METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT LIQUID WASTE COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

September 17, 2020 1:00 p.m. 28th Floor Boardroom, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

A G E N D A1

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 September 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Liquid Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2020 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

1.2 July 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Liquid Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held July 16, 2020 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1. Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Designated Speakers: Tom Sadleir, Program Manager, Community Engagement, External Relations, and Brent Burton, Division Manager, Policy, Planning and Analysis, Liquid Waste Services That the GVS&DD Board: a) authorize staff to forward the engagement program for the review and update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan, as described in the report dated September 4, 2020, titled “Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan,” to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for approval; and,

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

September 10, 2020 Liquid Waste Committee Liquid Waste Committee Regular Agenda September 17, 2020 Agenda Page 2 of 2

b) authorize staff to initiate engagement upon receipt of approval from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

5.2. Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management Designated Speaker: Lillian Zaremba, Program Manager, Utility Residuals Management, Liquid Waste Services That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated August 24, 2020, titled “Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management”.

5.3. Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Peter Navratil, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated September 2, 2020 titled “Manager’s Report”.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

7. OTHER BUSINESS

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS

9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under Section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below.

That the Liquid Waste Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2020 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1)(e) as follows:

“90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district.”

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Liquid Waste Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of September 17, 2020.

Membership: Stewart, Richard (C) - Coquitlam Ferguson, Steve - Langley Township Svendsen, Ryan - Maple Ridge Dominato, Lisa (VC) - Vancouver Little, Mike - North Vancouver District Trentadue, Mary - New Westminster Calendino, Pietro - Burnaby Loo, Alexa - Richmond van den Broek, Val - Langley City Elford, Doug - City of Surrey McDonald, Bruce - Delta Walker, Darryl - White Rock

Liquid Waste Committee 2.1

METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT LIQUID WASTE COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Liquid Waste Committee held at 1:02 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the 28th Floor Boardroom, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Richard Stewart, Coquitlam Vice Chair, Councillor Lisa Dominato, Vancouver* Councillor Pietro Calendino, Burnaby* Councillor Doug Elford, Surrey* Councillor Steve Ferguson, Langley Township Mayor Mike Little, North Vancouver District* Councillor Alexa Loo, Richmond* Councillor Ryan Svendsen, Maple Ridge* Councillor Mary Trentadue, New Westminster* (departed at 2:56 p.m.) Mayor Val van den Broek, Langley City* Mayor Darryl Walker, White Rock*

MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor Bruce McDonald, Delta

STAFF PRESENT: Peter Navratil, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services Jerry W. Dobrovolny, Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Legislative Services Coordinator, Board and Information Services

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 July 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2020 as circulated. CARRIED

*denotes electronic meeting participation as authorized by Section 3.6.2 of the Procedure Bylaw

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Liquid Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 1 of 7 Liquid Waste Committee 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 June 18, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held June 18, 2020 as circulated. CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS

Agenda Order Varied The order of the agenda was varied to consider Items 3.2 and 3.3 prior to Item 3.1.

3.2 Tessa Danelesko, Georgia Strait Alliance Speaking to Item 5.2 of the agenda on the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (IIWWTP), Tessa Danelesko, Biodiversity Program Lead, Georgia Strait Alliance (GSA), offered comments about GSA’s mandate, ecological and economic impacts from pollution in the Salish Sea and how tertiary treatment can lessen these impacts, and about the importance of supporting national regulations and source control programs to reduce marine contamination in aquatic environments and advocating for regional tertiary wastewater treatment.

The delegation requested the Committee support IIWWTP tertiary treatment.

Presentation material titled “Georgia Strait Alliance” is retained with the July 16, 2020 agenda.

3.3 Zackary Shoom, Founding Director, Obabika Speaking to Item 5.2 of the agenda on the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (IIWWTP), Zackary Shoom, Founding Director, Obabika, offered comments about efforts to understand wastewater composition and how wastewater impacts ecosystems, the need to advocate for federal project funding, and how tertiary wastewater treatment will reduce impacts on the Salish Sea, Fraser River and surrounding communities.

The delegation requested the Committee support IIWWTP tertiary treatment.

Agenda Order Resumed The order of the agenda resumed with Item 3.1 being before the Committee.

3.1 Myles Lamont, Director at Large, WildResearch Society Speaking to Item 5.2 of the agenda on the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (IIWWTP), Myles Lamont, Director at Large, WildResearch Society (Society), offered comments about the Society’s background, operations and services, location of the Iona Island Bird Observatory, how project design will

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Liquid Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 2 of 7 Liquid Waste Committee impact the Society’s monitoring programs, how tertiary treatment will help to create and restore Iona Island, and the Society’s willingness to work with Metro Vancouver on restoration and conservation efforts related to the Project.

The delegation requested Metro Vancouver include the Society in future stakeholder discussions and support IIWWTP tertiary treatment.

Presentation material titled “Iona Island Bird Observatory” is retained with the July 16, 2020 agenda.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Hydrothermal Processing Biocrude Oil for Low Carbon Fuel (Video) Members were presented with a video, produced by Metro Vancouver, introducing research being conducted on the conversation of hydrothermal processing biocrude oil for use as low carbon transportation fuel. The video is not retained with the agenda.

5.2 Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Design Concept Report dated June 23, 2020 from Bryan Shoji, Director, Policy, Planning and Analysis, Liquid Waste Services, providing a recommendation for the design concept for the new Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (IIWWTP).

Members were updated on the recommended design concepts, park integration and ecological enhancement, resiliency considerations, community input reflected in design, timing, and next steps.

In response to questions, members were informed about communications and engagement with member jurisdictions, First Nations and other stakeholders, timing to report back to Committee, and consideration being given to biosolid nutrients management as part of lagoon decommissioning efforts.

Presentation material titled “Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Definition: Recommended Design Concepts” is retained with the July 16, 2020 agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board endorse the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project design concept as presented in the report dated June 23, 2020, titled “Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Design Concept”. CARRIED

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Liquid Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 3 of 7 Liquid Waste Committee 5.3 Board Budget Workshop – Overview and Next Steps for Liquid Waste Services Report dated June 24, 2020 from Peter Navratil, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services, and Dean Rear, Chief Financial Officer/General Manager, Financial Services, providing an overview of the June 5, 2020 Board Budget Workshop including Board direction to staff and next steps and considerations for Liquid Waste Services.

Members were updated on the June 5, 2020 Board Budget Workshop highlighting process and staff responses in preparing for the 2021 Liquid Waste Services budget process.

Presentation material titled “Board Budget Workshop Overview and Next Steps” is retained with the July 16, 2020 agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated June 24, 2020, titled “Board Budget Workshop – Overview and Next Steps for Liquid Waste Services”. CARRIED

5.4 Liquid Waste Services Capital Program Expenditures Update as of April 30, 2020 Report dated June 22, 2020 from Colin Meldrum, Acting Director, Project Delivery, Liquid Waste Services, reporting on the status of the Liquid Waste Services’ capital program and financial performance for the 2020 fiscal year to April 30, 2020.

Members were updated on Liquid Waste Services Capital Program expenditures to April 30, 2020 highlighting the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Trickling Filter Project and Outfall Project, Sapperton Pump Station, Kent Street Pump Station Backup Power Project, and Golden Ears Pump Station Sanitary Sewer Overflow Tank Project including a partnership with Katzie First Nation for art murals to enhance tanks.

Comments were offered about project scoping and costs in relation to affordability. Members suggested consideration be given to breaking down component costs when presenting options going forward.

2:56 p.m. Councillor Trentadue departed the meeting.

Presentation titled “Liquid Waste Services Capital Program Expenditures as at April 30, 2020” is retained with the July 16, 2020 agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated June 22, 2020, titled “Liquid Waste Services Capital Program Expenditure Update as of April 30, 2020”. CARRIED

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Liquid Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 4 of 7 Liquid Waste Committee 5.5 2019 GVS&DD Environmental Management and Quality Control Annual Report Report dated June 29, 2020 from Andjela Knezevic-Stevanovic, Director, Environmental Management and Quality Control, Liquid Waste Services, providing a summary of the 2019 GVS&DD Environmental Management and Quality Control Annual Report.

Members were updated on the 2019 GVS&DD Environmental Management and Quality Control Annual Report.

Presentation titled “2019 GVS&DD Environmental Management and Quality Control Annual Report” is retained with the July 16, 2020 agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated June 29, 2020 titled “2019 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report”. CARRIED

5.6 Metro Vancouver’s Sewer Overflow Map Report dated June 25, 2020 from Tom Sadleir, Program Manager, Community Engagement, Liquid Waste Services, providing an update on development of the public notification program for sewer overflows and wastewater treatment plant process interruptions.

Members were updated on the status of Metro Vancouver’s efforts to develop a public notification program for sewer overflows and wastewater treatment plant process interruptions.

Presentation titled “Metro Vancouver’s Sewer Overflow Map Phase 1 Pilot Map” is retained with the July 16, 2020 agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated June 25, 2020, titled “Metro Vancouver’s Sewer Overflow Map”. CARRIED

5.7 Award of Contract Resulting from Standing Request for Expression of Interest SRFEOI No. 19-283: Biosolids Management Report dated June 25, 2020 from Roy Moulder, Director, Purchasing and Risk Management, Financial Services, and Lillian Zaremba, Program Manager, Utility Residuals Management, Liquid Waste Services, advising the GVS&DD Board of the results of SRFEOI No. 19-283: Biosolids Management, and seeking the Board award the contract, in an amount of up to $6,860,000 (exclusive of taxes), to Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., for the beneficial use of biosolids at FVA’s Castle Pit.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Liquid Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 5 of 7 Liquid Waste Committee It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board: a) authorize award of a contract in the amount of up to $6,860,000 (exclusive of taxes) to Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. for biosolids management at Fraser Valley Aggregates’ Castle Pit, resulting from Standing Request for Expressions of Interest No. 19-283: Biosolids Management, subject to final review by the Commissioner; and b) authorize the Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract once the Commissioner is satisfied that the award should proceed. CARRIED

5.8 Manager’s Report Report dated June 22, 2020 from Peter Navratil, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services, updating the Liquid Waste Committee on the Committee’s 2020 Work Plan.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated June 22, 2020 titled “Manager’s Report”. CARRIED

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 2020 Update on Liquid Waste Sustainability Innovation Fund Projects Report dated June 15, 2020 from Paul Kadota, Policy, Planning and Analysis, Liquid Waste Services, together with report dated June 1, 2020 to the Climate Action Committee, providing an update on projects funded under the Liquid Waste Sustainability Innovation Fund.

