?g:~ Be Hydro] developers) r.esearch , cost effectiveness Place: i range of neighbourhoQd centres whIch will become the "heart" or contribute to a sense of plaCe, Diverse Ranga of HOllsing Choices: Support mb·.;ed and non-traditional housing forms and arrangements to support residents of all ages and abilities, challenges, characteristics arid Income levels-; Communities: Foster neighbourhood design that comprises many types of from ~on'le with easy access to safe places where everyone in the centres 1 , and services, a special phlces, parks, recreation and sP.orts and a web of pedesliian and cxcling . connections . Neighbourhood centres will contain varied and sustainable Infraslructure (e.g., energy efficIent buildings and green infrastructure) Housing outside of neighbourhood cen1re will be diverse, n~~hboui1y, well designed an~ meet ~he needs of residents by providing a continuum of housing choices _that are acceptable, appropriate and affordable to all incomes and ages and the needs of those with special circ'umstanees . Futu~e planning that considerS-Aging In Place In each community. Staff Rationale: ThlJ ways in which neighbourhoods are desIgned Emd built haVe- impflcatipns for health and qlJ_a1itY-of life. Compact, mixed use neighbourhoods that include many types of destinations, within a short distance from home, (hat_ can.be _easily reached by wl3Jking and cycling, provrdes more eqvitable access for residents to a range- of services and aljlenftjes. Stores, parks, playgrounds, recreaUon. schools and libraries located near whe~ people live. Neighbourhood design If!at enco!lr~ges walking, cycling and transit use fs assoda/ed with bettsrpubfic health. Wafkabfe neighbourhoods enable residents to enjoy active lifestyles. A diVerse community that is made Df aflage groups and abilifies-_requires a rang!] of house choices to mset their needs noW and . S~~ts and that are pleasing to stroll along with activities along the ObJe~tive vitality of theConnmIJni~/' . - Life!ong Learning: foster a joy of reading and a cultu're of learning Celebrating Heritage: preserve, promote and celebra,(e community heri~age Community RevitalIzation: encourage and dev~lop a mosaic of appealing, lively and distinctive areas, vibrant public spaces; festivals, ,?vents and activities An Economic Engine: hamess the benefits of-aM support a creative economy and contribute to the concepts thriving community tourism sector . Staff Rationale: Many factors cOr.'ltrlbute to making a vibrant, healt~y and sustainable community and the presence of a thriving arts, cullure ana heritage sector pfaY$ apitical role; The City plays a multifaceted role. in ensuring a healthy and contnouring arts, culture and heil1age . crealing the environment sector zoning and support; . facilitating includJ'ngacc;ess to facilities; and 36lQ097 -3- ATTACHMENT 3 range ~~~~~~~~i]~C[~~~~~~~~~~~of recreation. sport ~~~~~~~~~~~~a~~~~~~~~~~Through this, re~r:~i~gf:'~~:~~:~:~~ active and healthy, have an increasedand. to weUness,' and feel Increasingly to their I i I community groups and social agencies. the Vancouver Coastal Health, and many others, Being Uniquely Richmond: Strategies (0 ensure our selVices meet the needs of our diverse community - including our different ethnic groups, people liVing wrth dlsabilitie!?, ·single-families, [ow income families, our aging population and our y~uth. Connecting and Growing: Sfrategies to ensure our residents have opportunities for life-long learning, to meet thaif neighbours and feel they belong. living Healthy and Active lives: Strategies to- address the widespread trend towards- physical inactivity - to encourage people to live healthy and active lives from the cradle to the grave. Investing in Parks and R.ecreatlortlnfrastructure: Strategies to ensure our facililles and sports fields support our actIve and healthy living ambitions. . Siaff Rationa/a Strong partnerships are important in order to build on fiach other's strengths, avoId duplication and deepen .our reach Info the community. Parlnerships also Inspire a shared stewardsh;p .of our community's welf-being. We will continue to work closely with our community partners. including the Community Associatians ~ with whom we jointly operate our community centres -and ice arenas. We will develop new partnerships where passible, and contfnue to build on the close working relatianships we have with Vancouver Coastal Health, tlle Richmond School District and other key agenci~s in Richmond. Only through recognizing that Richmond is unlque can we ensure thal our setv{ces and programs truly meet our diverse community's needs. We will continue to reach out to those 'hard to reach' residents, and address the needs of.youth (especially low-asset youth), seniors and people with disabj/ities. We will continue to work tawards ensuring that the broadest possIble range of programs and opporlunities appeals across all cultures, age groups and neighbourhoods. We wl1l respond to accessIbility and affordability isSUes for Richmond residents and we wilf continue to bfJ inclusive of our diverse range of cultural and ethnic needs in our community ~ to celebrate our diversity. . Promoting community and neighbourhood building encourages social connectedness and enhances a 'sense- of beronging' These am Rey components to achieving a Sense of well being. We will continue to focus on addressing the need far paople to enhance thefr skiffs beyond basic fevefs through using their discretionary ttme for fun and enjoyment and to be inspIred and engaged in lifelong learning. We want to connect people with their environment and our green ero-network through opportunities to engage citizens in environmenfal stewardship aotivities. Strategies to encouraga greater physical activity is Vital. The Public Health Agency of Canada states that each year more than two-thirds .of deaths result from four groups of chromc diseases, and that physical inactivity and unhealthy eating a~ key risk factors that fead to these diseases. With dramatic"alfy rising rales of overweight and obesity, healthy and active IfVingneeds to becom9 a way of /ife for our residents; We. will focus on: IncreaSing active lMng literacy (through facilitating our resfdents to have- an Increased permanent commitment to wa/fness and weI/-being); He/pfng children and youth build heallhy habits; Reducing bam'ers to liVing a physically active life for