GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT UTILITIES COMMITTEE · 5.1 Water Conservation Campaign 2015 Update Designated Speaker: Larina Lopez That the Utilities Committee receive for information

July 10, 2015

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT UTILITIES COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:00 am

2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 July 16, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Utilities Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2015 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 June 25, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes

That the Utilities Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held June 25, 2015 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Water Conservation Campaign 2015 Update Designated Speaker: Larina Lopez That the Utilities Committee receive for information the report titled “Water Conservation Campaign 2015 Update” dated July 6, 2015.

5.2 Award of Contract Resulting from Tender No. 14‐187: Installation of Port Mann Main No.2 (North) Designated Speaker: Tracey Husoy That the GVWD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $14,800,075 (exclusive of taxes), for the

installation of Port Mann Main No. 2 (North), to Pedre Constructors Ltd.; and b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract.

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

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Utilities Committee Regular Agenda July 16, 2015

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5.3 Award of Contract Resulting from Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14‐189: Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – Supply and Delivery of Cogeneration System

Designated Speaker: Tracey Husoy That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of contract in the amount of $13,696,970 (exclusive of tax) to Finning

(Canada) for the Supply and Delivery of Cogeneration System for the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant; and

b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract.

5.4 Award of Contract Resulting from Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14‐190: Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – Supply and Delivery of Standby Diesel Generators

Designated Speaker: Tracey Husoy That the GVS&DD Board authorize:

a) Award of a contract in the amount of $7,276,671 (exclusive of taxes) to Cummins Western Canada for the Supply and Delivery of Standby Diesel Generators for the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant; and


5.5 Award of Contract Resulting from Tender No. 15‐020: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 2 – Screening, Degritting and Thickening Designated Speaker: Tracey Husoy That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $22,857,000 (exclusive of taxes) to Kenaidan

Contracting Ltd. resulting from Tender No. 15‐020 for Solids Handling Package 2 at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant; and


5.6 Award of Contract Resulting from Tender No. 15‐021: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 3 – Digester Mixing Designated Speaker: Tracey Husoy That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $9,915,300 (exclusive of taxes) to Maple

Reinders Inc. resulting from Tender No. 15‐021 for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 3 – Digester Mixing; and


5.7 Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant – Quarterly Report Designated Speaker: Fred Nenninger That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled “Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant – Quarterly Report” dated June 18, 2015.

5.8 Biosolids Ranchland Application

Designated Speaker: Laurie Ford That the Utilities Committee receive for information the report titled “Biosolids Ranchland Application” dated June 29, 2015.

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5.9 2014 Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report for GVS&DD Designated Speaker: Andjela Knezevic‐Stevanovic That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled “2014 Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report for GVS&DD” dated June 15, 2015.

5.10 Managers’ Report Designated Speakers: Tim Jervis and Simon So That the Utilities Committee receive for information the Managers’ Report dated July 7, 2015.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

7. OTHER BUSINESS

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

That the Utilities Committee close its regular meeting schedule for July 16, 2015 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1)(j), (k), and (2)(b) as follows:

“90 (1) A part of a committee meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following:

(j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the committee, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public;” and

“90 (2) A part of a committee meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following:

(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.”

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

That the Utilities Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of July 16, 2015.

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Membership: Mussatto, Darrell (C) – North Vancouver CityBecker, John (VC) – Pitt Meadows Cameron, Craig – West Vancouver Clay, Mike – Port Moody Fox, Charlie – Langley Township

Hicks, Robin – North Vancouver District Jackson, Lois – Delta Jordan, Colleen ‐ Burnaby McEvoy, Jaimie – New Westminster Speirs, Craig – Maple Ridge

Stevenson, Tim – VancouverSteves, Harold ‐ Richmond Woods, Dave – Surrey

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Utilities Committee held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 Page 1 of 7

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT UTILITIES COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Utilities Committee held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2015 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Mayor Mike Clay, Port Moody Councillor Charlie Fox, Langley Township Councillor Robin Hicks, North Vancouver District Councillor Craig Speirs, Maple Ridge Councillor Tim Stevenson, Vancouver Councillor Harold Steves, Richmond Councillor Dave Woods, Surrey MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Mayor John Becker, Pitt Meadows Councillor Craig Cameron, West Vancouver Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Colleen Jordan, Burnaby Councillor Jaimie McEvoy, New Westminster STAFF PRESENT: Tim Jervis, General Manager, Water Services Simon So, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and

Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 June 25, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee: a) amend the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2015 by

adding Item 3.1 Late Delegation ‐ Kendall Christiansen, Senior Consultant to InSinkErator Canada; and

b) adopt the agenda as amended. CARRIED

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2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 May 28, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held May 28, 2015 as circulated.

CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS

3.1 Late Delegation ‐ Kendall Christiansen, Senior Consultant to inSinkErator Canada

Members were provided a presentation about inSinkErator Canada highlighting food waste alternatives, the definition of “disposal”, and suggested highest and best use of food waste and cost of processing.

The delegation requested that the Committee:

take the staff report under advisement and take no other action at this time;

consider food waste disposers as “and” not “or”; and

consider the establishment of a joint sub‐committee of the Utilities and Zero Waste Committees to consider the matter further.

On‐table executive summary is retained along with presentation material titled “Food Waste Disposers as Organics Management Tool Comments and Recommendations” with the June 25, 2015 Utilities Committee agenda.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Spread of the European Chafer Beetle and Potential Increase in Water Use Report dated June 16, 2015 from Inder Singh, Director, Policy, Planning and Analysis, Water Services, updating the Utilities Committee on the spread of the European chafer beetle in the region and the potential increase in water use as a result of reseeding and/or nematode treatment of damaged lawns. In response to questions, members were informed about issuance of municipal lawn sprinkling permits related to beetle damage treatment and that staff will report back to Committee in the fall on the summer water system performance. Request of Staff Staff was requested to prepare communications material for municipalities to issue with lawn sprinkling permits associated with reseeding and/or nematode treatment of damaged lawns resulting from European chafer beetle, including key messaging around water conservation and drought‐resistant landscaping.

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It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee receive for information the report titled “Spread of the European Chafer Beetle and Potential Increase in Water Use”, dated June 16, 2015.

CARRIED

5.2 Award of Contract Resulting from Tender No. 15‐057: Installation of Capilano Main No. 9 ‐ Phase 2 Report dated June 16, 2015 from Tracey Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management, Financial Services, advising of the results of Tender No. 15‐057, Installation of Capilano Main No. 9 ‐ Phase 2 and recommending award of the contract in the amount of $13,497,395 (exclusive of taxes) to Pedre Contractors Ltd. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVWD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract, for installation of Capilano Main No. 9 – Phase 2; in the

amount of $13,497,395 (exclusive of taxes) to Pedre Contractors Ltd.; and b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract.

CARRIED

5.3 Award of Contract Resulting from Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14‐214: Consulting Engineering Services for Detailed Design, Construction Engineering and Construction Management of Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel Report dated May 27, 2015 from Tracey Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management, Financial Services, advising of the results of RFP 14‐214: Consulting Engineering Services for Detailed Design, Construction Engineering and Construction Management of Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel, and recommending award for Phase A of the contract (detailed design) in the amount of $9,740,595 (exclusive of taxes) to Jacobs Associates Canada Corporation.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVWD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $9,740,595 (exclusive of taxes), for

Phase A Design Services, to Jacobs Associates Canada Corporation, for RFP No. 14‐214 – Consulting Engineering and Construction Management of Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel; and

b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract. CARRIED

5.4 Award of Contract Resulting from Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14‐097:

Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Transient Mitigation and Outfall – Consulting Engineering Services Report dated June 3, 2015 from Tracey Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management, Financial Services, advising the GVS&DD Board of the results of RFP 14‐097: Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Transient Mitigation

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and Outfall – Consulting Engineering Services, and recommending award for Phase A of the contract (preliminary design) in the amount up to $5,145,027 (exclusive of taxes) to CDM Smith Canada ULC (CDM Smith).

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract for an amount up to $5,145,027 (exclusive of taxes), for

Phase A Design Services, to CDM Smith Canada ULC; for RFP No. 14‐097: Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Transient Mitigation and Outfall; and

b) The Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to execute the contract. CARRIED

5.5 Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to April 30, 2015

Report dated June 2, 2015 from Frank Huber, Director, Major Projects, Management Systems and Utility Services, Water Services, and Mark Ferguson, Director, Project Delivery, Liquid Waste Services, reporting to the Utilities Committee on the status of the utilities capital expenditures to April 30, 2015. Members were provided a presentation about the status of utilities capital expenditures to April 30, 2015 highlighting the: Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel north valve chamber; South Delta Main No. 1 Replacement ‐ Highway 17 crossing; Capilano Main No. 9 – Phase 1; Angus Drive Main – Phase 2; Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Phase 1 upgrade; Annacis Island WWTP Stage 5; and Carvolth Trunk Sewer and Langley Connector. Presentation material titled “Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to April 30, 2015” is retained with the June 25, 2015 Utilities Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee receive for information the report titled “Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to April 30, 2015”, dated June 2, 2015.

CARRIED Mayor Clay absent at the vote.

5.6 2013‐2014 Biennial Report ‐ Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource

Management Plan Report dated June 4, 2015 from Robert Hicks, Senior Engineer, Liquid Waste Services, presenting the “Biennial Report 2013‐2014: Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management: A Liquid Waste Management Plan (the Plan) for the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District and Member Municipalities, June 2015”, for submission to the Province in accordance with the requirements of the Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste Management Plan approved by the Minister of Environment in May 2011.

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Members were provided a presentation on the Plan, highlighting actions and goals related to the protection of public health and the environment, use of liquid waste as a resource, and effective, affordable and collaborative management. Presentation material titled “Biennial Report 2013‐2014: Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan for the GVS&DD” is retained with the June 25, 2015 Utilities Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board direct staff to: 1. Submit the Biennial Report 2013‐2014, dated June 2015, to the Ministry of

Environment in accordance with the requirements of the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan; and

2. Post the Biennial Report on the Metro Vancouver website and arrange for the Utilities Committee to receive comments and submissions from the public on the Liquid Waste Management Plan progress, as described in the biennial report, at the September 10, 2015 meeting.