This report was presented to the Climate Action Committee at its meeting of June 19, 2020 and MVRD Board at its meeting of July 3, 2020 and is before the Liquid Waste Committee for information.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the following Information Item presented in the July 16, 2020 agenda: 6.1 2020 Update on Liquid Waste Sustainability Innovation Fund Projects CARRIED

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Liquid Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 6 of 7 Liquid Waste Committee 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2020 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (j) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.” CARRIED

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Liquid Waste Committee adjourn its regular meeting of July 16, 2020. CARRIED (Time: 3:30 p.m.)

______Janis Knaupp, Richard Stewart, Chair Legislative Services Coordinator

40284371 FINAL

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Liquid Waste Committee held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 Page 7 of 7 Liquid Waste Committee 5.1

To: Liquid Waste Committee

From: Tom Sadleir, Program Manager, Community Engagement, External Relations Brent Burton, Division Manager, Policy, Planning and Analysis, Liquid Waste Services

Date: September 4, 2020 Meeting Date: September 17, 2020

Subject: Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board: a) authorize staff to forward the engagement program for the review and update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan, as described in the report dated September 4, 2020, titled “Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan,” to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for approval; and, b) authorize staff to initiate engagement upon receipt of approval from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Metro Vancouver must review and update the 2011 Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP), as directed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The Minister requires that a comprehensive review and update strategy be submitted by October 30, 2020, along with other requested information. Staff have prepared a robust ILWRMP review and update engagement program, informed by discussions with Ministry and member jurisdiction staff (Regional Administrative Advisory Committee [RAAC], Regional Engineers Advisory Committee [REAC] and Regional Finance Advisory Committee [RFAC]). Possible focus areas of a new plan, to be confirmed through engagement, include: managing rainwater and stormwater; managing and treating wastewater; managing assets and risk; innovation; affordability; and collaboration and engagement. The plan is scheduled for development over three years for endorsement by member jurisdictions and the Board.

PURPOSE To request that the GVS&DD Board authorize staff to forward the strategy for review and update of the existing Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP) to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for approval, and to initiate engagement upon provincial approval of the strategy.

BACKGROUND As directed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in a letter dated September 11, 2019 (Attachment 1), Metro Vancouver is required to review and update the existing ILWRMP. As described in the letter, as a first step, Metro Vancouver must address several conditions by October 30, 2020, including the submission of a comprehensive strategy for review and update of

40895872

Liquid Waste Committee Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Liquid Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: September 17, 2020 Page 2 of 3 the ILWRMP. As outlined in a staff report to the Liquid Waste Committee dated May 26, 2020 titled, “Development of a Review Strategy for the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan” (Reference 1), Metro Vancouver staff have been developing this strategy, informed by ongoing discussions with Ministry staff along with pre-engagement scoping activities undertaken in coordination with member jurisdictions (RAAC, REAC and RFAC).

REVIEW AND UPDATE STRATEGY Based upon work completed by staff to date, it is anticipated that a four-phase process over approximately three years will be required to complete the review and update of the ILWRMP. A “One Water” approach will be undertaken in development of the new plan, uniting the management of water whether in the form of wastewater, stormwater or drinking water, in areas where synergies and overlap exist.

Possible focus areas of a new plan, to be confirmed through engagement, include: managing rainwater and stormwater; managing and treating wastewater; manage assets and risk; innovation; affordability; and collaboration and engagement.

A proposed Engagement Program (Attachment 2) includes extensive engagement and communications on all phases of the ILWRMP review and update with member jurisdiction residents, businesses, elected officials and staff, 33 First Nations, adjacent regional districts and government agencies. A proposed Community Advisory Panel will inform and advise on plan development.

Review and update process oversight will be provided by a Steering Committee whose function will be fulfilled by regular updates to, and feedback from, RAAC, REAC and RFAC, the Liquid Waste Committee, with ultimate responsibility for decisions resting with the GVS&DD Board.

The proposed Engagement Program reflects discussions with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and member jurisdiction staff, including RAAC, REAC, and RFAC.

Additional information has also been prepared, as requested by the Minister, as follows:

 Implementation status summary of Ministerial approval conditions for the 2011 ILWRMP (Attachment 3)  Implementation status summary of Ministerial review extension conditions as outlined in letter of September 11, 2019 (Attachment 4).

Upon GVS&DD Board approval, staff would provide the information as described in this report by October 30, 2020 to the Minister for review. Upon Ministerial approval of the strategy for review and update of the existing ILWRMP, staff would initiate engagement activities.

ALTERNATIVES 1) That the GVS&DD Board: a) authorize staff to forward the engagement program for the review and update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan, as described in the report dated September 4, 2020, titled “Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste

Liquid Waste Committee Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Liquid Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: September 17, 2020 Page 3 of 3

and Resource Management Plan,” to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for approval; and, b) authorize staff to initiate engagement upon receipt of approval of the review and update engagement program from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

2) That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated September 4, 2020 titled “Strategy for Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan” and provide alternate direction to staff.

Alternative 1 is recommended given that the Province has directed Metro Vancouver to respond to Ministerial conditions by October 30, 2020.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Activities to support the development of the review and update strategy in 2020 can be accommodated within existing budgets as planned. Additional activities to support the review and update of the ILWRMP will be brought forward for the Board’s consideration as part of the proposed 2021-2025 Financial Plan.

CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver must review and update the 2011 Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan, as required by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The Minister requires that a comprehensive review and update strategy be submitted by October 30, 2020 with other requested information. Upon Ministerial approval of the review and update strategy, staff would initiate engagement activities. Staff recommend Alternative 1.

Attachments 1. Letter from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, dated September 11, 2019 (32689133) 2. Engagement Program: Review and Update of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (40682116) 3. Implementation Status Summary of Ministerial Approval Conditions for the 2011 ILWRMP (40887508) 4. Implementation Status Summary of Ministerial Review Extension Conditions (33124170)

Reference 1. Liquid Waste Committee Report dated May 26, 2020 titled “Development of a Review Strategy for the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan”

40895872

Liquid Waste Committee ATTACHMENT 1

...BRITISH COLUMBIA

Reference: 346762 X-Ref: 10400-60 LWMP Metro Vancouver

SEP11 2019

Sav Dhaliwal, Chair and Directors Metro Vancouver Regional District 4730 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H OC6

Dear Chair Dhaliwal and Directors:

I am writing to follow up on my email of December 11, 2018, regarding an amendment of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP) to extend the plan review cycle timeline by two years, to 2021.

I am satisfied that the public notification is adequate to support an amendment to your ILWRMP. Pursuant to Section 24(5) of the Environmental Management Act, I hereby approve the amendment to extend the review cycle of the IL WRMP from eight to ten years (to be initiated in 2021), subject to the condition that the GVS&DD work with ministry staff to address the following actions:

1. Develop approaches to involve and collaborate with local Indigenous Peoples for the development and implementation of the IL WRMP. 2. Refresh terms of reference for the Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC). This would include, but is not limited to, a review of the mandate and objectives, membership, roles and responsibilities, meeting frequency and revisiting how monitoring programs are designed, reviewed, implemented and amended. 3. Review the membership of the Stormwater Interagency Liaison Group and consider including municipal members in leadership positions. Seek comments and advice from the EMC regarding initial adaptive management framework reports associated with municipal integrated stormwater management plans. 4. Submit one comprehensive report for each of the GVS&DD receiving water bodies (Fraser River, Burrard Inlet, Boundary Bay and the Strait of Georgia). The terms of reference should be developed in consultation with ministry staff prior to completing each report.

...2

Ministty of Environment and Office of the Mailing Address: Telephone: 250 387-1187 Climate Change Strategy Minister Parliament Buildings Jlacsimile: 250 387-1356 Victoria BC V8V 1 X4 Website: www.J!•>v.hc.ca/em

Liquid Waste Committee -2-

5. Promote transparency by ensuring that data and summary receiving environment and ambient monitoring reports for each of the GVS&DD receiving water bodies are made accessible to the public at an appropriate level of complexity. 6. Develop a system to notify the public, in real time, of sewer overflows and wastewater treatment interruptions. 7. Prepare a comprehensive plan for the review of the IL WRMP that defines the scope of the review and how GVS&DD addressed the conditions of the May 30, 2011, Ministerial approval letter.

These actions must be completed to the satisfaction of the Director, Environmental Management Act, no later than October 30, 2020.

Approval of the IL WRMP does not authorize entry upon, crossing over or use for any purposes of private or crown lands or works, unless and except as authorized by the owner of such lands or works. The responsibility for obtaining such authority shall rest with the local government. This IL WRMP is approved pursuant to the provisions of the Environmental Management Act, which asserts it is an offence to discharge waste without proper authorization. It is also GVS&DD's and member municipalities responsibility to ensure that all activities conducted under this IL WRMP are carried out with regard to the rights of third parties and comply with other applicable legislation that may be in force.

