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166 C. Dunahee, President Proclamation for National Missing CLERKS 108739 Child Find BC Children’s Month and Missing Children’s Day
167 D. Tullson, Volunteer Proclamation for Recognizing May CLERKS 108743 Huntington Society of 2011 as Huntington Disease Canada, BC Chapter Awareness Month 168 Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver Board in Brief CLERKS 108856
169 J. Green Adjournment and Mayor’s Summit on CAO/CP&D 108745 the Future of the Southlands 170 P. Roaf, Executive Taking Next Steps in Economic HR&CP 108806 Director, Delta Chamber Development in Delta of Commerce 171 Hon. P. Bell, Minister of Most Small Business Friendly HR&CP 108812 Jobs, Tourism and Community Award Innovation 172 K. J. Clarke, President & Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Annual HR&CP 108821 CEO, Catalyst Paper Reports for 2010 173 B. Hart 4631-53rd Street CP&D 108687
174 P. Nandan Singh Dhoot Development of 11623 84th Avenue CP&D 108740
175 J. Hillairet Naming a Street, Veterans Way CP&D 108799
176 J. Green Food Security in BC CP&D 108808
177 S. Puetz Over Height Building at 56th St. and CP&D 108811 14B Ave.
178 T. Moens Backyard Chickens CP&D 108814
179 P. Brugger Spring Clean Up ENG 108723
180 Members of Kennedy 431 Form Letters in Support of Light ENG 108747 Seniors Recreation Rail Transportation Proposal Centre Between Scott Road and Chilliwack Station
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181 Hon. D. McRae, Minister Provincial Commitments Regarding ENG 108813 of Agriculture and Lands South Fraser Perimeter Road 182 L. E. Jackson, Chair, Revised Water Shortage Response ENG 108819 Metro Vancouver Board Plan 183 D. Jones, Cougar Canyon Environmental PR&C 108785 Cougar Creek Reserve Dog Off Leash Area cc: CA&E Streamkeepers 184 J. Neutce Ladner Community Program PR&C 108677
185 C. Ardeleanu Delta Sungod Swim Club PR&C 108486
186 M. Hayashi, Salmon 2011 Stewardship Community CA&ENV 108678 Recovery Program, Bursary Pacific Salmon Foundation 187 Embassy of the Republic 2011 International Awards for CA&ENV 108742 of Korea Liveable Communities (LivCom Awards) 188 M. Graham Eagles of Delta CA&ENV 108807
189 D. Massey Ramsar Application CA&ENV 108817
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Serving British Columbia Since 1984 Provincial Toll Free: 1.888.689.3463 www.childfindbc.com
April 15,2011 Victoria Office ;;~ ~~ 2722 Fifth Street, 208 A. T. #: 10011£\ Victoria, Be V8T 4B2 Dear Mayor and Councilors, Comments frayqjl ( ~~- (250) 382-7311 Fax (250) 382-0227 Re: Proclamation for National Missing Children's Month and Email: Missing Children's Day [email protected] I write today on behalf of Child Find British Columbia. Child Find BC requests that your local government proclaim Mayas Missing Children's Month and May 25 th as missing Children's Day.
Child Find BC provides "ALL ABOUT ME" ID Kits with child finger printing and photos, to at no cost to families and Child Find BC hosts "A charitable non-profit these Child Find ID Clinics throughout BC. Child Find BC provides organization working ·with education, including public speakers, literature and tips for families to searchingfamities and law assist them in keeping all of our children safe. enforcement to reduce the incidence of missing and We recently sent the 2011 posters of missing children from across exploited children. .. Canada to your offices. It is our hope that you have arranged for these posters to be placed at municipal facilities where children and families frequent. If you would like any additional posters they will be provided upon request.
We hope that you will raise this proclamation for consideration to your Council and your community at your next meeting. A Missing chiLd is fiveryo~'.5 The 2010 reports of missing children in Canada by province and JCespof/l-sfbiL£ty circumstance will be released by the RCMP in the next few weeks. In 2009 over 10,000 cases of missing children were reported in British Columbia and over 50,000 cases in Canada. Through the support of municipal governments like yours we are able to educate and bring awareness to thousands ofBC families on this important issue.
Thank you so much for your consideration of this request and your continuing commitment to Community Services in BC and the children and families of Be. If you have any questions regarding this request please contact the Child Find BC office at 1-888-689-3463.
Yours truly, C+~ ~t--""'-C)~ Crystal Dunahee President, Child Find BC Your Letterhead here
National Missing Children's Month and Missing Children's Day
WHEREAS Child Find British Columbia, a provincial member of Child Find Canada is a non-profit, registered charitable organization, incorporated in 1984; AND
WHEREAS The Mandate of Child Find British Columbia is to educate children and adults about abduction prevention; to promote awareness of the problem of missing children, and to assist in the location of missing children; AND
WHEREAS Child Find has recognized Green as the colour of Hope, which symbolizes a light in the darkness for all missing children; AND
WHEREAS Child Find's annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign will be held in the month of May and May 25th is National Missing Children's Day; AND
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, (Mayors Name) of the (city, town, municipality), do hereby proclaim Mayas Child Find' s Green Ribbon of Hope month and May 25 th as National Missing Children' s day. I urge our citizens to wear a green ribbon as a symbol of Hope for the recovery of all missing children; and to remain vigilant in our common desire to protect and nurture the youth of our Province.
______Mayor
Signed at ______this ___day of May, 2011 A missing child . , Green Ribbon of . IS everyone s responsibility Hope Campaign In 1986, the Solicitor General of Canada declared May 25th to be ~ . :. ," . ational Missing Children's Day in Canada. Each May, Child Find hosts the Green Ribbon of Hope campaign. During the month of May, community members are asked to show their support and concern for the issue of missing children by prominently wearing a green ribbon. Proceeds generated by the campaign enable Child Find BC to continue its mandate of assisting in the search process for C'hII~FHuI missing children and the education BRITISH COLUMBIA of children and adults about child safety. On May 25th, the Green Ribbon of May is Green Ribbon Hope is recognized as a symbol to help remember missing children of Hope Month and to seek their safe return. It is also used as an expression of our thoughts for missing children, May 25th is Missing their families and friends. Activities carried out during the month Children's Day include fingerprinting clinics and various community fundraisers. The concept of the Green Ribbon of Hope was originated by the students and faculty of Holy Cross Secondary School in St. Catherine's, Ontario, follOwing the abduction and subsequent murder of 15 year old Kristen French. Her classmates came to Child Find to ask us to develop a legacy for Kristen and all missing children in Canada. I i I "Green is the colour of hope. f It symbolizes light in the darkness I I and is an expression of our I ' I thoughts for missing children, their families and friends. ! Green is a symbol of hope for the
safe return of all our missing ...• : children. " C'~F~ BRITISH COL UM BI A 1-888-689-3463
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From: Diane Tullson [d [email protected]] C. Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12 :34 PM 11 To: Mayor & Council Subject: Request for Proclamation , Huntington disease awareness month f!1--I Attachments: HD Proclamation_2011_Chapters.doc ~I ...... :::D Good day: I volunteer with the Huntington Society of Canada, BC Chapter and am a constituent of Delta. We are ~ spread ing the word about Huntington disease awareness month. I've attached a request for proclamation which I hope @ you will pass along to Mayor Jackson. r-.::: Best regards, ...... Diane Tullson 6587 Sunshine Drive Delta BC V4E 1P4 604-596-6615 ~l'PE: ~-vvL&- ttl~ DEPT: cier-i::.s A.T. #: I'~'I~ 'T ~omments' ~t I f...~ Li tPr ((1e.e h~
1 DMIJ"NtiNGTON Societe Huntin g ton du Canada April 14,2011
Mayor Jackson Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC Canada V4K 3E2
Dear Mayor Jackson:
Please join myself and the Huntington Society of Canada in recognizing May 2011 as Huntington Disease Awareness Month. Huntington disease (HD) is a progressive disease of the brain affecting both children and adults, leading to a decline in cognitive and motor skills, a loss of emotional control, and eventually death.
To raise awareness, volunteers throughout Canada are asking their local Mayors to join us in this declaration. Huntington Disease Awareness Month reflects the Huntington Society of Canada's (HSC) mission which is to raise funds to support individuals and families living with Huntington disease (HD) and to seed medical research to find ways to delay or stop the progression of the disease. The Society works with health and social services professionals enabling them to better serve people living with HD.
The impact ofHD is relentless, affecting a person's ability to walk, speak, think and remember. One in 1,000 Canadians is touched by HD - that's 30,000 Canadians - whether as a person at risk, as a caregiver, as a family member or as a friend. Each child born to a parent with HD has a 50-percent chance of sharing the same fate. Though there are no current treatments available to slow down or stop the disease, hope for a meaningful treatment has never been more real. In recent years, basic research has dramatically increased our knowledge of HD. Various promising treatment strategies are now in the drug discovery pipeline. More than ever, now is the time to step up the fight against HD.
I am taking this opportunity to be proactive and empower myself to do something positive about Huntington disease. I ask that you help me raise awareness of this serious and debilitating condition by issuing a proclamation declaring May 20 II Huntington Disease Awareness Month.
Help us inform the citizens of Delta about the impOltance offunding research and services in our local area. Please formally proclaim May 2011 as Huntington Awareness Month in Delta.
Respectfu lly,
Diane Tullson 6587 Sunshine Drive Delta, BC V4E IP4 Director, Public Awareness Huntington Society of Canada, BC Chapter
The Huntington Society o/Canada (www.huntingtonsociety.ca) is a national network o/volunteers and professionals, united in the fight against HD since 1973, who aspire to a worldfreefrom Huntington disease. The Society maximizes the quality o/life o/people living with HD by delivering services, enabling others to understand the disease and/urthering research to slow and to prevent Huntington disease.
151 Frederick St, Suite 400 Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2 (519) 749-7063, [email protected] ~,JNtiN'GTON ~~ OCieCe Huncingcon du Canada
PROCLAMATION HUNTINGTON DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS: the fear of losing one's mind and the fear of losing control of one's body are among the most profound human fears, and
WHEREAS: both losses occur in Huntington disease, an inherited and fatal brain disorder that strikes in the prime of life, and
WHEREAS: every child of a parent with Huntington disease faces a 50 percent risk of inheriting this genetic disorder, and there is no effective treatment and no known cure - yet, and
WHEREAS: the Huntington Society of Canada has in itiated and supported research into the cause and nature of this fatal disease, and the work of the Society has brought new hope to the people with Huntington disease and families who bear the burden of this affliction, and
WHEREAS: research continues to offer the promise of early diagnosis, treatment techniques and ultimately a cure for Huntington disease, and
WHEREAS: the month of May will be observed as Huntington Disease A wareness Month in communities across Canada
NOW THEREFORE: I, ______, Mayor
of ______
do hereby proclaim the month of May 201 1, as
HUNTINGTON DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
in and urge all our citizens to lend their support to the Huntington Society of Canada in its efforts to unravel, not only the mystery of Huntington disease, but also a wide range of other genetic, neurological and psychiatric disorders affecting the lives of so many Canadians.
SIGNED ______SUSTAINABLE REGION INITIATIVE. • • TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION
rYPEt¢, ~ Board in Brief DEPT ( (f'~K...5
For Metro Vancouver meetings on Friday, April 8, 2011 A T II \ 0 '01Q5ZP Comments /"V.-("III t«..-trc. Please note these are not the official minutes, Board in Brief is an informal summary, Material relating to any of the following items is available on request. For more information, please contact Bill Morrell, Corporate Relations, 604-451-6107, or Glenn Bohn, Corporate Relations, at 604-451-6697,
Greater Vancouver Regional District
Pre Budget Presentation Received
Jim Rusnak, Manager, Finance and Administration Department, made a presentation about Metro Vancouver's 2012 programs, priorities and budgets, Each July, five-year budget projections are reviewed by the Finance Committee and submitted to the Board for approval.
A PowerPoi nt presentation is posted at: http://www,metrovancouver.org/boa rds/GVRD%20Board/GVRD Board Special-April 8 2011 - Presentation, pdf
Staff will bring more information forwa rd for discussion at a pre-budget workshop in July 20 11, before the 20 12 budget is presented to the Board in the fall. The Board approved the 2011 budget in October, 2010,
Res ults of the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw Acceptance Process Received
On January 14, 2011 , the Metro Vancouver Board gave first and second reading to bylaw for a new Regional Growth Strategy and submitted the bylaw to affected local governments for approval.
Acceptances were received from 22 affected local governments: Anmore, Belcarra, Burnaby, Delta, City of Langley, Township of Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Ci ty of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam , Richmond, Surrey, Tsawwassen First Nation , Vancouver, West Va ncouver, White Rock, Fraser Valley Regional District, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District and South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority, also known as TransLink,
The two affected local governments which did not accept the Regional Growth Strategy are the City of Port Moody and the City of Coquitl am ,
This is provided fo r Council 's info rma tion,
~4 metro vancouver www,metrovancouver,org City of Port Moody Response to the Regional Growth Strategy Approved
The City of Port Moody refused to accept the Regional Growth Strategy but indicated a willingness to accept it if the provisions to which is objected do not apply to Port Moody.
The city's objections stem from two issues: the disconnect between population growth and transportation supply; the request for a special study area designation overlaying the Petro Canada refinery lands, Mill and Timber site and Imperial Oil land sites, which the proposed RGS designates as industrial.
The Board approved a staff recommendation to:
a) Resolve that Map B.2 "Major Road Network, Highways and Gateways", Map 12 "Special Study Areas and Sewerage Extension Areas' and Table A. 1 (Population, Dwelling Unit and Employment Projections) will be included in the Regional Growth Strategy on the basis that: i) Map B.2, Map 12 and Table A.1 do not apply to Port Moody; and ii) the Board considers that it is not essential to the Regional Growth Strategy that Map B.2, Map 12 and Table A.1 apply to the City of Port Moody;
b) Notify the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the City of Port Moody of the Board's decision regarding the requests from the City of Port Moody; and
c) Request the City of Port Moody to indicate to the Board once the Evergreen rapid transit line commitment is confirmed and the Murray/Clarke connector issue is resolved , that in accordance with section 853(3) of the Local Government Act, Port Moody accepts Table A. 1 (Population, Dwelling Unit and Employment Projections.