vulnerable populations; Building a connected and activated soclaf enyironment· Creating urban environments that support weflness and encourage physkJaJ activity; and Promoting health literacy and individualfy focused health care Investing in parks and recreation infrastructure is Important because there is a direct connection between physical activity levels end appropriate provision of recreation and sports facilities. paJks, trails and active transportation oorridors. We will continue /0 advocate for a federal and municipal long-term funding plan to replace municipal recreat;onlnfrastructuro. ·We will continue to Implement the Parks and Recreation FaCilities Strategic Plan; a 2D-year plan which prior/Uses twenty-one projects. We will also cantinue to opportunities to seek grants and of her fOlms of funding (throl.!gh partnerships, incorporates a 3650091 -4- ATTACHMENT 3 ".", Be prevention emergency education) Be public educators and II related safety matters and embrace the delivery of public education through i Deliver preventio.n programs are responsive 10: statistical trends, hazards and the needs of a diverSe community Provide. safe .transportation irifrastructure that ensures the safety of multiple user groups and that encourag'es active transportation options (walking, biking, transit) Design safe· street, neighbourhoods and places that aTe vibrant and crime free by intentional safe ges.ign of land use inix; public realm and buildings; Consult with the Richmond School Board in creating safe and walkable school areas. Sraff Rationaie feef safe wherever tlJeY are; and Richmond'ls a goal of Richmond-Councif ~ through- sea,l _._.:_ ,_"._ ofsectors for a, resilient economy, w1th a for local and regional residents. Richmond's_ future through retention and intensifying of existing a strong Asia-Pacific Gateway enabling sector that takes full ~f~~ii~::~J:~~~~~;:i~Fos;teringstrategic business 1o_catron on the No'rth American west coast, optimizes the ~use land and'other resources, and capitalizes: on Asia's economic growth. Knowledge-Based Industries: Cultivating a high-paying, thriving technology and creative industries office, amenity a'nd entertainment hub in the City Centre, lhat attracts skilled talent locally arid from abroad. . Amenities and Attractions: Devetoping a diversified lighter-footprint commercial sector that meets the growing needs of both RichmoJid residents and viSitors alike ~ustainable Local Resources: Championing a viable agricuHural_sector for both commercia', and nelghbovrhood farmers, which responds to long·term community food security needs Population Services: Nurturing a responsive institutional seclorthat s_erves the access, mobility. and safety needs of a growing multiculturtll and demographically changing community MicrQ-Business: Encouraging flexible mixed-use development in the regional and neighbourhood centres that supports tM needs of thIS home office sector, micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses. Staff Rauonafe' A·balanced, robust and reSilient Richmond economy Is one of three fundamental cornerstones of the DCP Update 8ustaklsbfJUy framework and thus comple-mt;1nts and enhances DCP principles of social and enVironmental sustalnabiUty. The:end ,of the 2if' century saw Richmond successfully amass a diversified industry base, largely resilient to ectmomic downturns. In contrast, the ffrsi decade of the 21# centiJry deliVered a rapid residential boom resulting in gradual eradication of the focal bUsiness base. A healthy. sustaInable 21st century Richmond commu(Jltywill require continued focus on growing and diversifYing the JoeB_' economy and business tax bas~ to .selVe both loeal and regionaVvlsitor populations. Balancing· of Richmo!,d's soCial and environmental S:IJstainability objectfve.s with a growing popUlation will require Our agricultural are , viable and with an produce food close to home Urban agriculture Is commonplace in all Richmond neighbOUrhoods OUf food security pOlicies 'are impl~mel1ted i I I automobile !Jse to 36S0097 -5- ATTACHMENT 3 amongst neighbourhood centres major employment areas cily·wids and regional travel without a oar. Travel Smai1, Uve Long ~ Give priority tq active transportation modes (cyr;Jing, walldng and other non· motorized modes) that improvf3 p,ersonal and environmental health, safety, soc/al equity, and quality of life. A Caring Street System ~ Retrofit existing and build new transportatfon iflfras/mcture to meet the changing mobWly needs of the- community byenhancing-accessibfljty, comfort and secUrity f()r afl ages and abilirfes of users. Intelligent Investments· Deplcy efficient Bnd Innovative transportation technologies to optimize the overaJ/pedonnance of the transporlat/on system and reduce-Vehicle emissions and- energy use: Moving Goods, Securing' Jobs - Coordinate and impJ~ment timely ilJ'lprovemehls to enhance access to_ jobs and goods movement to supporl and promote growth in ,economic activities; Staff Rationale: l'~i~~i;~~,£:;~?i:):1 Mobility and access are- vital to the life of a city but our individual and collective travel choices can have long-lasting social, economic and environmental impacts._ To maintain ari effective transportation system that supports a growiOg' and IhnVing city, ·travel patterns need to become more sustainable. ~ustainab'e transportation aims to ensure that our needs for access to people, seNices and goods are met while protecting th~ environment and socIal equity for current' ard future generations. Compact, walkabf8 neighbourhoods with mixed land uses and convenient public transit service aI/ow coml!'unities to rely on foot, bicycle and transit ta travel throughout the 1008,1 and f;Jroader regions. Rfchmond's priorities in the transition to a more. sustainable tra.nsportation system' that enhances the vibrancy. safety and heaflh of the city will focus on: Complete and Connected Communities -support a Vibrant CIty Centre complemented by transformed neighbourhood centres that meet the daily needs of residents, foster walking, cycling and-transit and help reduce vehicle use, energy consumption and air emissIQn,s: Safer and Smarter Transportation ChoiCes give priority to active transportation modes (cyc![ng and "walking) thCilt improve personal an~. enVironmental ~ealth and safety, and.,retrofit transportati~m infrastructure to meet the changing mobil~y needs of the commun~y; and