George Heyman Minister cc: AJ Downie, Director, Authorizations - South, Environmental Protection Division, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Liquid Waste Committee ATTACHMENT 2

Engagement Program

Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan: Review and Update

Last updated August 19, 2020

40682116

Liquid Waste Committee

Contents

1. Introduction ...... 1 2. Engagement Approach and Objectives ...... 2 3. Program Phases and Timeline ...... 3 4. Audiences ...... 4 5. Committee Structure ...... 7 6. Engagement Approach by Audience ...... 8 7. Reporting ...... 9 Appendix A: Phase 1 Detailed Engagement Plan ...... 10

Liquid Waste Committee

1. Introduction The Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP), approved by the provincial government in 2011, established the coordinated approach for liquid waste management in the Metro Vancouver region. The ILWRMP sets out goals, strategies and actions for Metro Vancouver and its member jurisdictions that help ensure the protection of public health and the environment, while using liquid waste as a resource.

Over the next three years, Metro Vancouver will engage member jurisdictions, residents and businesses, First Nations, environmental organizations, and government agencies to review and update the ILWRMP to ensure continued protection of human health and the environment in the face of challenges such as climate change, as well as to align with a broad range of other critical liquid waste management initiatives underway across the region.

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the Engagement Program for the review and update of the ILWRMP. The Engagement Program contains the following elements:

• Engagement approach and objectives • Phases and timeline for the engagement process • Audiences and engagement methods • A description of the committees that provide input on the plan and guide its development • Reporting of engagement results

Developing the Plan

The Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) is one of four separate corporate legal entities commonly referred to collectively as Metro Vancouver. For the purposes of this document, Metro Vancouver, will be used to describe the GVS&DD.

The GVS&DD Board of Directors (the Board), as advised by the Liquid Waste Committee, coordinates strategic long-range planning for the collection and treatment of liquid waste in the Metro Vancouver region, which includes reviewing and updating the ILWRMP. These plans are then reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (the Ministry), typically with additional conditions as may be imposed by the Minister.

Metro Vancouver owns, maintains and operates regional trunk sewers and major wastewater treatment plants, regulates industrial waste discharges, implements regional actions in its plans, reports on plan progress, and collaborates with others as appropriate. Municipal members of the GVS&DD own and maintain collector sewers, implement municipal actions set out in the regional liquid waste management plan (LWMP or the Plan), manage stormwater systems, report on their progress on actions in the LWMP, and set local land use plans and community development standards.

The existing LWMP (titled ILWRMP) was endorsed by the Board and member jurisdictions prior to receiving provincial approval, subject to Ministerial conditions, in May 2011. The current LWMP defines the initiatives and programs to be implemented by Metro Vancouver, member municipalities, and other users of these systems.

1 Liquid Waste Committee

The review and update of the LWMP will be conducted within the context of Metro Vancouver’s Resilient Region Strategic Framework, which encompasses financial and social considerations such as affordability, equity and reconciliation, as well as physical and environmental conditions. This framework may also provide opportunities to integrate certain planning and engagement activities. For example, the review and update of Metro Vancouver’s LWMP and Drinking Water Management Plan (DWMP) are on similar schedules, providing a unique opportunity for alignment of approach via a “One Water” theme, uniting the management of water whether in the form of drinking water, wastewater or stormwater. The project team will look for opportunities to align and/or integrate engagement efforts around a “One Water” vision during the review and update of Plan.

Plan Regulatory Process LWMPs are provincially mandated under the Environmental Management Act (EMA). The EMA contains requirements for local governments to carry out a process for comprehensive public and First Nation review and consultation for all aspects of the development, amendment and final content of a waste management plan. The LWMP is first approved by the Board for submission to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (the Minister) for approval. Although the ILWRMP was originally intended to be reviewed after eight years, Metro Vancouver requested and was granted an extension of the Plan’s comprehensive review cycle, subject to the completion of seven conditions by October 30, 2020. Planning is now underway to review and update the LWMP with efforts anticipated to start in early 2021.

Before approving an updated Plan, the Minister must be satisfied that there has been adequate public and First Nations engagement. Following municipal and Board endorsement, Metro Vancouver will submit an Engagement Summary and draft updated Plan to the Minister for review.

2. Engagement Approach and Objectives The LWMP Engagement Program reflects Metro Vancouver’s commitment to working closely with member jurisdictions, residents and businesses, First Nations, government and regulatory agencies, adjacent regional districts, and special interest groups. Metro Vancouver is committed to providing diverse and multiple opportunities for these groups to participate in the review and update of the Plan. The Engagement Program was developed in discussion with the Ministry, and in consideration of the Ministry’s Interim Guidelines for Preparing Liquid Waste Management Plans (July 2011), to ensure engagement requirements are met.

The Engagement Program proposes a phased approach that is designed to be interactive, accessible and transparent. The goal of the Program is to provide interested and affected parties with ample opportunity to access information, engage in discussions with project team members, and provide input for consideration by Metro Vancouver staff and Board. Information on the LWMP, the engagement process, and opportunities to provide input will be posted on the Metro Vancouver website as it becomes available. Meetings, feedback forms/surveys, correspondence, and delegations to the Liquid Waste Committee will be used as mechanisms to receive comment on the LWMP and the engagement process. The Engagement Program is also designed to be flexible to allow for the consideration of additional interests and issues that emerge during the Plan review and update.

2 Liquid Waste Committee

3. Program Phases and Timeline The formal review and update of the LWMP will be initiated following the Minister’s approval of the Review and Update Strategy; therefore, the timing of each phase outlined in this section is approximate. The notification phase is underway and will help establish priorities for the updated Plan and begin to identify how interested parties would like to participate in its development. The project team will seek endorsement from the Liquid Waste Committee and Board at key milestones.

The approach to engagement aligns with the phases for the review and update of the LWMP, outlined below:

Notification Phase: Develop Review and Update Strategy and Conduct Early Engagement (2020)

• Develop a work plan to review and update the LWMP and submit with additional information requested in the Minister’s September 2019 extension letter to the Ministry by October 30, 2020. • Conduct early engagement to help establish priorities for the updated LWMP and begin to identify how audiences would like to participate in its development. • Work with members to begin to scope a draft Discussion Paper that outlines potential focus areas for the updated LWMP. Possible focus areas, to be established and confirmed through engagement, include: o Manage rainwater and stormwater o Manage and treat wastewater o Manage assets and risk o Innovation o Affordability o Collaboration and engagement Phase 1: Review ILWRMP and Develop Vision, Goals and Guiding Principles (Q1 2021 – Q3 2021)

• Review the ILWRMP and identify successes, opportunities for improvement and gaps. • Develop an updated vision, goals and guiding principles for the updated LWMP.

Phase 2: Develop Strategies and Actions (Q4 2021 – Q3 2022)

• Engage all audiences in the development of a broad range of specific strategies and actions for the updated LWMP.

3 Liquid Waste Committee

• Group strategies and actions into scenarios and seek GVS&DD Board direction on preferred scenario, considering engagement feedback to date.

Phase 3: Draft Liquid Waste Management Plan (Q4 2022 – Q2 2023)

• Consider engagement feedback to date and preferred scenario, develop a draft updated LWMP for engagement with all audiences.

Phase 4: Obtain Approvals for the Liquid Waste Management Plan (Q3 2023 – Q2 2024)

• Obtain endorsement of draft updated LWMP from the Board and member jurisdiction councils. Submit the endorsed draft updated LWMP to the Minister for approval along with an Engagement Summary.

4. Audiences This section describes the audiences who may be impacted by, or have an interest in, the review and update of the LWMP. These audiences have been identified through discussions with the Ministry and through Metro Vancouver’s liquid waste management and community engagement processes.

Metro Vancouver has developed multiple databases that include contact information of individuals and organizations who fall within the categories described in this section. Metro Vancouver updates these databases regularly.

The engagement methods proposed for each audience identified below are provided in Section 6.

Member Jurisdictions During the development of the LWMP, Metro Vancouver will invite comments from all GVS&DD members on the direction proposed during each engagement phase. The following GVS&DD members (elected officials and staff) will be provided with information and opportunities for input throughout all phases:

• Anmore • Pitt Meadows • Burnaby • Port Coquitlam • Coquitlam • Port Moody • Delta • Richmond • Langley City • Surrey • Langley Township • University Endowment Lands • Maple Ridge • Vancouver • New Westminster • West Vancouver • North Vancouver City • White Rock • North Vancouver District

4 Liquid Waste Committee

Metro Vancouver Residents Metro Vancouver residents represent a broad public interest in the environmental and community impacts of liquid waste management, and the financial implications of liquid waste decision making. Metro Vancouver will provide opportunities for public input in each phase of the Engagement Program. Metro Vancouver will host events and leverage online opportunities to build awareness of the LWMP, identify values, interests and priorities and receive input on the draft LWMP. Staff will also tailor engagement processes to encourage participation from organizations representing a range of demographics across this region, including underrepresented groups.

Metro Vancouver Businesses Similar to Metro Vancouver residents, businesses across the region have a broad interest in the outcomes of liquid waste management decisions. Businesses Metro Vancouver will contact during the engagement process include, but are not limited to:

• large commercial, institutional and industrial wastewater generators • owners/operators of private liquid waste collection, processing and disposal facilities

Environmental, Academic and Industry Representatives Interested or impacted associations in the region will be invited to participate in the engagement process to learn about the LWMP and share their expertise as environmental, academic and industry subject matter experts. Representatives from these groups will also be invited to provide professional knowledge and relevant experience on the LWMP Community Advisory Panel (see Section 5).

First Nations Metro Vancouver is committed to involving and collaborating with First Nations during the development and implementation of the LWMP. In June 2020, Metro Vancouver sent letters to 33 First Nations with interests and Consultative Areas that include the Metro Vancouver region. The purpose of the letters was to introduce the LWMP and seek input on how they would like to participate in its development.