City of Coquitlam's Non-Acceptance of the Regional Growth Strategy Approved
The Board approved a staff recommendation that it:
a) Notify the Minister of Community, Sport and Cu ltural Development that the City of Coquitlam did not accept the Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010;
b) Advise the Minister that, given the thorough and lengthy conSUltation between Metro Vancouver and affected local governments and in particular the extensive efforts made to accommodate Coquitlam, it is the Board's opinion that Coquitlam's objections to the Regional Growth Strategy are unlikely to be resolved using a non-binding dispute resolution process;
c) Request the Minister, in accordance with section 859(2)(b) of the Local Government Act, to direct that the Regional Growth Strategy is to be settled by a binding resolution process; and
d) Delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer authority to represent Metro Vancouver in discussions with Coquitlam and the Province on the form of binding settlement process that is most appropriate.
Page 2 of 3 Comments on the " LMTAC Discuss'ion Paper: Local Government Issues Approved and Interests on the Federal Additions-to-Reserve Process"
The federal government has the au th ority to add land to existing Indian reserves or create new ones . The Additions-to-Reserves process developed by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada sets ou t the criteria and issues that must be addressed before land can be set apart as an Indian reserve.
The Board approved a staff recommendation to:
Endorse the LMTAC Discussion Paper. convey its comments to LMTAC, noting the add itional considerations identified in this report; and convey its comments to the Federal Minister, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, the Provincial Minister, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation , and to the Members of Pa rli ament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly within Metro Vancouver in order to advance the discussion on the Additions-to-Reserve process.
Comments on the LMTAC Discussion Paper: Local Government Issues Approved and Interests on the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act and the First Nations Certainty of Land Title Act
In summer 2010, two federal laws came into force: The First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act and the First Nations Certainty of Land Title Act.
The Board approved a staff recommendation to:
1. endorse the report, dated February 18, 2011, titled "Comments on the LMTAC Discussion Paper: Local Government Issues and Interests on the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act and the First Nations Certainty of Land Title Aer', and attached LMT AC Discussion Paper;
2. convey its comments to LMTAC, noting the additional issues and considerations identified in this report; and
3. convey its comments to the Federal Minister, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, the Provincia l Minister, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation , the Members of Parliament, and Members of the Legislative Assembly within Metro Vancouver in order to advance the discussion with the federal and provincial governments on the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act and the First Nations Certainty of Land Title Act.
Preparation of a Metro Vancouver Position Paper on the Federal Approved Additions-to-Reserve (A TR) Process and the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act (FNCIDA)
The Board directed staff to prepare a brief position paper as proposed in this report, dated March 29, 2011, titled "Preparation of a Metro Vancouver Position Paper on the Federal Additions-to Reserve (ATR) Process and First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act.
Page 3 of 3 SUSTAINABLE REGION INITIATIVE. • • TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION
Board in Brief
For Metro Vancouver meetings on Friday, April 29, 2011 I . Please nole Ihese are not the official minutes. Board in Brief is an informal summary. Material relating to any of the following items is available on request. For more information, please contact Bill Morrell, Corporate Relations, 604-451-6107, or Glenn Bohn, Corporate Relations, at 604-451-6697.
Greater Vancouver Water District
Working Draft of the Updated Drinking Water Management Plan Approved
The proposed Drinking Water Management Plan has three primary goals: Provide clean, safe drinking water; Ensure the sustainable use of water resources; Ensure efficient supply of water. Key strategies and actions to achieve those goals are set out in the draft plan.
The Board directed staff to consult with member municipalities, affected agencies and the public on the draft plan and consider th e results before presenting a revised draft to the Board for adoption.
Draft Audited 2010 Financial Statements Approved
A report by Chief Financial Officer Jim Rusnak and Financial Planning and Operations Manager Phil Trotzuk summarizes and comments on an independent audit of 2010 financial statements of Metro Vancouver's four legal entities. The independent audits were also submitted to the Board .
In the Water District section of the staff report, it was noted that 2010 revenues from metered water sales exceeded revenues from 2009 sales, due to an increase in water rates. However, the annual consumption in 2010 was about three per cent below budget. This decline in consumption reflects the success of Metro Vancouver's on-going water conservation initiatives, along with somewhat lower than normal temperatures through May and June.
The GVWD Board approved the audited 2010 financial statements for the Greater Vancouver Water District.
Status of Reserves Approved
The Board approved the application of reserves as set out in Schedules 1, 2 and 3 of the March 29, 2011 report titled " Status of Reserves".
~4 metro vancouver www mptrovan(OUV~l.Org Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31 ,2010 Received
A staff report summarizes the capital expenditures for utilities. The Water District is projecting to spend almost $28 million or two per cent less than the approved total project budgets for those projects in progress .
The Board received the report for information.
Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District
Attendance at the Recycling Council of British Columbia's (RCBC) Zero Approved Waste Conference, Whistler, June 8-10, 2011
"Zero Waste" is th e theme of the Recycling Council's annual conference. The Board authorized the Chair to appoint a Metro Vancouver Director to attend the conference.
Draft Audited 2010 Financial Statements Approved
A report by Chief Financial Officer Jim Rusnak and Finan cial Planning and Operations Manager Ph il Trotzuk summarizes and comments on an independent audit of 2010 fina ncia l statements of Metro Vancouver's four legal entities. The independent audit of th e Sewerage and Drainage District was also submitted to the Board.
The staff report notes that tipping fee revenues in solid waste are up over 2009 but were lower than expected . Waste fl ows in the system decreased over 2009 more than an ti cipated, due th e success of Metro Va ncouver's Zero Waste initiatives, along with a somewhat sl uggish economy.
Status of Reserves Approved
The Sewerage and Drainage District Board approved the application of reserv es as set out in Schedules 1, 2 and 3 of the report titled "Status of Reserves" dated March 29 , 2011 .
Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31 , 2010 Received
The Board received the report ti tl ed Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2010, dated March 31 , 20 11 , for information.
DCC Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 262, 2011 Approved
The Boa rd adopted Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 262, 2011 .
Greater Vancouver Regional District
Colony Farm Regional Park - Transportation Investment Corporation Deferred Agreement to Construct Habitat Enhancement Project
In June 2010, th e Parks Committee endorsed a proposal from the B.C. government's Transportation Investment Corporation to build fish habitat at Colony Farm that would
Page 2 of 6 compensate for loss of fish habitat association with Port Mann Highway 1 construction. A staff report summarizes a draft project agreement.
The Park Committee recommended that the Board authorize staff to execute a Project Agreement with the Transportation Investment Corporation to enable the habitat enhancement project at Colony Farm Regional Park to proceed.
The Board deferred that recommendation, to provide time for staff to investigate other options and areas for habitat enhancement projects.
2011 Special Parks District Forum Approved
The Board approved the attendance and payment of expenses for two Parks Committee members - Committee Chair Gayle Martin and Director Scott Hamilton - to attend the 2011 Special Park Districts Forum, September 25 to 28, 2011 , in North Virginia . The total estimated cost is $11,151 .
Meeting Held Outside the Regional District Boundaries Approved
The Board authorized a June 14, 2011 Special Joint Meeting of the GVRD Parks Committee and Fraser Valley Regional District to take place outside the boundaries of the regional district, at the FVRD Boardroom located at 45950 Cheam Avenue, Ch illiwack, BC .
2011 Calendar of International Political Conferences Approved
The Board authorized the Chair to appoint Metro Vancouver directors to participate in the following 2011 international conferences:
1. ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - The 2nd World Congress on Cities and Adaptati on to Climate Change (Bonn, Germany: June 3-5)
2. United Cities for Local Governments. Meetings with the UCLG Secretariat about Solid Waste Management Proposal (Barcelona, Spain: AugusVSeptember)
3. United Cities for Local Governments. Meeting of the World Council (Florence, Italy: December)
A program for a fourth international conference - Metropolis. 10'" World Congress, in Porto Allegre, Brazil on Nov. 23-26 - is not yet available. A staff report recommended deferring a decision on Metro Vancouver's participation until more is known about the program.
The staff report also noted that Metro Vancouver is hosting the Sept. 21-23, 2011 Conference of the IRBC or International Regions Benchmarking Consortium.
Total estimated expenses for the five conferences: more than $106,000. (Total expenses include a budget of $50,000 for Metro Vancouver to host the IRBC conference.)
Page 3 of 6 Southern Mainland Appointment Area Nominee to the BC Ferry Authority Approved Board of Directors
Bohdan Bodnar, one of the three individuals recommended by Metro Vancouver for the BC Ferry Authority Board, was appointed by the authority.
Metro Vancouver Nominee to the Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) Approved Board of Directors
Metro Vancouver is one of the eight organizations that has the right to nominate individuals to serve on the Board of Directors of the YVR or Vancouver Airport Authority Board .
The Board approved a recommendation to reappoint Wi lson Parasiuk as the Metro Vancouver nominee to the YVR Board for the period May 2011 to May 2014.
Update to the Air Quality Management Plan Received
The Board received for informati on the report dated April 2, 2011, titled "Update to the Air Quality Management Plan ." It also recei ved a copy of a staff presentation to the Environment and Energy Committee.
Metro Vancouver Comments on Provincial 'Bylaw Standard for Approved Residential Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve' Discussion Paper and Request for Regulations
The Boa rd requested the Ministry of Ag ri cu lture to:
Develop provincial regulations , either through th e Agricultural Land Commission Act or th e Local Government Act, wh ich control farm house and residential footprint sizes and locations for properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve; and
Consider the fo llowing provisions in th e development of the regulations:
• Residential Footprint Location I Depth : Locate along the fronting or abutting road from whi ch vehicular access is obtained, maximum depth of 60 metres measured from the road I front property line;
• Residential Footprint Size: Maximum size of 5,000 m2 for properties 8 hectares or more, and 2,000 m2 for properties under 8 hectares;
• Primary Farm House Size: Maximum size of 500 m2 for properties 8 hectares or more, and 350 m2 for properties under 8 hectares;
• Additional Fa rm House Size: Maximum size of 250 m2 for properties 8 hectares or more, and 200 m2 for properties under 8 hectares;
Page 4 of 6 • Residential Uses: All residential buildings and accessory residential uses, including secondary house, should be located within the one residential footprint; expand the consultation program to receive additional feedback on the options to regu late farm houses and residential footprints within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Draft Audited 2010 Financial Statements Approved
The Board approved the Audited 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements for the Greater Vancouver Regional District, It also received fo r information th e Metro Vancouver Housing Co rporation Aud ited 2010 Fi nancial Statements.
2010 Financial Results Year-End Received
The Board received the report titled "2010 Financial Results Year-End" dated March 30, 2011 for information.
Status of Reserves Approved
The GVRD, GVS&DD and GVWD Boards approved the application of reserves as set out in Schedules 1, 2 and 3 of the report titled " Status of Reserves" dated March 29 , 2011 .
Appointment of Election Officials for the 2011 General Local Election Approved
The Board appointed Chris Plagnol as Chief Election Officer and Paulette Vetleson as Deputy Chief Election Officer for conducting the 2011 election of Regional Director in Electoral Area A.
Directors' Travel Policy: Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Approved Board and Committee Remuneration Amending Bylaw Number 1143,2011
The Finance Committee considered a number of issues related to the Directors' travel policy and procedures, including policies for air travel over nine hours, meals, and other expense claims.
Directors' payment for attendance at multiple meetings in one day was capped at a maximum remuneration of two, four-hour meeting fees.
The Board adopted the recommended cha nges in the remuneration bylaw.
Attendance at the June 8 - 9, 2011 Fraser Basin Council Board Meeting Approved In Whistler, BC
The Board approved the attendance of Director Richard Walton at th e Fraser Basin Council board meeting June 8 and 9, 2011 in Whistler, BC .
Attendance at the 2011 Lower Mainland Local Government Association Approved Annual General Meeting and Conference
The Board approved the attendance of Director Raymond Louie at the 2011 Lower Mainland Local Government Association conference and associated meetings being held May 10 to 13, 2011 in Whistler, BC .
Page 5 of 6 Regional Growth Strategy - Non-binding Dispute Resolution Process Approved
In January 2011 , after four years of consultations, the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors asked affected local governments to approve a new Regional Growth Strategy. The RGS was subsequently accepted by 23 affected local governments, including TransLink and the Fraser Valley and Squamish-Lillooet regional districts.
The City of Port Moody did not initially accept RGS but, on April 8, 2011 , the Board passed a resolulion that, in part, requested th at the City indicate to the Board that once the Evergreen rapid transit line commitment is confirmed and the Murray-Clarke connector issue is resolved , that Port Moody will accept population, dwelling unit and employment projections in the RGS.
The City of Coquitlam also did not accept the RGS. On April 8, 2011 , the Board voted to advise B.C. Minister of Community, Sport and Cu ltural Development Ida Chong that, given the lengthy consultation between Metro Vancouver and local governments and extensive efforts made to accommodate Coquitlam, it was the Board's opinion that Coquitlam's objections to the RGS were unlikely to be resolved using a non-binding dispute resolution process. The Board requested that the Minister direct that a binding settlement process be used for the RGS.
In an April 28, 2011 letter, Minister Chong informed Metro Vancouver that she was direcling the RGS to a non-binding dispute resolution, to start no later than May 16, 2011 . The minister asked the Board to provide an update to ministry staff, by June 30, 2011 , on progress being achieved.
On April 29 , 2011 , the Board approved a motion to refer the minister's decision and delegate its authority to the Intergovernmental Committee. The committee's next meeting is on May 4, 2011 .
Page 6 of 6 Mayor _Council
From: Joan Green [[email protected]] . Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 2:10 PM ~ To: Mayor & Council ~ Subject: FW: Adjournment and Mayor's Summit on the Future of the South lands i!! ~ ~ Dear Mayor and Council, s:; ...... ~ As of today, April 18, I have not received any acknowledgement of this March 15 email to Mayor and Council. Nor any co ~ response to the questions. In addition, I have not seen either this March 15 email nor the March 10 email included in t~ Correspondence section of the Council Agenda. Have either of these pieces of correspondence, addressed to Mayor a~ Council, ever actually reached Mayor and Council? At this stage, a response from staff saying they have will not suffice. I would like a response from Mayor and Council, and I would like to see these, now three emails, included in the Council agenda package.