An Optimized Transportation System depioy efficient a~d innov~tive transportation tethnologies to reduce vehit:h~ emissions aM , and implement timely Improvements for goods To protect and develop B_ sustainable, well-designed system of parks and streets, trails and greenways. plazas and squares, the waterfront and waterways that significantly contributes to a healthy; vibrant city. identity through a rich variety and experiences that bring to life Richmond's cul,tLi,ral heritage. linking people, community and nature - Strengthen pedestrian and cycling linkages between every ~Iement of the_ city (neighbourhoods, schools, civic spacEls, neighbourhood service centres, parks; natural areas, streets, commercial areas and industrial parks). Cre",Ung a greener, dynamic aod resilient city~cape - Protect and create a network of resilient and healthy eco-~ystems that are integrated within the open space system to support bIodiversity, recreation·, social_Interaction and spiritual renewal. Transforming and· celebrating our waterfront and waterways - S.howcase Richmond's world-class waterfront on the Fras_er River and enhance the Blue Network (the river, sloughs, canals, and wetlands) .for ifir ecologicallJalu·s' and recreationa,1 opportuhitles. Building for physical, social, and spiritual well being - Provide a full range of appealing, welcoming place_s fe>r residents and visitors of all ages and ba,ckgrounds to walk, exercise, play, socialize and engage in healthy, actNe lifestyles. Meeting multiple community- objectives - Provide a diversity of OPl9n spaces that are fleXible :and adaptable to respond to growth; social needs and enVironmental changes Whlle respecting the city's finite land resource. Responsive and collaborative stewardship - Sustain the _quality, of public places through innovative, responsive management and shared stewardship betWeen the City and multiple stakeholders to foster pride, purpose, and a sense of community. Staff Rationale Ricfjrndnd enjoys a wealth of parks and a dike trail system that}s a regional destination. A growing population and changing demographics will mean that open space syst(Jm wIll have to grow and become more diverse in the,nex,t,30 years_ While will continua to be an open system. the public reBfm and amenity at'eas batween 3650Q91 -6- ATTACHMENT 3 the waterfront wilt con(rfbute to tourism and economic dftve/cpment, drawing visitors and businesses to the city. The city's finite land area ~vill necessitate that the open space system meet multiple community qbjectives . and playa critical roJe ;n'the city's environmental health and resiliency to cUmare. change. The urban forest, parks, natiJral area,s and waterways aI/ pray a rofe in the quality of thf1 urban enVironment and can provide other SBIVrces such as stormwater.management. food production. and alternative energy generation. Focusing on increasing the diversity of the types and functions of parks and open spaces will contribute to the city's susfafnabili and. at tile same time, enn"ch eo Ie's daily ex orienees. To protect and improve. the City's environmental health, ecological Integrity. and opportunities for the communi to ex erience nature. r--===ts'----J Healthy Ecofogici!ll NelwoIk - Protect and enhance a diverse, connected, and functioning ecological network. Ec%gicaJ Design --Integrate eaologicaf aflrfbutes fnto the· City's built and cultivated landscapes. f'0m-!t~on Prevention - Proactively implement best management practices to protect and improve- waier, air and soil quality. Strong Partnerships for ECological Gain _- Collaborate with the community and senior governments to protect and restors environmental heallh Bnd ecological integrity. Great ':Jature Experiences _- Make it easy and enjoyable for the community to experience na/ufo, AdapUng for Change - Use best avaifable scIence and practices to better equip the City to adapt to clif!1ate change. staff Rationale The open space and public re~/m _system supports physical activity _and soc;<11 engagement, prQvides links for alternative forms of transportation, facilitates chifd and youth development, contributes to /oflrism 81l.d economIc development, and contributes to the citY's environmental health and resiliency to climate:change Richmond's location - at the point where the Fraser RlvrJr meets the Pacific Ocean - means that the Island City;s located withih some of the most productive_ ecosystems ~n the world. The Richmond community depends upon its local ecosystem and broader environment to provide its daily socio~ economic needs - growing fooet supplying water and clean air, anci providing materiaf resources. fnc;easfng growth places higher deli1Einds' on already stretched ecological resources. 'Research on ecological sustainabifify indicates that Jhe vtorldwid'e use of resources is exceeding the Earth's capacity t.o renew ?lnd replenish thain. alf everyone lived Ii~e an average Canadian, we would need 4 Earths to support current lifestyles." At the same time, awareness is growing that communities are likely to experfence significant impacts from changIng environmental conditions. Key concerns exist regarding the Impacts. of climate change (e.g., sea leve:! rise; increasing storm intensify and frequency) -and lIle reduced availability ofoutrentcoro dependencies (e.g., fossil fuels, food supply). In order to conserve the City's valuable eeq/ogfesl resources and be prepared for changing environmental conditions, 6 key concepts have been identified: Heallhy Eco/ogioal Network, Ecological Design, - Pollution Prevention, Strong Partnerships for Ec%gfca! Gain, Great_ Naturfj Experiences and Adapting for Change. Adapting (or Change Addressing each of these in concert will help move us towarcls a robust and funcrioning ecological network woven throughout tM Ci . To facilitate development of a more s_oclally sustainable city, recog-nizing the needs of all citizens with the intent of enhancin their h slca1, mental and social well bein . 3650091 - 7.