The following First Nations were contacted about the LWMP. This list is reviewed regularly and updated as needed:

• Cowichan Tribes • Penelakut Tribe • St'at'imc Chiefs Council • Douglas Band (Xa'xtsa) • Peters First Nation (Lillooet Tribal Council) • Halalt First Nation • Qayqayt First Nation • Sto:lo Nation • Hwlitsum First Nation • Samahquam First Nation • Sto:lo Tribal Council • Katzie First Nation • Seabird Island Band • Stz'uminus First Nation • Kwantlen First Nation • Semiahmoo First Nation • Te'mexw Treaty Association • Kwikwetlem First Nation • Shxw’ow'hamel First Nation • Tsartlip First Nation • Lake Cowichan First Nation • Skatin Nations • Tsawout First Nation • Lyackson First Nation • Skawahlook First Nation • Tsawwassen First Nation • Matsqui First Nation • Soowahlie First Nation • Tseycum First Nation • Musqueam Indian Band • Squamish Nation • Tsleil-Waututh Nation • Pauquachin First Nation

5

Liquid Waste Committee

Adjacent Regional Districts Liquid waste management best practices, policies, approaches, and management issues cross geographic boundaries. For this reason, regional districts adjacent to Metro Vancouver will be engaged regarding the LWMP. Metro Vancouver will provide the Fraser Valley Regional District and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District with information on the LWMP and opportunities to participate in the engagement process.

Government and Regulatory Agencies The Ministry provides guidelines for the development of LWMPs by local governments, which are then submitted to the Minister for approval. Other government agencies with an interest in liquid waste management will be notified of the engagement process and provided with information on the LWMP. Opportunities to participate in the engagement process will be offered via meetings and the various advisory committees outlined in the next section. Below is the list of agencies Metro Vancouver will contact about the LMWP:

Federal • Environment and Climate Change Canada • Health Canada • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada • Indigenous Services Canada

Provincial • Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy • BC Parks • Ministry of Health • Provincial Health Services Authority • First Nations Health Authority • Office of the Provincial Health Officer • Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development • Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources • Ministry of Finance • Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation • Ministry of Agriculture • Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness • Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure • Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training

Regional • Vancouver Coastal Health Authority • Fraser Health Authority

6 Liquid Waste Committee

5. Committee Structure The BC Ministry of Environment’s Interim Guidelines for Preparing Liquid Waste Management Plans (July 2011) describe key elements of the planning process including the use of steering, technical and public advisory committees to guide the development of a Liquid Waste Management Plan. Metro Vancouver regularly convenes multiple committees regarding liquid waste management and is proposing to host workshops and other meetings with these existing bodies to fulfill the intent of the guidelines regarding steering and technical committees.

The proposed committee structure is described below:

Steering Committee: function fulfilled by convening: • Metro Vancouver Board (GVS&DD): the governing body for the legal entity, GVS&DD, responsible for overseeing and monitoring the implementation of strategic utility plans including the LWMP. The Board is informed by discussions and recommendations of the Liquid Waste Committee and is the ultimate Steering Committee decision maker. • Liquid Waste Committee (LWC): a standing committee of the Metro Vancouver Board that provides advice and recommendations on policies, bylaws, plans, programs, budgets and issues related to liquid waste management under the GVS&DD service. • Regional Administrative Advisory Committee (RAAC): a forum for discussion and dissemination of significant regional and municipal issues of importance to Chief Administrative Officers representing Metro Vancouver’s members. RAAC is an advisory committee of the Metro Vancouver Board. • Regional Engineers Advisory Committee (REAC): forum for the discussion and dissemination of information on municipal and regional issues of importance to senior engineers of member jurisdictions and Metro Vancouver. REAC’s role is advisory. • Regional Financial Advisory Committee (RFAC): a forum to provide financial and policy advice and comments on matters of regional significance. RFAC’s role is advisory.

Technical Advisory Committee: function fulfilled by convening: • REAC Liquid Waste Subcommittee: established under REAC and reports to REAC. The subcommittee provides a forum for the detailed discussion of liquid waste issues, typically to assist REAC with the review of major or strategic initiatives. • Environmental Monitoring Committee: mandated within the ILWRMP to advise and work through technical environmental monitoring issues with Metro Vancouver municipalities, and senior government agencies. • Stormwater Interagency Liaison Group: mandated within the ILWRMP to advise and work through technical stormwater issues with Metro Vancouver member jurisdictions, and senior government agencies. • Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Elimination Working Group: established to improve the coordination of initiatives and to better align municipal and regional efforts that support Strategy 1.2 of the ILWRMP - specifically, the elimination of CSOs and the separation of combined sewers.

Other technical expertise will be sought in reviewing and updating the Plan, including the hiring of a technical consultant to examine current trends, best practices and creative solutions to liquid waste management in other jurisdictions.

7 Liquid Waste Committee

Community Advisory Panel: will include representatives of: • local environmental non-governmental organizations (3) • industry (3) • local academic community (wastewater focus) (3)

The Community Advisory Panel, guided by a terms of reference, will provide expert knowledge and relevant experience to inform the ILWRMP Review and Update and will report directly to the Liquid Waste Committee at the end of each engagement phase. First Nations involvement will be explored.

Public Interaction with Metro Vancouver Elected Representatives The Board is responsible for liquid waste management and, therefore its representatives provide members of the public with opportunities to share input directly with Metro Vancouver’s elected officials regarding the LWMP through:

• public delegations to the Liquid Waste Committee • direct LWMP Community Advisory Panel reports to the Liquid Waste Committee • public meetings and other forums where elected officials are present and may respond to feedback

6. Engagement Approach by Audience The general mechanisms used to engage audiences are described in this section. A more detailed engagement plan for Phase 1: Review ILWRMP and Develop Vision, Goals and Guiding Principles appears in Appendix A. Detailed engagement plans for subsequent phases will be developed well in advance of each phase and will be appended to this document.

Engagement Audiences Proposed Engagement Approaches Phases

a. Hold a workshop with the Regional Administrative Advisory Notification Committee (RAAC) and the Regional Engineering Advisory Phase Committee (REAC) to initiate scoping of key issues

b. Engage staff through presentations and discussions at established All Phases committee meetings including RAAC, RFAC, REAC, REAC-LWSC, Member Stormwater Interagency Liaison Group and Environmental Jurisdictions Monitoring Committee

c. Hold a staff workshop series to guide Plan development Phases 1 - 3

d. Regular check-ins with the Liquid Waste Committee and GVS&DD All Phases Board, at minimum at end of each phase

Metro a. Hold events and leverage online opportunities to build awareness Phases 1 - 3 Vancouver of the LWMP, identify values, interests and priorities and receive Residents input on the draft plan

8 Liquid Waste Committee

Metro a. Hold events and leverage online opportunities to build awareness Phases 1 – 3 Vancouver of the LWMP, identify values, interests and priorities and receive Businesses input on the draft plan

Environmental, Academic and a. Establish and convene a Community Advisory Panel to provide Phases 1 - 3 Industry expert knowledge and relevant experience Organizations

a. Engage First Nations in identifying a preferred approach to Notification participate in developing the new Plan Phase

First Nations b. Participate in the development of the new Plan (preferred Phases 1 - 3 approaches to be determined in Notification Phase)

Government a. Invite agencies to participate in the engagement process via Phases 1 - 3 and Regulatory meetings and the various advisory committees (outlined in Section Agencies 5)

7. Reporting Metro Vancouver documents and considers input received during the engagement process through meeting summaries, online comments, feedback forms, questionnaires and correspondence (emails and letters to Metro Vancouver elected officials and staff). Metro Vancouver uses various methods to report back to audiences regarding how their input has been considered, including:

• interim engagement summary reports to the Liquid Waste Committee and Board, including documents tracking the issues, comments and questions raised during the engagement process, and corresponding Metro Vancouver responses • regular updates to the LWMP Update and Review webpage (to be developed) • individual responses to correspondence received

A summary of the feedback gathered in the engagement process will accompany the draft updated LWMP that is submitted to the Ministry for approval at the conclusion of the LWMP review and update process. The Engagement Summary will include:

• a summary of all engagement activities and results • identification of issues raised during the engagement process • Metro Vancouver responses to issues and how they are being addressed by the draft updated LWMP

The Minister will determine the success of the Engagement Program as part of the review of the updated LWMP.

9 Liquid Waste Committee

Appendix A: Phase 1 Detailed Engagement Plan

The engagement program is divided into four phases, in addition to an early notification phase which is currently underway:

• Notification Phase: Develop Review and Update Strategy and Conduct Early Engagement (2020) • Phase 1: Review ILWRMP and Develop Vision, Goals and Guiding Principles (estimated Q1 2021 – Q3 2021) • Phase 2: Develop Strategies and Actions (estimated Q4 2021 – Q3 2022) • Phase 3: Draft Liquid Waste Management Plan (estimated Q4 2022 – Q2 2023) • Phase 4: Obtain Approvals for the Liquid Waste Management Plan (estimated Q3 2023 – Q2 2024)

This appendix outlines the communication and engagement activities planned for Phase 1: Review ILWRMP and Develop Vision, Goals and Guiding Principles. The formal review and update of the LWMP will be initiated following the Minister’s approval of the Review and Update Strategy; therefore, the timing of each phase is approximate and specific dates are not included in the table below. Detailed engagement plans for subsequent engagement phases will be developed in consideration of Phase 1 engagement outcomes.

The goal of the Engagement Program is to provide audiences with ample opportunity to access information, engage in discussions with project team members, and provide input for consideration by Metro Vancouver staff and Board. Engagement activities will differ with different audiences. The purpose of Phase 1 is to:

• Review the ILWRMP and identify successes, opportunities for improvement and gaps. • Develop a new vision, goals and guiding principles for the updated LWMP.

An Engagement Summary will be prepared at the end of Phase 1 and shared with all audiences via email and on Metro Vancouver’s website. The summary will include an overview of all engagement activities and results, identification of issues raised during the engagement process, and Metro Vancouver responses to issues and how they are being addressed.