Thank you. IYPE. 02fj4w ~'-I. Joan Green DEPT: (Ao 0f-d) A.T. #. \o~n% ------Forwarded Message t:omments: k tut ~/( \ f<.t'ljv.&J-r ~-e~ ,,- From: Joan Green
March 15, 2011
Mayor and Council Corporation of Delta
Re: Response to my letter of March 10,2011, attached
I did not send this letter for your information, as it simply contains information with which you are already familiar. I sent it with two questions for which I would like a response. Let me reiterate:
1. Would you please clarify the authority under which the Mayor' s Summit on the Future of the Southlands has been created?
2. Would you please clarify the authority tmder which a Public Hearing considering a Proposed ALR Inclusion Application has been adjourned to allow an opportunity to consider a development proposal, requiring an Amendment to the Official Community Plan, which is not, at this time, before Council?
I look forward to your clarification of these issues.
Joan Green
1 OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK
March 14,2011
Joan Green 340 Tsawwassen Beach Delta, BC
Dear Ms. Green
Adjournment and Mayor's Summit on the Future of the Southlands
I wish to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence regarding the above noted subject.
Your communication has been circulated to the Mayor, Council, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Community Planning & Development for information.
Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this matter.
Yours truly,
Angila Bains Municipal Clerk
From: Joan Green [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:16 PM To: Mayor & Council; Ted Murphy; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re : Adjournment and Mayor's Summit on the Future of the South lands
March 10,2011
Mayor and Council:
Re: Adjournment of Item No 2: Proposed Agricultural Land Reserve Inclusion Application and Mayor' s Summit on the Future of the Southlands
I cannot find any regulation under either the Local Government Act/Community Charter or the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000, 2000 that legitimizes this action.
The Mayor stated that the purpose of the adjournment was to provide a Mayor's Summit with the objective of creating a vehicle for discussion and debate, and the bringing forward of "a report that focuses on agriculture, but also considers the range of other perspectives heard as part of the Public Hearing to date."
Included at the Summit table as representatives will be "Century Group plus two representatives of their choice".
The Local Government Act/Community Charter provides for Regular Meetings of Council, Special Meetings of Council, Meetings of Council as a Whole, Executive Meetings of Council, Public Hearings, and Committee Meetings.
Committees, described in the Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000, 2000, consist of Standing Committees establ ished by the Mayor, and Select or other Committees appointed by Council.
2 This "Mayor's Summit" is not a Standing Committee, since there is a requirement under the Committee Protocol, Schedule D of the Council Procedure Bylaw that, for a Standing Committee, one half of the members must be Council members.
This is not a Select or other Committee, since under the Committee Protocol such a committee must be established by a resolution of Council, and I do not believe there was such a resolution.
Be that as it may, for all committees Schedule D.6: Conflict ofInterest states: "6.1 Committee members must avoid conflicts of interest where:
1. A committee member is a director, member or employee of an organization seeking benefit from the Corporation upon which the committee will make a recommendation
11. The committee member has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the outcome of committee deliberations. "
Clearly, Century Group, its owners, employees and representatives cannot be members of a committee whose express purpose is to discuss the Future of the Southlands.
Please clarify the authority under which this Mayor's Summit has been created.
And please clarify the authority under which a Public Hearing considering a Proposed ALR Inclusion Application has been adjourned to allow an opportunity to consider a development proposal, requiring an Amendment to the Official Community Plan, which is not, at this time, before Council.
I look forward to your early response.
Joan Green 340 Tsawwassen Beach Delta, BC V4M 4C9
Cc: Delta Optimist South Delta Today Vicki Huntington, MLA Delta South
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From: Joan Green [[email protected]) FB Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:16 PM -I To: Mayor & Council; Ted Murphy; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: Adjournment and Mayor's Summit on the Future of the Southlands ~ iYPE, Info M&O ~ cL... Ci! Marhl,2011 DEPT C +-1<: ----- AT # _\O~ "S5 S May r nd oun il: r:':ommen ~ ~ . _. __ " '-"} '( I , 1, j 02: Proposed gn ultural Land Reserve In clu ion ppliclltion and 1ayor's ummit on the Fut ure of the outhlancls
call11Of" 111 any regula Ion undcrcithcr rlYe LO nl (Jovcrnmcn Act! ommunity 'harter or L1~e oun~ l -- - Procedure f1ylU\\ 1\0. 5000. 2000 that legitimiz S Ihi s acti n,
The Mayor sta ted that the purpose or the adjournment \\'US to pr \'ide a '1aror's llmmit with thc objective or creating a vehick for discussion and debatc. and the bringing forward of "a r port that f'oclI . es 011 agriculture, but also ol1sid~rs the range or other pcrspcctivt:s heard as part or the Public I knring to laIC ,"
In cluded at the SUl1lmit table as n.:prescnt:lli,'es "'ill be "Ccl1tur) Group plus two rcpresentative. or their choice",
The L )cal Governmcnt !\eL1Colllll1unity hal1er 1 ro\·ide ' for Regular Meetillgs or 'oundl. ' pecial Meetings of Council. l\ 1ccting or Coum:il as a Whole, EXt:Cllti\'c Icetings or ounei!. Public IIcaring " Hlld 'ommitlcc M 'ctings.
Commitlecs, described in the Council Procedure Ilyla\\' \"0. -000, _000. consist of tanding 'ommiltl.:e ' established by the Mayor. and Select or other Commi ttees appo int ed by Council.
Thi s "Mayor's Summit" is not u Stan ling 'oll1l1liltee, since there is a rcquir~l11ent unckr the Committee Protocol. Schedule 0 or the Council Procedure Bylaw that, rur a . tanuing Committee. one hall' or the members ll1ust be Councilmcl1lbcrs,
This is not a . ekct or other COl1lmitlc~, sin 'C unde r the Committee Protocol sLlch U cOl11mittec must be establ i 'hed b) a resolution or Counci I. und I do not bel ie\'c there was Sll h a resolution.
Be that as it lmy, for all committees Schedule D,6: Conflict or Interest states: "6. 1 COlT1!11itlee members must avoid connicts or interest wherc :
I , /\ committee m 'll1ber is a din.:ctor, member or cmployee or an organization set:king benefit from the Coq oration upon which the commi ttee will make a recommendation
I I , The cOlnlnilt\!~ rncmb~r ha a dire ·t or indirect pecuniary interest in the olltcome or committee deliberation ."
1 rly Ccntul' 'roup, it owner. empl . ees and l'l:pre cntative eann t be In ml crs r a ommitlee whose expr purp se is to dis Ll ' S th Future or the outhland,
Pleo c clariry the aUlhorit under which thi fuyor' ummit has been r aledo
nd plea ' clari ly th aUlh ri t llnd r whi h a Public If aring on idering a PI' p cd LR In lusi n pplica ti n has be n t dj lim d t allow an pportunit t con ider a de clopment prop aI, requiring an mcndm nl t th m ial ommunily Plan, which is not at this time beror Council.
1 I ok forward t y ur arl response.
Joan Gr en 40 T awwa s n Beach Delta. BC V4M 4C9
Cc: Delta Optimist ollth Delta T day Vicki J Ilintington. ML/\ Delta 'outh
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From: Peter Roaf [[email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:26 PM To: Mayor & Council Cc: George Harvie; 'Ian Tait'; 'Tudor Williams'; 'Peter Roar Subject: Taking Next Steps in Economic Development of Delta ~ Attachments: Economic Development news release post Apr 20 luncheon.docx s;, Importance: High f!3 :r$...... Your Worship and Delta Council, on behalf of our Vice Chair, Ian Tait, here is a news re lease (text below, final ~ version attached) on next steps by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, working with Delta Corporation and ~ business lead ers, in pursuing an economic development strategy for Delta. This announcement follows our @ bu siness networking luncheon last Wednesday, featuring Initiatives Prince George President & CEO, Tim ~ McEwan. Your Worship, you had met Mr. McEwan in Winnipeg a few weeks ago. We greatly appreciated having Councillors Campbell and King, and Mr. Harvie, attend la st week's luncheon . We look forward to working with Delta Corporation on this initia tive.
Peter Roaf Executive Director, Delta Chamber of Commerce Delta, BC T: 604 -946-4232 C: 604-839-1465
NEWS RELEASE Taking Next Steps in Economic Development of Delta
DELTA, BC (April 26, 2011) After hearing about the success of Initiatives Prince George in parlaying $1 million into hundreds of millions of dollars, at its business networking luncheon on April 20, the Delta Chamber of Commerce now has a feasible model to study as it, the business community and the Corporation of Delta take next steps in considering a collective effort to boost the economic development of Delta.
Speaking at the luncheon, Initiatives Prince George Development Corporation (IPG) President & Chief Executive Officer Tim McEwan described the integrated and sustainable manufacturing, transportatio n, supply and service centre, and the inland gateway to Asia and North America and how it has energized the Prince George community . (Excerpts from Mr. McEwan's speech and his presentation are available on the Delta Chamber of Commerce website at http://tinyurl.com/3au54xm or at www.deltachamber.ca )
Delta Chamber Vice Chair, Ian Tait, who wi ll become Chair as of May 1, says in reference to the presentation, "The Chamber's role is very much that of a catalyst and we have a number of action steps underway to bring to life an Economic Development Strategy for Delta. We are reviewing Initiatives Prince George and other business models to outline a 'Made for Delta' solution."
The Delta Chamber of Commerce has established an Economic Development Working Group, according to Mr. Ta it, and has been inviting key business leaders from Delta and the region to be part of it and to help move this strategy forward. The Chamber continues to monitor best practices in economic development and related business-attraction and marketing and communication strategies.
"We have a meeting scheduled with Her Worship Mayor Lois Jackson to bring her up-to-date on Chamber matters in general, and the Economic Development strategy in particular" Mr. Tait says. "This is, after all, a partnership for our community. We are also liaising with Chief Administrative Officer, George Harvie, at the Corporation of Delta and thank Mr. Harvie for his guidance to date. Stay tuned ."
1 Delta Chamber of Commerce is a 400-member non-profit corporation of businesses in the Vancouver suburb of Delta, BC which acts as the voice of business in the community and with others in networks throughout BC and across Canada.
##It Contacts: Ian Tait Vice Chair Delta Chamber of Commerce 604-290-3971 OR Peter Roaf Executive Director Delta Chamber of Commerce 604-946-4232
2 Delta Chamber of Commerce • VOICE OF BUSINESS News Release
Taking Next Steps in Economic Developm ent of Delta
DE LTA, BC (April 26, 201 1) After hearing about the success of Initiatives Prince George in parlayi ng $1 mi llion into hundreds of mi llions of dollars, at its business networki ng luncheon on April 20, the Delta Chamber of Commerce now has a feasible model to study as it, the business community and the Corporation of Delta take next steps in considering a collective effort to boost the economic development of Delta.
Speaking at the luncheon, Initiatives Prince George Development Corporation (IPG) President & Chief Executive Officer Tim McEwan described the integrated and sustainable manufacturing, transportation , supply and service centre, and the inland gateway to Asia and North America and how it has energized the Prince George community. (Excerpts from Mr. McEwan's speech and his presentation are available on the Delta Chamber of Commerce website at http://tinyurl.com/3au54xm or at www.d eltachamber.ca )
Delta Chamber Vice Chair, Ian Tait, who will become Chair as of May 1, says in reference to the presentation , "The Chamber's role is very much that of a ca talyst and we have a number of action steps underway to bring to life an Economic Development Strategy for Delta. We are reviewing Initiatives Pri nce George and other business models to outline a 'Made for Delta' sol ution."
The Delta Chamber of Commerce has established an Economic Development Working Group, according to Mr. Tait. and has been inviting key business leaders from Delta and the region to be part of it and to help move th is strategy forward. The Chamber continues to monitor best practices in econom ic development and related business-attraction and marketing and communication strategies.
"We have a meeting scheduled with Her Worship Mayor Lois Jackson to bring her up-to-date on Chamber matters in general. and the Economic Development strategy in particular" Mr. Tait says. "This is. after all. a partnership for our community. We are also liaising with Ch ief Administrative Officer, George Harvie. at the Corporation of Delta and thank Mr. Harvie for his guidance to date. Stay tuned."
Delta Chamber of Commerce is a 400-member non-profit corporation of businesses in the Vancouver suburb of Delta , BC which acts as the voice of business in the community and with others in networks throughout BC and across Canada.
### Contacts: Ian Tait Vice Chair Delta Chamber of Commerce 604-290-3971 OR Peter Roaf Executive Director Delta Cha mber of Commerce 604-946-4232 BRITISH COLUMBIA llic Best Place on Earth
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April 18,2011
y E -'-;-:;"..J..:.-4- Her'V orship Mayor Lois Jackson and Members of Council DEPT Di stri ct or Delta AT:. 4500 Imente Taylor rescent r::omm",nl Delta, BC V4K 3E2 , 1 Dear Mayor Jackso n and Counci ll ors:
As Mini stcr 0 f Jobs, Tourism and I nnovatiOJ) , and Chair of the mall Bu. iness Roundtable (Round table). on behalf of the Roundtabl e, I am pica cd to in vite yo ur government to co mpete for the "Most Small Business Friend ly COl11 l11unity Award" in your region.
Thc Roundtable plays a key role in supporting small bU ' ines growth and success, and working towa rd a 1110re small -business-friend ly Briti h olumbi n. Established in 2005, the Roundtable provides mall bu ines with a voice in governmcnt with a mandate to pI' vide ad ice on issues, strategies, and potential ac ti ons to SUppOI1 British Co lumbia's small businesses. Part ofthc Round tab le's co mmitment to a small -busi ness-fricndl y British Columbia is championing thc interests of small business. Through the "Mo t mall Busincss Friendly Comm unity Award."' the Roundtabl e would like to both, acknow ledge the work of local governments to support their small business cOl11llluni ty. and raise awareness of" the significant contributi on small businesses make to their cO l11muniti es.
Up to thrce iinalists per region wi ll b~ selcctcd by th e Roundtable and announced in August 20 11. The win ners wi ll be announccd luring British olumbia' s Sma ll Business Month in October.
Finali t for these awa rd s wi ll bc se lected based on criteri a that demonstrate a local government's leadershi p in supporting sllla ll business success and attracting new sma ll business investment to their cOllllllunity. 'rhc focus is on efforts made to red uce small business regulatory barriers and enhance s l11 all busine . cOlll petiti veness, as we ll as climate acti on initiuti vc and recognition of yo ur s111all businesses.
