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AGENDA

ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom

4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

Committee Members: Chair, Director Joe Trasolini, Port Moody Vice Chair, Director Linda Hepner, Surrey Councillor Linda Barnes, Richmond Director Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby Director Heather Deal, Vancouver Director Ralph Drew, Belcarra Director Peter Frinton, Bowen Island Director Gayle Martin, Langley City Director Richard Walton, North Vancouver District Director Hal Weinberg, Anmore Councillor Lorrie Williams, New Westminster

Please advise Georgeta Stanese at (604) 432-6269 if you are unable to attend.

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February 4, 2009

NOTICE TO THE GVRD

ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2009

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

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

1.1 February 10, 2009 Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for February 10, 2009 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 October 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes Staff Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held October 14, 2008 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 2009 Environment and Energy Committee Program Designated Speaker: Hugh Kellas, Manager Policy and Planning Department Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee endorse the activities and timelines set out in the report dated January 29, 2009, titled “2009 Environment and Energy Committee Program”.

5.2 Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver Designated Speaker: Roger Quan, Division Manager and Derek Jennejohn, Senior Project Engineer, Policy and Planning Department

Recommendation: That the Board endorse the program as described in the report dated January

22, 2009, titled “Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver”, as a basis for further work.

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5.3 Updating the Air Quality Monitoring Network Designated Speaker: Roger Quan, Division Manager and Ken Reid, Air

Quality Planner, Policy and Planning Department Recommendation:

That the Environment and Energy Committee receive for information the report dated January 21, 2009, titled “Updating the Air Quality Monitoring Network”.

5.4 2009 Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Dates Designated Speaker: Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary’s Department Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee establish the day, hour and

place for its 2009 regular meetings as follows: Tuesday, February 10 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 6 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 9:00 a.m.

Meetings will be held in the 2nd floor boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby,

British Columbia unless otherwise specified on the Metro Vancouver public notice board, Metro Vancouver website, and the respective agenda.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles – Correspondence dated October 28, 2008 from Mayor Derek Corrigan, City of Burnaby addressed to Chair Lois Jackson. 6.2 Shore Power for Cruise Ships at Canada Place in 2009 – News release dated December 17, 2008 from Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. 6.3 Projected Sea Level Changes for British Columbia in the 21st Century – Summary report dated December 2008 released by the BC Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Branch - provided under separate cover. 6.4 Cleaner air lengthens our lives, study finds – News article from ‘The Globe and Mail’ dated January 22, 2009.

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

No items presented. 9. ADJOURNMENT

Staff Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee conclude its regular meeting of February 10, 2009.

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Environment and Energy Committee held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Page 1 of 7

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Environment and Energy Committee held at 9:06 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. PRESENT: Chair, Director Joe Trasolini, Port Moody Vice Chair, Director Linda Hepner, Surrey Councillor Linda Barnes, Richmond Councillor Lisa Barrett, Bowen Island (arrived at 9:35 a.m.) Councillor David Cadman, Vancouver Councillor Heather Deal, Vancouver Director Ralph Drew, Belcarra Director Gayle Martin, Langley City Director Richard Walton, North Vancouver District (arrived at 9:07 a.m.) Director Hal Weinberg, Anmore Director Wayne Wright, New Westminster (departed at 10:40 a.m.) ABSENT: None STAFF: Johnny Carline, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Toivo Allas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department Klara Kutakova, Assistant to Regional Committees, Corporate Secretary’s Department

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 October 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Agenda

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee: a) amend the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2008

by adding item 3.1 BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association; and b) adopt the agenda as amended

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Director Walton arrived at the meeting. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 September 9, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held September 9, 2008 as circulated.

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3. DELEGATIONS 3.1 BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association

Bruce Bakker, BC Agriculture Council, and Sarah Ryall, President, BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association, spoke in support of the proposed Air Quality Management Bylaw for Boiler and Process Heaters (Bylaw 1098) with the exception that farms not be charged fees. The following reasons were outlined in support of the farms exemption: • harmonization with the provincial legislation. To provide for sustainable

local farm production, no fees should be associated with agriculture production (similarly to waste management fees not being required for farms within the Agricultural Land Reserve).

• methodology within the bylaw for calculating the fees is not sound from the agricultural perspective.