Audience Engagement Activity Details Member jurisdictions Notification letter Introduce the LWMP Review and Update and provide information about the staff workshop series and public feedback opportunities for Phase 1 Technical committee Seek input on the vision, goals and guiding principles meetings for the updated plan: • Regional Engineers Advisory Committee • Regional Administrative Advisory Committee • Regional Finance Advisory Committee • REAC Liquid Waste Subcommittee • Stormwater Interagency Liaison Group • Environmental Monitoring Committee

10

Liquid Waste Committee

Audience Engagement Activity Details • Combined Sewer Overflow Elimination Working Group Staff workshop series Host meetings for staff from member jurisdictions to (online) have in-depth conversations about issues and priorities Option to co-host Invite member jurisdictions to co-host public meetings community meetings with their communities Public (residents and Newspaper notification Introduce the LWMP Review and Update and provide businesses) advertisement placement information about public feedback opportunities for Phase 1 Mailout (email / post) Introduce the LWMP Review and Update and provide information about public feedback opportunities for Phase 1 Online survey Identify vision, goals and guiding principles for the future of liquid waste management in the region Webpage and email Share information about the LWMP Review and Update newsletters and provide information about public feedback opportunities for Phase 1 Social media Promote public feedback opportunities Online open house Introduce the LWMP and identify priorities for the updated LWMP. Gather input on the vision, goals and guiding principles Community meetings Host community meetings for participants to have in- (co-hosted by member depth conversations about issues and priorities. jurisdictions) Member jurisdictions will be invited to co-host these events, if interested First Nations Notification letter Offer to meet individually with each First Nation to seek input and identify priorities. Letters will be followed up by phone calls Existing meetings Technical working group meetings (e.g. Musqueam Indian Band / Metro Vancouver Utility Technical Committee Meeting) Staff and Community Host meetings with staff and community members meetings from individual First Nations, if desired. Preferred format (i.e. face to face or online) to be determined by each community LWMP Community Establish and convene a The Community Advisory Panel, guided by a terms of Advisory Panel Community Advisory reference, will report directly to the Liquid Waste • local Panel to provide expert Committee at the end of each engagement phase with environmental knowledge and relevant recommendations. Will explore First Nations non- experience to inform the involvement in the Panel governmental ILWRMP Review and organizations (3) Update • industry (3) • local academic community (wastewater focus) (3)

11 Liquid Waste Committee

Audience Engagement Activity Details Adjacent regional Notification letters with Provide the Fraser Valley Regional District and the districts information about the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District with information on engagement program the LWMP and opportunities to participate in the and an invitation to engagement process schedule a meeting Government and Notification letters with Letters will be sent to the following groups: regulatory agencies information about the engagement program, Federal the public meeting • Environment and Climate Change Canada schedule and an • Health Canada invitation to provide • Fisheries and Oceans Canada input • Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada • Indigenous Services Canada

Provincial • Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy • BC Parks • Ministry of Health • Provincial Health Services Authority • First Nations Health Authority • Office of the Provincial Health Officer • Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development • Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources • Ministry of Finance • Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation • Ministry of Agriculture • Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness • Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure • Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training

Regional • Vancouver Coastal Health Authority • Fraser Health Authority Meetings with existing The Environmental Monitoring Committee and the technical committees Stormwater Interagency Liaison Group include representation the following government and regulatory agencies: • Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy • Environment and Climate Change Canada • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

12 Liquid Waste Committee Audience Engagement Activity Details • Indigenous Services Canada • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Ministry of Agriculture • Vancouver Coastal Health • Fraser Health Authority

13 Liquid Waste Committee ATTACHMENT 3

Last Updated: August 19, 2020

Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy 2011 Conditions Implementation Status Summary On May 30, 2011, the Ministry of Environment approved the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP) dated May 2010 subject to ten conditions. Since that time, progress on all actions outlined in the ILWRMP, including the Ministerial conditions, has been published by Metro Vancouver via biennial reporting, most recently in 2019.

On September 11, 2019, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy issued a letter to Metro Vancouver approving extension of the review cycle for the ILWRMP subject to completion of seven actions by October 30, 2020. One of those actions includes a requirement to explain how Metro Vancouver addressed the conditions of the May 30, 2011 Ministerial approval letter.

IMPLEMENTATION SYNOPSIS The following presents a synopsis of the implementation status for each of the ten Ministerial conditions. Additional details can be found in the Biennial Reports for 2010-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016 and 2017-2018.

# Ministerial Condition Implementation Summary 1 The Ministry supports upgrading to secondary Starting in late 2011, Metro Vancouver initiated work on the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant level treatment the Lions Gate wastewater upgrade project. In 2014, the Project Definition Phase was completed, defining the scope and budget treatment plant by 2020 and Iona Island for the project. Metro Vancouver sought and received senior government funding for the new North wastewater treatment plant as soon as possible, Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant: $212.3 million from the Government of Canada in 2016 and but no later than 2030 and not contingent on subsequently $193 million from the Province of British Columbia. In April 2017, the design and the availability of senior government funding. construction contract for the new plant was awarded to ACCIONA Wastewater Solutions L.P. The Ministry of Environment is not a funding Construction started in 2018. agency. While I understand the cost of the upgrades is significant, they are necessary to The Project Definition Phase for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade was started in meet current environmental standards. The September 2018 to define the scope and budget for the project. The present schedule anticipates Ministry will support Metro Vancouver pursuing completion by 2030. Senior government cost sharing has not yet been obtained for this project. senior government and alternative funding options, but cannot guarantee any provincial commitment in that regard, nor compromise the Ministry’s mandate to protect the environment.

40887508 1 Liquid Waste Committee 2 Member municipalities are strongly encouraged Member jurisdictions are responsible for decision making on residential water metering and the to business case and/or implement residential approach to metering varies across the region. The level of residential water metering has increased water metering programs and to consider in recent years, with recent examples being the District of West Vancouver achieving universal water municipal rebate programs for water efficient metering in 2007 and the City of Richmond achieving universal water metering of single-family homes fixtures and appliances to reduce potable water in 2017. use. Metro Vancouver supports water metering as a best management practice and encourages member jurisdictions in the region to move towards universal metering. From 2017 to 2019, Metro Vancouver undertook a Regional Assessment of Residential Water Metering to evaluate the overall regional costs and benefits of water metering for single-family homes based on a triple-bottom-line evaluation. The Regional Assessment conclusions identified approaches to residential water metering that provide net benefits for the region. Metro Vancouver has also developed a Water Metering Best Practices Guide and a Water Metering Evaluation Tool to provide guidance and support for member municipalities interested in advancing residential water metering.

Member jurisdictions have implemented various programs that reduce potable water use. Since 2011, high-efficiency toilets or dual-flush toilets are required by the BC Plumbing Code in new residential buildings, or when renovations involve replacing plumbing fixtures. As a result, toilet rebates are being phased out. Additionally, subsidized rain barrel sales programs are winding down. Utility rebate programs focussed on energy-efficient fixtures, washers and dishwashers are the main initiative which continues to promote water efficiency. Metro Vancouver continues to convene knowledge sharing and collaboration on these efforts through the Municipal Water Conservation Coordinators Committee. 3 Metro Vancouver, in partnership with member Metro Vancouver added an action to its Drinking Water Management Plan (Action 2.1.2) to progress municipalities, is encouraged to pursue a region- regional water conservation, in partnership with its member jurisdictions, targeting the industrial, wide conservation program targeting the commercial, institutional and agricultural sectors. industrial, commercial, institutional and agricultural sectors as part of its new Drinking Metro Vancouver continues to support its member municipalities on water conservation initiatives Water Management Plan. Remaining targeting both residential and non-residential water users. The Water Use by Sector Report is a municipalities in the region that have not resource for member municipalities that Metro Vancouver develops based on metered end-user implemented metering for these sectors are billing records. This report outlines trends in water use by sector in the Metro Vancouver region and it encouraged to do so. provides valuable information for utility planning that supports the development of water conservation and efficiency programs.

In 2017, Metro Vancouver adopted a new Drinking Water Conservation Plan (DWCP) with annual implementation of Stage 1 restrictions from May 1 to October 15 that limit lawn watering for residential and non-residential properties to two mornings a week. In 2018, Metro Vancouver published the Region-wide Guide for Enforcement of Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan as a resource for member municipalities. 2 Liquid Waste Committee 4 Metro Vancouver must use receiving Metro Vancouver continues to issue Quality Control Annual Reports under the title Environmental environmental and effluent monitoring data Management and Quality Control Annual Report for the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage from combined sewer overflow (CSO) and District (GVS&DD). Key findings are summarized below: sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) in the regional system to interpret the overall status of CSOs Fate & Effects Studies for the Clark Drive and other CSOs and SSOs. Metro Vancouver will continue the Metro Vancouver has continued discharge monitoring of CSOs on a rotating basis at a rate of fate and effects studies on CSOs with the Clark approximately three locations per year and has conducted sediment effects surveys at Balaclava, Drive location and other significant sites as Cassiar, Manitoba, Clark Drive, Glenbrook, Angus, English Bay, Borden and Heather CSO locations. To determined by the Environmental Management date, finalized sediment effects survey results and findings have been compiled into comprehensive Committee. Metro Vancouver will establish reports for Balaclava, Cassiar, Manitoba, and Clark Drive CSOs. These reports have been presented to similar studies representative of significant SSO the Environmental Monitoring Committee. locations, in particular the Cloverdale, Katzie and Lynn locations. The interpretation and Water Quality assessment should demonstrate whether there No trends in CSO discharge quality were observed at Balaclava and Manitoba CSOs. Decreasing trends has been any improvement or degradation along were observed for ammonia and metals at Cassiar and for ammonia, copper and fecal coliforms at with any measures taken to address such Clark Drive CSO. 96-hour LC50 acute toxicity test results indicated that discharges were non-toxic to discharges. Metro Vancouver will report out in rainbow trout. the Quality Control Annual Report. Estimated concentrations in the receiving environment at modelled minimum dilutions, indicate that bacterial indicators (fecal coliforms, E.coli, enterococci), total suspended solids (TSS) and copper may exceed objectives and/or guidelines at Balaclava, Cassiar, Manitoba and Clark Drive CSO locations; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lead, mercury, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) may exceed guidelines at Clark Drive CSO.