CARRIED Councillor Woods absent at the vote.

5.7 Regional Position on the Use of Food Grinders and Similar Technologies

Report dated June 18, 2015 from Fred Nenninger, Director, Policy Planning and Analysis, Liquid Waste Services, seeking GVS&DD Board endorsement of the position specific to the residential and commercial use of food grinders and other similar technologies. Members requested that staff forward the report to the Zero Waste Committee for information. Request of Staff Staff was requested to forward the report dated June 18, 2015 titled “Regional Position on the Use of Food Grinders and Similar Technologies” to the Zero Waste Committee for information. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board endorse the following: 1. The development and implementation of demand side management

initiatives regarding the use of residential food grinders while continuing to evaluate their impact on the region’s wastewater treatment plants; and

2. The development of regulatory options to regulate the use of food grinders and similar technologies by the commercial sector that would increase the loadings to wastewater treatment plants.

CARRIED

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5.8 Managers’ Report Report dated June 16, 2015 from Tim Jervis, General Manager, Water Services and Simon So, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services, updating the Utilities Committee on Metro Vancouver water supply, beach closure events in 2014, and the Committee’s 2015 Work Plan. Members were updated on total water storage at Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam reservoirs, peak day demand, transmission system status, monitoring of water storage and consumption, and the Water Shortage Response Plan. In response to questions, members were informed about the Coquitlam Lake water agreement with BC Hydro, and updating of the Comprehensive Regional Water System Plan expected to be completed by the end of 2016. On‐table Attachment 3 titled “Total Source Storage for Metro Vancouver Usage (Incl. Coquitlam Lake)” is retained with the June 25, 2015 Utilities Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee receive for information the “Managers’ Report” dated June 16, 2015.

CARRIED

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee receive for information the following Information Item: 6.1 Correspondence dated May 12, 2015 and June 16, 2015 between InSinkErator

(Canada) and Metro Vancouver re: Food Waste Disposers. CARRIED

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED

That the Utilities Committee close its regular meeting schedule for June 25, 2015 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (a) as follows: “90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being

considered relates to or is one or more of the following:

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(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the regional district or another position appointed by the regional district.”

CARRIED

10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Utilities Committee adjourn its regular meeting of June 25, 2015.

CARRIED (Time: 10:19 a.m.)

____________________________ ____________________________ Janis Knaupp, Darrell Mussatto, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees 11549504 FINAL

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5.1

To: Utilities Committee From: Larina Lopez, Corporate Communications Division Manager,

External Relations Department Date: July 6, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Water Conservation Campaign 2015 Update

RECOMMENDATION That the Utilities Committee receive for information the report titled “Water Conservation Campaign 2015 Update” dated July 6, 2015.

PURPOSE To provide the Committee with an update on Metro Vancouver’s 2015 Water Conservation Campaign. BACKGROUND The Metro Vancouver Board Strategic Plan includes strategic direction to ensure water resources are conserved and efficiently used throughout the region. This report addresses the following opportunities: “In partnership with members, develop and implement communication, public awareness and social marketing campaigns that promote efficient and appropriate use of drinking water” and “expand on the success of the Tap Water Campaign”. 2015 WATER CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN Four components comprise the overall 2015 water conservation campaign. The first component is the Metro Vancouver water wagon and tap water team; together, this program provides opportunities for outreach and resident engagement on topics related to water conservation and quality. The second component is the communication of region‐wide lawn sprinkling regulations which further emphasizes the need for water conservation. The third component is promoting TapMap.ca, a free app that maps out, in collaboration with Member Municipalities, the region’s public drinking fountains. The focus of this report is the final component: a social marketing campaign to increase awareness of the need for outdoor water conservation, and the perceived value of our water. 2015 Social Marketing Campaign There are several reasons that Metro Vancouver undertakes social marketing campaigns:

To create awareness. Water is generally not top‐of‐mind for citizens. Residents, businesses and institutions are busy, and combined with the rainfall that the West Coast experiences, may be unaware of the need for water conservation.

To provide information. Once citizens are made aware of the need for change, they also need to be informed about what can be done or how participation can occur.

To create energy around a new social norm. A powerful driver of new behavior is the sense that others, such as neighbors and colleagues, are also doing it.

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This first phase of this social marketing campaign encourages Metro Vancouver residents to value the quality of, and to conserve, our water. The focus will be around outdoor water use. The campaign coincides with the lawn sprinkling regulation season, running June 1 to September 30, 2015. The target audience is residents 25+ who live in single family homes, those who are most likely to use water outdoors. A key message in this campaign encourages residents to be “water wise”. This positive tone reinforces the social norm that conserving water is just the right thing to do. Additionally, “water wise” builds on what other member municipalities, including the cities of Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey, Richmond, Corporation of Delta and Township of Langley, are using in their communication to residents. The plan consists of elements selected to best leverage existing resources and budget: video, social media, radio tags and earned media. Campaign messaging will be incorporated into a selection of radio stations as ‘tags’ spoken by the hosts leading in and out of commercial breaks. Messaging, online links, water wagon event updates and videos will be shared via regular and promoted posts on Twitter and Facebook. In addition, videos will be shared through pre‐roll on YouTube and online news channels; and on television. Some videos will be translated for use on local ethnic channels in August and September. Following are the videos that will be used in this 2015 phase:

Three 30 second videos with Brian Minter on yard and garden care (launched on June 1).

One 30 second video specifically on lawn sprinkling regulations (launched on June 25).

Five 15 second videos showing easy “hacks” on how to save water (i.e. use a spring loaded nozzle)

Two graphic facilitation (whiteboard) videos, a 60 second and a 3 minute, that explain the water system, conveying the quality of our highly treated water, and how it gets to Metro Vancouver residents.

Additionally, water conservation “water wise” messaging is incorporated at all water wagon events and users are encouraged to take a pledge to conserve water. As with previous campaigns, all elements discussed in this plan will be available to member municipalities. A second phase, starting in summer 2016, will encompass a more comprehensive campaign on all residential water conservation, including indoor water use, with a goal to increase awareness of, and appreciation for, our high quality tap water. The challenge is to change the perception of residents that, despite living in an area with a lot of rain, we still do need to practice water conservation. This more inclusive scope of a phase two campaign is a result of increased funding from the Water Sustainability Innovation Fund. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented.

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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Outreach efforts and campaigns to support the water conservation goals established in the Board Strategic Plan are a component of the approved 2015 budget for the External Relations Department work program. Lawn sprinkling advertising is budgeted at $30,000; and the social marketing campaign is budgeted at $70,000. The water wagon and tap water team program budget is $80,000, and TapMap.ca is allocated within existing staff time. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION An important component of Metro Vancouver’s Board Strategic Plan includes communication and outreach initiatives to ensure water resources are conserved and efficiently used throughout the region. Building on the success of the Metro Vancouver water wagon and lawn sprinkling regulations outreach, a broad‐based water conservation social marketing campaign will be implemented for summer 2015. This campaign focuses on increasing awareness of the need for outdoor water conservation and utilizes existing resources to create and distribute messaging and videos.

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5.2

To: Utilities Committee From: Tracey S. Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management,

Financial Services Department Date: June 24, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Award of Contract Resulting from Tender No. 14‐187: Installation of Port Mann

Main No. 2 (North)

RECOMMENDATION

That the GVWD Board authorize:

a) Award of a contract in the amount of $14,800,075 (exclusive of taxes) to Pedre Constructors Ltd. resulting from Tender No. 14‐187 for the installation of Port Mann Main No. 2 (North); and


PURPOSE This report is to advise the GVWD Board of the results of Tender No. 14‐187, Installation of Port Mann Main No.2 (North) and to recommend award of the contract in the amount of $14,800,075 (exclusive of taxes) to Pedre Constructors Ltd. BACKGROUND Pursuant to the “Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 247” and the Procurement and Real Property Contracting Authority Policy, procurement contracts that exceed a value of $5 million require the approval of the Board of Directors. Further, the policy states that contracting authority for multi‐phase contracts is determined based on the anticipated total value of the services to be provided over all phases. This report is being brought forward to the Utilities Committee to consider a recommendation to the GVWD Board to award a contract for the installation of Port Mann Main No.2 (North). PROJECT DESCRIPTION Port Mann Main No. 2 (North) consists of approximately 2000 metres of 1500mm (60‐inch) diameter welded steel water main between the Cape Horn Pump Stations No. 1 and 2 and the north shaft of the Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel in the City of Coquitlam. The new main is required to meet growth south of the Fraser River and will twin a portion of the existing Port Mann Main, which connects the Cape Horn Pump Stations to the Whalley Reservoir in the City of Surrey. As a result of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ No.14‐186) that was publicly advertised on Metro Vancouver’s and BC Bid websites, four experienced firms were invited to respond to the tender. The tender closed on June 23, 2015 and all four firms submitted bids. The following four bids were received (exclusive of taxes):

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Contractor Total Tender Price

Pedre Constructors Ltd. $14,800,075

Sandpiper Contracting LLP $16,327,527

Matcon Civil Constructors Inc. $18,221,700

JJM Construction Ltd. $19,869,425

The bid from Pedre Constructors Ltd. was reviewed for completeness by staff from the project team and the Purchasing Division and is identified as the lowest compliant bid. ALTERNATIVES

1. That the GVWD Board authorize staff to award and execute a contract in the amount of $14,800,075 (exclusive of taxes), for the installation of Port Mann Main No. 2 (North), to Pedre Constructors Ltd.