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Mini slI,), or .Iobs, Oniec of the t-.'Iinislcr ~ 1 ( lilil1 g Address: 1,0cAlion MAYOR'S OFFICE TourlslII 111Ii.lIIlIlO\'flllnu PO lJox 9079 SIn Prll\1GOVl Room 1J8 APR 2 1 Victorio OC V8W 91\8 I'urlinlllcnt Bu ildill.&"\ 2011 Phon.: 150356·1771 Victoria Be FAX : 250356-3000 RECEIVEn Her War hip Mayor Lois Jackson and Members ofColincil Page 2
Information on app lying [or thi s award is enclosed and is also avai lable online at: www.smallbusinessroundta bl e.ca. Please note th at the deadline fo r submitting an app li cation is June IS, 20 I I.
If YO LI require more inrOl'll1ation, plea ~e contact the mall Busine s Roundtable Secretari at by telephone at 250387-9083, or by ema il 10 rOllndtab lesecrctariatliilgov.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Pat Bell Mini~tcr
Enc10suJc Most Small Business Friendly Community Award
About the Award
The Small Business Roundtable invites local governments to compete for the "Most Small Business Friendly Community Award" in their region.
This award acknowledges the efforts of local governments in supporting their small businesses and raises awareness of the significant contribution of small businesses to their communities.
Up to three finalists per region will be selected by the Roundtable and announced in August 2011 . The winners will be announced during BC's Small Business Month in October 2011 .
Submission Instructions
Contestants are asked to complete all areas of the application form. Please note, for each question in the application , th ere are word count limits. However, you are encouraged to include references that can assist the Roundtable in understanding the effect your measurers) have on your small business community (e.g. website links, attached documents or publications).
The committee will consider planned initiatives that have yet to be implemented, provided there is clear information on the anticipated launch date and the expected benefits for the small business community .
To be considered for this award, your submission must be received in our office by June 15, 2011 .
Please send your completed application , with any applicable attachments, to:
Mail package to: Small Business Roundtable Secretariat Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Small Business Branch PO BOX 9822 SNT PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9N3
Email package to: [email protected] ca
If you have questions, please contact:
Small Business Roundtable Secretariat Phone: 250-387-4699 Email: [email protected]
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Contact Information
Please provide contact information for the person submitting/managing this application. The committee may need to fo llow up with this individual for more information.
Co ntact's name:
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Application for the Most Small Business Friendly Community Award
Respond to the questions below that pertain to your community and kindly limit responses to 250 words for each question. If you attach supporting documentation for a question , please indicate that you are doing so in your response and also clearly label the attachment with the question to which it pertains.
Reducing Regulatory Barriers
1) Have you introduced measures to reduce and streamline the number of reg ulations affecting small business in your community? If yes, please provide details of such measures and/or examples.
2) Are you making it easier for small businesses to operate acro ss jurisdictions? For example, have you implemented BizPaL, an inter-jurisdictional business license or other measures? If yes, please provide details.
3) Is your local government's frontline-staff trained in customer service? If yes, please provide details.
4) What would attract a small business to locate in your community? Please provide specific examples. l:nhancihg Small BUSiness Competitiveness
5) 00 you have policies in place to change or balance the ratio of commercial property tax to residential property tax? If yes, please provide details.
6) How do you help new or existing small businesses get the information and assistance they need? Provide specifi c examples' and/or attach relevant reference material
7) Do you have policies or programs which promote small business export or attract fo reign investment? If yes, please provide details.
Recognizing Small Business In Your Community
8) Do you celebrate the contributions of small business in your community? If yes, describe how you recognize small business.
9) Do you have an economic plan for your municipality which is geared towards small business success? And do you contribute resources towards the achievement of the plan? If yes, please describe, attach or provide a website link to your plan.
Small Business Climate Action Initiative
10) Do you have climate action pOlicies or programs in place? If yes, how does this benefit your small business community?
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Apri1S. 2011
Mayor Lois Jackson and Co un ci l Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Cresccnt DelUl BC V4K 3E2
F.P ~ r ,I I _OCOCO~1 COt'lm r ,'1 t ~ '\ \ J , .. II I ' \ I" \ j I Dear Mayor Jackson and Co un cil: I I ,
Enclosed yo u wi ll find ala lyst Paper Corporation's ann ual repons for 20 10. s we have done for sevcra l years now, we arc releas ing our finan cia l report and our su tainabi lit)' repon concurrent I, . TIli is our eighth consccutive ustainability report and it prov ides broad vo lumary di closure of our envi ronmental. soc ial and economi c perfonnance as \ e know thi is of imerest to our takeholders.
Our theme for th e repons rcnects thc product we make and our momentum as a bu ines . We saw moderate improvement in paper and pulp markets in 20 I 0 and we moved quickly to capitali ze on th is wit h ne" products and mark cting initiatives in th e latter halfof th e year.
That"s not to say th e 20 II ou tl ook does n t remain vcry chal lenging. Ou r financ ial res ult are not wl, cre they need to be to en' ure long-ienn enterprise viability. But , we moved many key finan cial metrics in th e rig ht directi on in th e final two qual1er of 20 I O. We believe ou r current operat ing platform . proximity 10 U.S. and emergi ng Pac ific Rim marke ts. along " ith our expanded pro lu ct offerin g wi ll enable our competiti ve success going forwa rd .
Ou r sustainability report expands on the finan cial disc losure of Ollr annual repon. 11 foc u es on th e wide ly distri buted va lue - of approximately $2 billion in direct, indirect and induced cconomic acti vi ty - resultin g from our opcrAt ions. It highlights our erfort to crea te relatio nships with employees and commun ities that" ill berter sustain those benefits over th e long t rm. od , the re port details our cont inued ~ cus on efTi cient re source use and on supply chain and oth er pal1nerships. whi h crve to bot h light en our environm ent al foo tprint and improve our bott oll1line.
Transparency has long been a feature or how we do business and interact with our partner and stakeh older at Ca talys t. These rcpol1s arc possibly the clearest example of that va lue in ac ti on. I am plea cd La provid e them to yo u. and wou ld be equall y plea cd to receive any feedback yo u may have to offer.
incerely.
Kc\ in J. Clnrke President & C.E.O.
Enclosure(s) ~;-~ Catalyst
WE'RE ON AROLL CATALYST PAPER I 2010 I ANNUAL REPORT
PULLING ALL THE LEVERS Ou r focus on cost control and timely financial management decisions continued. Fixed costs matched 2009 levels despite the We improved our product and customer mix in 20 10 with strong restart of the second pulp line which required significant labour traction for Paciflcote, our new coated four product launched in and maintenance spending. Savings were achieved through September. We also expanded our higher-value product range lower-cost benefit and pension plans for salaried employees, to include Electrabrite Book made at our Powell River mill, and a smaller workforce, and lower property taxes. Electrabrite 100% recycled, certified FSC Mix at our Snowflake mil l. Our Sage environmentally friendly product offer has also The permanent closure of the Elk Falls paper mill and PRD are also generated stron g interest with sustainability-focused accounts expected to contnbute to lower costs and overal l competitiveness and key market segments. long-term . Elk Falls viability had been undercut by a weak commodity-grades outlook and uncompetitlve manufactunng costs, Pacificote helped secure new business with malor magazme while the PRO closure enabled us to focus all recycling operations pub lishers, while one of North America's most wel l-known and marketing around our Snowflake mill. retailers was among the customers wh o were Quick to recogn ize the strong alignment between ou r Sage product Hne and their Liquidity at year-end was up $32 million from a year earlier. mainly due own sustainability principles. Similarly, we generated good sales to a private placement of US$110 million of 11 per cent senior secured momentum in our l ong ~ established products with significant notes due December 2016. We also exchanged US$318.7 million In volume commitments and improved prices In many of our senior secured notes due June 2011 for a new 11 per cent issue due key markets. June 2016. and have Since redeemed the remaining 2011 notes.
Operating Earnings (Loss) Sal es (In millions of dollars) (in millions of dol lars) -.. .- ...... / ..
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
(189) (1 38.6) (138.9) (4O.S) (387.5) 1,855.0 1,721.5 1.8667 1,223.5 1,22tJ.8
021 CATALYST PAPER 2010 ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Total Geographic Sales Distribution 2011 Production Capacity (% tonnes) (% tonnes)
• UNITEO STATES • SPECIALTY PRINTING PAPERS • CANADA • NEWSPRINT ASIA &. AUST~ALASIA • PULP 56 • • LATIN AMERICA • EUROPE & OTHER
FOCUSI NG FORWARD making our business and each mill more competitive for the long haul. Improving safety results in 2011 will be a top PriOrity as we The outlock for 2011 is by and large unchanged from 2010. Paper concentra te all levels of our organization and management team demand is likely to stay steady, except in directory and newsprint, on taking action to address this issue. and prices are expected to continue to Improve. Pulp markets are expected to remain strong through the first half, with Chinese demand being the key variable impacting the second half. SHOR T TER M OBJ ECTIVE S We Intend to leverage operational ach ievements made in late 2010, Install world class safety practices to reduce lost time which included an annual production record at Powell River, a incidents by 50% over 2010 quarterly record at Port Alberni, and other related improvements at other mills. Energy efficiency projects totaling $18 million and Implement cross-company succession and workforce funded through the Canadian federal green transformation program development plans will proceed at our Powell River and Port Alberni mills. Manage controllable costs to achieve EBITOA target and In a renewed spirit of continuous improvement, ou r collaboration strengthen financial flexibility with employees and operating communities will be firmly fixed on Develop new products for new markets and expand sales reach
Achieve best quartile machine productivity and freight delivery targets Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to the Company (in millions of dollars) We 've entered 2011 with a strong pace of sales wins and an efficient and qua lity-focused manufacturing operation backed by ongoing action to improve cash flows and liquidity. In short, we're on a roll - and we intend to maintain ou r momentum as • ...... • .... we address the immediate challenges of our business and set the bar for excellence long-term in our very competitive industry.
Kevin J. Clarke 2007 2008 2009 2010 President and Chief Executive Officer (27.2) (36.5) {2 19 8) (4.4) (396.9) March 2, 2011
CATALYST PAPER 20 10 ANN UAL RE PO RT ~~.i. Catalyst .1; I I
• WE'RE COMMITTED • GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS WE'RE TRACKING OUR PROGRESS • KEY FACTS AND FIGURES • : WE'RE HERE ,OR THE LONG HAUL , ENVIRONMENTAL DATA TABLES .' MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT WE'RE EFFICIENT APPENDICES ., lOOKING FORWARO , WE'RE CONNECTED : UNGCIGRI INDEX B R I A N C. H ART (£5 COM PAN Y ARCHITECTURE ·PLANNING· URBAN DESIGN~
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Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2
Your Worship, Members of Council:
Re : LU005512/ 463153rd Street
The purpose ofthis letter is to request that Council waive the requirements of the Delta Subdivision Bylaw, to provide frontage improvements for the application to subdivide the above captioned address.
In summary, the application corrected a 20 year old anomaly and subdivided the last undeveloped lot in the Laburnum Park Place Strata development, from the parent property addressed on S3rd Street. The application involved rezoning and a DVP; it was supported by the OCP.
The zoning of the remaining portion of the parent property, fronting 53'·, remained as Single Family ReSidential; any development of the property was left to a future application.
The applicant had no objection to a road dedication, but did object to the prepayment of frontage improvements years in advance of any development application.
We suggest that the authors of the Subdivision Bylaw could not have foreseen the circumstance of this application and the language prevents staff from making a considered and reasonable adjudication of our request. The consideration ofthis issue delayed completion ofthe fourth reading for several months until my client could wait no longer and was forced to sign the Development Agreement.
4375 \v/:ST RNER ROAD. DELTA. Be CANADA V4K 1R9 • TEI,[Pll0NfJI'AX: (604) 604-946-830'2 Our advice from staff, at the time, was to apply for a DVP after the fact; we have since been informed that this tool is not available in this situation as the Development Agreement had already been signed.
We have attached a plan photo of the application site as Appendix A to this letter, and a time line of the application, as Appendix B. I would make the observation that, given the initial application was accompanied with a unanimous re solution ofthe laburnam Park Place Strata Corporation; the time line for the development consideration was unnecessarily long, further putting pressure on my client when faced with the subsequent delays in dealing with the frontage improvement issue.
Ilook forward to your favorable decision.
Yours truly
BIBIWO<"'-'.l.' HA RT & CO M PAN Y
Brian G. Hart MAIBC FRAIC MCiP AlA AICP Cc Thomas leathem MClP, Director of Planning
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4631- 53 rd Street
TIMELINE
March 10, 2008: Application made. Included preliminary design reviewed by the Laburnam Park Place Strata and a confirmation of a resolution passed unanimously by the Strata, the only property owners whose interest in land was affected by the application.
September 16, 2008: Application acknowledged .
October 31, 2008: Preliminary Engineering Review completed.
December 1S, 2008: 1st and 2nd Reading
January 27,2009: Public Hearing (one concern from neighbour over drainage)
February 2, 2009: Third Reading
2009: Fourth Reading (delayed by wait for adjudication of Subdivision Bylaw reconsideration and uncertainty over road design standards)
February 24, 2010 DVP application
March 2, 2010: DVP application acknowledged. From: prab dhoot [[email protected]) CI Sent: Friday, March 25 , 2011 9:08 AM 11 To : Mayor & Council genda I~~~~OD Subject: Re : development of 11623 84th Ave A FILE # Uc7VV p3 rJ ~ ~ To dear Mr. Mayor & Counci l, :D ~ Helio, co~ My name is Prabhu Nandan Dhoot & I'm the resident of 11629 84 Ave in Delta . We came to know that city has ::::3 approved the development of the next adjacent property 11623 84 Ave Delta but if the property will be developed :±l according to the new plan and the distance is reduced to almost half from the east property line then we will have not- privacy in our property. Our back yard will be exposed from next property's windows as the new plan shows many windows on it. We have sma ll kids & they often play in the back yard .Therefore I request that (mayor & council) should review the decision of the development because we need privacy in your property .
Thank You
Sincerely
Prabhu Nandan Singh Dhoot Cell :604-518-8490 Res i: 778-565 -5915
1 Mayor Council
From: prab dhoot [[email protected] Sent: Monday, May 02 , 2011 2:39 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: RE: Development of 11623 84th Ave ~ !;fl Re: File No.: 13280-20 A.T. No.: 1087 Dear Mayor & Council office, ~ ...... Thanks for the acknowledging the email. I 'm very thankful to mayer's office & city hall for adding to as part of its Regula ~ Meeting Agenda on May 2, 2011 .1would like to add that if such a big structure is built next to us & so close to property l i n ~ then we might not even see the sun light In our back yard .1 have already mentioned other concerns in my previous correspondence including that we need privacy on our property. t -..J once again thanks for your time and consideration regarding th is matter.