Sediment effects Decreasing spatial CSO exposure gradients were evident for PAHs and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) at Balaclava, Cassiar, and Manitoba CSOs, and for fecal coliforms and coprostanol at Clark Drive CSO.

Some measured parameters exceeded sediment objectives and guidelines at the above noted four CSOs. The most common exceedances were metals, PAHs, and PBDEs. PCBs, dioxins and furans, and some organochlorine pesticides were above guidelines at Clark Drive only.

Sediment toxicity to amphipods associated with exposure gradients were observed at Balaclava in several sediment samples and in most sediment samples at Cassiar and Clark Drive CSOs.

Fate & Effects Studies for Chronic SSO Locations 3 Liquid Waste Committee Metro Vancouver conducted SSO characterization monitoring at significant SSO locations between 2009 and 2016, and continues to monitor receiving environment water quality after SSO events. The information collected was used to conduct human health and ecological risk assessments for significant SSO locations. Between 2015 and 2017, risk assessments were completed for Cloverdale, Lynn Branch Siphon, Katzie, 225th Street, Braid Street, Mackay Avenue and Hollyburn/Bellevue Avenue at 15th Street SSOs. Risk assessments were based on current scenario and/or feasible alternate SSO management scenarios. Findings of the risk assessments are summarized in the 2015 and 2017 GVS&DD Environmental Management and Quality Control Annual Reports1

Trends, Interpretation and Effectiveness of Measures to Address Sewer Overflows Capacity upgrades downstream of the Cloverdale Pump Station and the construction of an SSO containment tank have reduced overflows. Since March 16, 2013 there has been only one overflow at the Cloverdale Pump Station. This occurred in 2020, during a 1:10 year return period storm.

While the frequency and volume of SSOs at Cloverdale has decreased since 2011, no clear trends are evident at the Braid Street Outfall and Katzie Pump Station, and the volume and frequency of SSOs appear to be increasing at Lynn Branch Siphon, 225th Street, MH48 on the North Surrey Interceptor, Mackay Outfall and Hollyburn/Bellevue at 15th Street. Work to reduce overflows at these SSO sites is underway as follows:

• To address overflows at Katzie and 225th Street Pump Stations and at MH48 in Surrey, design is underway for the Golden Ears SSO Tank and construction is expected to be complete in 2023. • The Lynn Branch Siphon was replaced and capacity, level sensors and automated controls were upgraded in 2019. Metro Vancouver continues to support the District of North Vancouver in their efforts to reduce inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer system upstream in the Lynn Valley area. • Completed risk assessments for Hollyburn/Bellevue at 15th Street and Mackay Outfall SSOs appear to indicate that feasible infrastructure mitigation measures do not significantly reduce SSOs. Metro Vancouver is working with the District of North Vancouver and West Vancouver to reduce their inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer system through focused municipal asset inspection, renewal and repair programs.

Capacity upgrades to Sapperton Pump Station are anticipated to reduce the volume of SSOs at the Braid Street Outfall. However, the primary causes of reoccurring SSOs appear to be high rates of inflow and infiltration into municipal sewers. Metro Vancouver continues to work with the Cities of

1 http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/plans-reports/reports/Pages/default.aspx 4 Liquid Waste Committee Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to better assess and mitigate inflow and infiltration in their sewer systems.

5 Metro Vancouver is encouraged to continue to Metro Vancouver continues to use and enhance its Sewer Use Bylaw No. 299 by expanding its build upon previous studies associated with pollution prevention codes of practice as well as regulations. In 2011, Metro Vancouver completed an studying endocrine-disrupting chemicals, audit of its Source Control activities to inform where Metro Vancouver needed to refocus resources. persistent organic pollutants and other micro- Pollutants and micro-contaminants and their associated activities were considered in the refocussing contaminants found in the wastewater by of the source control program. developing source control initiatives through education (for example, target outreach), In 2014, the Sewer Use Bylaw was amended to enable the use of Pollution Prevention Plans as a new regulation and inspection programs. source control tool. In 2017, Metro Vancouver developed a Guide to Managing Wastewater for the following sectors: carpet cleaning, automotive repair, commercial vehicle washing, swimming pools and ice rinks. The 2018 Hospital Pollution Prevention Plan Bylaw focusses on managing the disposal to sewers of 1) biomedical wastes, 2) silver from x-ray processing, 3) food services wastes, 4) unused drugs and pharmaceuticals, and 5) concentration limits on formaldehyde. In addition, Metro Vancouver continues to provide ongoing community and industry outreach programs to foster awareness of its Sewer Use Bylaw and Source Control policies. 6 Metro Vancouver will continue the receiving and Metro Vancouver continues the receiving and ambient monitoring programs specified in the 2002 ambient monitoring programs specified in the LWMP. An ambient monitoring program for the Strait of Georgia was initiated in 2003 in collaboration approved 2002 LWMP, including, but not limited with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Since 2013, monitoring and assessment has been performed in to, recreational water quality (beach collaboration with the University of British Columbia. This program is primarily focused on monitoring); monitoring near the outfalls for all understanding the effects from the Iona Island WWTP outfall on the Strait of Georgia. In addition, five wastewater treatment plants, including the Metro Vancouver monitors and assesses on a five-year cycle, point-source and non-point-source extensive deep sea monitoring near the Iona discharges effects on the Fraser River (since 2003) Burrard Inlet (since 2007) and Boundary Bay (since Island plant; and CSO effluent quality and 2009). These programs include annual water quality monitoring, sediment quality monitoring once monitoring of small urban streams relating to per cycle in the Fraser River and Boundary Bay, and twice per cycle in Burrard Inlet, as well as fish impacts from urbanization and stormwater. tissue analyses and health surveys once per cycle for Fraser River and Burrard Inlet and mussel tissue analyses once per cycle in Boundary Bay. The information obtained through these programs is needed to understand the potential effects of Metro Vancouver discharges in the context of existing ambient conditions.

The Fraser River WWTPs Receiving Environment Monitoring (REM) program has focused on water column monitoring at the Annacis Island WWTP outfall initial dilution zone (IDZ) boundary since 2003. As the effluent discharge rate at Annacis Island WWTP is substantially greater than at either Lulu Island or Northwest Langley WWTPs, it was sampled with a relatively high success rate. Effluent plumes from Lulu Island and Northwest Langley WWTPs were highly transient, and therefore indicators of potential effects, if present, would likely be detected in the Annacis WWTP receiving environment. However, Metro Vancouver has been periodically reviewing the feasibility of monitoring the more transient effluent plumes at Lulu Island and Northwest Langley WWTPs. Pilot 5 Liquid Waste Committee water and sediment monitoring studies were undertaken at Lulu Island WWTP in 2014-15 and at Northwest Langley WWTP in 2017-18. Results for the REM programs are summarized in the GVS&DD Environmental Management and Quality Control Annual Reports (2016 for Lulu Island, 2019 for Annacis Island and Northwest Langley WWTP, respectively).

The Iona Island WWTP deep-sea outfall REM program in the form of sediment effect survey has occurred annually since 1986, including two years of baseline monitoring prior to the operation of the deep-sea discharge in 1988. A water column monitoring program at the edge of IDZ was included as an annual component of the REM in 2010 at Iona Island WWTP.

The Lions Gate WWTP outfall REM program has been conducted annually since 2003, beginning with the sediment effects survey and followed by IDZ water column monitoring in 2009. In addition, the Burrard Inlet Ambient Monitoring Program (BIAMP) established in 2009 has included water, sediment, and fish tissue quality within Burrard Inlet independent of considerations from the Lions Gate WWTP discharge. In 2018, the BIAMP program and Lions Gate REM programs were amalgamated to incorporate efficiencies and synergies in sampling and data analysis, and facilitate a direct assessment of potential effects from the effluent discharge on Burrard Inlet as a whole. Water column monitoring incorporated both IDZ and additional ambient locations. Additionally, the Lions Gate WWTP Sediment Effects Survey (SES) was expanded to include both the SES stations plus four additional BIAMP stations. Until 2015, BIAMP sediment monitoring program included seven sites; three of these sites overlapped with the Lions Gate SES. By adding the four non-overlapping BIAMP sites to the larger REM Program, Metro Vancouver has amalgamated sampling efforts into a single program encompassing all of Burrard Inlet.

Findings of all Metro Vancouver’s monitoring programs are reported annually in Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Reports.

Metro Vancouver monitors overflow occurrence and duration as well as estimated overflow volumes for its CSO locations. Overflow quality characteristics are monitored on a rotating basis. Characterization includes monitoring for bacteria, metals and conventional parameters, as well as acute toxicity to rainbow trout. Details with respect to locations monitored annually are provided in the Biennial Reports.

Recreational water quality monitoring is maintained by Metro Vancouver. In 2018 and 2019, this work included 113 sites at 41 locations. Weekly results are shared with local health authorities and beach operators.