2. That the GVWD Board terminate Tender No. 14‐187: Installation of Port Mann Main No.2 (North) and direct staff to report back to the GVWD Board with options for an alternate course of action.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVWD Board approves Alternative 1, a contract will be awarded to Pedre Constructors Ltd. in the amount of $14,800,075 (exclusive of taxes) to complete this project. The tender price includes $539,000 for replacement of City of Coquitlam water mains which will be recovered from the City. The GVWD’s portion of the tender amount exceeds the budget allocated for this project; however, the incremental cost can be accommodated within the project contingency. The tender is the lowest compliant bid. The GVWD Board has the choice not to proceed with Alternative 1, but staff will need further direction in relation to the project. Alternative 2 will result in a delay to the project schedule and increased costs for storage of the welded steel pipe. This alternative will also affect the schedule for the City of Coquitlam’s infrastructure improvements to be completed in conjunction with Port Mann Main No.2 (North) and will also result in conflicts with the proposed Kinder‐Morgan pipeline installation in area of Colony Farm, should that project proceed as scheduled. CONCLUSION A tender was issued for the installation of Port Mann Main No.2 (North) and Pedre Constructors Ltd. was identified as offering the lowest compliant bid which is within the overall budget, including contingency, allocated for the project. Based on the evaluation of the tenders, it is recommended that the Board of Directors authorize the Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to award and execute a contract to Pedre Constructors Ltd. in the amount of $14,800,075 (exclusive of taxes).

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To: Utilities Committee From: Tracey S. Husoy, Division Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management, Financial

Services Department Date: June 24, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Award of Contract Resulting from Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14‐189: Annacis

Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – Supply and Delivery of Cogeneration System

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of contract in the amount of $13,696,970 (exclusive of tax) to Finning (Canada) for the

Supply and Delivery of Cogeneration System for the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant; and


PURPOSE This report is to advise the Board of the results of RFP 14‐189: Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – Supply and Delivery of Cogeneration System and to recommend award of the contract in the amount of $13,696,970 (exclusive of tax) to Finning (Canada). BACKGROUND Pursuant to the “Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 284” and the Procurement and Real Property Contracting Authority Policy, procurement contracts which exceed a value of $5 million require the approval of the Board of Directors. Further, the policy states that contracting authority for multi‐phase contracts is determined based on the anticipated total value of the services to be provided over

all phases. This report is being brought forward to the Utilities Committee to consider a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board to award a contract for the supply of equipment to be delivered to the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Cogeneration Backup Power project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This contract includes the design, supply, fabrication, assembly, factory witness and performance testing, and delivery of equipment, complete with installation supervision, start‐up/commissioning assistance, training and final acceptance testing of Cogeneration System at the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The equipment consist of four (4) 2 MW cogeneration gas engines, 12.47 kV switchgear, and auxiliary components, including all parts, certified shop drawings, installation instructions and operation and maintenance manuals. The cogeneration gas engines and associated equipment supplied through this contract together with the standby diesel generators supplied through the contract resulting from RFP 14‐190, will form the Cogeneration Backup Power project to provide reliable backup power to Annacis Island

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Wastewater Treatment Plant in case of BC Hydro power outage, while continuing to offset the electricity and heat demands at the Plant. The cogeneration gas engines are sized to burn most of the available digester gas, limit the amount of digester gas flared, increase the electrical power produced at the plant and reduce BC Hydro electricity import costs. The equipment will be installed by the General Contractor for the Annacis Island Cogeneration Backup Power project. A RFP call was issued to obtain proposals from manufacturers to supply the cogeneration gas engines for the project. The RFP was publicly advertised on Metro Vancouver’s and BC Bid websites and closed on March 5, 2015. Proposals were received from five (5) proponents. The proponents, in alphabetical order, are Cullen Diesel Power Ltd., Cummins Western Canada, EPS AB Energy Canada Ltd., Finning (Canada) and Gas Drive Global. The proposals ranged in price from $12.5M to $15M. The proposal evaluation was based on the selection criteria stated in the RFP and was conducted by the project team with assistance from the Purchasing Division. Finning (Canada) was identified as offering the highest ranked proposal. Their proposed equipment meets the RFP requirements in terms of design, operational parameters, functionality, maintainability, and robustness. Finning (Canada) has several North American installations, including one at Metro Vancouver's lona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant since 1998. Negotiations were initiated with Finning (Canada) to clarify the scope of supply primarily in relation to the control system and its integration into the Annacis plant. ALTERNATIVES

1. That the GVS&DD Board authorize staff to award and execute a contract in the amount of $13,696,970 (exclusive of tax) to Finning (Canada) for cogeneration gas engines.

2. That the GVS&DD Board terminate RFP 14‐189 ‐ Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – Supply and Delivery of Cogeneration System and direct staff to report back to the GVS&DD Board with options for an alternate course of action.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVS&DD Board approves Alternative 1, a contract will be awarded to Finning (Canada) in amount of $13,696,970 (exclusive of tax) for the project. This amount is within the overall budget for the project. The GVS&DD Board has the choice of not proceeding with Alternative 1, but staff will need further direction in relation to the project. The cogeneration gas engines are an integral component of the Backup Power System, required to meet Metro Vancouver’s Operational Certificate (OC), for the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Alternative 2 will likely add costs, delays and OC risks. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION An RFP was issued to seek an experienced manufacturer to supply cogeneration gas engines. Finning (Canada) was identified as offering the highest ranked proposal and is within the budget allocated for the project. Based on the evaluation of the proposals, it is recommended that, in response to RFP 14‐189, the Board of Directors authorize the Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to award and execute a contract to Finning (Canada), for $13,696,970 (exclusive of tax). 11549587

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Services Department Date: June 24, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Award of Contract Resulting from Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 14‐190: Annacis

Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – Supply and Delivery of Standby Diesel Generators

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $7,276,671 (exclusive of taxes) to Cummins Western

Canada for the Supply and Delivery of Standby Diesel Generators for the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant; and


PURPOSE This report is to advise the Board of the results of RFP 14‐190: Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – Supply and Delivery of Standby Diesel Generators and to recommend award of the contract in the amount of $7,276,671 (exclusive of tax) to Cummins Western Canada.

BACKGROUND Pursuant to the “Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 284” and the Procurement and Real Property Contracting Authority Policy, procurement contracts which exceed a value of $5 million require the approval of the Board of Directors. Further, the policy states that contracting authority for multi‐phase contracts is determined based on the anticipated total value of the services to be provided over all phases. This report is being brought forward to the Utilities Committee to consider a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board to award a contract for the supply of equipment to be delivered to the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Cogeneration Backup Power project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This contract includes the design, supply, fabrication, assembly, factory witness and performance testing, and delivery of equipment, complete with installation supervision, start‐up/commissioning assistance, training and final acceptance testing of Cogeneration System at the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The equipment consist of two (2) 3 MV standby diesel generator sets and other components, including all parts, certified shop drawings, installation instructions and operation and maintenance manuals.

The standby diesel generators and associated equipment supplied through this contact together with the cogeneration gas engines supplied through the contract resulting from RFP 14‐189 will form the Cogeneration Backup Power project to provide reliable backup power to Annacis Island

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Wastewater Treatment Plant in case of BC Hydro power outage, while continuing to offset the electricity and heat demands at the Plant. The standby diesel generators will provide the means to re‐start the Annacis plant’s Influent Pumps during a power outage, and combined with the cogeneration gas engines, keep the treatment plant in operation to ensure compliance with the provincial Operational Certificate (OC) requirements. The goods are to be installed by the General Contractor for the Annacis Island Cogeneration Backup Power project.

A RFP call was issued to obtain proposals from manufacturers to supply the standby diesel generators for the project. The RFP was publicly advertised on Metro Vancouver’s and BC Bid websites and closed on March 5, 2015. Proposals were received from four (4) proponents. The proponents, in alphabetical order, are Cullen Diesel Power, Cummins Western Canada, Finning (Canada) and Simson Maxwell. The Proposals ranged in price from $5M to $8M. Evaluation of the proposals was based on the selection criteria stated in the RFP and was conducted by the project team with assistance from the Purchasing Division. Cummins Western Canada was identified as offering the highest ranked proposal. Their proposal was well prepared, complete with a detailed drawing package and the required technical information. The proposed equipment meets the RFP requirements in terms of design, functionality and robustness for its intended application.

Negotiations were initiated with Cummins Western Canada to clarify the integration of the control system with the cogeneration gas engines as well as the Annacis plant. ALTERNATIVES

1. That the GVS&DD Board authorize staff to award and execute a contract in the amount of $7,276,671 (exclusive of tax) to Cummins Western Canada for diesel generators.

2. That the GVS&DD Board terminate RFP 14‐190 ‐ AIWWTP Supply and Delivery of Standby Diesel Generators and direct staff to report back to the GVS&DD Board with options for an alternate course of action.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVS&DD Board approves Alternative 1, a contract will be awarded to Cummins Western Canada in the amount of $7,276,671 (exclusive of tax) for the project. This amount is within the overall budget for the project. The GVS&DD Board has the choice of not proceeding with Alternative 1 but staff will need further direction in relation to the project. The standby diesel generators are considered a critical component of the Backup Power System required to meet Metro Vancouver’s Operational Certificate (OC) for the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Alternative 2 is likely to add costs, delays and OC risks.

SUMMARY / CONCLUSION A RFP call was issued to seek an experienced manufacturer to supply standby diesel generators. Cummins Western Canada was identified as offering the highest ranked proposal and is within the budget allocated for this project. Based on the evaluation of the proposals, it is recommended that, in response to RFP 14‐190, the Board of Directors authorize the Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to award and execute a contract to Cummins Western Canada, for $7,276,671 (exclusive of tax). 11555111

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Services Department Date: June 22, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Award of Contract Resulting from Tender No. 15‐020: Iona Island Wastewater

Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 2 – Screening, Degritting and Thickening

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $22,857,000 (exclusive of taxes) to Kenaidan Contracting

Ltd. resulting from Tender No. 15‐020 for Solids Handling Package 2 at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant; and


PURPOSE This report is to advise the Board of the results of Tender 15‐020: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Upgrade Package 2 – Screening, Degritting, and Thickening, and to recommend award of the contract to Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $22,857,000 (exclusive of taxes). BACKGROUND Pursuant to the “Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 284” and the Procurement and Real Property Contracting Authority Policy, procurement contracts which exceed a value of $5 million require the approval of the Board of Directors. Further, the policy states that contracting authority for multi‐phase contracts is determined based on the anticipated total value of the services to be provided over all phases. This report is being brought forward to the Utilities Committee to consider a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board to award a contract for construction works to be undertaken at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Upgrade Package 2 consists of the following construction work:

Sludge screening and de‐gritting improvements;

Increase in sludge thickening capacity. These improvements are designed to allow the plant to continue to meet the conditions of its Provincial Operating Certificate until the plant is upgraded to secondary treatment by 2030. The scope of work for Tender 15‐020 includes construction of a new sludge screening and degritting facility, a new sludge thickener, the interconnecting piping, new electrical, instrumentation, process mechanical and controls, odour control and all the support systems.