Sincerely,
Prabhu Nandan Singh Dhoot Cell:604-518-8490 Resi: 778-565-5915
From: [email protected],bc.ca To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Development of 11623 84th Ave Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:19:39 +0000
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CLERK
April 20 , 2011
File No.: 13280-20 A.T. No.: 108740
Prabh u Nandan Singh Dhoot 11629 841h Avenue Delta , BC
Dear Prabhu Nandan Singh Dhoot:
Development of 11623 841h Avenue
I would like to confirm re ceipt of your correspondence dated March 25 , 20 11 regarding the above noted subject.
Your communication has been circulated to the Mayor, Council and the Chief Administrative Officer for information; as well as the Director of Community Planning & Development for consideration and response as appropriate.
Council will receive your correspondence as part of its Regular Meeti ng Agenda on May 2, 2011 . The agenda, including yo ur correspondence and relevant comments and /or response, will be available for viewing on Delta's website at: wvvw.corp.delta.bc.ca.
Th ank you for your time and consideration regard ing this matter.
1 Yours truly,
Angila Bains Municipal Clerk
From: prab dhoot [mallto:prabsOO@hotma ll.coml Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 9:08 AM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Re : development of 11623 84th Ave
To dear Mr. Mayor & Council, Hello, My name Is Prabhu Nandan Dhoot & I'm the resident of 11629 84 Ave In Delta. We came to know that city has approved the development of the next adjacent property 11623 84 Ave Delta but if the property will be developed according to the new plan and the distance Is reduced to almost half from the east property line then we will have not privacy In our property. Our back yard will be exposed from next property's windows as the new plan shows many windows on it. We have small kids & they often play in the back yard .Therefore I req uest that (mayor & council) should review the decision of the development because we need privacy In your property .
Thank You
Sincerely
Prabhu Nandan Singh Dhoot Cell :604-S18-8490 Resl: 778-565-5915
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From: Royal Canadian Legion 61 [[email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 21 , 2011 10:46 AM r;;; To : Mayor & Council genda Subject: Naming a street, Veterans Way A E!!£# I ~.;lo- aD ~...... Good afternoon. i...... I was at a Legion in Whalley not to long ago and noticed that one of the streets beside the legion ha ~ a new street sign attached below the old street sign and it said Veteran's Way. We at the Legion would like to know if the Mayor and Council would be behind an idea like this for our Ladner Legion. I was thinking on the corner of Delta Street and Trennant Street. The sign could go above the Delta Street sign or below the Trennant Street sign , in the direction of Trennant Street. The Legions across Canada are celebrating Legion Week in June ce lebrating the 85th year of the Legion. We would like to have a pancake breakfast and a ceremony naming the street.
I appreciate your consideration and I am looking forward to hearing from you .
Thank you Jacky Hillairet ryPE '\4i,,~ Manager RCL 61 DEPT Lf+ \) AT# IDJ:> 111 ~omments ('1\;..." \ 'Ii f. .VI. ,v ll'\,; (\ Nj
1 Ma or Council
From: Joan Green [gh [email protected] genda Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 5: 19 PM FILE # To: Mayor & Council Subject: Food security in BC
Dear Mayor and Co uncil;
Re: Food se curity In Be
How much of the food that we eat is grown in BC ?
In 2004, I read two conflicting articles addressing this question,
One article, in The Province, said: "Half of all we eat in BC is BC grown ","
The second, in Country Life in BC , said " BC has gone from producing over 90 percent of the food needed to sa tisfy local demand 50 years ago to supp lying just 10 percent today,"
Intrigued by the difference, I contacted th e two authors, Th e quotes are theirs,
The Province author said the 50% figure came from Smartgrowth BC, which in turn got the figure from the Ministry of Agricultu re in Vic toria, He said the 50% number is "de rived by dividing the dollar value of food consumption in BC by the dollar va lue of food production,"
Th e Country Life in BC author sa id the 10% figure ca me from the Coast Island s Region Farmers Institute, which got the figure from the Ministry of Agriculture office in Duncan, The author explained: " BC Ag is often given to high hype, Over the past few years Ministry economists have advised that on Va nco uver Island (as in most of BC), we rea lly only grow 10% of our needs, If people would stop using such hype and quote us rea l facts pe rhaps we could recognize what is really going on, This cou ld provoke us to fi x up the mess! "
In 2004, we produce d 10% of th e food we eat in Be. Today, that figure is bound to be less , So how much more arable land can we afford to destroy by using it to bui ld truck highways like the South Fraser Perimeter Road, giant shopping cen tres like the one announced on the Tsawwassen First Nation lands, and housing developments such as the one proposed for th e Southlands in South Delta?
Food secu rity? We have none , Wake up, everybody,
Joan Green 340 Tsawwassen Beach Delta, BC V4M 4C9
604-943 -3910
1 S/~fTfritrf p, PUtt.:: 20 I . 1 3~u Vltcw Crut.anl ~l IA. e t V'II ?K3 tH8~i ""d 'S en) genda Till . 60'-Q43-2SJ89 A FILE it \ ~O - dO: Tsawwassen , 11-04-18 I'layor and Council of L\.toOS~~~ ij the Corpaation of Delta TYPE: R.~4.la ( A£l~""{"" ; DEPT CfJ -I'b ~ AT # lotv Jel ta ~,unlcipali iy owerernb by wllom on WhoBe behalfY r.e ill our TnIWWaSr1(!1 ncjt:1 bourhood h ve Solen risinp; an ar;OL~'ljy_"u,t,,-__ the ,\1 corner of 14 b .,ve . ar,d)u r· .,t ., namoly 11 FlV, ,;Ol".y ( i 11<' l . n ty . 1"9" l'~l. Lo-'O r a f' ec~illf' . \,,1 • elH't: 11,1 101' t· c '1!.Cl' O. tOL "d' i , 1 11 8. e" \0, 11'1 )~)~ 40 1 (1 , ~ "'" ,j I 11k tc: -:"'10'" \','r', r, ~I! •• _ .1 ... 1 ki" u. o 1'1 Hit tI cnymoltz . \1...1 .... r~(.- 1;1 'I'q~: r'C~ UH to 1r i,uttP't' {"l c . r;ditol' 'th,· UJ iir:llr,i:" I I /1- I Del~a Community Planning & Development File: LUOO548 9 April 5, 2011 fYPE: JtJfb DerT Cl'lffJ Mr. Siegfried Puetz A T J..OOle?J0 201 - 1350 Vie w Crescent r::"mmont . Del ta, 6C V4 L 2K3 -Id A"" ION.1'-l Dear Mr. Puetz: RE : Apartment Iluildinc ,t5599146 Avenue, Delta Thank you for your March 2, 2011leller to Del ta Mayor and Council with your questions and conce rns regarding the apa rtment building under construction at 5599 14B Avenue In Tsawwassen . I will provide answers to each of the questions you raise in your leller. Public Hearing: Your residence at 1350 View Crescent Is outside the sta nd ard notification area established for Public Hearing notices, which Is why you did not receive a letter regarding the Public Heari ng. However, adve rtlsemenls were placed In the local newspapers with Information on Ihe Public Hearing. Building Height: The Initial application for Ihe property althe corner of 146 Avenue and 56 Street was for an Official Com munlly Plan Amendmenl, Rezon ing and Development Pe rm ilio allow a 21-un lt, three storey building with one level of underground parking. After the Public Hearing, the appllcan l requested an amendment to the projeclto Increase the number of units to 32 and with an additional storey. The new proposal was for the fo ur-sto rey building w ith one level underground parking that was approved by Council. For your Information, the underground parking Is below grade on Ihe sou th and west property lines an d for a po rtion of Ihe north property line, an d is therefore not considered a storey. Zo ning and Official Community Plan : The property was not 'zoned' for Ihree slorles as you staled In your letter. The si te was previously zoned C4, Service Station Commerc ial for a gas stalion, with a maximum building height of th ree storeys es tablished In the Tsawwasse n Area Plan . The Corporation of OUlt.ll INFOR .1 tl"'1 , ) COUNCIL 4500 CI"ronco Tavlor Crelc:ent Delta, Be V"IC 3£2 604 .946,4 141 www.corp.Q(tilh,bC,(I Community Plonn1ns & Development Subject: 5599 1.40 Avenue lPue tt) Fila No: LUOOS489 Development Approval Process : The Local Government Act allows a land owner to make an application to change the Official Community Plan land use designation or the zo ning of their property. Staff are obligated to receive the app li ca tion and provide Information and a report to Council on the application. As a resident of Delta, you elec t Council to make decisions on your beha lf, based on input heard through the public consultation process, including the Public Hearing . By being elected, Council ha s the 'right' to make the decisions they feel are In the interests of the community. Council considered the owner's req uest and the Input heard at th e Public Hea ring and made their decision on the applica tion. Numbered Company: A numbered company Is dealt with through the development application process In the same manner as any other property owner. To describe a numbered com pany as 'shady' Is unfair to many residen ts of Delta who operate their own businesses and choose a number for thei r company nam e. Regis tering a co mpany name Is not as easy as It sou nds, as the Registrar reviews all names to ensu re that there are no co nflicls with already registered names. A unique numbered company name Is sim pl e and does not co nflict with existing bu siness names. The re Is no t ech nica l or legal reason why Tile Corporation of De lta should not dea l with a numbered co mpany. The developer of the subject property did retain th e services of a loca l archltect- Mr. Peter Dandyk - to deslgll the bu ilding and to be a point of contact for qu es tions and concerns regarding the proposal. If you have any further questions, our staff would be glad to provide what Information we can . Plea se co ntact Barry Konkln, Planner at 604 .946.3334 . Yours truly, Directo of Con1lYlunity PlaMlng and Development TL/ BK/a cc : Mayor and COIll1cll gend FILE Mayor Council - From: Ted Moens [[email protected]) Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:34 PM ~ To : Mayor & Counc il Cc: Sandra MacFarlane TYPE &1dM A-tJ~dl\ ~ Subject: Backyard Ch ickens DEPT Cp-v...D /!! AT # 1·v '\CO 'b, ~ {( ( :::::q Greetings : Gorpmen),s M /MIt ~' I "5 '" jl.,~<, ""'l 6il 'I.-(R{ AT IOf, it.! i31 At present, Delta by-laws do not allow me to keep backyard hens, and I would like council to~ enact a change to allow me to do so. ~ I am a long time resident of Delta. I have gardened in such a way as to produce many vegetables and fruits for my family (and friends). I would like to add the ability to produce a few eggs for family consumption as well. This is in keeping with a lot of well understood health and environmental benefits. Other muni cipalities lower mainland are recognizing the benefits of such a change and are acting accordingly. Vancouver, as an example, went so far as to su pport residents wishing to keep backyard hens by providing guidelines for doing so (March 5, 2009). http: //vancouver.ca/commsvcs /socialplanning/ initiatives/foodpolicy/ projects/pdf/ draftguidehen LJ:!.Q£ Burnaby and New West have done so as well. Surrey, on the other hand has declined to allow ba ckyard hens on lots less than 1 acre. Surrey sited several issues: 1) Spread of flu . This has clearly been shown to be much more of an issue in large, dense factory settings than in backyard settings. 2) Potential problems with rooster noises. By -law could easily stipulate hens only. 3) Possible issues with chickens in densely populated areas. Th is ca n be addressed by setting standards for lot sizes which allow backyard hens (for example 6,000 square ft in New West). 4) Dealing with hens when their laying days are over. For this, I feel that residents who want to take the initiative to raise hens are highly motivated to deal with this responsibility as well or they will have no more eggs. As a family that regularly eats chicken , I would welcome the opportunity to consume chickens which we know were fed well, do not contain antibiotics or steroids and were treated well in their productive lives. Thus, the concerns that Surrey presented can be very well addressed by reasonably co nsidered by -laws. At the same time, the advantages recognized by some of the more progressive communities throughout the lower mainland and throughout North America can also be shared here in Delta. Thank you for your consideration, Ted Moens 7754 Wansford Drive Delta, BC V4C 759 6e4.572- 8081 t [email protected] 1 gend Ma or Council FILE From : [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:07 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Delta Website - Comments, Compliments & Inquiries ······Fecdback Form ol11pleted······ Directed To: Mayor Council Res ponse Reques ted Comments: i would like to file a complaint about thi s spring clean up. we are tax paying citizens of delta, yet we continue to see residcnts of surrey drop off their old unwated junk in our neighborhoods a surrey as declined this service. i would like to know why we continue to let surrey be their dumping ground . another thing that i am upset about is people driving around and picking through our properly bundled up stuff and breaking it apart and taking the metal and leavi ng a horrible me s for us to clean up. this spring clean up is a horrible idea and our family is sick and tired of thi s year after year. our neighborhood is looking more and more like a dump. please reconsider thi s spring clean up for the future, it should not be more work for us to clean up people's mes after they pick through what they want. i would appreciate a response to thi s email, Completed by : paula brllgger Address: 5999 briat'Wood cres delta bc v4e 2x I 604-599-4148 Phone Number : 604-599-4 148 Email: [email protected] l11 BRITISH COLUMBIA 11,e Best Place on Earth Fi le: 0280-30 Ref: 17 1916 APR 1 8 1011 Mayor Lois E. Jackson The Co rporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Dear Mayor Jackson: Thank you for y ur December 10, 20 I 0 lettcr to my predecessor, the Honourable Ben Stewart, advisi ng of Cou ncil's resolution regarding the agricu ltural enhancement strategy proposed by the Gateway Program of the Ministry of Transpo rtation and In frastructure and approved by the Agricu ltural Land Commission (ALC) regarding the development or the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFP R). I am advised that On November 18, 2008 the AL rendered its decision to approve the SFPR subject to a number of conditions which includes among other things, the construction of an irri gation/drainage system(s) to facilitate and en hance agricultural production on the majority of the remaini ng Agricu ltural and Reserve (AL R) lands in Delta. Since 2008 the Commission has remained in close contact with Gateway and the Delta Farmers' Insritute (01'1) as construction of both SFPR and the irrigation/dra inage project progresses. I understand the most recen t meet ing was on January 24, 20 II when the ALe's exeeurive commi ttee toured the project areas with representatives fi·OITI Gateway and the OFf. The am mission informs me that during the January 24, 20 II tour it advised the participants of its int ention to co nvene a meeting with representatives from Gateway, th e DF I. the Ministry of Agriculture and the Co rporatio n of Delta for the purpose of ge tt ing a complete update on all aspects of the ovcrall projcct for the speci fi c purpose of assessing Gateway's progress on the delivery of the agricultural cnhanccments. The ALe anti cipates it wi ll be in a position to convene the mecting in May. f suggest wc allow the ALC to aSSess the progress of SFPR and the agricultural enhancements before determin in g if further action is required. Sincerely. Don McRae Mi nister pc: Ri cha rd Bullock Chair, Agricu ltural Land Commi ssion MAYOR'S OFFICE APR 20 2011 RECE IV ED Ministry of Agriculture Office ol lhe Minister Mailing Add ..ss : Te~phone : 250 367·1023 and lands PO Box 9043 51n PIO' Gov1 Facsimile: 250 367·1522 V.tona Be VBW 9E2 Web Address: hl1D:llwww.al.QOY.bc.cs THE CORPORATION OF DELTA Tlw MilI,'or LOI' F .1. dl, 11 y,;,( 10'_ !! FE. &:J - !.J. December 10, 2010 YPI:: I IV F 0 The Honourable Ben Stewart DEPT t=.