• to remain sustainable, agriculture must be economically viable. • emission impacts from local farm production are much lower than from

produce export. The delegation requested that all fees associated with farming be removed from the proposed bylaw 1098. A farm exemption would be consistent with the current Metro Vancouver exemption of other sectors for residential and institutional boilers.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Normand Pellerin, Assistant Vice President – Environment, Canadian National and Chair of the Environment Committee, Railway Association of Canada Normand Pellerin, Assistant Vice President, Environment, Canadian National Railway (CN), provided an outline of CN initiatives to reduce air emission. The Committee was informed about the following: • Rail is an effective, energy efficient mode of transportation (rail can move

1,000 kg of goods197 km on just one litre of fuel) and produces less emissions than other modes of transportation (rail has been shown to emit six times less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than heavy trucks).

• In Canada, CN GHG emissions have decreased approximately 27% compared to 1990 levels, despite moving 49% more freight.

• CN NOx emissions efficiency improved by 34% despite 49% increase in GTM (one ton of equipment or freight moved one mile).

• Locomotives continue to be a major source of mobile NOx and PM emissions due to slower changing diesel locomotive technologies compared to truck technologies. Diesel used for trucks is much cleaner than diesel used to fuel locomotives.

• Initiatives to reduce CN’s carbon footprint include fuel conservation initiatives, greener fleet initiatives, and initiatives increasing rail efficiency. Further improvements will be achieved through fleet renewal, train capacity optimization, improved technologies, and employee training.

• Key initiatives underway: o Carbon credits system to reduce GHG footprint for customers shifting

from traffic to rail.

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o Increase energy efficiency while reducing air pollution and GHG emissions.

o Voluntary agreement to reduce emissions intensity over time. o Credits to customers shifting from the more GHG intensive truck

transport. • Modal choice is not yet recognized to its full potential. • Modal shift should be recognized for GHG credits.

9:35 a.m. Councillor Barrett arrived at the meeting.

Request of staff Staff was requested to: • Email Committee members a copy of the presentation. • Invite the presenter to provide a status update on initiatives to reduce air

emission from Rail Sector at a future Environment and Energy Committee meeting.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 2009 Programs and Priorities of the Environment and Energy Committee Report dated September 23, 2008 from Hugh Kellas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department, presenting the 2009 programs and priorities under the purview of the Environment and Energy Committee for discussion and/or amendments for Board consideration at the Board budget workshop. The Committee proposed the following changes to the 2009 programs and priorities: • Consider work undertaken by municipalities in the Ecological Heath

Management Plan. • Add Boundary Bay Ambient Monitoring program in the workplan. • Add “seek alternate forms of energy” in the “Energy” target on page 23 of

the October 14, 2008 Environment and Energy Committee agenda. • Include the Burrard Inlet Ambient Monitoring Program in the workplan.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee endorse the proposed programs and priorities, as outlined in the report dated September 23, 2008, titled “2009 Programs and Priorities of the Environment and Energy Committee”, as the basis for the budget to be considered at the Board budget workshop in October 2008.

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5.2 Air Quality Management Bylaws for Boiler and Process Heater Emissions Report dated September 22, 2008 from Raymond Robb, Regulation and Enforcement Division Manager, Policy and Planning Department, proposing two new bylaws which will assist in improving air quality and enhancing sustainability within Metro Vancouver by managing emissions from boilers and process heaters fuelled by gas and biomass. Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED Bylaw No. 1087, 2008 That the Board: a) introduce and give first, second and third reading to “Greater Vancouver

Regional District Boilers and Process Heaters Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1087, 2008”.

b) reconsider, pass and finally adopt “Greater Vancouver Regional District Boilers and Process Heaters Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1087, 2008”.

Bylaw No. 1098, 2008 That the Board: a) introduce and give first, second and third reading to “Greater Vancouver

Regional District Agricultural Boilers Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1098, 2008”.

b) reconsider, pass and finally adopt “Greater Vancouver Regional District Agricultural Boilers Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1098, 2008”.

Discussion ensued on whether the farming industry should be exempt from the boiler and process heater emissions fees or not and how the costs would be recovered should the agricultural industry be exempt.

Amendment to the Main Motion It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee amend the Main Motion under Bylaw No. 1098 by adding section c) as follows: “c) That the Greater Vancouver Regional District Agricultural Boilers Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1098, 2008 be amended to waive fees for agriculture boilers and heaters.”