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As a result of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 14‐206) that was publicly advertised on Metro Vancouver’s and BC Bid websites, five contractors were invited to respond to the Tender. The Tender was issued on May 12, 2015 and closed on June 25, 2015. The following compliant bids were received (exclusive of taxes):

Company Total Tender Price

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. $22,857,000.00

NAC Constructors Ltd. $23,110,000.00

Maple Reinders Inc. $23,539,976.19

Lockerbie Stanley Inc. (AECON) $24,193,270.00

Graham Infrastructure LP $24,395,598.00 The bid from Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. was reviewed for completeness by staff from the Purchasing Division, and was deemed compliant and capable of being accepted. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board authorize staff to award a contract in the amount of $22,857,000

(exclusive of taxes) to Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. for solids handling package 2.

2. That the GVS&DD Board terminate Tender 15‐020: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Project – Screening, Degritting, and Thickening and direct staff to report back to the GVS&DD Board with options for an alternate course of action.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVS&DD Board approves Alternative 1, a contract will be awarded to Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $22,857,000 (exclusive of taxes) for the project. This amount is within the overall budget for the project. The tender is the lowest compliant bid. The GVS&DD Board has the choice not to proceed with Alternative 1 but staff will need further direction in relation to the project. A delay associated with Alternative 2 will pose a risk that the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant will not be able to process the increase in sludge generated with the expected future peak demands, and therefore violate the terms and conditions of its Operating Certificate. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION A tender was issued for construction of new Sludge Screening, Degritting and Thickening facilities as part of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Upgrade. Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. was identified as offering the lowest compliant bid which is within the budget allocated for the project. Based on the evaluation of the tenders, it is recommended that the Board of Directors authorize the Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to award and execute a contract for Tender 15‐020: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Upgrade Package 2 – Screening, Degritting, and Thickening, to Kenaidan Contracting Ltd., in the amount of $22,857,000 (exclusive of taxes). 11473470

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Services Department Date: June 22, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Award of Contract Resulting from Tender No. 15‐021: Iona Island Wastewater

Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 3 – Digester Mixing

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board authorize: a) Award of a contract in the amount of $9,915,300 (exclusive of taxes) to Maple Reinders Inc.

resulting from Tender No. 15‐021 for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 3 – Digester Mixing; and


PURPOSE This report is to advise the Board of the results of Tender 15‐021: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 3 ‐ Digester Mixing, and to recommend award of the contract to Maple Reinders Inc. in the amount of $9,915,300 (exclusive of taxes). BACKGROUND Pursuant to the “Officers and Delegation Bylaw No. 284” and the Procurement and Real Property Contracting Authority Policy, procurement contracts which exceed a value of $5 million require the approval of the Board of Directors. Further, the policy states that contracting authority for multi‐phase contracts is determined based on the anticipated total value of the services to be provided over all phases. This report is being brought forward to the Utilities Committee to consider a recommendation to the GVS&DD Board to award a contract for construction works to be undertaken at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Iona Island WWTP Solids Handling Upgrade Package 3 consists of construction work to improve the sludge mixing in the four existing digesters. These improvement works are designed to allow the plant to continue to meet the conditions of its Operating Certificate until the plant is upgraded to secondary treatment by 2030. The scope of work for Tender 15‐021 includes construction of four digester mixing pump buildings, installation of Corporation supplied digester mixing systems, refurbishment of a digester roof, digester mixing piping, the interconnecting piping, new electrical, process mechanical, and instrumentation and controls, and support systems. It also includes provisional work for gas‐proofing each digester should it be required as a result of a condition assessment during construction.

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As a result of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 14‐207) that was publicly advertised on Metro Vancouver’s and BC Bid web sites, five contractors were invited to respond to the Tender. The Tender was issued on May 4, 2015 and closed on June 11, 2015. The following compliant bids were received (exclusive of taxes):

Company Total Tender Price

Maple Reinders Inc. $9,915,300

NAC Constructors Ltd. $10,460,000

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd. $12,327,000

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. $13,166,334

Lockerbie Stanley Inc. (AECON) $15,821,979

The bid from Maple Reinders Inc. was reviewed for completeness by staff from the project team and Purchasing Division and is identified as the lowest compliant bid. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVS&DD Board authorize staff to award a contract in the amount of $9,915,300

(exclusive of taxes) to Maple Reinders Inc..

2. That the GVS&DD Board terminate Tender 15‐021: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 3 ‐ Digester Mixing Project and direct staff to report back to the GVS&DD Board with options for an alternate course of action.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS If the GVS&DD Board approves Alternative one, a contract will be awarded to Maple Reinders Inc. in the amount of $9,915,300 (exclusive of taxes) to complete this work. This amount is within the budget allocated for the project. The tender is the lowest compliant bid. The GVS&DD Board has the choice not to proceed with Alternative one but staff will need further direction in relation to the project. A delay associated with Alternative 2 will pose a risk that the Iona Island WWTP will not be able to process the increase in sludge generated with the expected future peak demands, and therefor violate the terms and conditions of its Operating Certificate. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION A tender was issued for construction of a new Digester Mixing System for the four existing digesters as part of the Iona Island WWTP Solids Handling Upgrade. Maple Reinders Inc. was identified as offering the lowest compliant bid which is within the budget allocated for the project. Based on the evaluation of the tenders, it is recommended that the Board of Directors authorize the Commissioner and the Corporate Officer to award and execute a contract for Tender 15‐021: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Package 3 ‐ Digester Mixing Project, to Maple Reinders Inc., in the amount of $9,915,300 (exclusive of taxes). 11471991

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To: Utilities Committee From: Fred Nenninger, Director, Policy Planning and Analysis, Liquid Waste Services Date: June 18, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant – Quarterly Report

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled “Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant – Quarterly Report” dated June 18, 2015.

PURPOSE To update the Board on the work underway for the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant (LGSWWTP) project. BACKGROUND In accordance with the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan approved by the BC Minister of Environment in 2011, the Lions Gate Plant is required to be upgraded to secondary treatment by December 31, 2020. The Board authorized funds in 2011 and subsequent budgets to proceed with the initial work. PROJECT STATUS On May 15, 2015 the Board approved award of a contract to AECOM for the Owner’s Engineer initial phase of work. This allows Metro Vancouver to commence work on the Procurement Phase of the LGSWWTP project. Hiring of the financial/commercial and legal advisors for the project is also in progress. The technical team has commenced work on the development of the documents for delivery of the design and construction phase using a Design‐Build‐Finance (DBF) procurement contract. The first step in the process will be a call for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to receive and evaluate proponents for the DBF work. The RFQ will be advertised this fall with the expectation that three proponents would be short‐listed for a call for Request for Proposal (RFP) scheduled for the spring of 2016. Project Funding Update Metro Vancouver continues to work with the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to secure provincial funding for the Lions Gate project. A small delegation of Metro Vancouver staff met with the new Assistant Deputy Minister at Transportation and Infrastructure on May 29 to update him on the Lions Gate project, and Metro Vancouver is currently working closely with senior staff in the office of Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to schedule a meeting with him. On June 4 and at the Board’s direction, Metro Vancouver formally applied for P3 Canada Fund support as part of Round 7 of P3 Canada’s intake schedule, and has received confirmation that a decision on whether the Lions Gate project has been “screened in” for further consideration by the P3 Canada Board will be provided in late September or early October. If the project is accepted for

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additional review, then a final funding decision from P3 Canada could come as early as December 2015. Engagement and Consultation Program Update In the Design and Construction phase, engagement and consultation will focus on the areas of community integration, mitigation planning, and education and awareness opportunities. The Public MV staff attended the Norgate Park Community Association Annual General Meeting (June 24) and provided a project update. The consultation and engagement program will continue in the fall with opportunities for residents and businesses to comment on the construction and traffic mitigation plans. Lions Gate Public Advisory Committee (LGPAC) The recommended LGPAC membership list has been presented to the Utilities Committee (June 25) and will be forwarded to the Metro Vancouver Board (July 31) for approval. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Project initiation is proceeding in accordance with the current schedule and within the budget approved by the Board in 2011 for the initial project work. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Work has commenced on the procurement of the Design and Construction phase of the project with the hiring of AECOM as the Owner’s Engineer. The technical team has commenced work on the development of procurement documents for delivery of the project using a Design‐Build‐Finance procurement contract. The first step in the process will be a call for Request for Qualifications which will be issued this fall. A funding application has been made to P3 Canada in accordance to their Round 7 intake process. Their review of funding application starts with a screening process and Metro Vancouver will be notified of the result of their initial assessment by late September / early October. Meetings continue with senior provincial staff and a request for a meeting with Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure has been made. The engagement and consultation program will continue in 2015 with periodic updates to the community and regular updates will be provided to the Utilities Committee and Board, and the re‐establishment of the Lions Gate Public Advisory Committee. 11511513

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To: Utilities Committee From: Laurie Ford, Program Manager, Utility Residuals Management, Liquid Waste Services Date: June 29, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Biosolids Ranchland Application

RECOMMENDATION That the Utilities Committee receive for information the report titled “Biosolids Ranchland Application” dated June 29, 2015.