- ATTACHMENT 3 • 'I, . , . -. :~; I', . Fundamental Human Needs- develop and implenient strategIes that address fundamental human needs (financial stability, adequate and ;::.ffordable hpusing, equltEible access to health and support services, social connectivity, moblrrty) Citizen Engagement - facilitate aclive and meanIngful citizen eng,agement amongsi the population Social Assets an-d Capacity Building -Implement approaches which build on Richmond's key sociai a!?S~ts and community capacity Staff Rationale As Richmond grows and develops oyer time, It is Important that the City's existing high quality of life not only be inaintained" but a/~o: enhanced. Indee:d~ the susta;nable community vision for the OCP recognizes thai, in- addition to environmental and economic components. social sustain"ability is cdt/cal for Richmond's future. Concl!.lN(lt With .U1~ ope_ the City is alsQ prepfHmg To improve the water, s.anitary, drainage, energy and refuse infrastructure to meet the City's changing needs in a financially; socially and environmenLa:lly responsible manner. needs of a growing populaUol1 implementation plan that ahead of demand. Adapt to Climate Change - build ch~nge resilient infrastructure to meet challenges that include rising sea leveJs, wfjtter winters and drier summers~ Sustainable Energy Sources - reduce the Citys dependence on external power stJPplies by Innov!'!tively reduCing and captUring waste' energy and sustalnable energy sources through conservation and the use of disLrict energy utilities. Efficrent Infrastructure - ~chieve greater infrastructure efficiency through proactive and creative planning of inftaslructure upgrades and replacements, the use of new technologies, and educating the public on demand side management. Deliver projects with minimum life cycle costs on time and within budget. Staff Rationale: The City's popuiation is predicted to grow by 90.000 over the next:$O yearS. Tha increase in population ~i11 result in higher demands on Oity infrastructure (hat witl exceed the capacity of soine infrastructure elements. It is important to id~nfify those elements and improve them prior to their capacity being exceeded to maintain liveability whila faci/IIating growth. Managt'ng Ihesl1 infrastructure upgrades effectwely plays,a large role in achieving the City's goal of being well managed. While climate ohange imp.acts all people on the planet in many different ways, it will impact Richmond in two critical areas, ' The nrst area .of concern Is sea leval rise due to global warming. Locally, sea level is predicted to rise 1.2 m over the next 100, years, As the City is dependent onlts diking system for protection from the waters of tha Strait of Georgia and the Fraser River, diking improvements that stay ahead of rising sea levels ate critical, - The second area of concern is'the intensity aiid duration of rainfall. CUmaie change experts believe that, in the fang (Un, rainfall IntensitY and dUration wilJ' i~cre.ase during the winter months, - Dffiinagii infrastructure inust be improved 10 meel (onger and tnorii intense stQrtn evenls to· maintain the Cityts current level of flood protection. ,EvelY year Richmond businesses .and residents. consume 24 Gigajou/es of energy to heat thelthomes .and transport goods and people. This;s eq'-!!valenl to the chemical energy in approxImately 4 miflion barrels of oil. As We are dependent Qn outsIde suppliers tor our energyl our 'energy dollars' will continue to now beyond out citY boundaries .untll we 'cJevelop local energy souices. There will be opportunIties for local companies to develop markets 'for geothermal and solar energy, as weil as waste he.at capture anc! re·l!se .. This willih tl!rn strengthen our foes' economy. make us less' dependenl'on foreign energy sources, help 'our community achiev& its greenhouse gas emi$sions reduction targets of 3J% befow 2007 levels by 2020, and 33% below 2007 levels by 2050, and take us closer to meeting au; comm'unily-wide energy reduction fruiJ,et of 10% below 2007/eve/s by 2020 D~mand management has potentfal to defer, reduce or ehininate the need for infrastructure capacity upgradIng. Water demand pan be recluced -through wafer melering, low flow fiXtures, leak reduction; pressure management, and redUction in discretionaty uses such as lawn irrigation. Most water us~ rec/ucUons also generat~ sewer flow requctions, Sewer flows OEm also be reduQed through inflow and infiltration management Education and technOlogy can play critical roles in demand side storm water has potent/arfo be harvested and utilized in place of drinking, water for uses 3650097 -8- ATTACHMENT 3 be Phasi"ng' & the timing for further pl~nnlng, Arl3a anlj Sub Area Plan updates. development additional studies, significant land acquisitions and other initiatives. Sl!stalnable financing (e.g,.' development cost charges, works and sel1llces}, density bon uSing, developer contributions and plannIng strategies are clear and transparent for the City, develo'pment OOI'll",Urlitv. general i and others. Ii i ~f identifiable, lively, '~::~~~~::~~~~b~'ift~~ ()utside of the City Centre focus on PI DUllltOimS and _8 high quality public'reaim. More user~friendly guidelines use • developers and the general public Reinforcing susfainability, safetY and security, connectivity, and accessibility guidellnes of site piaflning and "placemakirig", Including com'prehensive landscaping and open space guldelh"les 'which In'fluence the quality of th!3 public realm . Urban areas aild neighbourhood centres that facilitate easy access to amenities, serve the daily needs of local residents, and invite walking and biking trough ,;i system of direct routes from the reside_nUal areas to the neighbourhood centre, as well as between neighbourhoqd centres Open spaces and urban plazas Integrated into delJelopments that are part of the overall neighbourh6od fabric - . Slt,e-speclfic urban design concept statements that are responsive fa the vIsion for the neighbourhood as part of the design revIew process of neighbOlJrhood centres and major developments. • Streamlining the guideline;; to clarify and improve adaptability Staff Rationale; Revised. update, and re-organized guidelines will ensure that .. sustainability, safety, and aCcessibility objectives are given prion'iy; complete, mixed use pedestrian friendly qevelopments and neighbourhoods are developed; the existing residential character of ne;g/1bourhoods and quality of life is preselVed; , high quality civic outdoor space CruCi8J 'fo the enjoyment ofpublic life Is developed; infomlation is easy to find and reference and that a/l relevant lIrban design conSiderations are taken into accourit~:r.