Chair, Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Vice Chair, Director Gayle … · 2014-08-20 · That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated February

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Environment and Parks Committee held at 9:02 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.

PRESENT:

Chair, Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Vice Chair, Director Gayle Martin, Langley City Director Bruce Banman, Abbotsford (departed at 11:08 a.m.) Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Councillor AI Hogarth, Maple Ridge Councillor Mike Little, North Vancouver District (departed at 11:08 a.m.) Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam Director Barbara Steele, Surrey Director Harold Steves, Richmond Director Andrew Stone, Bowen Island Director Deb Walters, Pitt Meadows

ABSENT:

Director Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby

STAFF:

Roger Quan, Director, Air Quallty and Environment, Planning, Policy and Environment Mitch Sokalski, Director, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services,

Corporate Services

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 April 3,2014 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED

That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2014 as circulated.

CARRIED

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2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 February 6, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 6, 2014 as circulated .

CARRIED

2.2 February 26, 2014 Special Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its special meeting held February 26, 2014 as circulated.

CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS No Items Presented.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No Items Presented.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

PARKS

5.1 Colony Farm Regional Park - Sheep Paddocks Trail: Route Selection Report dated February 14, 2014 from Frieda Schade, Parks Central Area Division Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment, presenting public feedback received on trail route options for replacement of the Sheep Paddocks Trail in Colony Farm Regional Park and seeking Committee and Board direction on the preferred trail option prior to proceeding with detailed design.

Members were provided a presentation on route options for the Sheep Paddocks Trail at Colony Farm Regional Park highlighting: questionnaire results; criteria; visitor transportation to park; section 1B challenges; options including multi-use trail, pedestrian-only and other; and conclusions.

At the request of Councillor Hodge, members agreed to consider photographs of the trail, which are retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

Discussion ensued about:

• User experience for proposed trail options

• Exploring a pedestrian-friendly component to option 1B


• Public signage opportunities related to risk, liability and environmentallysensitive areas; public use of closed trails despite signage in-place

• Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam council positions

• Exploring government funding opportunities and opportunities to partner with local community groups on activities such as fundraising and trail maintenance

In response to questions, members were informed about:

• An engineering assessment resulting in trail closure

• Signage not mitigating risk/liability to Metro Vancouver

• Significant ongoing staff resources required to maintain the trail

• In option 1B, costs to move a trail portion currently outside of park boundaries and construct a boardwalk

• Public safety measures required in option 2B along railway

• Consideration of and challenges with an intermediate option explored

• Financial implications of proceeding with both options IB and 2B

Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board direct staff to proceed with detailed design of a multi-use trail, comprised of a southern riverside route and a northern inland route, providing a connection from Colony Farm Regional Park to the Pitt River Bridge.

Discussion ensued about proceeding with both option IB, with seasonal closures, and 2B as presented.

Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee amend the Main Motion, after the phrase "Pitt River Bridge", by adding the phrase "and direct staff to further explore options for 1B, as presented in the February 14, 2014 report titled "Colony Farm Regional Park - Sheep Paddocks Trail: Route Selection" .

CARRIED Director Martin voted in the negative .

Question on the Main Motion as Amended Question was then called on the Main Motion as amended and it was

CARRIED

The Main Motion as amended now reads as follows: "That the GVRD Board direct staff to proceed with detailed design of a multi-use trail, comprised of a southern riverside raute and a northern inland route, providing a connection from Colony Farm Regional Park to the Pitt River Bridge; and direct staff to further explore options for lB, as presented in the


February 14, 2014 report titled "Colony Farm Regional Park - Sheep Paddocks

Trail: Route Selection".

Presentation titled "Sheep Paddocks Trail" is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

5.2 Surrey Bend Regional Park - Facility Development

Report dated March 17, 2014 from Adam Vasilevich, Landscape Architect, Planning, Policy and Environment, informing the Environment and Parks Committee of the implementation of the GVRD Board approved 2010 Surrey Bend Regional Park Management Plan and construction of park facilities in 2014/2015, and seeking authorization to hold a public information session.

Members were provided a presentation on final facilities design and construction scheduled for Surrey Bend Regional Park highlighting: location; proposed parks facilities; bridge construction photographs; and next steps.

Presentation material titled "Surrey Bend Regional Park Facility Development" is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee authorize staff to hold a public information session regarding the final design of facilities and construction schedule for Surrey Bend Regional Park.

CARRIED

5.3 Matsqui Trail Regional Park - Riverfront Erosion Cost-sharing Request Report dated March 18, 2014 from Wendy DaDalt, Division Manager, Parks East Area, Planning, Policy and Environment, in response to a City of Abbotsford request, seeking Board approval to reallocate $175,000 to cost share the repair of the new erosion arc on Metro Vancouver lands in Matsqui Trail Regional Park.