(\j Minister of Agriculture AT" lWee' (c PO Box 9043 STN PROV GOVT Commeola Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 Dear Minister, RE: Provincial Commitments regarding SFPR With the South Fraser Penmeter Road construction work starting In Delta , we are working closely wi th our provincial and community partners to ensure the proiect proceeds as planned and that commitments made during the regulatory approvals process are met. With respect to agricultural Issues, the Provincial Government has committed to compensate for the loss of some 89 hectares of agnculturalland to the construction process through an Agncultural Enhancement Strategy A cntlcal part of this strategy IS the Irrigation improvement project which wilt have widespread and longstanding beneficial Impacts on agriculture in Delta . I understand that this Issue was raised at your recent meeting with the Dolta Farmers' Institute. At the December 6, 2010 Regular Meeting, In response to recent correspondence from Mr. Brent Hams, and 10 support DFI , Delta Council passed a resolution to urge the Provincial Government not to back down on earlier commitments made to the Delta community and to ensure that adequate funding IS available to fulfill those commitments, I refer in particular to the Implementation of a robust and comprehensive irrigation system, and the construction of interchanges rather than Intersections on the SFPR to ensure the smooth flow of traffiC through Delta. The South Fraser Penmeter Road will permanently change Delta 's landscape and environment, and every effort should be made to ensure that the Delta community benefits as much as p those changes . . Jackson cc: The Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Delta Farmers' Institute v Delta Councit INFORMATION TO COUNCIL Delta Agriculture Advisory Committee George V. Harvie, Chief Administrative Officer DATE--!o' ~..l.l.J.....!,::::;-- 4,)flO (llrenCl "( Dear Mayor Jackson and Council: Re: Revised Water Shortage Response Plan At its meeting on March 18, 2011 the Board of the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) approved a new version of the Water Shortage Response Plan. In particular, the 2011 Water Shortage Response Plan includes revised Lawn Sprinkling Regulations. As you are aware, each municipality has a bylaw that implements the Water Shortage Response Plan (WSRP) and the Lawn Sprinkling Regulations. It is important that these municipal bylaws are updated to reflect the new WSRP. To aSSist you , enclosed are the following documents: • the 2011 Water Shortage Response Plan dated February 21 , 2011 (Attachment 1); • the Water Shortage Response Plan Stages 1 to 4 - At a Glance summary tables (Attachment 2). • an overview of the 201 1 Water Shortage Response Plan Communication Strategy. In adopting the 20 11 WSRP the GVWD Board also resolved that enforcement is to begin June 1,2012. The expectation is that muniCipalities will update their bylaws to implement the 2011 WSRP now and manage the enforcement in a transition period for the 2011 summer season with full enforcement commencing June 1, 2012. If you or your staff have any questions, please contact Stan Woods (604-436-6909) with regards to technical questions about the WSRP, or David Hocking (604-451-6673) with regards to the WSRP Communications Strategy. remain, #., JaCkSOn Chair, Metro Vancouver Board LEJITAIms cc; Johnny Carline, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Municipalities of Bowen Island, Lions Bay & White Rock (Information only) Attachments: 1 2011 Water Shortage Response Plan dated February 21 , 2011 (4879611) 2 Water Shortage Response Plan Stages 1 to 4 - At a Glance summary tables (4879611) 3 2011 Water Shortage Response Plan Communication Strategy (4991879) 4991329 ATTACHMENT 1 2011 WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN February 21 . 2011 4879611 Page I ors Prefa ce The purpose of the Water Shortage Response (llan l \ SRP) i to manage demand for drinking \\ at!.'r during the swnmer months, and if necessary during time of emergencies. Thi is important because: rainfall is lowest and demand is highest in the swnmer storage, transmission and distribution system capacitie are limited continued population and industrial growth have led to increased demand water shortages may result from unforeseen emergency situations (e.g. earthquakes, major service disruptions, etc.) The WSR(l focuses on reducing demand for outdoor water usc. Ifpcrsistcnt drought conditions occur. the WSRP contains actions that will produce significant reductions in daily water demand in the region. The WSRP uses a staged approach, ranging from an initial standard level of water restrictions combined with timely and effective public notification to be automatically implemented each summer season, through to a highest level of restrictions intended for emergencies affecting the delivery of water. The WSRP defines water shortage assessment general guidelines which would trigger each' stage. However. water supply systems are complex and cannot always be measured by 8 single set of nwnbers. For example, a WSRP action may be needed to respond to a deficiency in the supply system such as local transmission capacity limitations, a failure of a major transmission line or other unforeseen problems with water treatment and supply infrastructure. Therefore, if the OYWO Commissioner deems it necessary, any stage of the WSRP may be enacted or delayed 8t any time or enacted in any order as the Commissioner deems necessary. In cases where sununer drought conditions strain the source water storage capacity of the Capilano and Seymour watersheds, a more restrictive stage of the WSRP may be activated. The factors to be monitored and considered in determining if a WSRP action (e.g., moving from Stage I to Stage 2) might be warranted under summer drought conditions include the following: • storage capacity ofCapiiano and Seymour watersheds and draw down rates. Most of this information is reflected in the Capilano and Seymour storage graphic; • forecasts ofCapilano and Seymour storage, based on assumptions about ; inflows to the watersheds, weather, supply volwnes from the Coquitlam source, and OVWD water demand ; • recent trends, and forecasts of the OVWO water demand taking into account customer compl iance with current restrictions; • trends and forecasts of precipitation, snowmelt, and climatic conditions and how they may influence inflows to the source watersheds and source reservoirs: • current levels, and recent trends in water storage (usablc, emergency, total) for the Coquitlam source and how they relate to the OVWO's nom inations for Coquitlam ,,'atcr: • expected reduction in OVWO demand as ociated with taking a WSRP action. The WSR(l applics only to the use of treated drinking watcr. The WSR(l rcstn~tions dn not apply to the usc of rain \\ at.:r, gray watc r, any fomls of re~ycled water. or other .(lurces of water outside the o WO 'municipal water supply systcm. tage I Water l'se Restrictions Activated automatically 011 June I of each year. or at the di cretion of the GVWD Commissioner. and remam in effect until eptember 30. This end date may be extended by direction of the GVWD Commissioner. The W RP restrictions do not apply to the usc of rain water, gray water, any fonns of recycled water. or other ources of water outside the GVWDlmunicipal water supply ystem. nder Stage I of the WSRP: • Municipalities will suspend hydrant tlllshing ex 'cpt for unscheduled saf;:ty or public health reasons. Routine system flushing wi ll be scheduled outside the WSRP time frame. • Lawn sprinkling will be restricted to three periods a week, momings only, enforced by the member municipalities. Outdoor sprinkling oflawns using hose-connected or automatic in-ground sprinklers will be pennined only as follows: Resident ial Addresses'; Even-numbered addre ses - Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings (4 - 9 run) Odd-numbered addresses - Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings (4 - 9 am) Non-residential Addresses', Even numbered addresses - Monday and Wednesday mornings (1 - 6 run) Odd numbered addresses - Tuesday and Thursday mornings (I - 6 am) All non-residential addresses - Friday mornings (4 - 9 run) Cemetery lawns, ornamental lawns belonging to municipal facilities, and grassed boulevards will not be exempt and may be watered only within the three-weekly times noted above. Operation of sprinklers for children's play will not be exempt from these restrictions. Automated lawn sprinkler system will not be exempt. EXEMPTIONS: • Sports playing fields and school yards, because their size makes them ditlicult to irrigate within tht: time limi ts, they are generally bui lt on sand bases which do not hold moisture. and hecause replacement costs are high. Some artificial turf also needs to be watered lor safety reasons. • Municipal parks. because their size makes them difficult to irrigate within the time limits. However, municipalitie will reduce sprinkling of parks. playing fields, etc. to minimum Icvel required to maintain these areas in useable condi tion. E.g. sand-based fields may require morc rrlXjuent watering. • Lawns at glllfcourses and turffarnl., because the restrictions are not intended to cau,c unuuc cconomic hardship or di ruption 10 a business for which lawns are the primary prouuct or service hcing provid ...-d . H wever, municipalities wi ll request that go lf.;uurse opcmlors cut water usc un fairways hy as much as po sible. I In csse:- of m i ~('d Lonlng or mixed usc , where (."nmmcn.'tal or Industrial co mponents 3rt' mduded on Ihl.' sam e propcrt~ ..tlnng ",,,h ro,idenllal and ,ubJect 10 the landscap ing bemg \\alcrc'd by an In -ground sprinkling ~ y Slcnl. Iho do " ~nali " n shalilhon be c la~";lfi("d as " N 0 n ~ rc~ldcnl i ar ' • Artificial turf requiri ng wening and outdoor tracks requiring hosing for dust control or afety. • ewly-planted lawns wi ll be allowed to be watered outside of rcstricted time, but will be required to obtain a municipal pemit to be displayed on the lawn.' • Watering of flower and vegetable gardens. decorative pl anters, shrubs and trees will be allowed. • Filling of pools. spas, water play parks, and fountains will be allowed. • Washing of cars or boats will bc permined. but prudent use of water will be encouraged. Washing must be done using a spring-loaded shutoff nozzle. Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions The GVWD Commissioner has the discretion to enact or delay this stage under different conditions if deemed necessary. This stage remains in effect until September 30. However. this end date may be extended by direction of the GVWD Commissioner. The WSRP restrictions do not apply to the use of rain water, gray water, any forms of recycled water, or other sources of water outside the aVWD/municipal water supply system. Under Stage 2 of the WSRP: • Lawn sprinkling will be restricted to one morning a week only, enforced by the municipalities. Outdoor sprink li ng of lawns using hose-connected or automatic in-ground prinklers wi ll be permined only as follows: l Residential Addresses ; Even-numbered addresses - Monday morning only (4 - 9 am) Odd-numbered addresses - Thursday morning only (4 - 9 am) Non-residenti al Addresses I; Even-numbered addresses - Wednesday morning only (I - 6 am) Odd-numbered addresses - Tuesday mornings only (I - 6 am) Municipal parks cemetery lawns, ornamental lawns belonging to municipal faci lities, and grassed boulevards wil l nol be exempt and may be watered only within the once-weekly times noted above. Hosing of outdoor urfaccs (e.g. dri\'cways, sidewal ks, roofs) will not be allowed unless required to a\'oid puhlic health and safety concerns or to prcpare a surface for painting! eali ng or similar treatment. and must be done using a spring-loaded shutofl' nozzle. Pressure wash ing is equivalent to hosing of an outdoor surface, and wi ll not be pennittcd cxcept to prepare a surface for painting. scaling or sim ilar treatment. Prcs sur~ washing fo r the purpose of aesthetic cleaning will not be pemlitted. This will apply to both pri\'ate and commercial pressure washing. I In casc!oi of mixed lOlling or mi:(cd use, where commen;: ial or indu:HrilJl cOlll ponents arc included on the sa me! prnpcrty along w,,11 re$ ,uenllal and 'UO)cct 10 the landscaping being wa!ered by an in-gr"und 'prinkling system. Ihe designallon halllh"n be c l a'~lfied as "NOI1 -rcs ltlcnuo)" Ornamental fountains must be shut du\\ n. This includes residential. ol11mcrcial, institutional and gO\ emment fountains. Only water play parks with user-activated switches will be pennitted to operate. EXEMPTIONS: • Golf coun;es may water grecns and tee Ilfea nonnally; fairways may onl y be watered once weekly. Where applicahle, 'ignage indicating the use of non-GVW D water will be encouraged. • Sports playing field . . school yards and sand-based pl aying fields rna be watered at minimum levels required to maintain areas in useablc condition. • Artificial turf r~'quiring wetting and outdoor tracks requiring hosing for health or safety reasons. • Newly-planted lawns will be allowed to be watered outsi de of restricted times, but will he required to obtain a mun icipal pennit to be displayed on the lawn. • Watering of nower and vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs and trees and turf at commercial turf fanns will be allowed. • Washing of cars or boats will be p<.