In late 2016, Metro Vancouver conducted watershed health monitoring for Still Creek and Chines Creeks. 6 Liquid Waste Committee

7 Member municipalities will, with MV planning On December 20, 2014, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy accepted the and coordination, and to the satisfaction of the Stormwater Monitoring and Adaptive Management Framework as the approach to assess and Regional Manager, develop a coordinated evaluate the effectiveness of Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (ISMPs). A corresponding program to monitor stormwater and assess and extension to develop ISMPs was granted by the Ministry. Monitoring results are being included as report the implementation and effectiveness of part of the municipal content in the Biennial Reports. Integrated Storm Water Management Plans (ISMP). The program will use a weight-of- evidence performance measurement approach and will report out in the Biennial Report. The Regional Manager may extend the deadline for completion of ISMP by municipalities from 2014 to 2016 if satisfied that the assessment program could result in improvement of ISMP and protect stream health.

8 Bypass conditions that occur at wastewater Metro Vancouver continues to produce an Environmental Incident Report related to each treatment treatment plants will be reported out in the process upset at its wastewater treatment plants. All these events continue to be summarized on an annual quality control report. The report on annual basis in Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Reports which are available on each activity will include a description of the Metro Vancouver’s website.2 event, cause, environmental effect and monitoring that occurred and any mitigation measures undertaken to prevent reoccurrence and remediate detrimental environmental effect. 9 The ILWRMP has a goal of protecting public Metro Vancouver continues to facilitate the Stormwater Interagency Liaison Group (SILG) and health and the environment. In keeping with this Regional Planning Advisory Committee (RPAC) forums where member municipalities explore options goal and to ensure alignment with other on shared policy and technical issues such as land use planning, land use interactions, and ISMPs. national, provincial and regional initiatives, GVS&DD members have authority over land use planning and who authorizes development. Details of Metro Vancouver and member municipalities how they have addressed this Condition vary by member and are provided in the respective Biennial are encouraged to: (a) Have local land use Reports. planning consider the direction provided by the

2 http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/liquid-waste/plans-reports/reports/Pages/default.aspx 7 Liquid Waste Committee ISMPs, (b) Consider how the degree, type and location of land development within a drainage can affect the long-term health of the watershed, (c) Consider how to protect the stream, including the riparian areas that exert an influence on the steam, from long-term cumulative impacts; and (d) Use scenarios and forecasting to systematically consider environmental consequences/benefits of different land use approaches prior to build-out (for example, Alternative Future type approaches). 10 Metro Vancouver will continue to consult with Metro Vancouver continues to engage with First Nations as part of ILWRMP implementation. This First Nations during the implementation of the includes engagement through the Biennial Report process as well as engagement on relevant liquid Plan – in particular, engaging, as appropriate, waste projects. First Nation Engagement Summary Reports are provided to the various Ministries or with First Nations likely to be impacted by the provincial agencies issuing Crown permits. With respect to the secondary wastewater treatment secondary upgrades. upgrades, in addition to adhering to its corporate First Nations engagement process for construction projects, Metro Vancouver has specifically engaged with Musqueam Indian Band and Squamish Nation, respectively, through a series of bilateral meetings, presentations and workshops. Engagement details are provided in the Biennial Reports.

8 Liquid Waste Committee ATTACHMENT 4

Last Updated: August 19, 2020

Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy 2019 Conditions Implementation Status Summary On September 11, 2019, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (the Ministry) approved the amendment to extend the review cycle of the ILWRMP from eight to ten years (to be initiated in 2021). This approval was subject to the condition that Metro Vancouver work with Ministry staff to address seven actions. The following table lists the actions and the implementation status for each action. All actions must be complete by October 30, 2020. Orbit link to the Ministry’s letter - 32689133

# Actions Notes Status 1 Develop approaches to involve and collaborate with local In June 2020, Metro Vancouver sent letters to 33 First Nations Ongoing Indigenous Peoples for the development and implementation of with interests and Consultative Areas that include the Metro the ILWRMP. Vancouver region. The purpose of the letters was to introduce the LWMP and seek input on how they would like to participate in its development.

2 Refresh terms of reference for the Environmental Monitoring Revised Terms of Reference (TOR) were adopted by the EMC at Complete Committee (EMC). This would include, but is not limited to, a their December 12, 2019 meeting. An email with revised EMC review of the mandate and objectives, membership, roles and TOR was sent to the MOE on December 18, 2019. The revised responsibilities, meeting frequency and revisiting how EMC TOR was presented to REAC on February 7, 2020. monitoring programs are designed, reviewed, implemented and amended.

3 Review the membership of the Stormwater Interagency Liaison Planning to complete by October 30, 2020. Discussed in the SILG Ongoing Group (SILG) and consider including municipal members in meetings on May 7 and July 9, 2020 leadership positions. Seek comments and advice from the EMC regarding initial adaptive management framework reports associated with municipal integrated stormwater management plans.

33124170 1 Liquid Waste Committee # Actions Notes Status 4 Submit one comprehensive report for each of the GVS&DD Planning to complete by October 30, 2020. In progress receiving water bodies (Fraser River, Burrard Inlet, Boundary Bay and the Strait of Georgia). The terms of reference should be developed in consultation with Ministry staff prior to completing each report.

5 Promote transparency by ensuring that data and summary Planning to start with reports for each of the GVS&DD receiving In progress receiving environment and ambient monitoring reports for each water bodies (Item above), and continue into the future. of the GVS&DD receiving water bodies are made accessible to the public at an appropriate level of complexity.

6 Develop a system to notify the public, in real time, of sewer Underway for sanitary sewer overflows and treatment In progress overflows and wastewater treatment interruptions. interruptions at wastewater treatment plants. Combined sewer overflow strategy under development.

7 Prepare a comprehensive plan for the review of the ILWRMP The ILWRMP Review and Update Strategy will be submitted to In progress that defines the scope of the review and how GVS&DD the Ministry by October 30, 2020, following approval by the addressed the conditions of the May 30, 2011, Ministerial GVS&DD Board. approval letter.

2 Liquid Waste Committee

5.2

To: Liquid Waste Committee

From: Lillian Zaremba, Program Manager Utility Residuals Management, Liquid Waste Services

Date: August 24, 2020 Meeting Date: September 17, 2020

Subject: Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management

RECOMMENDATION That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated August 24, 2020, titled “Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management”.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A series of issue area discussion papers are being developed to support the engagement processes for Climate 2050 and the Clean Air Plan. The discussion paper on waste management is being presented to the Liquid Waste Committee. Feedback on the discussion paper will support development of the Climate 2050 Roadmaps and the Clean Air Plan.

PURPOSE This report is to introduce the Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan discussion paper on waste management to the Liquid Waste Committee for information.

BACKGROUND The Climate Action Committee received for information a report dated May 22, 2020, titled “Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management” at its June 19, 2020 meeting (Attachment), which outlined planned engagement activities including a presentation to the Liquid Waste Committee.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION PAPER The Climate Action Committee provided feedback on the draft waste management discussion paper at its June 19, 2020 meeting. The discussion paper has been finalized and published on Metro Vancouver’s website (Reference).

The report dated May 22, 2020, titled “Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management” (Attachment) was considered by the MVRD Board at its meeting on July 3, 2020. A report on the waste management discussion paper was provided to the Zero Waste Committee at its July 17, 2020 meeting.

Feedback on the discussion paper will support development of the Climate 2050 Roadmaps and the Clean Air Plan.

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

39938670 Liquid Waste Committee Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management Liquid Waste Committee Regular Meeting Date: September 17, 2020 Page 2 of 2

CONCLUSION Feedback from the Liquid Waste Committee, public, stakeholders and other governments will support the development of the Climate 2050 Roadmaps and the Clean Air Plan.

Attachment “Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management”, Climate Action Committee report dated May 22, 2020 (39964702)

Reference Waste Management Discussion Paper

39938670

Liquid Waste Committee ATTACHMENT

To: Climate Action Committee

From: Karen Storry, Senior Project Engineer, Solid Waste Services Department Lillian Zaremba, Program Manager Utility Residuals Management, Liquid Waste Services Department John Lindner, Air Quality Planner, Parks and Environment Department

Date: May 22, 2020 Meeting Date: June 19, 2020

Subject: Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management

RECOMMENDATION That the Climate Action Committee receive for information the report dated May 22, 2020, titled “Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management”.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In October 2019, the MVRD Board directed staff to begin an integrated engagement process for Climate 2050 and the Clean Air Plan, using a series of issue area discussion papers. Staff have developed a draft discussion paper on waste management, and linkages to climate change and air quality. The discussion paper will support public, stakeholder and government engagement for Climate 2050 and the Clean Air Plan in 2020. The draft waste management discussion paper is being presented to the Climate Action Committee for information, and feedback provided will be incorporated into the final paper and associated engagement process.

PURPOSE To provide the Climate Action Committee with information about the waste management discussion paper to support development of the Climate 2050 Roadmaps and the Clean Air Plan.

BACKGROUND Climate 2050 is an overarching long-term strategy that will guide our region's policies and collective actions to transition to a carbon neutral and resilient region over the next 30 years. Metro Vancouver is implementing Climate 2050 through ten issue area Roadmaps, which will describe long-term goals, targets, strategies and actions to reduce regional greenhouse gases and ensure that this region is resilient to climate change impacts. Implementation of the Roadmaps will be driven by Metro Vancouver’s management plans and other policies, including the Clean Air Plan and the upcoming updates to Metro Vancouver’s Liquid Waste Management Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan.

The Clean Air Plan builds on the 2011 Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management Plan, and will identify opportunities for accelerated emissions reductions, including greenhouse gas emission reduction actions. These actions will help protect human health and the environment and avoid dangerous levels of climate change.

On October 4, 2019, the MVRD Board directed staff to begin an integrated engagement process for Climate 2050 and the Clean Air Plan, using a series of issue area discussion papers. Discussion papers

39171262 Liquid Waste Committee Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management Climate Action Committee Regular Meeting Date: June 19, 2020 Page 2 of 3 on buildings, industry, transportation, agriculture, and nature and ecosystems were presented to the Climate Action Committee and MVRD Board in 2019 and 2020.