That the GVRD Board approve the reallocation of $175,000 for Matsqui Trail Regional Park from the 2014 capital works program and Parks Capital Replacement and Development Program Reserve to be applied towards the protection and reclamation of regional parkland.

CARRIED

5.4 Regional Parks - 2013 Visitor Survey Overview

Report dated March 14, 2014 from Bonnie Blue, Regional Planner II and Craig Sobering, Parks Planner II, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing the Environment and Parks Committee with an overview of responses gathered during a 2013 survey of visitors to regional parks and requesting permission to make the "Regional Parks Visitor Survey" report, prepared by E. Lees and Associates, available to the general public, member municipalities and others.


Members were provided an overview presentation of the 2013 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visitor Survey highlighting: context; process; and results related to: in-park activities; importance versus satisfaction; reasons for park use; visit frequency; respondents by municipality; survey respondent origin outside of regional park service area; and visitor origin comparison to 1989.

Presentation material titled "Regional Park Visitor Survey 2013" is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 14, 2014 titled "Regional Parks - 2013 Visitor Survey Overview" and authorize the release and distribution of the full report by E. Lees and Associates titled "Regional Parks Visitor Survey".

CARRIED

5.5 Metro Vancouver Regional Parks - 2013 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Report dated March 14, 2014 from Craig Sobering, Parks Planner II, Regional Parks, Planning Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on the 2013 statistics for regional park visitor use, volunteering, educational programs, events and facility bookings.

Members were provided a presentation on annual visitor use and program statistics in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks highlighting: park visits; monthly visits; regional park visitation versus regional population growth; visitor services (educational program and events and bookings and private special events); volunteer and park association contributions; and conclusions.

Presentation material titled "Visits, Volunteering and Visitor Services - By the Numbers - 2013" is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report titled "Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Volunteering and Visitor Services by the l'Jumbers, 2013"; and authorize staff to release and distribute the report.

CARRIED

5.6 Experience the Fraser Project Update Report dated February 19, 2014 from Jeffrey Fitzpatrick, Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on the Experience the Fraser Project.

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It was MQVED and SECQNDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated February 19, 2014, titled "Experience the Fraser Project Update".

CARRIED

5.7 Campbell Valley Regional Park - February 14, 2014 Diesel Spill Report dated March 14, 2014 from Wendy DaDalt, East Area Manager, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing information regarding a vehicle accident and resulting diesel spill with respect to response, remediation and financial implications for Metro Vancouver.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 14, 2014, titled "Campbell Valley Regional Park - February 14, 2014 Diesel Spill".

CARRIED Director Steves absent at the vote.

5.8 2014 Regional Parks Capital Program Status Report Report dated March 17, 2014 from Bonnie Blue, Regional Planner II, Planning, Policy and Environment, responding to the February 6, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee request for information on the regional parks capital program for 2014.

Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report titled "2014 Regional Parks Capital Program Status Report", dated March 17, 2014.

Discussion ensued about timing of project status updates.

Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee amend the Main Motion, after the phrase "dated March 17,2014", by adding the phrase "and direct staff to update the Committee on the status of the Regional Parks Capital Program, on a semi-annual basis".

Question on the Main Motion as amended

CARRIED Director Steves absent at the vote.

Question on the Main Motion as amended was called and it was CARRIED

Director Steves absent at the vote.


The Main Motion as amended now reads as follows: "That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report titled "2014 Regional Parks Capital Progrom Status Report", dated March 17, 2014 and direct staff to update the Committee on the status of the Regional Parks Capital Progrom, on a semi-annual basis."

5.9 Manager's Report - Parks Report dated March 18, 2014 from Mitch Sokalski, Director, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on: the Committee's 2014 Parks Work Plan; Nuisance Mosquito Control Service; Municipal Recreation and Parks Directors meeting; renewing Riverview; Derby Reach Regional Park - accessible fishing ramp; and Pacific Spirit Regional Park - Night Quest public event.

In response to questions about Kinder Morgan pipeline activities in Colony Farm Regional Park (the Park), members were informed that:

• A letter was received from a community group indicating that at a public open house, Kinder Morgan indicated Metro Vancouver had agreed to allow use of a portion of the Park as a construction lay down area

• Metro Vancouver has not received a request from Kinder Morgan related to the Park and no pipeline activities have/are occurring in the CFRP

• Metro Vancouver staff attended a technical meeting with Kinder Morgan to learn more about their overall pipeline project in order to report back to the Board, as directed, with a preliminary review of potential impacts

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 18,2014, titled "Manager's Report - Parks".