>tmitted. but prudent use of water will be encouraged. Washing must be done using a spring-loaded shutoff nozzle. Stage 3 Water Sf Restrictions The GVWD Commissioner has the discretion to enact or delay this stage under any condition as deemed necessary. The WSRP restrictions do not apply to the usc of rain water, gray water, any forms of recycled water, or other sources of water outside the GVWD/municipal water supply system. This stage renlains in effect until September 30. However, this end date may be extended by direction of the GVWD Commis ioner. Under Stage 3 of the WSRP ; All fomls of lawn watering using treated drinking water will be banned completely, for sprinklers of any typc. New lawns. c<.:metery lawns, omamcl1Iallawns belonging to municipal buildings. and gral'sed boulevards will not be exempt. Watering of shrubs and trces. nower and vegetable gardens, and decorative planters will not be pennitted unless done b. hand using a spring-loaded shut0tT nozzle no7..7.."". containers or drip irrigtllion systcms. \Vaterin); of gardens and planters using sprinklers or soakcr hosi::s is prohibited. Pressure washing is equi\'alent to hosing of an ou tdoor surface. Only commercial pressure \\ ashing t(l prepare a surface for paillting, scaling or simi lar treatment wi ll be pemlittcd . Pressure washing I'lr the purpose of aesthetic c1caning will n0t be pcmllttcd. Pri\'n!c pressure washing will be prohihitcd. Exterior washing of chicles (e.g. cars, motorcycles. recreational chicles, trucks, boat and other marine vessel) will be pre>hibited, except for safety (windows. lights, licenses) and on ly then ifu ing a pring loaded shutotT nozzle. This includes residential, commcrcial, institutional and government vehicles. Ornamental fountains must be shut down. This includes residential, commercial , in titutional and government fountains. Only water play parks wi th user-acti vated switches will operate. Filling or refi lling of garden ponds, hot tubs, or swimming pools wi ll be prohibited. EXEMPTIO S: • Watering of turf at turf farms and flowers and vegetable at commercial gardens. • Commercial car washes may con tinue to operate in this stage, as studies ha ve shown that commercial car washes use significantly less water per vehicle than manual washing. • Golf courses may water greens and tee areas at minimum levels required to maintain areas in useable condition: fairways may not be watered. • Sport s playing field (including sand-based) and school yards may be watered at minimum levels required to maintain areas in useable condition. • Artifi.cial turfrequiring wetting and outdoor tracks if required for dust control or safety reasons. • Ho ing of outdoor surfaces (e.g. driveways, sidewalks, roofs) only if required to avoid public health and safety concerns or to prepare a surface for painting/seali ng or simi lar treatment. Stage 4 Emergency Water Use Restrictions TI1e measures listed in this Stage are intended for cases of EMERG ENCY water shortages. The GVWD Commissioner has the discre tion to enact or delay this stage under any condi tion as deemed necessary. This stage re!11ains in effect until Septe!11ber 30. However. this end date may be extended by direction of the GVVlD Commissioner. The WSRP restrictions do not apply to the use of rain water, gray water, any forms of recycled water, or other sources of water outside the GVWD/municipal water supply system. Under Stage 4 of the WSRP : Restrictions are the • Any fum1 ofwalcring (even if done by hand. conta iners. soaker hOSe!: or drip irri gation) using trcated drinking watcr will be prohibited for: o c~mmcrci a l flower gardens o residential fl ower gardens o residential vegetable gardens o trees and shrubs o golf cour es o lUrffann o new lawn o spans playing field (including sand-based) o munici pal park o cemetcrie o omamentallawns belonging to municipal buildings, residences or businesses o school yards o anificial turf o outdoor tracks o grassed boulel'ards • Municipa l pennits for watering no:w lawns will be discontinued. • Commercial or private pressure washing and hosing of any outdoor surfaces will not be allowed unless ordered by a regulatory authority (e,g, WCB, public health inspectors) for health and safety reasons. • Filling or refilling of garden ponds, hotlUbs, or swimming pools will be prohibited, • Municipal and commercial water parks will be shut down. • Municipal outdoor pools will be closed, and winterization of those pools will be deferred until Stage 4 is lifted by the GVWD Commissioner, • All commercial car washes will be shut down. • Municipalities will shut down faucets in park s and public spaces (does not appl y to drinking fountains with spring-loaded shutoff nozzle), • In addition to the outdoor water restrictions of this stage, the OVWD will request that industries that consume large amounts of indoor water implement voluntary reductions/postponements in production during Stage 4, • Municipalities will increase their respecti ve enforcement and penalties for viola ti ons of the water restrictions with each successive stage of the WSRP , Communication of the Water Shortage Response Plan: The GVWD suppons the WSRP with region-wide communications initiatives, Advenising in the daily newspapers will be arranged by OVWD; advenising in community papers will be arranged by member munici pal ities, The OVWD and its member municipalities will coordinate annual public notification in newspapers, radio and other media as appropriate, including in fonnation on the frequency and anlount of lawn sprinkling. Public communi cations and notices by the 0 \ WD and municipalities regard ing \\'ater restrictions will be carried out in Engl ish and other languages as appropriate and increased 11'lth each succcs. il e stage of the WSRP. OUld or and ind\lor water use efficiency intomlalion and rc ource material will be produced and distributed by the GVWD on behalf of the municipalities, Thi, inti'rrnation will h ~ in th~ most app ropriate lonna!. and med ia. A sta tTed water conservation information ervice will be provided by the GVWD. Member municipalities will provide information services lor inquiries on mailers of en for cmcnt and municipality- pecific water issues using telephones and/or other media as appropriate. Implementation of the Water Shortage Response Plan The GVWD Commissioner is responsible for activating different stages orthe WSRP and will notify member municipalities of the need for implementing or discontinuing each of the successive phases of the plan through the regular WSRP update bulletins. As much notice will be provided as practically possible. The WSRP is adopted into bylaws by each G WD member municipality to enable consistent implementation throughout the region. Municipalities are responsible for enforcement of the WSRP in their communities. Municipalities utilize a variety of measures for enforcement, including advisory letters, ticketing and water supply restrictions. Page R o r~ ATIACHMENT 2 Water Shortage Response Plan Stage 1 - At a Glance HOTE: These restrictions apply only to the use of truted drinkln. water. Th. WSRP ,"strictlons do not apply to the use of rain water, ,ray wat.. , any form, of rrcycl.d water, or oth .. soure., of water outsld. the GYWD . June ' ·Sept. 30, ev.n·numbered addresses · Monday, Wednesday and lawn sprinkllnl Saturday mornings ( ~ . 9 am) , odd·numbered addresses · Tuesday, Hew (unestabllsh.d) lawns. Sprinkling outside ,..tricted times allowed only with municipal ~ 1F~.... ~~l June l ·Seopt. )0, even number~ addresses Monday and Wednesd.ay mornings lawn sprinklln. (Includln. cometeries) 11 · 6 ami , odd numbered addresses · Tuesday and ThUrsday mornings 11 I I Hew (unestabllshed) lawns. Sprinkling outside r.stricted times allowed only with municipal penmlts to be displayed on lawn. flowers, veaetables, dreoratlve pllnters, No r~st,1ctlons on watering of flowers, vegetables, planters, shrubs shrubs a trees and trees .------~ ...J flower and veaetable .ardens No re'trictlons on watering of flower and vegetable gardens < ~------+---- .. ------~ r= Pools, spa., .arden pond. No r.s:l1ctlon. z ~------+_------_1 ~ fountain. and wlter features No remictlons ~ ~------_r---- .------_1 w Outdoor Impermeabl. surf Ices (I.e ., c: driveways, sidewalks and par1 Z~~~~~== Outdoor clr washln., bOlt ======~~~~~~~======jwashln. Only ,,1th ho.e equipped with spring· loaded ,hut off. Indoor commerdll ca.... ashes No restrictions on the car washing operation Municipalities request Golf courses golf course operators cut water use on fairways by as much as possible. Turf firms No restrictions of commercial turf Artlflclll turf Ind outdoor tricks (I.e., bicycle, motorcycle a running tracks) Hosln; lor health and safety only. No restrictions Water play porks and pools No re,trictlons U Fountlln' Ind wlter feltures NO restrictions ::l fXI Munlclpil parks No reltrictlon. ~o.. ~~~----~~----~--_l~~~loU~~~~~~~~~~~~~Municipal ornlmentll Ilwns, .ra$Sed June 1 Sept. )0. even numbered .ddre"e, Mooday . nd Wednesday ~ boulevlrds. (1 6 ami. Odd numbered addr.sses Tuesday and ThurnJay morn ings 11 I 9 Municipil hydrant lIushlna On ly for unscheduled safety or public health rea.on. Rout ine lIu.l1lng to be scheduled out.lde WSRP tlmelrome. For Information re.ardlna enforcement of the WSRP , please contlct your munlclPllity. For .enerll WSRP Informltlon, please contact the METRO VANCOUVER Informltion Centre It 60~ · ~32 · 6200 . Water Shortage Response Plan Stage 2 - At a Glance NOTE: These restrictions Ipply only to the use of trealtd drtnkln. wlter. The W5RP restrtctlons do not apply to the use of rlln wlter, , rlY water, Iny fo rms of recycled wlttr, or other source' of wlter outside the GVWO. Llwn sprtnkllnl New (unestlbllshed) Ilwns. :;;i i= Flowers, v~etablf5, planters, shrubs II trees % L&.I o purposes or to prepare a Vi Prlvlte outdoor Impermelble surfaces (I.e., treatment. Wash Ina for ~ driveways, sidewalks) prtvate pressure wlshln, Only once weekly. even-numbered addresses · Wednesday Lawn sprtnklfn, (Includln, cemetertes) momlna only (1 • 6 am), odd-numbered addresses · Tuesday · 6 New (unestabllshed) lawns. allowed only wjth lawn. on watertn, of flowers, ...J ~'" or to prepare a ~ Outdoor Impermeable surfaces (I.e., driveways, treatnnerlt. Washing fo r ~ Sidewalks and parkades) a::, % Pressure wash In, o z tee areas only once Golf courses we • .,y. 511,n,1ge Indicating the use of non-GVWD water Is Hoslna for health and safety only. MIf"mum levels required to maintain areas In useable School yards, sports Ind sand·based playin, fields Water play parks and pools u :::i addresses Wednesday a:J Municipal plrks 6 am), odd·numbered addresses - Tuesday :::I CL once weekly. even-numbered addresses - Wednesday Municipal ornamental lawns, , rassed boulevards. momlng only (1 - 6 am) , odd· numbered addresses - Tuesday Only (or unscheduled safety or public health reason. Routine Municipal hydrant flushlna 10 be scheduled oulslde W5RP llmeframe. For Information reao rdln, enforcement of the W5RP, please contact your municipality. For aenerol WSRP Information, please contact the METRO VANCOUVER Information Centre at 60,,·,,32·6200. Water Shortage Response Plan Stage 3 - At a Glance ~OTE: These restrictions apply only to the use of treated drinkln. water. The WSRP restrictions do not apply to the use of rein water, aray water, any form. of recycled water, or other source. of water outside the GVWD. Lawn .prlnkllna New (unestabllshed) lawn •. Flowers, veaetable., planters, .hrub. a tree. purposes or to prepare a Prlv.te outdoor Imperme.ble surf.ces Il. e., driveways, sidewalks) treatment. Washi ng for Outdoor car washlna, boat washlna Lawn sprlnkllna (Includlna cemeteries) of watering New (unestabllshed) lawns. Flowers, veaetables, decorative pl.nters, shrubs a tree • ...J < ~ ~ Q Outdoor Impermeable .urfaces (I.e., driveways, Vi sidewalks and parkades) LIJ Ill:, Z Pressure washlna o Z areas water are Mun icipa l ornament.llawns, arassed bouleyards. Mu nic ipal hydrant flushlna 'or Information reaardinll enforcement the contact your municipality. For general WSRP Inform.tlon , pleas. contact the VANCOUVER Information Centre at 60~ · ~32 · 6200 . Water Shortage Response Plan Stage 4 - At a Glance NOTE: Th~s~ r~strtctions .pply only to the us. of tr~.te of watering H~w (un~.tablbh~d) lawns. water are :;J, F low~rs . v~~tlbl ..s. plant~rs. shrubs a tr~.s f= Z w C Prtvat~ outdoor trnp~rm~abl~ surfac~s (I. e .• iii driveways. sidewalks) w Ill:: Prlvlte pr~ssur~ wlShlns Outdoor clr ..Ish Ins. bOlt wlshlns Lawn sprtnkllna (Inciudlna cem~t~rt~s) rin g N~w (unest.bllsh~d) Ilwns. Flowers. shrubs d dri nkin g wdler are a tr~~s Flow"r Ind v",etlbl~ aardens :;J, f= z All forms of hoslna of outdoor ,_ . are prohlblt p , w Outdoor Imptrmeabl~ surfaces (I.e .• driveways. C sidewalks and parkades) ordered by a reaulatory authority lor health an ci ety ~ Ill:: , Prl!5Surl! wa.shtna o% Z Outdoor Clr washlna. bOlt w.shlna water are Golf cours~s Turf farms treated drinking water are water are water are School yards. sports and sand · bas~d playlna fI~ l ds W.t~r pllY parks Ind pools u ::::; CI:I ::J Municipal porks 0. Munlcipil orn.m~ntal lawns. ar.. s~d boul~v.rds . Municipal hydrant flushlna For Information r",ardlna ~nforc~m~nt of the WSRP . pl~as~ cont.ct your municipality. For ae n~ral WSRP Information. pl~ ..e contact the METRO VANCOUVER Information C~ntr~ at 60~·~32·6200 . ATIACHMENT 3 2011 Water Shortage Response Plan Communication Strategy Discussion of Communication Strategy during Adoption of 2011 WSRP On March 18th, 2011, the GI/IND Board adopted the following motion; That the Board adopt the 201 1 Water Shortage Response Plan, as presented in the report titled "Proposed Revisions to the Water Shortage Response Plan", dated February 21 , 2011 with enforcement to begin June 1,2012. At its March 9, 2011 meeting, the Water Committee considered the report presenting the 2011 Water Shortage Response Plan and amended the recommendation by adding the text "with enforcement 10 begin June 1, 2012". I n discussing the new lawn sprinkling regulations the Water Committee and staH committees (e.g., REAC and REAC Water sub-committee) noted the following: • Some municipalities have already published calendars and other municipal materials with the old sprinkling regulations and it will be diHicult to reach all of the public and educate them about the new lawn sprinkling regulations; • Given the change to the new regulations, the focus in summer 2011 should be on education and communication about wise water use and the new sprinkling regulations and hours; • As some public may be unaware of the new sprinkling regulations, municipalities should focus on education and awareness with public watering outside of the permitted times. In previous years, municipalities have typically used a phased multi-stage program aimed at education and awareness with first and second oHenders and such an approach should be continued in summer 2011 . Metro Vancouver's Role In Communicating the Revised WSRP Metro Vancouver is responsible for communication of the water shortage response plan. This includes notification to businesses and residents regarding the implementation of the restrictions 1h (usually in eHect from June 1" to September 30 ) and, if required, subsequent notifications of escalation in the restriction levels during the duration of the implementation. This document is an overview of the Metro Vancouver communication strategy to deliver notification and information messages pertaining to the WSRP. In order to eHectively reach as many water users as possible in a short amount of time, dissemination of information is mainly achieved through media relations, advertising, partners and both formal and informal networks. Specific communications activities implemented by Metro Vancouver are: 1. development and placement of initial advertisement in the daily, community and ethnic papers 2. coordination of media relations 3. publishing of above information plus related materials on the Metro Vancouver Web Site 4. dis ribution of above information plus related materials to municipalities 5. development of 'fron t-line staff' information for municipalities and Metro Vancouver Information Centre 6. proactive inlormation outreach to Metro Vancouver permit holders and ICI businesses 7. proactive information outreach through community networks and stakeholder groups 8. proactive communications to the affected non-residential sector through contact with irrigation and landscaping associations. property managers and other affected business groups. WSRP-specific activities are complemented by on-going public education and outreach initiatives targeted to residential adult- and school-aged audiences and business sectors. The Metro Vancouver works collaboratively to promote water use efficiency and conservation with partners including : .:. municipal staft (i. e., Municipal Water Conservation Coordinators): .:. municipal outreach groups (Le " Sustainable Home and Garden Education Network, Compost Hotline, North Shore Recycling Program). WSRP - Key Audiences Metro Vancouver residents (ads published in English, Traditional Chinese and Punjabi) of multi-family (apartment, condos, etc ... ) and detached dwellings Educational institutions and other levels of government Commercial building owners and operators Businesses and industrial large water users WSRP - Key Messages Key messages used for all outreach during Ihe implementation of the WSRP are set by Metro Vancouver senior management representatives from various departments. Final approval is given by the GVWD Commissioner. With increasing focus on sustainability, the primary message of the summer lawn sprinkling campaign has become: "Don't Waste Water on Your Lawn" along with messages such as : • Let your lawn go dormant during the summer. Brown is the new green in lawn care; • Don't waste our world-class drinking water on grass that will green up again in the fall; • Established lawns only require one inch (2 .5 cm) of water once a week to stay healthy, only water for one hour, once a week - or less if it rains; • Sprinkling in the early morning period reduces evaporation and is more water efficient; • Conserving water will allow Metro Vancouver to build less infrastructure - minimizing additional costs to the taxpayer and the environment. As noted above the primary message of the summer lawn sprinkling campaign is "Don't Waste Water on Your Lawn" with the statement "But if you must water ... " followed by a note that lawn sprinkling regulations are in effect from June 1 to September 30 and the specifics of the days and limes when lawn sprinkling is permitted. 