DEFEATED Question on the Main Motion Question was called on the Main Motion and it was

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5.3 Progress Report on the 2005 Metro Vancouver Air Quality Management Plan Report dated September 29, 2008 from Roger Quan, Air Quality Planning Division Manager, and Laurie Bates-Frymel, Air Quality Planner, Policy and Planning Department, presenting the “Progress Report on the 2005 Metro Vancouver Air Quality Management Plan.”

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10:40 a. m. Director Wright departed the meeting.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board direct staff to forward the report dated September 29, 2008 titled “Progress Report on the 2005 Metro Vancouver Air Quality Management Plan” to all air agency partners and other key stakeholders for information, indicating the Board’s continuing interest in working with them on improving air quality in the Lower Fraser Valley airshed.

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5.4 Provincial and Regional Biodiversity Initiatives Report dated September 5, 2008 from Heather Wornell, Senior Planner, Policy and Planning Department, providing an update on the release of Biodiversity BC’s “Taking Nature’s Pulse: The Status of Biodiversity in British Columbia” and the Province’s new Conservation Framework. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee receive for information the report dated September 5, 2008, titled “Provincial and Regional Biodiversity Initiatives”.

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5.5 Fire Retardants in the Environment Report dated September 30, 2008 from Albert van Roodselaar, Utility and Analysis Engineering Division Manager, Policy and Planning Department, responding to the Board’s request for comments on fire retardants in the environment. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board urge the Federal government to seek benign alternatives as flame retardants and establish a total ban on the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers.

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5.6 Manager's Report Report dated September 17, 2008 from Hugh Kellas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department, informing about the following: • Formation of the British Columbia Locomotive and Rail Air Quality

working group • 2008 BC Lung Association State of the Air report • Reducing school transportation emissions initiative • Cancellation of the November 10, 2008 Environment and Energy

Committee meeting

Discussion ensued on existing initiatives encouraging the use of rail.

Request of Staff Staff was requested to report back on the British Columbia Locomotive and Rail Air Quality working group initiatives promoting a greater use of rail.

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It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee receive for information the report dated September 17, 2008, titled “Manager’s Report”.

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The Committee proposed that individual Metro Vancouver school boards be requested to prepare specific action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle idling at schools and use of vehicles to and from schools. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee direct staff to report on potential cooperation with individual school districts to reduce school transportation emissions from vehicle idling at schools and use of vehicles to and from schools.

CARRIED 6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 BC Lung Association’s report titled “State of the Air in British Columbia 2008”.

6.2 Correspondence dated August 26, 2008 from George F. Ferguson,

Mayor of City of Abbotsford addressed to Metro Vancouver related to BC Agriculture Council and Business Council of BC positions on proposed Air Quality Management Bylaw amendments for Biomass Boiler Emissions.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee receive for information the following items: 6.1 BC Lung Association’s report titled “State of the Air in British Columbia 2008”. 6.2 Correspondence dated August 26, 2008 from George F. Ferguson, Mayor of

City of Abbotsford addressed to Metro Vancouver related to BC Agriculture Council and Business Council of BC positions on proposed Air Quality Management Bylaw amendments for Biomass Boiler Emissions.

CARRIED 7. OTHER BUSINESS

No items presented. 8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

No items presented.

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9. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment and Energy Committee conclude its regular meeting of October 14, 2008.

CARRIED (Time: 11:08 a.m.)

____________________________ ____________________________ Klara Kutakova, Joe Trasolini, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees 004760344 FINAL

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Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Date: February 10, 2009

To: Environment and Energy Committee From: Hugh Kellas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department Date: January 29, 2009 Subject: 2009 Environment and Energy Committee Program Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee endorse the activities and timelines set out in the report dated January 29, 2009, titled “2009 Environment and Energy Committee Program”. 1. PURPOSE To provide the Environment and Energy Committee with its Terms of Reference and the key activities in its 2009 work program. 2. CONTEXT Terms of Reference The Environment and Energy Committee’s Terms of Reference, which were updated in 2008 to incorporate more explicitly the consideration of energy matters, are appended as Attachment 1. The Committee oversees a number of activities that improve Metro Vancouver’s environmental quality and advance the development of energy policy. The principal activities are to advise the Board on: • development and administration of the provincially-delegated air quality management

function. This includes: o setting air quality policies and objectives through the Board’s Air Quality Management Plan, o monitoring and reporting on air quality through 27 monitoring stations and special studies, o regulation of air emissions through bylaws and permits, and o collaboration with other agencies and organizations engaged in air quality improvement.

