Utilities Committee Agenda Package
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GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT UTILITIES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Thursday, April 14, 2016 9:00 am 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 April 14, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Utilities Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 14, 2016 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 February 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Utilities Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 11, 2016 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Biosolids Drying Facility at Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Designated Speaker: Laurie Ford That the GVS&DD Board support proceeding with a feasibility study of a Biosolids Drying Facility at the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. 5.2 Industrial Trial of Drinking Water Treatment Residuals at Lafarge Richmond Cement Plant Designated Speaker: Laurie Ford That the GVWD Board support the 12‐month trial of drinking water treatment residuals for use as an alternate raw material in the production of cement at the Lafarge Richmond Cement Plant. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. April 7, 2016 UC - 1 Utilities Committee Regular Agenda April 14, 2016 Agenda Page 2 of 3 5.3 Amendment of Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary – Northeast Coquitlam Designated Speaker: Ed von Euw That the GVS&DD Board approve an amendment to the Fraser Sewerage Area boundary to include the properties in the City of Coquitlam as shown on District Drawing SA‐2376 Sheets 86 and 87. 5.4 Amendment of Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary ‐ 15005 36 Avenue, Surrey Designated Speaker: Ed von Euw That the GVS&DD Board approve the amendment of the Fraser Sewerage Area boundary to include the property located at 15005 36 Avenue, Surrey. 5.5 Intentions Paper – Proposed New Bylaw for Hospitals and Acute Care Facilities Designated Speaker: Jeff Gogol That the GVS&DD Board endorse the Intentions Paper ‐ Proposed New Bylaw for Hospitals and Acute Care Facilities and direct staff to begin consultation on the development of a new regulatory bylaw. 5.6 Results of 2015 Grease Pilot Project with the City of Surrey Designated Speaker: Larina Lopez That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled “Results of 2015 Grease Pilot Project with the City of Surrey”, dated April 7, 2016. 5.7 Results of 2015 Wipes Pilot Project with the City of Pitt Meadows Designated Speaker: Larina Lopez That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled “Results of 2015 Wipes Pilot Project with the City of Pitt Meadows”, dated March 14, 2016. 5.8 2015 GVWD Quality Control Annual Report Designated Speaker: Rosanna Yau That the GVWD Board receive for information the report titled “2015 GVWD Quality Control Annual Report” dated March 17, 2016. 5.9 Water Supply Forecast and Water Consumption Update for Summer 2016 Designated Speakers: Inder Singh and Andrew Wood That the GVWD Board receive for information the report titled “Water Supply Forecast and Water Consumption Update for Summer 2016”, dated April 4, 2016. 5.10 Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2015 Designated Speakers: Frank Huber and Mark Ferguson That the GVWD and GVS&DD Boards receive for information the report titled “Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2015”, dated March 24, 2016. 5.11 Seymour Salmonid Society – 2015 Annual Report Designated Speaker: Mike Mayers That the Utilities Committee receive for information the report titled “Seymour Salmonid Society ‐ 2015 Annual Report” dated March 16, 2016. UC - 2 Utilities Committee Regular Agenda April 14, 2016 Agenda Page 3 of 3 5.12 Managers’ Report Designated Speakers: Tim Jervis and Simon So That the Utilities Committee receive for information the “Managers’ Report” dated April 4, 2016. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Intergovernment and Finance Committee Report dated January 30, 2016 titled “Update on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project” 6.2 Correspondence from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities to Chair Moore dated February 29, 2016 6.3 Correspondence from the Corporation of Delta to Chair Moore dated March 22, 2016 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING That the Utilities Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for April 14, 2016 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district.” 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Utilities Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of April 14, 2016. Membership: Mussatto, Darrell (C) – North Vancouver City Harper, Bill – New Westminster Stevenson, Tim – Vancouver Becker, John (VC) – Pitt Meadows Hicks, Robin – North Vancouver District Steves, Harold ‐ Richmond Cameron, Craig – West Vancouver Jordan, Colleen ‐ Burnaby Woods, Dave – Surrey Clay, Mike – Port Moody McDonald, Bruce – Delta Fox, Charlie – Langley Township Speirs, Craig – Maple Ridge UC - 3 2.1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT UTILITIES COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Utilities Committee held at 9:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Councillor Craig Cameron, West Vancouver (arrived at 9:08 a.m.) Mayor Mike Clay, Port Moody Councillor Charlie Fox, Langley Township Councillor Bill Harper, New Westminster Councillor Robin Hicks, North Vancouver District Councillor Colleen Jordan, Burnaby Councillor Craig Speirs, Maple Ridge Councillor Tim Stevenson, Vancouver (arrived at 9:05 a.m.) Councillor Harold Steves, Richmond Councillor Dave Woods, Surrey MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Mayor John Becker, Pitt Meadows Councillor Bruce McDonald, Delta STAFF PRESENT: Tim Jervis, General Manager, Water Services Simon So, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 February 11, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for February 11, 2016 as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Utilities Committee held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 Page 1 of 6 UC - 4 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 November 12, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held November 12, 2015 as circulated. CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Shaun Hollingsworth and Brian Smith, Seymour Salmonid Society, regarding Seymour Rockslide Update and Proposed Mitigation Shaun Hollingsworth and Brian Smith, Seymour Salmonid Society (SSS), provided members with a presentation on the Seymour rockslide event and proposed mitigation efforts highlighting: history of the Seymour River; student hatchery involvement; activities; location of the rock slide; impact on salmon spawning habitat; tagging project results; salmon migration mitigation strategies; the Lower River Capture Project; fish passage in slide area; fish fence funding; feasibility study; restoration of fish passage; and the proposed strategy budget and vision statement. 9:05 a.m. Councillor Stevenson arrived at the meeting. 9:08 a.m. Councillor Cameron arrived at the meeting. In response to questions, members were informed about projected costs, partnerships, consideration of public safety in mitigation options and collaborative efforts with the federal government related to fish access. Presentation material titled “Seymour Salmonid Society Enhancing Fisheries on the North Shore Since 1987” is retained with the February 11, 2016 Utilities Committee agenda. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 2016 Utilities Committee Priorities and Work Plan Report dated January 22, 2016 from Tim Jervis, General Manager, Water Services, and Simon So, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services, providing the Utilities Committee with the priorities and work plan for the year 2016. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Utilities Committee held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 Page 2 of 6 UC - 5 It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee endorse the work plan contained in the report dated January 22, 2016 titled “2016 Utilities Committee Priorities and Work Plan”. CARRIED Councillor Woods absent at the vote. 5.2 Seymour River Rockslide ‐ Status Update Report dated January 22, 2016 from Mike Mayers, Superintendent, Environmental Management and Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, Water Services, providing an update on progress associated with restoration of a suitable Seymour River crossing, re‐establishment of essential trail connections, and related public engagement initiatives as well as proposed fish passage restoration activities by the Seymour Salmonid Society and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the Seymour River Canyon. In response to questions, members were informed about collaboration with senior governments,