This report presents a draft discussion paper on the waste management issue area (Attachment 1), which will support engagement on greenhouse gas reductions and air quality issues related to this issue area, as well as climate adaptation.

WASTE MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION PAPER The waste management discussion paper includes long-term goals (i.e., with expected achievement in 2050 and beyond) for air quality and climate change, as shown below.  Solid Waste Management o The regional solid waste management system is carbon neutral. o Air contaminant emissions from solid waste management do not impact public health, quality of life and the environment. o Businesses, governments and residents follow circular economy business models, policies and lifestyles, which significantly reduce consumption-related emissions.  Liquid Waste Management o The regional liquid waste management system is better than carbon neutral, and is a net provider of energy. o Air contaminant emissions from liquid waste management do not impact public health, quality of life and the environment.

The discussion paper reflects feedback provided by the Climate Action Committee at its meeting on June 14, 2019. The discussion paper includes example targets, actions and big ideas from other jurisdictions, to support discussions to identify targets and actions for this region. The paper also lists expected climate hazards for the region’s waste management system. Feedback provided by the Committee on the attached draft discussion paper will be incorporated into the final version.

Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Waste Management Engagement Activities Metro Vancouver is planning activities to engage the public, First Nations, stakeholders and other governments, about the waste management issue area, including the following:  Present to Liquid Waste Committee and Zero Waste Committee;  Present to Regional Engineers Advisory Committee and its sub-committees;  Public and stakeholder questionnaire and webinar; and  Feedback opportunities promoted on social media.

Additional engagement activities will be considered where possible as Metro Vancouver continues to adapt to the challenges associated with COVID-19.

Engagement is intended to provide sufficient opportunity to interested parties to learn about Climate 2050 Roadmaps and the Clean Air Plan, and to provide feedback. Details on engagement will be available on the Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan websites (References 1 and 2, respectively), including any new or updated activities. Feedback from the Committee is sought on the engagement activities presented.

Liquid Waste Committee Climate 2050 and Clean Air Plan Discussion Paper on Waste Management Climate Action Committee Regular Meeting Date: June 19, 2020 Page 3 of 3

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

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The overall resources required to develop and engage on Climate 2050 Roadmaps and the Clean Air Plan have been approved in program budgets for 2020, including consulting amounts of $219,000 and staff time, to support the engagement process and evaluation of the climate and air quality impacts of actions. Alignment of engagement activities and deliverables for the Clean Air Plan with the development of the Climate 2050 Roadmaps is intended to make the best use of resources available, as well as minimize time commitments for interested parties providing feedback.

CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver is implementing Climate 2050, a long-term strategy to achieve a carbon neutral and resilient region over the next 30 years. Metro Vancouver is also developing the Clean Air Plan to identify actions to reduce emissions of air contaminants, including greenhouse gases, in our region over the next 10 years. A series of issue area discussion papers are being developed, to support the engagement processes for Climate 2050 and the Clean Air Plan.

The draft discussion paper presented here on the waste management issue area identifies goals, example targets and actions for greenhouse gas reductions and air quality management. Feedback from the public, stakeholders and other governments will support the development of the Climate 2050 Roadmaps and the Clean Air Plan.

Attachment Waste Management Discussion Paper, draft dated May 2020 (37396761)

References 1. www.metrovancouver.org/climate2050 2. www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/projects-initiatives/clean-air-plan/

39171262

Liquid Waste Committee

5.3

To: Liquid Waste Committee

From: Peter Navratil, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services

Date: September 2, 2020 Meeting Date: September 17, 2020

Subject: Manager’s Report

RECOMMENDATION That the Liquid Waste Committee receive for information the report dated September 2, 2020 titled “Manager’s Report”.

1. Water Research Foundation Honors Top Researcher and Utilities with Awards

Metro Vancouver has received an award from the Water Research Foundation as an Outstanding Subscriber Award for Applied Research. The award recognizes the innovative spirit of Metro Vancouver and its commitment to sustainability for a low carbon region (Attachment 1).

2. Liquid Waste Committee 2020 Work Plan

Attached is the updated 2020 Work Plan indicating the status of the Committee’s key priorities for this year (Attachment 2).

Attachments: 1. Press Release: The Water Research Foundation Honors Top Researcher and Utilities with Awards 2. Liquid Waste Committee 2020 Work Plan

40424750 Liquid Waste Committee WRF Announces 2020 Award Winners Page 1 of 2

ATTACHMENT 1

Announcement

The Water Research Foundation Honors Top Researcher and Utilities with Awards

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced today that it has awarded the 2020 Dr. Pankaj Parekh Research Innovation Award to Dr. David Cornwell, President of Cornwell Engineering Group; and the 2020 Outstanding Subscriber Awards for Applied Research to Hampton Roads Sanitation District and Metro Vancouver. The award recipients were honored during WRF’s virtual event, “A Toast to Our Subscribers.”

The Dr. Pankaj Parekh Research Innovation Award honors researchers who have advanced the science of water through WRF-sponsored projects. The award is named after Dr. Parekh, who dedicated his life to ensuring safe water and protecting public health. WRF’s Outstanding Subscriber Award for Applied Research honors subscribing utilities that have successfully applied WRF research to make notable improvements to their water treatment, delivery, and/or management processes.

“The Water Research Foundation has been enriched by individuals and utilities like those honored today,” said Peter Grevatt, Chief Executive Officer of WRF. “Dr. Cornwell and the professionals at Hampton Roads Sanitation District and Metro Vancouver have been instrumental in helping us support the water community through the advancement of sound science.”

Dr. Cornwell has served as a Principal Investigator on over 25 WRF research projects, focused on topics including filtration, residuals management, coagulant optimization, and more. More recently, he has led several projects on lead and copper control. Dr. Cornwell’s impressive body of work provides valuable insight and knowledge that can be applied by utilities to protect public health.

“To be recognized by my peers and the Foundation is really a great honor. I’ve spent so much of my career involved with WRF,” said Dr. Cornwell. “In my 45 years working in the water sector, I believe I’ve been involved in a WRF project during 40 of those years.”

Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) provides regional wastewater treatment to 18 cities and counties in southeast Virginia, operating 13 treatment plants with a combined capacity of 249 million gallons per day. HRSD is recognized as a leader in the industry. SWIFT (the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow) is HRSD's newest water treatment innovation, designed to further protect the region’s environment and enhance the sustainability of the region’s long-term groundwater. Liquid Waste Committee https://wrf.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9OTU1MzAx... 9/1/2020 WRF Announces 2020 Award Winners Page 2 of 2

Dr. Charles Bott, Director of Water Technology and Research at HRSD, stated “This is an important award for us. We have been heavily involved in WRF’s research over the years because we value the work that the Foundation is doing. This award acknowledges that we have been an important contributor to research benefiting the water sector.”

Metro Vancouver provides water and liquid waste services through its member municipalities for 2.6 million residents in Southwestern British Columbia, Canada. This includes acquiring, treating, and delivering water, as well as collecting and treating wastewater on behalf of its municipalities. Since 2002, Metro Vancouver has put sustainability at the center of its planning and operating philosophy and advanced its role as a leader in the pursuit of a low-carbon future for the region.

“Having WRF recognize Metro Vancouver is a real honor and it validates that we are going in the right direction,” said Paul Kadota, Program Manager at Metro Vancouver. “We’re continually striving to improve our operations in the provision of quality drinking water and wastewater services, and we thank the WRF team for this vote of confidence.”

The Water Research Foundation advancing the science of water ®

6666 W Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235-3098

1199 N Fairfax St, Suite 900 Alexandria, VA 22314-1445

You received this email because you have a professional relationship with The Water Research Foundation.

Manage your preferences Unsubscribe

Liquid Waste Committee https://wrf.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9OTU1MzAx... 9/1/2020

ATTACHMENT 2

Liquid Waste Committee 2020 Work Plan Report Date: September 2, 2020

Priorities 1st Quarter Status Iona Island Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Definition Quarterly Update Complete Fermentation Operations Bylaw Amendments Complete Long Term Financial Plan – Liquid Waste Scenarios Deferred to 2021 2019 Fats, Oil and Grease Campaign Results Complete Municipal Requests for Sewerage Area Boundary Amendments (as applicable) Complete Utility Policies (as applicable) Complete Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) Complete 2nd Quarter Status Status of Liquid Waste Capital Expenditures Complete Iona Island Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Definition Quarterly Update Complete Unflushables Campaign Update Complete Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Framework Complete Capital Projects Policy Update Deferred to 2021 Sustainability Innovation Fund Project Updates Complete Municipal Requests for Sewerage Area Boundary Amendments (as applicable) Complete Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) Complete Utility Policies (as applicable) Complete 3rd Quarter Status 2019 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report Complete Public Notification of Sewer Overflows & WWTP Process Interruptions Update Complete Iona Island Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Definition Quarterly Update Complete Strategy for the Review of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan In Progress Review of Food Sector Bylaw Deferred to 2021 Fats, Oils and Grease 2020 Campaign Update In Progress Municipal Requests for Sewerage Area Boundary Amendments (as applicable) In Progress Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) In Progress Utility Policies (as applicable) In Progress 4th Quarter Status Status of Liquid Waste Capital Expenditures Pending Annual Budget & 5 Year Financial Plan - Liquid Waste In Progress Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – Community Engagement Process Pending Integrated Liquid Waste & Resource Management Plan Provincial Conditions Pending Unflushables Campaign 2020 Results In Progress Review of Trucked Liquid Waste Provisions of the Sewer Use Bylaw Deferred to 2021 Public Notification of Sewer Overflows and WWTP Process Interruptions - MOE Conditions Pending Procurement Model for Implementation of a Regional Biosolids Drying Facility In Progress Effluent Heat Recovery Project at Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Pending Municipal Requests for Sewerage Area Boundary Amendments (as applicable) Pending Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) Pending Utility Policies (as applicable) Pending

Liquid Waste Committee