• activities to implement Board environmental and energy policies, including those related to regional ecological health and climate change.

• the assessment of regional environmental quality and identification of actions required to address current and emerging problems.

2009 Program The Environment and Energy Committee’s program for 2009 will focus on three key areas of policy development and action: • development of corporate and regional climate change strategies. These will provide

direction on achievement of the Board’s commitment to a 33% reduction in

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greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and the corporate Climate Action Charter goal to be carbon neutral by 2012. In establishing the program for 2009, the Committee identified “seek alternate forms of energy” as an objective. This matter will be considered as part of the development of corporate and regional climate change strategies since energy sources and greenhouse gas emissions are closely related.

• development of an ecological health strategy for Metro Vancouver to protect and enhance the region’s natural assets.

• programs to advance continued air quality improvements including wood smoke reduction and consultation on regulation of non-road diesel emissions.

Other activities by the Committee will include consideration of the results of ambient water quality monitoring in the Fraser River, Burrard Inlet and Georgia Strait, and progress on diesel emission reduction activities by port and marine industries. In addition, a number of specific requests by the Committee in 2008 will be completed. These include: • invitations to a number of organizations to present their air quality, environmental

improvement or alternative energy initiatives. Vancouver International Airport, Lehigh Northwest Cement and Lafarge Canada, and Lignol BC were identified by the Committee.

• A briefing for the Committee or a joint meeting with the Waste Management and Water Committees on the environmental and energy aspects of the Solid Waste Management Plan and Liquid Waste Management Plan.

• A progress report on rail air emissions reduction initiatives. • A report on potential cooperation with school districts to reduce school transportation

air emissions from idling and use of vehicles to and from schools. Attachment 2 sets out the “Metro Vancouver Sustainability Framework Timeline for 2009 Priorities” with the aspects particularly relevant to the Committee highlighted. This information, initially considered and amended at the Board workshop on January 23, 2009, identifies the key activities directed towards achieving the Board’s priorities and targets, and the anticipated schedule. 3. ALTERNATIVES None provided. The Environment and Energy Committee may wish to identify other priorities. 4. CONCLUSION The Environment and Energy Committee oversees a number of activities that improve Metro Vancouver’s environmental quality and advance the development of energy policies. In addition to overseeing the Board’s air quality mandate, much of the Committee’s focus in 2009 will be on establishment of corporate and regional climate change strategies and development of a regional ecological health strategy. The Committee is requested to review the activities and timelines set out in this report and provide any additional direction. ATTACHMENTS 1 Environment and Energy Committee – Terms of Reference. 2 Metro Vancouver Sustainability Framework Timeline for 2009 Priorities. 004881325

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Environment and Energy Committee Terms of Reference

The Environment and Energy Committee is the standing committee of the Board which provides advice and recommendations to the Board on environmental and energy policy issues and how these considerations can contribute to the livability and sustainability of the region as part of the Sustainable Region Initiative. Metro Vancouver has been delegated Provincial responsibility for certain aspects of regional air quality management. To that end, in 2005, the Board adopted a new Air Quality Management Plan and the strategies and actions required to implement that plan will be a major focus of the Committee’s activities. This will include the development of regional greenhouse gas reduction objectives and actions, and the consideration of alternative energy sources and other matters related to the region’s energy future. The GVRD and GVWD own or manage significant areas of land, such as regional parks, watersheds and the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and through the growth management strategy the Board influences the way lands held by others are used and managed. While other committees will advise the relevant Boards on the specifics of these management activities, an overall environmental perspective on land stewardship dealing with such matters as a regional biodiversity strategy and ecological reserves could usefully inform and guide these other more specific activities. It is the Environment and Energy Committee’s responsibility to develop and provide these perspectives on land stewardship. Similarly the actions of the GVRD, through parks and land use policies, the GVSDD through it activities in wastewater collection and treatment and in drainage management, and the GVWD through its intervention in the natural water cycle to provide a drinking water supply to the region, have implications for the stewardship of water in the region. The Environment and Energy Committee may be able to offer the regional Boards broader environmental perspectives on these activities to provide a regional water stewardship context and objectives to inform and guide these activities. The Environment and Energy Committee is the forum to which staff report on broad environmental and energy issues. The Committee’s responsibilities are: To review and monitor the annual work program for programs assigned to the committee

and make recommendations to the Board, as necessary, on any changes in program scope and priorities;