ENVIRONMENT

CARRIED Councillor Little absent at the vote.

5.10 letter of Request for Continuation of the Provincial Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Incentive Program Report dated March 10, 2014 from Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, requesting that the Board send a letter to the Minister of Energy and Mines and Responsible for Core Review in support of continued funding for the Clean Energy Vehicles for British Columbia Program, which has played an important role in helping vehicle owners in Metro Vancouver reduce their fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.


It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) send a letter to the B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines and Responsible for Core

Review requesting continuation of the Clean Energy Vehicles (CEV) for British Columbia Program; and

b) forward a copy of the March 10, 2014 report titled "Letter of Request for Continuation of the Provincial Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Incentive Program" to the Mayor and Council of each member municipality, and Chief and Council of Tsawwassen First Nation, for their consideration in making a similar request.

CARRIED Director Banman absent at the vote.

5.11 Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008 - Officer Appointment Report dated February 25, 2014 from Ray Robb, Environmental Regulation and Enforcement Division Manager, Corporate Services, requesting that the Board appoint staff as an Officer pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and "Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008" .

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board appoint Karen Pyne as an Officer, pursuant to the Environmental Management Act and "Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008".

5.12 2014 Caring for the Air Report

CARRIED Director Banman absent at the vote.

Report dated March 10, 2014 from Julie Saxton, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, presenting the 2014 edition of the annual Caring for the Air report which provides information about air quality and climate change activities carried out by Metro Vancouver and partners in the Lower Fraser Valley airshed in 2013. Updated performance indicator data in the 2014 report include plain language summaries of ambient air quality in 2013 and forecasts and backcasts of emissions of smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gases from the 2010 Lower Fraser Valley Air Emissions Inventory.

Members were provided a presentation on Metro Vancouver's 2014 Caring for the Air annual report highlighting: content; context; current air quality and climate change issues; performance measures; information; cover photo contest; and enhanced electronic edition.

Request of Staff Staff was requested to forward to all member municipalities, Electoral Area A and Tsawwassen First Nation, a PDF copy of the Caring for the Air 2014 report.


Presentation material titled "Caring for the Air 2014" is retained with the April 3, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee agenda.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated March 10, 2014, titled "2014 Caring for the Air Report".

CARRIED

5.13 Metro Vancouver Membership in Community Energy Association Report dated March 10, 2014 from Jason Emmert, Air Quality Planner, and Eve Hou, Air Quality Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, responding to the February 6, 2014 Environment and Parks Committee request to staff to report back with recommendations and existing Metro Vancouver memberships in response to a delegation request from the Community Energy Association (CEA) for Metro Vancouver to obtain CEA membership.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board authorize staff to apply for membership for Metro Vancouver in the Community Energy Association (CEA) .

CARRIED

11:08 a.m. Director Banman and Councillor Little departed the meeting.

5.14 Manager's Report - Environment Report dated March 10, 2014 from Roger Quan, Director, Air Quality and Environment, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Environment and Parks Committee on: the Committee's 2014 Environment Workplan; Metro Vancouver's application for intervener status in the National Energy Board Trans Mountain Expansion Project; Intergovernmental and Administration Committee Terms of Reference for energy projects review; and proposal for hazardous waste facility on the Fraser River.

Members were informed that Metro Vancouver and 14 members have been accepted as interveners in the National Energy Board's Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

In response to questions, members were updated on next steps arising from the Committee's February climate change workshop and the status of Fraser Surrey Docks application to expand coal shipment activity.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 10, 2014, titled "Manager's Report - Environment" .

CARRIED


6. INFORMATION ITEMS

It was MOVED and SECONPED That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the following Information Items: 6.1 Emergency Response Plan for Oil Spills in Central Burrard Inlet -

Correspondence dated February 3, 2014 from the Village of Belcarra, addressed to Kevin Gardner, President, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation.

6.2 Summary of Regional Parks Events - April 2014. 6.3 Mutual Interests for the Protection of Central Burrard Inlet - Correspondence

dates March 21, 2014, from the Village of Belcarra, addressed to Michael Davies, Director, Marine Development, Kinder Morgan Canada

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING


CARRIED

That the Environment and Parks Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2014, pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (g) and (i) as follows: "90 (1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being

considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; and (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,

including communications necessary for that purpose." CARRIED

9. ADJOURNMENT/TERMINATION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Parks Committee adjourn its regular meeting of April 3, 2014.

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J . lonal Committees

CARRIED (Time: 11:19 a.m.)

u~ Heather Deal, Chair


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Chair, Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Vice Chair, Director Gayle … · 2014-08-20 · That the Environment and Parks Committee receive for information the report dated February