~o;r~e;a::C~h~~::~:~~~;'~~::::;~:,:I~~:~~~~,ed review 2041 OCP Concept, the Richmond City Council advises land owners and developers not to spl,eullatoi,buy, or optIon land ba_sed on this 2041 DCP Concept (e.g., a change ofland use, Increased I or other Considerations) because: (A) , the 2041 DCP is not approved yet, (8) the 2041 DCP Concept may change when tl)e 2041 OCP Is prepared and finalized; and (C)" after the 2041 OCP Is approved I some policies (e.g., densiflcation) will be subject to more long terin City study and community: consultatlon. 2, Land owners and developers are clearly advised that Council will not be bound to honour any land owner and prior to the 2041 OCP b~ing approved. 3. It is City, after i research, 'and consultatloh, may rewQ(d the actual OC? I r 3650097 City of Richmond Bylaw 9000 Richmond Official Commul1ity Plan Bylaw 9000 The Council ofthe City of Richmond, in opetimeeting assembled, enacts as follows: l.Subjectto section-70f this bylaw, Richmond Gfilcial-Community-Flan-BYlaw-7100,asc amended, is further amended by repealing Schedule 1 Connnunity Plan in its entirety. 2. Schedule 1 attached to and fonning part oftbis bylaw is hereby adopted. 3. Schedule 1 of this bylaw and Schedule 2 of Richmond Official Community Plan ByIaw 7100, which is complised ofthe following area and sub-area plans: (a) Thompson Area Dover Crossing Sub-Area PIan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.2A; (b) Thompson Area Ten-a Nova Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.2B; (c) . Steveston Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.4; Cd) Blundell Area Laurelwood Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 71 00 Schedule 2.5A; (e) Blundell Area East Livingstone Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.5B; (f) Broadmoor Area Ash Street Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 1100 Schedule 2.6A; (g) Bioadmoor Area Central West Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 71 00 Schedule 2.6B; (h) . Broadmoor Area Sunnymede NOrth Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 71 00 Schedule 2.6C~ (i) She1lmont Area Ironwood Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.8A; G) City Centre Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.1 0; (Ie) City Centre Area St. Albaus Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 71 00 Schedule 2.1 OA; (1) City Centre .Area Acheson Benuett Suh_AreaPlan Bylaw 71 00 Schedule 2.1 DB; (m) City Centre Area McLennan North Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.lOC; (n) CitY Centre Area McLeml311 South Sub-Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.10D; (0) West Cambie Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedufe 2.11A; (p) East Cambie Area Piau Bylaw 71 00 Schedule 2.1lB; . (q) Bridgeport Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule2.l2; (r) East Richmond Area McLenuan Sub-Area PIau Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.13; aud (s) Hamilton Area Plan Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.14, together fmID the Official Coimnunity Plan of the City of Richmond for the purposes of Division 2 of Part 26 ofthe Local Government Act.· 362329l Bylaw 9000 . Page2 4. All references to "Official Community Plan" or "OCP" or "OCP (Bylaw 71 00)" in Schedule 2 of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 shall be read all references to Schedule 1 oftllls bylaw together with Schedule 2 ofRichmond Oft1cial Community Plan Bylaw 7100. 5. All references to "Schedule 1" in Schedule 2 of Richmond Official Connnunity Plan Bylaw 7100 shall be read all references to Schedule 1 ofthis bylaw. 6. The following apply after the adoption ofthishylaw: a) provided that or after Richmond Oft1cial Commmrity Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 8098" (Application RZ 05-303677) is adopted, that portion of 11295 Mellis Road designated "Public and Open Space" on the General Land Use Map of Richmond Oft1cial COlmnunity Plan Bylaw 7100, as amended by Bylaw 8098, shall be designated "Apartment Residential" on the City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map contained in Schedule 1 oftlrisbylaw; b) provided tlmt or after "Ricillnond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 8820" (Application RZ 10-531707) is adopted, 9220 No.3 Road slmll be designated "Commercial" on the City of Riclnnond 2041 OCP Land Use Map contained in Schedule 1 oftlris bylaw; c) provided that or after "Richmond Official Commmrity Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 8838" (Application RZ 06-349722) is adopted, that portion of 8800,8820,8840, 8880, 8900,8920, 8940 and 8960 Patterson Road and 3240, 3260, 3280, 3320 and 3340 Sexsmith Road designated as "Public and Open Space" on the Generalized Land Use Map of Richmond Oft1cial Community Plan Bylaw 7100, as amended by Bylaw 8838, shall be designated "Park" on the City ofRidJ.ll1ond2041 OCP Land Use Map. contained in. Schedule 1 of this bylaw, and that portion designated "Mixed Use" in accordance with Bylaw 8 83 8 shall be designated ''Mixed Use" on the City ofRiclJ.ll1ond 2041 OCP Land Use Map contained in Schedule 1 of this bylaw; and d)· provided that or after "Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 8841" (Application RZ 10-544729) is adopted, that portion of 3391 and 3411 Sexsmith Road and an adjacent. City lane designated "Public and Open Space" on tile Generalized Land Use Map of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, as amended by Bylaw 8841, shall be designated "Park" on tile City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use Map contained in Schedule 1 of this bylaw, and that portion designated "Mixed Use" in accordance with Bylaw 8841 shall be designated "Mixed Use" on. the City of Richmond 2041 OCP Land Use. Map containedin Schedule 1 oftlris bylaw. . 7. Any bylaw to amend RicIJ.lI1ond Zoning Bylaw 8500 that has received first, second and third reading prior to the adoption ofthi.s bylaw shall be considered an application in progress and Schedule 1 of Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, as it read immediately before it is repealed by tlris bylaw, s)1aIl apply to tile adoption of such amendment bylaw. Bylaw 9000 Page 3 . 8. This bylaw may be cited as "Richmond Official ConuiJuuity Plan Bylaw 9000". CtTYOF FIRST READJNG RICI:lMOND PUBLIC HEARING SECONDREADJNG ApPROVED hy Solicitor THlRD READJNG o OTHER REQUIREMENTS SATISFIED ADOPTED MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER ,...." 