4991879 DETAILED TABLE OF WSRP COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES 1. Newspaper advertising Information about relevant restrictions, promotion of the HomePages insert and RCBC Recycling Hotline for water use efficiency and conservation ideas Publish En~lish ad in dailv and community papers: Traditional Chinese ad: Puniabi ad in ethnic 2. Media Relations Develop news release and Q&A If necessary. coordinate media briefing event and support Metro Vancouver Board spokesperson rPOMriino water use efficiency and conservation 3. Web publishing Post media materials and advertisement on Metro Vancouver Web site Post current reservoir storage levels with weekly updates Post 'at·a·lIlance' table 4. Support to member Official correspondence between GVWD Commissioner and City Managers to announce WSRP implementation municipalities period On-going staff-level communication to provide municipalities with relevant media materials, and education and outreach materials 5. Support to front-line Distribute "at-a-glance" document of WSRP highlights to support front-line staff In dealing with public calls in an staff efficient and consistent manner. This document also provides contacts for media and enforceml!nt issues. 6. Proactive outreach to Outreach through direct contact or in partnership with business. industry trade or professional associations Metro Vancouver Direct contact with large water users if restriction levels escalate permit holders and ICI communications to the affected non-residential sector through contact with irrigation and landscaping businesses associations. property managers and other affected business groups. 7. Proacllve outreach to Outreach through various community networks and water conservation stakeholder groups community networks and stakeholder 4991 879 Mayor Council From: Jeannette Neu tce [email protected] Sent: Sunday, Ap ril 10, 201 1 9:52 AM ~ To: [email protected] Iil Cc : Mayor & Council Subject: Ladner Community Garden ~..... i What a joy for the Ladner Community Garden oeiety that Delta Council supports the noti on of 1'0 tering ~ rc pon ibl e stewa rd shi p of lhe land. How sad after al l we've been th rough in rece nt yea rs regarding the haza rc12: of exposlll'e 10 e1ectromagneli c field radi ati on to the hea llh to ALL - to learn Ihat the Ladner Com munity 2 Ga rden will be located under the hi gh voltage transmi ss ion lines. WAK "UP Lad ner - Are we rea ll y the pushovers ouneil takes us fo r? Is our heal th not of val ue, too? 1. Neutee ~,. .,:>o - '-Is' '" "hIG ~Ll~ &. Mayor Council From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 201 1 12:29 PM To: Mayor & Council Subject: Delta Websi te - Comments, Compliments & Inquiries •••••• Feedback Form Co mpleted······ Direcled To: Ma yo r ounci I Response Reques ted omments : Hi , I am writing to you wi th the great hope that yo u mi ght be ab le to intervene and help our loca l com munity and to the Delta Sungod Swim Cl ub. My lill ie daughter, a hundreds or olhcr child ren li kes to perform and co mpete on swimmin g. Here you can lind below the mes age re ei ved from D S head coach. Last night my girl came home from the reg ul ar swimming prac ti ce with an enormous smil e on her face ; she rece ived her first medal at the last pass mect. As a pa rent thi s is eve rything what you nced. Pl ease give a a good news. Thanks and rcga rd s, Crist ian Ardeleanll (Chri s) (:/o yJo 81:>'1.;;20-:),1"/0 1-<: -\'1.0 ' ..t bG'L-m Date: Wed , 16 Mar 20 11 13:48:47 -0700 From: headcoach Delta Sungod wlm lu b Delta ungod April Meet has been cance ll ed Hello DSS C Fami lies, It is with reg ret that I inrorm yo u that we will not bc hosting our annllal Apr il wim meet th is year. Despite the success and enthusiasm Ihatl SSC fami lies had sh wn in hosting the LMR Champs the Co rporation of Della has raised our fees to a level that hosting a swim meet becomes a gamble. As swim meets are our most lucrative fund rai ers the cancellati on of thi s meet is doub ly regrell ful. Our cost of $2500-$3000 to host a meet in the past has more than doubled to just under $6000 for LM R Cllamps. Along with the raise in cost, the level of suppo rt from the Seni or laff as llll god Re reation Center has lowered to an alarming level. As you may know we had an overwhelming enro llm ent in our wim meet of 400 ath letes, it is exciting to see that 400 swimmers from across the LMR signed up to compete in Delta, we had planned for (and previous LMR Championship hi story showed) about 200 athl etes competing in the meet. V nfortunatel y when we brought thi s information to the staff at R their resp nse was to add $2000 to our swim meet rental and to ex press concern that with with 400 competitors it would be diffic ult for us to remain 1 .. invisible .. to the publi c. Under these ci rclUl1 lances budgeting for a meet beco mes an impossiblity, especiall y when cost can be added to the meet with no reasoning given. The D C Board r Directors and I have approachcd Delta Park s and Recrea ti on to reso lve thi s iss ue. Our goa l is fo r fair and equallreat ment as a Youth Sport Group in Del ta. We are ask ing nothing more than fa ir and unchanging costs that we can properly bud get for and run a swim meet (o ur major fund rai ser). We hope to have th is issued reso lved fo r next season so that the Delta ungod wim Club can once aga in host wim meets in our home pool. Yours in Swmming, Steven Hitchings Head Coach, Delta Sungod Swim Clu b Completed by : Chri s Add ress: North Delta, BC Phone Number: Email : ccardeleanu@h tmail.com 2 PacHlc Salmon Foundation t.604.664.7664 www.ps l.ca gen I 300 M 1682 West 7th Avenue f.604.664.7665 Vancouver, British Columbia FIL o \~-&Y5f~~ ~.,., Canada V6J 456 PACIFIC s;! SALMON t::: f O UNOATI O N ~ ...... April 5, 2011 .....~ ru ryPE _e.~\.Ik{ ~f~ .....o Corporation of Delta t'-' DEPT . ,J:>. 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent c.A±-= Delta , BC AT # _ LO Dear Friends of Salmon: Re: 2011 Stewardship Community Bursary Please find enclosed a copy of the Pacific Salmon Foundation 2011 Stewardship Community Bursary Application. The Pacific Salmon Foundation and Salmon Enhancement Program volunteers raise funds each year to support two annual awards for students in need who volunteer in activities that benefit salmon in the wild. In 2011 , the financial contribution from the stewardship community has remained strong resulting in a minimum of two bursaries of $2,000. Bursary applicants must be full-time students enrolled in at least their second year of a program leading to careers that support Pacific salmon. The 2011 application window is from September 1 to October 30 . Please share this opportunity with your volunteers and their families. Additional applications are available at your request. Please feel free to contact us at 604-664-7664. An electronic version of the application is also available on our website at www.psf.ca/bursarv. Sincerely, Maho Hayashi Program Administrator, Salmon Recovery Programs The Spirit of this bursary is to reduce lI1e financial barriers to achieving success for aquatic stewardship volunteers enrolled in education and training programs that support lI1eir ARE YOU A STUDENT IN goal of a career in salmon conservation. FINANCIAL NEED? ELIGIBILITY PSF annually awards two non-repayable bursaries of $2,000 Stewardship each to B.C. students who are active volunteers in lI1e aquatic stewardship community, demonstrate financial need. and are registered full-lime (minimum 12 credit hours) in at Community Bursary least lI1e second year of an education or training program lI1at supports their goal of a career in salmon conservation. ARE YOU A SALMONID Applicant needs to. " 1. be a resident of BC STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER? 2. demonstrate financial need Two $2,000 3. be an active member of lI1e aquatic stewardship volunteer coml!1unity Bursaries 4. be enrolled fulHime.in an education or training program at a recogniz~ BC college, university or technical institute HOW TO APPLY Please send your completed application package between September 1 aod October 30 to: Pacific Salmon Foundation Stewardship Community Bursary Suite 300 - 1682 West 7111 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 4S6 For further information, please call 604.664.7664, or visit www.psf.ca/bursary HOW YOU CAN HELP Pacific Salmon Foundation accepts donations to the Bursary Endowment Fund. Please contact us to find out more. RESOURCES Pacific Salmon Foundation www.psf.ca www.lI1inksalmon.com ARE YOU WORKING TOWARD Fisheries and Oceans Canada CAREER IN THE ENVIRONMENT Stewardship and Community Involvement Program A PACIFIC www.heb.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.calcommunity/scihome_e.htm THAT WILL BENEFIT SALMON PACIFIC SALMON IN THE WILD? Pacific Streamkeepers Federation FOUNDATION Stewardship and Community Resources Support and Contacts www.Dskf.ca Pacific Salmon Foundation Bursary Application Ac cepted September 1 to October 30 Identification Surname First Na me Middle Address Phone ( ) Ema il Student Number Institution Program I am in my semester of study and expect to co mplete the program by Please attach transcript from most recent yea r compl ete AN D student record for current yea r co nfirming re-enroll ment. 0 Enclosed Eligibility Citizenship or residency status BC Student Assistance Funding (BCSAF) Application Number Please attach copy of application, bu dget AND response from BCSAF OR if not seeking a student loan, please provide annual budget. o Enclosed Salmonid Stewardship Volunteer Activity (please circle one) Lower Fraser or Outside Lower Fraser List organizations that you volunteer with Number of hours volu nteers per week Duties Please attach letter of support/confirmation from group or groups. o Enclosed Pl ease enclose a summary essay (maximum 50 0 words) sharing w ith the committee your passion and enthusiasm that has lead to your choice of study and volunteer activities. 0 Enclosed I am applying for funding based on financial need and that by signing below I confirm that all statements are true. Signature Date ger)da /- A FILE # Old&0- 020 Ko~f\ ~ El\IBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA OTTAWA The Embassy of the Republic of Korea presents its compliments to the Municipal Government of Delta and has the honour to info rm the latter of the upcoming 20 11 International Awards for Liveable Communities (the LivCom Awards) which will be hosted by the District Government of Songpa, Seoul. Endorsed by the United ations Environment Programme (UNEP), the LivCom Awards are held annually with objectives to develop and share International Best Practices on enhancing local communities. This year, the LivCom Awards will take place at the Lotte Hotel World in Songpa, Seoul from October 27 th to 31 st. There will be 3 categories: - Whole City Awards - Project Awards - Bursary Award Award Winners wi ll be announced out of 60 city fina lists. Registration forms need to be submitted by May 31 st and a Written Submission by June 30 th . Please e-mail at [email protected] and/or visit http://www. livcomawards.com/ for more information on the Awards. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea ava il s itself of this opportunity to renew to the Municipal Government of Delta th e assurances of its highest consideration. Ottawa, March 29, 20 I I genda / A ,E!!.C 't ih(}fjD -0 I Mayor Council r;;;:: From: Marlene Graham ([email protected]) Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 10:42 AM To: Mayor & Council rYPE: (~ With Burns Bog, Reifel Island and now the eagles, it would truly make De lta an ecological jewel not only within the Lower Mainland and Fraser Va lley but in Canada . Something that we should be extremely proud of. Thank you for your consideration Marlene Marlene Graham Photographer on the 'Delta Video' Delta BC Marlene Lynn Graham National Program Adviser Girl Guides of Canada 50 Merton St. Toronto, ON M4S 1A3 mgraham@wsLca - ,aLI >'l'VG 604.591.3257 ,I ')10 ? v 604.961 ·7072 t:>tA-Tfl 6c. Fax 604·677 ·5351 Girl Greatness Starts Here Confidentiality Warning: This message and any attachments are confidential and intended soleiy for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this message and any attachments from your system. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or other use of this message and/or any attachments is strictly prohibited. Thank you. Mayor Council From: douglas ([email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 21 , 2011 12:24 PM gend'1 To: Mayor & Council A FIL Subject: Ramsar - ...... Mayor and Council: Congratulations on your recent annoucement ~ regarding your Ramsar application, that includes Burns Bob, 5 Boundary Bay, Sturgeon Banks the marshlands of the South Arm of ~ the Fraser Esturary. Would this include Mud Bay and the Roberts Bank marshlands north of the the Port? Could you send me a copy of yOUl' application, by mail or e-mail, showing a map outlining the aJ'ea? This will go down in history as a once in a lifteime accomplishment by so few, in preserving the ecology for so many. Thank you. Douglas Massey, 875 Eden Crescent, Delta, B.C. YPES~ , DEPl' lll, A.U ID~El1-- r:omments 1 " °1-'- ,', \) I r