PURPOSE To respond to the Utilities Committee request on April 30, 2015 to report back with information on the composition and farmland application of biosolids by Metro Vancouver, and provide a review of correspondence submitted by Thompson‐Nicola Regional District with respect to the application of biosolids. BACKGROUND In keeping with the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan to use liquid waste as a resource, Metro Vancouver has been beneficially using biosolids as fertilizer safely and responsibly for the last 24 years. Biosolids are the solids removed from the treatment process at Metro Vancouver’s wastewater treatment plants. These solids are heat treated to destroy harmful bacteria. Like manure, biosolids are rich in plant nutrients and organic matter and can help build healthy, productive soils, improve soil water retention, and increase vegetation growth when applied to land. The 2014 Metro Vancouver biosolids quality data is shown in Attachment 1. Biosolids are used to rebuild soil and grow vegetation on mine sites, gravel pits and closed landfills, to fertilize rangeland, hayfields and forests. Biosolids are also used as an ingredient in fabricated topsoil which is used in Metro Vancouver’s Regional Parks and construction projects and sold for use in local landscaping projects. Metro Vancouver is also working to diversify its biosolids program by pursuing drying of biosolids using excess heat from the cogeneration facility at the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. The dried biosolids pellets could potentially be used for fuel at the local cement plants, reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the region, and the carbon tax on the plants. Biosolids Classifications Under the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR), which is the provincial regulation governing biosolids applied to land, biosolids are classified as Class A or Class B based on the treatment process used. Class B biosolids have a lower pathogen reduction requirement than Class A and as such have some restrictions on its end use to manage associated risks. For example, domestic animal grazing must be restricted for 60 days after Class B biosolids are applied to land. The limits on metals are the same for both Class A and Class B biosolids with the exception of mercury, which has a lower limit for Class A biosolids.

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Metro Vancouver’s Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant uses a high temperature digestion process to produce Class A biosolids; Lulu Island, Lions Gate, and Iona Island WWTP all use a medium temperature digestion process and produce Class B biosolids. Class B biosolids that are further treated by composting can meet final Class A compost quality standards and then can be applied to land without restriction (i.e. regulatory notification/approval is not required). Approximately 80% of the biosolids Metro Vancouver is currently generating are Class A. Metro Vancouver does not compost its Class B biosolids as composting is a space intensive process with high risks of odour. Class B biosolids are used for land application and the prescribed risk control measures are applied. The BioCentral operation in the Merritt area that has generated controversies in the Nicola Valley is a composting facility that was receiving Class B biosolids from the Regional District of Central Okanagan for land application in the Nicola Valley area. Ranchland Application Metro Vancouver has been using biosolids for fertilization of rangeland and hayfields in the BC interior since 1996. The southwestern interior region of BC is semi‐arid and has relatively infertile soils lacking nutrients and organic matter. The addition of biosolids to rangeland and hayfields helps to build healthy productive soils by providing organic matter and nutrients, improving soil water retention, increasing vegetation growth and decreasing soil erosion. Studies conducted by Agriculture Canada on these lands have shown biosolids use has resulted in increases in forage growth and quality and improved soil health. At OK Ranch north of Clinton, the Ministry of Forests has conducted research that shows poor‐conditioned native grasslands have been restored to a healthy, productive state with only one application of biosolids. CORRESPONDENCE FROM THOMPSON‐NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT ON BIOSOLIDS APPLICATION On April 20, 2105, Metro Vancouver received a letter from John Ranta, Chair of the Thompson‐Nicola Regional District (TNRD), dated March 27, 2015, which provided notice of a resolution approved by the TNRD’s Board of Directors (Attachment 2). This resolution is likely a result of the controversial biosolids composting facility operated by BioCentral in the Merritt area within the Thompson‐Nicola Regional District. The resolution passed almost unanimously at the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) convention in Kamloops, and is expected be on the agenda of the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in September. Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR) The OMRR was developed jointly by the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Health and promulgated in 2002 with the intent for review every 2 years. Since 2002, there have been two reviews which did not result in any notable legislative changes. The criteria in the OMRR was adopted from other regulations for products used in a similar manner such as fertilizers and is also based on comprehensive risk assessment work done by the US Environmental Protection Agency in developing the USEPA biosolids regulation, the “Part 503 Rule” (1994). The EPA analyzed risks to humans, animals, plants and soil microorganisms examining 14 different exposure pathways based on hundreds of biosolids land application field studies. The risk assessment and the Part 503 Rule were in turn reviewed by dozens of scientists in the fields of toxicology, soil science and agriculture and provides conservative metals limits which biosolids must adhere to for use in land application. The BC OMRR is more stringent than the USEPA Part 503 Rule. Metro Vancouver staff are of the

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opinion that the science behind these limits is sound and protective of public health and the environment. The OMRR does not require consultation or notification of the community adjacent to a biosolids use site. The amount of notification that Metro Vancouver undertakes is project specific and depends on the project partner. When providing biosolids for mine reclamation, it is the mine that takes the lead and Metro Vancouver provides support in any communications undertaken. For contracts with a third party contractor such as soil mixing facility, it is the responsibility of the contractor to undertake communications. Prior to proceeding with biosolids land application, the biosolids user must submit a Land Application Plan, prepared by a Qualified Professional such as a Professional Agrologist, to the Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Health, and the Agricultural Land Commission (where the application area is within the Agricultural Land Reserve). In the absence of any instruction or inquiries from the Ministries, the application could commence following the 30‐day waiting period. This could result in inadequate land application plans to go unchecked by the regulators, and the lack of regulatory oversight makes it vulnerable to exploitation by inexperienced or careless biosolids users. This has been criticized by many biosolids use opponents, and is a weakness of the current regulation. Staff are closely monitoring the situation with respect to the biosolids composting operation in the Nicola Valley and the development of the Thompson‐Nicola Regional District resolution being advanced at the UBCM Convention. Staff are also working closely with the Ministry of Environment. Should the resolution be adopted resulting in a review of the OMRR, staff will further engage with the Ministry of Environment to ensure input into the process and any recommendations for changes to the OMRR. ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Metro Vancouver’s biosolids program has an annual budget of approximately $11M, which is used for biosolids land application within Metro Vancouver and throughout the province. Should Metro Vancouver not be able to continue with land applications, it has the ability to divert biosolids for disposal in Hinton, Alberta at a significantly higher hauling cost. In the worst case scenario, if Metro Vancouver were forced to send all of its biosolids to disposal, the additional cost would be up to $7M per year for the next 3 years, largely due to the need to remove biosolids from the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in preparation for the secondary upgrade project. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver has been beneficially using biosolids as a fertilizer safely and responsibly throughout the province for 24 years, including in farmland application, which has resulted in increases and improvements in the vegetation and soil health. The Thompson‐Nicola Regional District and the Southern Interior Local Government Association have approved a resolution that will be presented at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in September recommending that the Province form a committee to examine and make recommendations for changes to the way biosolids use is reviewed and regulated in the province.

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Metro Vancouver staff are already actively engaged with the Ministry of Environment. In the event that this resolution is adopted at the UBCM Convention, Metro Vancouver staff will further engage with the Ministry of Environment to ensure input into the process and any recommendations for changes to the OMRR. Attachments: 1. 2014 Biosolids Quality Data 2. Letter from the Thompson‐Nicola Regional District, March 27, 2015 (11227896)

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2014 Biosolids Quality Data

ATTACHMENT 1

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ATTACHMENT 2

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Department: Board Chair

March 27, 2015

To the Chair & Board of Region Districts in British Columbia

Delivered by email

To the Chair and Board:

Re: Biosolids Resolution

300- 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, British Columbia

V2C 2A9 Tel. (250) 377-8673 Fax (250) 372-5048

Toll Free in BC: 1-877-377-8673 Email: admin@tnrd. bc.ca

Website: I/INVW.tnrd.bc.ca

At the March 27, 2015 meeting of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors, the following resolution was passed:

That the following resolution, which was approved by the Board on February 26, 2015, be sent out to all other Regional Districts for information:

"WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Health are responsible for reviewing and approving biosolid com posting facility permits and land application notifications under the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation and the Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for administration of the Agricultural Land Commission Act;

AND WHEREAS, due to these activities being carried out within the Agricultural Land Reserve, the interjurisdictional importation of biosolid waste materials is being authorized and land application and composting facilities are being permitted without a public consultation process in locations where residents and the environment may be adversely affected by potential health risks, noise and odour nuisances, property value reductions and loss of community well-being:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province form a committee including local government representatives to examine and make recommendations for changes to the Provincial biosolid review process and changes to the content in the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation and Agricultural Land Commission Act that govern the biosolid regulatory process in the Province of British Columbia."

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In the last few months, an issue has arisen in the Nicola Valley regarding a biosolids com posting facility. The application of biosolids for regular farming practices has lawfully occurred in the TNRD for many years. The issue that is of concern now is the commercial com posting of biosolids on properties that are relatively small and close in proximity to other residents. The TNRD is currently reviewing and amending its bylaws to determine which can potentially be done to deal with the siting issues that are leading to these facilities being established in too close of proximity to other residential properties. The changing of TNRD bylaws would not necessarily impact the Province. The TNRD passed the resolution (above) and the resolution has been forwarded on to the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA). If SILGA delegates debate and endorse the resolution, it will be forwarded on to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for consideration.

At the present time, the TNRD Board strongly feels that the issues occurring in the Nicola Valley may occur in other areas in the near future and that the Province should review current regulations and standards in anticipation of continued issues. The TNRD's recommended way to address future situations of this nature is for the Province form a committee including local government representative to examine and make recommendations for changes to the Provincial biosolid review process and changes to the contents in the Organic Matter Recylcing Regulations and Agricultural Land Commission Act that govern the biosolid regulatory process in British Columbia.

Thank you for taking the time review this letter. Should the opportunity arise in the future to support TNRD's recommendation that the Province form a committee to address the issues mentioned above, we would respectfully request that your Board do so.

Yours truly,

n Ranta, Chair ompson-Nicola Regional District

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To: Utilities Committee From: Andjela Knezevic‐Stevanovic, Director, Environmental Management and Quality

Control, Liquid Waste Services Date: June 15, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: 2014 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report

RECOMMENDATION That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled “2014 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report” dated June 15, 2015.