To consider staff reports on policies, projects and programs and make recommendations to the Board on the appropriate actions;

To hear and consider public delegations on matters within the scope of the committee’s purview and, where appropriate, make recommendations to the Board arising out of such delegations;

To pursue matters referred to the committee by the Board and report back to the Board expeditiously, as required.

In carrying out these responsibilities, the Committee may provide advice, guidance or direction to staff as to the scope and priority of work to be carried out, including new tasks to be undertaken.

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- 2 - However, where such direction represents a sufficiently significant change in the previously approved work program, or a significant expenditure of funds, or runs contrary to the advice of professional staff, the Committee shall refer the matter to the Board, with appropriate recommendations, for decision by the Board. The Committee Chair, or in the absence of the Committee Chair, the Committee Vice-Chair will usually be the chief spokesperson on matters of public interest within the Committee’s purview. Some issues may be of such public profile that it will be appropriate for the Board Chair or Vice Chair to be the chief spokesperson; on technical matters or where the status is still at the staff proposal level, the Chief Administrative Officer or senior staff may be the appropriate chief spokesperson. Where necessary and practical, the Board Chair, the Committee Chair and the Chief Administrative Officer (or vice-chairs and deputy) will confer to determine the most appropriate course of action. The CAO will assign a department manager to be ‘duty manager’ to the Committee. The duty manager will be responsible for coordinating agendas and be the principal point of contact for committee members.

Committee Meetings The Environment and Energy Committee meets monthly except for August and December and has special meetings as required. A quorum of 50% plus one of the Committee membership is required to conduct Committee business. Relationship with Other Board Committees Matters of overall budget and financing of the programs are the purview of the Finance Committee. Expenditures within the approved budget remain the purview of the Environment Committee but items which entail significant changes to the approved budget should be referred to the Finance Committee for their recommendation to the Board as well as the recommendation of the Environment and Energy Committee. Matters considered by the Environment and Energy Committee may have implications for issues considered by other committees, in particular the Land Use and Transportation Committee, the Water Committee, the Waste Management Committee and the Parks Committee. Similarly matters considered by other committees may have relevance for the Environment and Energy Committee. The duty manager will attempt to keep the committee apprised of significant reports with inter-committee implications. Committee Membership The Chair, Vice Chair, and members are appointed annually by the Chair of the Board of Directors.

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Timeline for 2009 Priorities

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec1.0

Be a net contributor of energy by 2015Seek alternate forms of energy

Continue to implement energy conservation projects and efficiency upgradesa) Solar installation for Kingsway building xb) Issue RFP for energy efficient aeration blower at Annacis xc) Lighting upgrade at Lake City Operation Centre xd) Lighting upgrades at North Shore transfer station xInitiate energy projects in the utility areas - liquid waste, solid waste and drinking watera) Drinking water: Complete conceptual design for Capilano hydro power xb) Drinking water: Complete feasibility study for Or Creek run of river xc) Liquid waste: Initiate Microsludge project at Lulu Island plant xd) Liquid waste: Complete project at Lion's Gate to inject biogas into the Terasen gas pipeline x

e) Liquid waste: Complete feasibility study for YVR/Iona WWTP effluent heat and biogas xf) Solid waste: Develop MoU with the City of Vancouver for East Fraserlands WTE district heat x

1.3 Prepare a regional energy policy statement as part of the regional Climate Change Strategy x

2.0Reduce diesel particulates by 75% from Metro Vancouver corporate sources by 2012

2.1 Identify further regulatory and non-regulatory actions that may be taken by Metro Vancouver to reduce regional emissions of diesel particulates x

Initiate consultation on regulatory initiatives to reduce non-road diesel emissionsa) Consultation xb) Proposals x