1"\.'1 616 U"J m Mayin Council ""'0, Fd From: Mayor Lois Jackson Sent: Friday, September 28,201212:17 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: FW: Housing Feedback From: AngeloDemitri To Mayor and Council We have in Delta for 13 years and my in laws since 1970 and we have noticed that there's a shortage of small homes in North Delta. We would like to be able to own a reasonably priced modest house when able to save enough money for a down payment. Why is the corporation orland community planners allowing so many of the existing bungalows to be demolished and allowing the private folks or developers to build very expensive and huge houses on those properties? We've noticed in the last couple years that there are more and more cases where those new houses take up the entire lots almost. Many of them are put up for sale immediately and they remain unsold and empty for quite a few months as they're very expensive! I thought I'd put this forth to your department since we read that you were gathering opinions as to development and planning in Delta. I hope you will consider this feedback and retain as many smaller homes, less expensive, for younger generations and their children in the future of Delta. This message is provided in confidence and should not be forwarded to any external third party without authorization. If you have received this message in error, please notify the original sender immediately by telephone or by return email' and delete this message along with any attachments. Staff will be sending an email to the writer to advise that as part of the North Delta Area Plan review process, we will focus on trying to ensure that there are a wide variety of housing types and sizes in North Delta to meet the needs of people of different ages and income levels. We have heard from many people that there is a need for more housing in North Delta that is affordable for first time home buyers as well as seniors wishing to downsize from their existing single family homes. Staff will also advise the writer that we cannot prevent people from demolishing existing smaller homes and replacing them with larger homes as they are allowed to build new houses on their lots as long as they comply with the zoning regulations. 1 617 To the Corporation of Delta and Metro Vancouver, British Columbia assembled, this petition of British Columbia voters and other concerned citizens humbly showeth: Whereas the proposed rezoning of the MK Delta Lands Group Inc. 10770-72 Avenue, Delta, Be., from "Resource Study Area" to "Comprehensive Mixed Use" raises many issues. These include the loss of • habitat for rare and endangered animals, and increased human health problems due the nearby Hi\ltlway 91. Recent studies show that people living within 100 metres of a highway have increased health 0 . n problems and reduced learning abilities. The South Fraser Perimeter Road Technical Report No. l&,j!1age 39, states that there will be increased employment in the health sector due to increased respiratorJSnd cancer-related illness due to its planned location. .e. Further, this land owned by MK Delta Lands Group Inc. at 10770-72 Avenue and their land immedlfttely across Highway 91 to the west, is surrounded by Conservation Land on THREE SIDES thus isolatingl€his land from any other developed or developable areas in Delta and it will negatively impact the Conservation Area. In 2004, 93% of the people responding to a survey, conducted by the Burns Bog Conservation Society, supported that we keep working to find ways to save the "missing 426 acres from the Conservation Area. This includes 10770-72nd Avenue and the land to the west of Highway 91 owned by MK Delta Lands Group Inc. Therefore be it resolved that we the undersigned, request that the Corporation of Delta and Metro Vancouver, refuse rezoning of the property at 10770-72 Avenue, Delta from "Resource Study Area" to "Comprehensive Mixed Use" due to its location. It is in a flood plain that will require thousands of tonnes of landfill and place anyone living in this area at risk and negatively impact the water flow of the Burns Bog Conservation Area. We hope that your honourable members representing the people of Delta and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, refuse the requested zoning change by MK Delta Lands Group Iq.VPE: 'f'II\~ *~ '.CP0 Name(Print) Address_(Required Inc. P.c.) Phone No. ~f~1thlle (Reqt!it ea) fllo fZ(L.~ /l-l 1-{/1' t%}K-c 6;4/fU R-/~IE!) I -r-rFt-7t7"~'f==t"=7F7A-:=t--C't-t'T---;;-:;-r'-----t----+-~~~"-'-"'"''-'=':J Jv/i,i r .... PL-6:;tt·5'Li ...... · .... F .... OA/.... V7!:E ...... ·Ari.. ·,e!::t7.. f' ...... CJ ... EJ Ile,E ,S ffl'(g,ft to help save Ai,:: 8Gg. /fUL(C"fTIO N O. ~-L-..!.....H--:N"t.K'--Y-O-U-!--'.--, /1/1 A fCC; c<:J'f'./rT/2,J'LC-f ;vE., S'L{. /'/"'c::; r-;-, ,,,,'r urgl'fttodaymakes ,;.8$25 0$35 CJ$§Q 0$75 0$100 OQther__ '1 ';7 LC v O/V.J, a difference tomorrow 4J6~/-I/:}fPS' s?i&d24t:5c.: F4C( L (77r;;r 4J2..~ (! DSign me ujr'for the Guardian's Cluti. (See the back for more inTormation) for Be's peatlands. I wish to pay by; A,/l/ ,AI c: c:. crf 'IIt: [ b US-£. Questions? Cheque payable to Burns Bog Conservation So_ci~!y Call us: 604.572.0373 o VISA DM/C Card No. PETi:RTHOSS _Exp.---"_ DAMEX Signature'_-6-.Q.I~~~~iD2..!L ______~ We respect your privacy. The Society does not sell or Name__ -'~~7T __~-= ~ ~ ______trade its mailing lists. Address;-'-"'-"-"""--__--''-'''-'=--==''..,..--:;;~--__,_,__ Char, No. 12916 6682 RR0001 prov.~, ThisThis correspondence correspondence relates relates to to a adevelopment development application application that that is is being being handled handled by by Community Community PlanningPlanning & & Development Development (LU006537). (LU006537). This This application application at at 10770 10770 72 72 Avenue Avenue includes includes an an amendment toamendment the Official Communityto the Official Plan Community to amend Plan the landto amend use designation the land use for designation the subject for property the subject from Resourceproperty Study from AreaResource to a newStudy designation Area to a new that designation would support that a would comprehensive support a mixedcomprehensive use developmentmixed use development including urban inclu uses,ding naturalurban uses, habitats, natural public habitats, open publicspace andopen greenways. space and The exact typegreenways. and mix ofThe land exact uses type would and be mix determined of land uses following would be consultation determined with following the community. consultation Council endorsedwith the acommunity. public consultation Council processendorsed at a the public April consultation 2, 2012 Regular process Meeting at the which will be carried out overApril the 2, next2012 several Regular months. Meeting Public which comments will be carried are beingout over tracked the next and severalwill be summarizedmonths. Public in a futurecomments report are to beingCouncil. tracked and will be summarized in a future report to Council. 