PURPOSE To provide the Board with a summary of the 2014 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report. BACKGROUND Reporting out in the Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report for GVS&DD is a requirement under the Ministerial conditions of approval of Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP). The Executive Summary of the 2014 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report (Attachment 1) summarizes the regulatory and process control information gathered through the various monitoring and risk assessment programs that are in place to meet GVS&DD’s commitments under the ILWRMP, including those for: wastewater treatment plant influent, effluent, odour and process streams; operation of the collection system; effluent toxicity testing; receiving and ambient environment quality; and biosolids quality as required by the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR). The 2014 Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment. Additionally, it will be made available to the public through Metro Vancouver’s web site and through the Metro Vancouver Library. CONTEXT In order to assess wastewater treatment system performance and reliability, its impact on human health and the environment, and perform biosolids and environmental quality monitoring, the Environmental Management & Quality Control Division collected well over 53,900 samples and performed over 200,100 analyses in 2014. Major conclusions are as follows:

a) The five wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) treated about 441 billion litres of wastewater in 2014. The quantities of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS) removed were about 50,269 tonnes and 53,010 tonnes, respectively.

b) The WWTPs consistently complied with Operational Certificate requirements except in

seven instances as detailed in the Executive Summary. The overall performance of the five WWTPs met 99.8% of the Operational Certificate requirements.

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c) Metal concentrations in weekly composite samples and fecal coliform counts in biosolids were all below the regulatory limits outlined in the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR).

d) Ammonia effluent concentrations for all WWTP discharges were below the federal guideline for acute effluent toxicity as defined by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

e) All effluent samples from all wastewater treatment plants passed the required monthly acute toxicity test using Environment Canada test protocols except for four samples of Lions Gate effluent and six Iona Island effluent samples. The observed toxicity in Lions Gate effluent for two samples was related to detergents, and in one sample to an unknown organic compound. The remaining Lions Gate sample and the six Iona Island samples required oxygen in excess of that specified by the Environment Canada method.

f) As part of the initial characterization of wastewater from all five WWTPs, analysis of trace organic and endocrine disrupting substances was initiated in 2014 and is planned to continue in 2015. Substances analyzed in this work include: organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and other types of pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds, phenolic compounds, surfactants, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), hormones and sterols, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Results are used to inform decisions regarding management of these substances, such as source control.

g) The bacteriological water quality for primary‐contact recreation was met for most bathing beaches during the bathing beach season from May through September, except for nine beach locations (i.e., Ambleside Beach, Dundarave Beach, Sandy Cove, Eagle Harbour, Whytecliff Park, Sunset Beach, Bedwell Bay, Old Orchard Park and Barnet Marine Park). Swimming advisories were posted by the Health Authorities at the affected swimming areas for several days in July and August. Metro Vancouver conducted additional sampling and testing to determine the probable cause of the elevated bacterial counts. The effluent from wastewater treatment system was eliminated as likely source of the elevated counts. While the collection system, although operating as designed, might have affected the bacteriological water quality at Sunset Beach during the rainfall events in July and August.

h) Site‐specific water quality objectives and guidelines were consistently met at the boundary of the initial dilution zones (IDZ) for Annacis, Iona and Lions Gate wastewater treatment plants, except for dissolved oxygen and boron. Water dissolved oxygen concentrations were slightly below the guideline at the IDZ boundary and reference area for both the Lions Gate and Iona Island outfalls and these concentrations may be related to regional changes. As well, water boron concentrations were above the corresponding guideline but consistent with concentrations in Canadian coastal waters.

i) Monitoring results of the marine receiving environment for sediment effects around the

two primary wastewater treatment plant outfalls in Burrard Inlet and Strait of Georgia were similar to prior years and indicated some changes. Further monitoring will help determine if

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these changes maybe outfall related, due to regional long‐term fluctuations in oceanographic conditions, or due to a combination of factors.

j) Results of the ambient environment monitoring of the Strait of Georgia indicated that long term changes in water properties in the Strait are small compared to the seasonal and inter‐annual variability.

ALTERNATIVES This is an information report. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Ongoing environmental management, monitoring and quality control works are proceeding as required under the GVS&DD Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan and the associated costs are included in the Liquid Waste Services annual operating budget. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION As illustrated by the 2014 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report, Metro Vancouver’s wastewater treatment plants continue to meet performance expectations with respect to reduction of contaminant loadings to the receiving environment and are consistently providing ongoing benefits to the region. Various monitoring programs continue to fulfill their role of confirming that the wastewater treatment plants are operating efficiently and with no adverse effects on human health or the environment. Findings of the environmental monitoring programs confirm that regional liquid waste discharges continue to be effectively managed in a manner that is protective of aquatic life. Attachment: 1. Executive Summary ‐ 2014 GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual

Report (11457886) 11468212

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – 2014 GVS&DD ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & QUALITY CONTROL ANNUAL REPORT

The Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) operates five wastewater

treatment plants (WWTPs) in the region. Three of the five plants provide secondary treatment

(Annacis Island, Lulu Island and Northwest Langley) and discharge into the lower Fraser River. The

remaining two wastewater treatment plants (Iona Island and Lions Gate) provide primary treatment

and discharge to Georgia Strait and First Narrows, respectively.

Under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act, the Minister of Environment approved

Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP, or the Plan)

in May 2011. The Plan has three goals: protect public health and the environment; use liquid waste

as a resource; and effective, affordable and collaborative management. Metro Vancouver manages

its liquid waste in accordance with the ILWRMP and facility specific operational certificates, issued

by the Ministry of Environment in 2004. These certificates allow the GVS&DD to discharge treated

effluent from its WWTPs to the receiving waters. The District’s objective is to maintain ongoing

compliance with the operational certificates and by doing so continue to protect human health and

the receiving environment.

The federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) under the Fisheries Act came into

effect on July 18, 2012. The monitoring provisions were in effect from January 01, 2013 to

December 31, 2014. GVS&DD is required to monitor and report effluent monitoring data quarterly.

The purpose of this report is to document the performance of the WWTPs in 2014 with respect to

effluent quality and protection of human health and the environment, and to demonstrate meeting

the regulatory requirements as specified by the Ministry of Environment.

Most of the monitoring laboratory analytical services and data analyses upon which this report is

based were provided by the Environmental Management & Quality Control Division of Liquid Waste

Services.

Outlined below is an overview of the information collected as a result of Environmental

Management & Quality Control’s monitoring programs for the wastewater treatment plants,

including monitoring for effluent quality and toxicity, biosolids, and receiving and ambient

environment quality. Other programs and projects discussed in this report are in support of

ongoing commitments under the ILWRMP or compliance with conditions of the plan approval by

the Minister of Environment.

Attachment 1

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

Operational Certificates

The Operational Certificates (OCs) issued on April 23, 2004 by the Ministry of Environment under

the provisions of the Environmental Management Act include daily compliance levels for flow and

daily loadings for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) (or Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (cBOD), where applicable) and total suspended solids. The loadings parameters listed as

“maximum daily discharge loadings” are used to calculate the annual discharge authorization fees

as required by the Permit Fees Regulation and are based on a calendar year.

Additional requirements were listed for disinfection of the effluent at all WWTPs except Iona Island,

so that fecal coliform water quality objectives are met at the edge of the initial dilution zone as

defined by the Municipal Wastewater Regulation. When chlorine is used for disinfection during

bathing season, it must be removed from the effluent before discharge to the receiving water.

In 2014, about 441 billion litres of wastewater were treated at the GVS&DD’s five wastewater

treatment plants. Of this total, 232 billion litres received primary treatment (Iona Island and Lions

Gate) with the remaining 209 billion litres treated at the three secondary wastewater plants

(Annacis Island, Lulu Island and Northwest Langley). Individual treated effluent flows for each

wastewater treatment plant and quantities of BOD and suspended solids removed in 2014 are

summarized below:

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Total for 2014 ANNACIS

ISLAND

IONA

ISLAND

LIONS

GATE

LULU

ISLAND

NW

LANGLEY

TOTAL

Effluent Flow, ML 178,076 201,978 30,301 25,795 4,686 440,837

BOD,

Tonnes Removed

30,194 10,564 1,496 6,684 1,332 50,269

Suspended Solids,

Tonnes Removed

28,991 14,423 3,328 5,137 1,131 53,010

Treatment Plant Performance and Compliance Review

The overall performance of the GVRD’s five wastewater treatment plants was good. BOD and total

suspended solids operational certificate . requirements were generally met throughout 2014. The

following table summarizes the average reduction in BOD and total suspended solids loadings

during 2014 for all the plants.

Wastewater Treatment Plant % BOD Reduction % TSS Reduction

Iona Island * 40 58

Lions Gate* 38 68

Annacis Island ** 96 95

Lulu Island ** 98 98

Northwest Langley** 95 93

* Reduction for primary plants expected to be about 30% for BOD and 60% for TSS.

** Reduction for secondary plants expected to be about 90% for both TSS and BOD.

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In 2014, GVS&DD’s WWTPs met operational certificate requirements throughout the year except for seven (7) cases that can be grouped

into two categories.

Category 1 (2 cases) were the results of power interruption. Potential environmental effects were discussed in the table below.

Description Plant Date QuantityDischarged

Duration Probable Cause*

Mitigation Measures*

Potential Environmental Effects

Plant Bypass

Iona

Island

February

11

80.69 ML 83

minutes

BC Hydro power

interruption

Not

Applicable

o Impacts to water quality for recreation and

irrigation were not expected.

o Impacts to aquatic life were not expected.

o The applicable BC MOE TSS and Dissolved Oxygen

Water Quality Objectives for aquatic life

protection were expected to have been met in

Georgia Strait.

Disinfection

(chlorine

residual)

Lulu

Island

May 5 0.09 ML 1.5

minutes

BC Hydro power

interruption

Not Applicable

o Impacts to recreation and irrigation were not

expected.


o The applicable BC MOE Chlorine Water Quality

Guidelines for aquatic life protection were

expected to have been met in the Fraser River.

* Source: Liquid Waste Services ‐ Operations and Maintenance ‐ Wastewater Treatment Division.

Category 2 (5 cases) were the results of daily discharge loadings for suspended solids or cBOD above the maximum load limits. These

exceptions mainly resulted from the extremely high flows through the plants, and typically have no significant environmental effect.

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Description Plant Date QuantityDischarged

Duration Probable Cause*

Mitigation Measures*

Potential Environmental Effects

Suspended Solids Loading

Annacis

Island

January

11

Not

Applicable

Not

Applicable

High flow

conditions and

elevated Total

Suspended

Solids (TSS)

concentration.

No remedial

action

required




o The applicable BC Ministry of Environment (MOE)

TSS Water Quality Objectives for aquatic life

protection were expected to have been met in

the Fraser River.

cBOD Loading

Annacis

Island

January

11

Not

Applicable

Not

Applicable

High flow

conditions and

elevated cBOD

concentration.

No remedial

action

required




o There is no BC MOE Water Quality Guideline for

BOD.

Suspended Solids Loading

Northwest

Langley

February

13

Not

Applicable

Not

Applicable

High flow

conditions and

elevated TSS

concentration

No remedial

action

required




o The applicable BC MOE TSS Water Quality

Objectives for aquatic life protection were

expected to have been met in the Fraser River.

Suspended

Solids

Loading

Northwest

Langley

December

8

Not

Applicable

Not

Applicable

High flow

conditions and

elevated TSS

concentration.

No remedial

action

required






expected to have been met in the Fraser River

Suspended

Solids

Loading

Northwest

Langley

December

10

Not

Applicable

Not

Applicable

High flow

conditions and

elevated TSS

concentration.

No remedial

action

required






expected to have been met in the Fraser River

* Source: Liquid Waste Services ‐ Operations and Maintenance ‐ Wastewater Treatment Division.

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A summary of non‐compliance with the parameters required by the Operational Certificates for the

District’s wastewater treatment plants for the last six (6) years is shown in the tables below. The

number of non‐compliance events is shown against total number of tests or data collected during

the period.

Iona Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00023 ‐ April 23, 2004

Parameter 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Max. Daily Discharge (Exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 1 (of 103) 0 3 (of 103) 0 0 0

Suspended Solids 0 0 0 0 0 0

BOD Daily Loading 0 0 1 (of 103) 0 0 0

Suspended Solids Daily Loading 0 0 2 (of 364) 0 0 0

Plant Bypass 2 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 0 0 1 (of 365)

Lions Gate WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00030 – April 23, 2004

Parameter 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014


Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 1 (of 103) 0 0 2 (of 102) 1 (of 112) 0


BOD Daily Loading 1 (of 103) 0 0 0 0 0

Suspended Solids Daily Loading 1 (of 365) 0 0 0 0 0

Chlorine Residual* 2 (of 156) 0 0 0 0 0

Disinfection Failure 3 (of 156) 0 0 1 (of 159) 0 0

Fecal Coliform 0 0 0 0 0 0

* measured during disinfection season only – after dechlorination.

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Northwest Langley WWTP Operational Certificate ME 04339– April 23, 2004

Parameter 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Max. Discharge Rate (Exceeded) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (cBOD)

0 0 0 0 0 0


cBOD Daily Loading 0 0 0 0 0 0

Suspended Solids Daily Loading 3 (of 365) 1 (of 363) 3 (of 364) 1 (of 362) 1 (of 365) 3 (of 364)

Chlorine Residual * 1 (of 215) 0 0 0 1 (of 154) n/a

Disinfection Failure 0 0 0 0 0 0


* measured during disinfection season only ‐ after dechlorination.

Annacis Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00387 – April 23, 2004

Parameter 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014



Demand (cBOD)

0 0 0 0 0 0


cBOD Daily Loading 0 0 0 0 0 1 (of 166)

Suspended Solids Daily Loading 1 (of 356) 3 (of 363) 0 0 0 1 (of 365)

Chlorine Residual* 0 1 (of 222) 1 (of 234) 0 0 0

Disinfection Failure 0 1 (of 222) 0 1 (of 224) 0 0


Plant Bypass 0 3 (of 365) 0 0 0 0

Secondary Bypass 0 4 (of 365) 1 (of 365) 0 0 0

Primary Effluent During Secondary Bypass

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 0 1 (of 4) 0 0 0 0

Suspended Solids 1 (of 2) 0 0 0 0 0

* measured during disinfection season only – after dechlorination.

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Lulu Island WWTP Operational Certificate ME 00233– April 23, 2004

Parameter 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014



Demand (cBOD)

0 0 0 0 0 0


cBOD Daily Loading 0 0 0 0 0 0

Suspended Solids Daily Loading 0 0 0 0 0 0

Chlorine Residual * 0 0 0 0 0 0

Disinfection Failure 1(of 221) 0 0 0 1 (of 215) 1 (of 220)


Plant Bypass 0 0 3 (of 365) 1 (of 366) 0 0

Secondary Bypass 1 (of 365) 0 1 (of 365) 0 0 0

Primary Effluent During Secondary Bypass

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 0 0** 0 0 0 0

Suspended Solids 0 0** 0 0 0 0

* measured during disinfection season only ‐ after dechlorination.

** Sample was not available during the bypass event.

Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP)

The ILWRMP also commits GVS&DD to operate the secondary wastewater treatment plants to meet

the National Performance Standards for effluent specified by the Canada‐wide Strategy for the

Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent (CWS‐MMWE):

Carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (cBOD)

Suspended solids (SS)

Average Average

≤ 25 mg/L ≤ 25 mg/L

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A summary of average cBOD and SS concentrations with the averaging period of monthly for

Annacis Island and Lulu Island WWTPs and quarterly for Northwest Langley WWTP is shown in the

table below.

Secondary Plants ANNACIS ISLAND LULU ISLAND NORTHWEST LANGLEY

Parameters SS cBOD SS cBOD SS cBOD

January 10 8 6 6 21 17

February 11 9 6 7

March 11 9 6 6

April 7 7 5 5 17 14

May 9 6 5 5

June 9 7 4 5

July 8 6 4 4 16 12

August 6 7 4 4

September 6 6 5 4

October 8 6 5 4 16 13

November 8 8 6 7

December 10 7 6 5

Wastewaters Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER)

Quarterly monitoring reports were submitted through Environment Canada’s Effluent Regulatory

Reporting Information System (ERRIS) in 2014. As required by WSER, the effluent monitoring data

reported were: number of days that effluent was deposited; total volume of effluent deposited in

m3; average cBOD in mg/L; average concentration of suspended solids in mg/L; and maximum

concentration of un‐ionized ammonia in mg/L.

BIOSOLIDS MONITORING PROGRAM

Process Requirements and Biosolids Management

The Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR) governs the management of biosolids and

compost as soil amendments in the Province of British Columbia. Under this regulation, sampling

frequencies and criteria values for fecal coliforms and metals as specified for Class A and Class B

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biosolids are based on several parameters including: type of treatment process (pathogen reduction

requirements, vector attraction reduction), the amount of dry solids produced on a monthly basis

and the intended use of the material. The GVS&DD’s biosolids management program ensures that

any biosolids not meeting class specifications are identified, tracked and managed appropriately.

Thermophilic digesters at the Annacis Island WWTP consistently meet requirements for pathogen

reduction and vector attraction reduction to produce Class A biosolids. The Lulu Island WWTP

mesophilic digesters and Lions Gate WWTP thermophilic digesters are operated to produce Class B

biosolids.

The Iona Island WWTP operates mesophilic digesters which produce digested sludge complying

with Class B pathogen levels. The Northwest Langley WWTP stopped operating aerobic digesters

and continued to haul thickened wasted secondary sludge to Annacis Island WWTP. At Iona Island

WWTP discharges from the digesters are further processed via lagoon stabilization and land‐drying

to produce a Class B biosolids product with soil‐like consistency. These biosolids are currently

stockpiled on site with anticipated use in future recycling projects.

Biosolids Quality

In 2014, the results of the testing programs showed that metals concentrations were generally well

below the criteria value limits specified by OMRR.

Data values produced during 2014 for fecal coliforms in biosolids were within the Class A or Class B

criteria. Biosolids samples were collected approximately three times per week to meet the sample

frequency requirements for Class A biosolids.

ODOUR MONITORING PROGRAM

Routine odour monitoring was conducted at each WWTP using a Field Olfactometer. Odours,

emitted from each WWTP process, were measured and entered into a WWTP specific odour

dispersion model to predict the offsite odour levels in the community. In 2014, twenty three

complete WWTP assessments were undertaken. In addition, a special project was conducted which

validated the reliability of the Field Olfactometer.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMS

Environmental monitoring programs form a major part of the Metro Vancouver’s integrated

approach to managing liquid waste. The purpose of monitoring is to characterize the receiving and

ambient environmental conditions of relevant water bodies in the region in order to understand the

relative contribution and significance of discharges from our regional and municipal systems,

determine if the applicable regulatory requirements are being met, and to warn of possible

environmental issues.

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Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoring

In 2014, all effluent samples from all wastewater treatment plants passed the required monthly

acute toxicity test using Environment Canada test protocols except for four samples of Lions Gate

effluent and six Iona Island effluent samples.

For the four samples from the Lions Gate Plant, the observed toxicity in two samples was related to

detergents, and in one sample to an unknown organic compound. The remaining Lions Gate sample

and the six Iona Island samples required oxygen in excess of that specified by the Environment

Canada method.

Ammonia in the effluent is also monitored to determine the potential for an acutely lethal

concentration. Effluent ammonia concentrations in all wastewater treatment plants met the

criteria of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Threshold Curve.

Overflow Quality Monitoring and Risk Assessments

Combined Sewer Overflows

In 2014, the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Monitoring Program included wastewater

characterization studies relative to chemistry, bacteriology and toxicity. The purpose of monitoring

was to characterize overflow samples from the four CSO locations: Chilco‐Brockton, Macdonald,

Manitoba, and Clark Drive.

In addition, based on historical monitoring results and the nature of the receiving environment, three

CSO outfalls (i.e., Balaclava, Cassiar and Manitoba) were selected for assessment of their respective

receiving environment impact. The work will be completed in 2015.

Sanitary Sewer Overflows

Metro Vancouver maintained automated sampling stations at seven sanitary sewer overflow (SSO)

locations in 2014: Cloverdale, Katzie, 225th Street, Braid Street, Lynn, MacKay and Bellevue. SSOs

occurred at four of these stations: Braid, Katzie, 225th St and Lynn. Samples were collected in order

to characterize SSOs during wet weather events, with the goal to inform decisions on potential

management options, including collection of data required for design of mitigation infrastructure, if

required.