618 Mayor ,.Council From: Clark/Pastor [email protected]] genda J3.;t00-o10-: Sent: Monday, October 01, 20124:25 PM FILE # {.utJ{Jb.3 ~O To: Mayor & Council A Subject: Opposition to South lands Development -- lam opposed to development on the Southlands I want it to remain ZONED AGRICULITURE I would like to see the Southlands returned to the Agricultural Land Reserve Georgina Clark Joe Pastor d :\li~II)IoSVb- ~ \:)~1iY0t Staff will be sending an email to the writer to advise that their comments will be considered as part of the public consultation process for the Southlands Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning application. Staff will be reviewing all correspondence and noting comments and concerns which will be summarized and reported back to Council. 1 619 Mayor Council From: Inland Flyfishing [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 25,20128:59 AM To: Mayor & Council Cc: [email protected] Subject: Cran Campbell - Noise Bylaw September 25, 2012. To Mayor and Council, I spoke to your office once before and my letter was addressed to Mayor and Council as is this one. I had a call from your By-Law Inspector a couple of weeks ago concerning my complaint ofthe noise that is being transmitted to the residents who live in the Kinsmen Apartments that is originating from the lawn mowers being started up in the early mornings and this morning its at 7:30 am. The lack of consideration for the elderly who need their rest is unbelievable, not only for the people who live here, but for the noise that is carried to the surrounding neighbourhood. This problem is not only created by the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling but by the municipality also, who deem it necessary to do their maintenance within the park area in the wee early morning hours, and the noise is NOT just being transmitted from these groups, but, you also, have the park where it is being utilized up to 10:30 pm. and the noise that is being transmitted from there, then~ou, have the weekends where at times there are groups of people who linger within the park at all hours ofthe night that create disturbance. Where is peace and quiet? What I can't understand why the bylaw does not recognize that there are resident people here that have rights also, and wish, peace and quiet in the early mornings and late evenings. Lawnchompers can be louder then stereos, yelling and screaming can be louder than televisions within a building and the lack of respect for one's peaceful mindset to enjoy one's home is downright disrespectful. The By-law should be amended to keep up with societies needs and the need for noise in the early morning and late evening' hours is not needed. The design of this park neglected take in consideration of the resident's and the elderly that live here there should of been a sound barrier of trees that faced the residential complexes and homes here which would of cut down some of the noise that is being transmitted. The population of this province is growing as well as this municipality and the noise level will be increased, what one should be concerned with is how to make our community liveable and tolerable, and leaving this by-law which permits abusive, high- level noise, and early morning start-ups as well as late evening disturbance to flourish, I believe is not within the boundaries of common-sense and respect for the betterment of our society. I started writing this letter as a complaint but the picture is much bigger. Population growth is unavoidable, consideration for one's right for a quiet morning and evening is a shallow grave when a by-law permits the disrespect for the neighbourhood and residents. Please, revisit this by-law and take in consideration the residents. I wish a written response from yourself and council, and I hope this matter of this issue can be brought up at the next Mayor and Council meeting. A Bylaw Inspector contacted the Bowling Club and they have agreed to adjust the hours of lawn cutting. Complainant has been advised. 1 Respectfully, Cran Campbell. Please, do not publish may address or phone number. Thank you. 2 • Mayor Council -DJ From: Christine Edlund on behaH 01 Mayor Lois Jackson Sent! Tuesday, August 28,201210:17 AM To: Mayor & Council ,j Subject: FW: Noise Bylaw eneral G FILE # \B.lOO-~bq~, Please register to M&C. I i I Thank you, TYPE: __!.:,~,;=!!-",,"J,--_ ; ~ Christine Edlund DEPT: __..:...;;~=_ Me Administrative Secretary to the Mayor A.T #:' \\?f}103 The Corporation of Delta Comments: . From: c@[email protected] [maj!to:[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 10:13 AM To: Mayor Lois Jackson Subject: Noise Bylaw Letter to the Editor, We have a Bylaw, a noise bylaw that is supposed congenial for all concerned except for the ones who are being abused by the noise. There is a section within the bylaw that allows lawnmowers to be used as early as 7:00am, and the heckwith the surrounding public or tenants who are abused by this noise that is distributed within the area I Mayor and Council, i Tsawwassen lawn Bowling Club is located next to a senior's. complex and it is mostly being used by seniors, so 1 I one would think they would have some consideration and understandfug for seniors. In the mornings the "Iawnchomper" starts up just after 7:00 am, and with its grunting, grinding and moaning it whines its way across the lawn oblivious that it awakens and disturbs the senior tenants who face this green in the apartment complexes. Consideration to the needs of the seniors who live in the apartments who have to face this disturbance from this grinding monster in the early morning hours seem unimportant especially when there is a bylaw that allows this .'