In addition, based on monitoring data collected between January 2012 and May 2014, an update on

the screening level human health and ecological risk assessment for Cloverdale, Katzie, 225th and

Lynn SSOs has been initiated. The completion is expected in 2015.

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WWTP Receiving Environment Quality

Metro Vancouver conducted comprehensive monitoring of the receiving environment for its

wastewater treatment plant outfalls. In 2014, the monitoring program was comprised of water

sampling at the boundary of the initial dilution zones (IDZ), and sediment effects surveys.

Site specific water quality objectives and guidelines were met at the boundary of the initial dilution

zones for Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plants, except for dissolved oxygen and boron.

Water dissolved oxygen concentrations were slightly below the guideline at the IDZ boundary and

reference area for both the Lions Gate and Iona Island outfalls and these concentrations may be

related to regional changes. As well, water boron concentrations were above the corresponding

guideline, but lower in the effluent than in the receiving environment where concentrations were

consistent with those in Canadian coastal waters.

Monitoring results of the marine receiving environment for sediments effects around the two

primary wastewater treatment plant outfalls were similar to prior years and indicated some

changes. Further monitoring is expected to clarify whether these changes maybe outfall related,

are due to regional long‐term fluctuations in oceanographic conditions, or are due to a combination

of factors.

In 2014, the wastewater treatment plants continued to operate with no adverse effects on the

environment.

Recreational Water Quality

Metro Vancouver monitored the bacteriological quality of recreational waters in the region at 117

sampling sites from 41 locations. Both bathing and non‐bathing beaches were monitored. In 2014,

the bacteriological water quality for primary‐contact recreation was met for most bathing beaches

during the bathing beach season from May through September, except for 9 beach locations (i.e.,

Ambleside Beach, Dundarave Beach, Sandy Cove, Eagle Harbour, Whytecliff Park, Sunset Beach,

Bedwell Bay, Old Orchard Park, Barnet Marine Park). Swimming advisories were posted by the

Health Authorities at the affected swimming areas for a several days in July and August. Metro

Vancouver conducted additional sampling and testing to determine the probable cause of the

elevated bacterial counts at the affected areas. The effluent from wastewater treatment system

was eliminated as a likely source of the elevated counts. While the collection system, although

operating as designed, might have affected the bacteriological water quality at Sunset Beach during

the rainfall events in July and August..

For non‐bathing beach areas, the monitoring data indicated that False Creek did not meet the

working guideline limit for secondary or incidental‐contact activities. False Creek had several

occasions with high individual bacterial counts, which tended to be more extended and higher in

the east than in the central and west basins. The possible contributing causes of the elevated

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counts may include combined sewer overflows and urban stormwater runoff; however, it was a

relatively dry year so other unidentified sources may also have contributed.

Ambient Monitoring

Metro Vancouver conducted ambient monitoring for all of the major water bodies that receive

discharges from point and non‐point sources in the Metro Vancouver region. In 2014, ambient

monitoring programs included assessment of the water quality for the Fraser River, Burrard Inlet,

Strait of Georgia and Boundary Bay; assessment of the environmental health of biota in Boundary

Bay, and assessment of sediments in the Strait of Georgia and Boundary Bay. In addition, a

comprehensive review of all components of ambient monitoring programs for the Fraser River and

Burrard Inlet were initiated.

The results of the Fraser River ambient monitoring program indicated that the applicable water

quality objectives and guidelines were largely met. The findings of the remaining monitoring

programs are not yet available.

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To: Utilities Committee

From: Tim Jervis, General Manager ‐ Water Services

Simon So, General Manager – Liquid Waste Services Date: July 7, 2015 Meeting Date: July 16, 2015 Subject: Managers’ Report

RECOMMENDATION That the Utilities Committee receive for information the “Managers’ Report”, dated July 7, 2015.

1. Federal‐Provincial Equivalency Agreement on Municipal Wastewater – Simon So Since 2012, the federal and provincial governments have been developing an equivalency agreement on wastewater effluent regulations which will harmonize wastewater regulations in BC. An equivalency agreement would see the federal regulations stand down in favour of a provincial regulatory system, as long as the provincial system has been deemed to be equivalent in effect. This would provide a one‐window regulatory approach for BC municipalities. The one‐window approach was a request from municipalities across Canada, including Metro Vancouver, during the development of the Canada‐wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Effluent which was adopted in 2009. On May 20, 2015, the Province issued an update on anticipated changes to the Municipal Wastewater Regulations (MWR) in BC. The Province sought comments within thirty (30) days of the posting prior to moving forward with both the agreement and necessary provincial regulatory amendments. Metro Vancouver provided comments to the Ministry of Environment via email on June 18, 2015. The comments sought clarification of the MWR changes including:

Elimination of Operational Certificates and impacts to WWTPs

Clarification of Enforcement/Regulatory roles

Clarification on testing standards. Following the comment period on the MWR changes, the equivalency agreement between BC Ministry of Environment and Environment Canada is expected to be introduced and posted in the Canada Gazette in the fall 2015. Metro Vancouver will provide further comment on the equivalency agreement once it is posted and the details are known.

2. Water Supply Update – Tim Jervis The Metro Vancouver region has experienced record setting weather conditions and unseasonably high water demand since mid‐May. Total consumption for May/June is approximately 20% higher than the same period in 2014. The highest peak day consumption was recorded on July 2, 2015 at 1.70 billion litres/day. This compares with the highest peak day consumption in summer 2014 of 1.58 billion litres/day on July 16, 2014.

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As of July 7, 2015, available storage in the GVWD source reservoirs and alpine lakes totaled 75% of maximum source storage (Attachment 1), slightly below the normal range for this time of year. This figure includes the GVWD’s nominated storage from Coquitlam Lake. While the GVWD transmission system has generally kept pace with the high water demand, the record dry and unseasonably warm conditions have resulted in source storage being depleted much earlier, and at a faster rate than normal. Given the conditions of the GVWD source reservoirs, the current level of water usage within the region and the predicted weather conditions for the remainder of the summer, Stage 2 of the Water Shortage Response Plan was activated by the Commissioner on July 3, 2015. Metro Vancouver staff are working closely with municipal staff to encourage all residents and businesses to increase their conservation efforts. Municipal advertising, education and enforcement of the Water Shortage Response Plan restrictions is key to achieving the necessary demand reduction. Both the water supply and water use situation are being closely monitored and if conditions change substantially, the Commissioner has the option to adjust the stage of the Water Shortage Response Plan at any time. The new Maple Ridge Main (West) between the Barnston/Maple Ridge Pump Station and 232nd Street in Maple Ridge was placed into service on July 3, 2015.

3. Utilities Committee – 2015 Work Plan – Tim Jervis/Simon So

Attached is the updated 2015 Work Plan (Attachment 2) indicating the status of the Committee’s key priorities together with the quarter that each priority is expected to be considered by the Committee. Attachments: 1. Total Source Storage for Metro Vancouver Usage (including Coquitlam Lake) 2. Utilities Committee 2015 Work Plan

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Attachment 2

Utilities Committee 2015 Work Plan

Priorities

1st Quarter Status

2015 Committee Priorities Complete

2015 GVWD and GVS&DD Capital Projects Complete Seymour‐Capilano Filtration Project Status – Q4 2014 Complete Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Project – Quarterly Update Complete

Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) Complete

2nd Quarter

2016 Provincial Water Fees and Rentals Complete

Approval of Joint Water Use Plan for Capilano and Seymour Watersheds In Progress Tap Water Campaign ‐ Summer Water Wagon Schedule Complete Water Supply Forecast and Consumption/Conservation Update for Summer 2015 Complete Communication Strategy for Implementation of a Region‐wide Water Conservation Campaign in Partnership with Member Municipalities

Complete

Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures Complete GVWD Quality Control Annual Report for 2014 Complete Seymour‐Capilano Twin Tunnels Commissioning Complete

Barnston/Maple Ridge Pump Station Completion In Progress

Seymour River Rockslide – Status Update Complete

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve – Public Process and Safety Management Complete

Spread of European Chafer Beetle and Potential Increase in Water Use Complete

Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Project ‐ Quarterly Update Complete

Municipal Requests for Sewerage Area Boundary Amendments Complete Regional Position on the Use of Food Grinders and Food Digesters Complete Public Outreach and Communications Strategy for Liquid Waste Source Control Complete UBC License of Use for Annacis Research Centre Complete Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Biennial Report (2013‐2014) Complete

Iona Island WWTP Upgrade – Project Initiation In Progress

Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) Complete

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3rd Quarter

Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures Complete

Update on Fisheries Initiatives in the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam Watersheds In Progress

Optimization of Treatment Processes at SCFP & CWTP In Progress Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Project ‐ Quarterly Update In Progress GVS&DD Environmental Management & Quality Control Annual Report for 2014 In Progress Special Meeting to Receive Public Input on the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan Biennial Report (2013‐2014)

Pending

Integrated Stormwater Management Plan for Port Moody/Coquitlam Drainage Area In Progress

Sewer Heat Project Approval Pending

Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) In Progress

4th Quarter

Summer 2015 Water Supply Performance In Progress

Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures Pending

Water Conservation/Tap Water Campaign/Water Wagon Update Pending

Update ‐ Metro Vancouver Regional Water Conservation Campaign Pending

Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Project ‐ Quarterly Update Pending

Region‐wide Baseline for Onsite Stormwater Management In Progress

2016 Budgets – Water and Liquid Waste Services In Progress

Fermentation Sector Operations Bylaw In Progress

Municipal Requests for Sewerage Area Boundary Amendments Pending Contract Approvals – Contracts > $5M (as applicable) Pending

Policy on Regional versus Municipal Facilities In Progress

Policy on Pavement Restoration for Sewer and Water Main Installations In Progress

Policy on Direct Connections to Regional Sewer and Water Facilities In Progress

Policy on Transfer of Ownership of Sewer and Water Facilities In Progress

Policy on Provision of Water and Sewer Services Outside Municipal Service Areas In Progress

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GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT UTILITIES COMMITTEE · 5.1 Water Conservation Campaign 2015 Update Designated Speaker: Larina Lopez That the Utilities Committee receive for information