.' type of abuse. It's time that the Mayor and Council revisit the bylaw and amend it so these "senior people" can have that sleep they deserve, the respect they deserve and the peace of mind that the alarm of the beginning of the day isn't that moaning, grinding, groaning of this alarm clock known as the "lawncbomper". :NFORMATION TO COUNCIL DATE CF) II? . *Please, do not ,put my addressor phone nwnber in print. Th. Ate' 1 620 Mayor _Council From: Linda Oltho [I indaottho@ hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 8:49 AM To: Mayor & Council; George Harvie Cc: RotaryDon Burkett; Ray (Rotary) Moschuk Subject: FW: [Rotary Club of Ladner] Photo journal of Team Spartina at work Attachments: SPARTIN A REPORT 2012 (l).doc Importance: High TYPE IZe ~1A\tN AJ"~'" Categories: Printed DEPT: u\ \ ( . A.T. #:_ lI'\ d 1) Dear Mayor and Council and Mr. George Harvie, Comments: ()Lti:l~/( r \''S / ( L CUIA Ipc_ fY1(C h~LlJ Please find enclosed our latest photo journal on our work against the noxious weed kpartina for this ~ar 2012. Dr. DOll Burkett and hi s team from the Rotary Club of Ladner started in early May this year and were able to eradicate well over 4,500 spartina plants, by September 23/12. Starting early meant that we were able to "dig up" plants and wash the soil off, making the bags of clones and plants much lighter to carry off to the Dyke dumping location. This latest effort on Sunday September 23, 2012 we deadheaded clones and dug up other unmarked plants as well as GPS'd them. Dr. Don Burkeu had to buy his own GPS as he is so passionate about this project he decided he had to have one. We could use more GPS, but they are costly. Daisy his adorable dog is always with him and is a great spartina pointer as well. This past Sunday's effort covered a great area and another volunteer Dan Treent offered rides on his machine (forget the name but it is an all terrain type vehicle) so that we could cover the larger area and also have him deliver the bags of spartina to the dump site on the Dyke Road. It is a smelly workout (especially if you fall in the muck and mire like I did LOL) but we all feel better for having done a great job in helping to rid our beloved Bay, as much as we can, of this nox:ious weed. Thank you to the Corporation of Delta for supplying us some of our supplies and your interest in getting rid of this noxiolls plant. Thank you, Linda auho Past President ROIary Club of Ladner FYI and this is also on our website http://www.clubrunner.ca/porlaIlHomc.aspx:?accounlid=603 and on Facebook as mentioned below. I will send more photo's of our work. Date: Tue. 25 Sep 2012 14 :29:42 ·0700 Subject: [Rotary Club of Ladner] Photo journal of Team Spartina at work Chris Offer posted in Rotary Clu b of Ladner Chris Offer 2: 29pm Sep 25 Photo journal of Team Spartina at work The volunteers are continuing to do excellent work in the Spartina removal effort and supplies are being provided by Delta. The GPS efforts are also appreciated and staff will make handheld GPS units 1 available to loan to the volunteers so that the efforts can be documented. A report to Council on Spartina will be provided at an upcoming meeting. Letters of appreciation will be sent to the volunteers. SPARTINA REPORT 2012 Unflagged cones GPS and removed if A's, larger are flagged and GPS People are numbers totaled on each outing. Hours are total hours. So two people for 2 hours is 4 under the hours column DATE S UNMARKED S A UNMARKED A PEOPLE HOURS June 26-July 1 292 180 13 2 6 17 104-96" July 2-8 4 81 3 3 3 7 72-88'" July 8-15 104 125 42 5 + one type C 6 18 72-88th .. July 22-29 53 74 3 + one type C 5 13 88-96'" Aug-5 72-88" 283 307 67 I 6 28 Aug6 -14 148 154 33 21 45 72-88'" Beach Grove Aug 13-20 69 499 47 5 8 25 Aug 20-26 12 872 4 3 4 13 Aug 27-Sept 3 253 2 10 22 Aug 31 clipping 96-104 Sept 3- 10 Clipping 49 5 23 Sept 10-16 Cl ipping 374 6 I-B 5 22 Total 965 3189 216 26 2"C" I-B 89 265 392 % over fla gged 12 % over flagged Mayor _Council From: Linda OUho ([email protected] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 8:59 AM To: Mayor & Council; George Harvie Cc: AotaryDon Burkett Subject: Sept 17 2012 Spartina removal and info FW: 11 pictures for you Attachments: IMG_0061.JPG; IMG_0062.JPG; IMG_0063.JPG; IMG _0064.JPG; IMG_0065.JPG; IMG_ 0066.JPG; IMG_0067.JPG; IMG_0068.JPG; IMG_0069.J PG; IMG_0070.JPG; IMG_0071.JPG Dear Mayor and Council, and Mr. George Harvie, Please find below an "uncensored" report by Don Burkett with photo's enclosed, regarding the removal of a clone found by some local horse riders (his wife and daughter) that had eluded our spartina spotters. His sense of humour is what makes it fun for us and we enjoy the repartee. I hope it does not offend anyone, and that you enjoy the comments, as it goes to why we still work hard at getting rid of spartina and have fun while we are at it. Thanks, Unda Ottho From: [email protected] Subject: 11 pictures for you Date: Mon, 17 5ep 2012 21:31:36 -0700 UNCENSORED: Veteran spartina eradicators demonstrate the handling of a type "B" clone known as "Barb's Clone" off south Beach Grove. Within striking distance of an elementary school and thousands of unsuspecting residence the clone had remained undetected until women with horses found the lurking menace. Dan, Daisy and Don Burkett, seasoned veterans with thousands of kills between them took the call and deployed off 17th ave. In second picture the trained eye may detect a single new growth plant just to the left of centre in front of the tidal pool. Taken without emotion by hardened hunters. The perimeter of the clone is dug exposing the lateral rhizomal extension and defining the margins. The defined area is dug out being careful to take as much of the root matter as possible. Once the area has been dug it is gone through again removing smaller pieces of root. The hole is back filled to cover any bits we may have missed so they dan', floal away and grow elsewhere. The covering creates an anoxic environment any of the remaining root pieces are unlikely to survive. A good stomping stabilizes the fill. GPS it, haul it away and make the car stink again. Smiled al the bikers and walkers that scowl at us as we drove back along the dike, nostrils burning with the scent of spartina funk, body odor and dog. Someone's got 10 do it! You have been sent 11 pictures. IMG_0061.JPG IMG_0062.JPG IMG_0063.JPG IMG_0064.JPG IMG_0065.JPG IMG_0066.JPG IMG_0067.JPG IMG_0068.JPG IMG_0069.JPG IMG_0070.JPG IMG_0071.JPG j J I I