2.3 Implement corporate fleet diesel engine emission guidelines and purchasing policies and advocate these for municipal and private fleets x

2.4 Provide fulsome education on issues of particulates, especially as it relates to solid waste management x

3.0Be carbon neutral by 2012 excluding solid waste operationsReduce regional greenhouse gases by 15% by 2015 and 33% by 2020

3.1 Develop and implement a corporate Climate Change Strategy that continues to implement actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Metro Vancouver's corporate operations and identifies indicators to measure and report on progress towards a carbon neutral goal. x

3.2 Complete regional Climate Change Strategy that identifies actions and roles of different levels of government in achieving targets x

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Increase market share for tap water for drinking purposes by reducing bottled water by 20% by 2010Reduce use of tap water for other purposes by 10% by 2010

4.1 Complete the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant xImplement Phase 2 of Tap Water Campaign - capitalize on commissioning of Seymour-Capilano Water Filtration Plant to enhance public understanding of the high quality of drinking water in Metro Vancouvera) Report to Committee - Communication Strategy/Campaign xb) Municipal Tap Water Declarations - tap water info piece to be included in utility mailouts xc) Tap Water Pledge x x x xe) Education/Awareness Campaign with commissioning of SCFP xg) Phase 2 Drinking Water Survey xh) "It's the Water" Campaign leading up to Olympics xUndertake additional water conservation activitiesa) Report to Water Committee with conservation and water supply update for summer of 2009 xb) Implement and adapt lawn sprinkling regulations as needed x x x xc) Work with province on implementation of ultra low-flow fixtures for BC x

5.0Divert 70% of solid waste from landfills by 2015Increase energy-from-liquid-waste by 10% by 2012

New diversion initiativesa) Organics management xb) Roof shingles to asphalt xc) Home renovation wood waste xOrganics management - Communications Strategya) Opening of first organic waste collector facility media event xb) Gardenwise advertorial xc) Articles for food and hospitality sector publications - secure champions xd) Composting Council of Canada Annual Conference xe) Pumpkin Recycling Campaign xf) Fall clean-up campaign, Gardenwise and Sun's Going Green xg) Tree chipping campaign x x

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Priorities: Sustainability in ActionZero Waste Challenge CampaignCommunication Strategy to Waste Management Committee xa) MF Recycling Pilot at MVHC properties - Complete Phase 1 (Research) xb) Retail BC Sustainability Summit xc) Commence Phase 2 of MF Pilot (test interventions) xd) Launch Recycling Web Database - Report to Waste Management Committee supported by public and partner information campaign

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e) ICI - Partner - ESABC and Retail BC to expand point of sale EPR campaign xf) Single use plastic bags - report to Waste Management Committee re public education campaign

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g) ZWC presence at Earth Day events xh) Retail BC Future of Retail xh) EPIC - ZWC Event xi) Back to School computer disposal campaign xj) Lower your lunch litter campaign xk) Holiday campaign xManaging non-recyclable wastea) Communication Strategy to Waste Management Committee xb) Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue x xc) Sustainability Community Breakfast x

5.4 Initiate the Microsludge project at the Lulu Island plant x5.5 Complete the project at Lions Gate to inject excess biogas into the Terasen gas pipeline x

6.0Provide a better stock of affordable housing by 2015

6.1 Establish needs based housing estimates and housing policies in the updated Regional Growth Strategy x

6.2 Develop guidelines and materials to support municipalities in the development of Housing Action Plans x

6.3 Work with the housing supply sector, housing finance sector, as well as the Province and other partners to explore potential fiscal tools and incentives to encourage new rental housing production as well as improve the viability of the rental housing stock.

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Design and deliver a public education and outreach program which demonstrates the benefits and opportunities of increased density and housing diversitya) Define Strategy and integrate with the Regional Growth Strategy consultation process x

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Priorities: Sustainability in ActionHave four effective tenant committees actively involved in developing and managing community programs by the end of 2009a) Develop tenant association constitution xb) Complete tenant handbook design/print xc) Establish at least ten associations xd) Establish at least five community gardens xe) Do a composting pilot project xf) Emergency preparedness handbook xg) Establish four certified crime-free sites xh) Complete green initiative pilots at one site (energy efficiency, recycling) xi) Create two more smoke free sites xContinue a multi-program approach to improve and preserve MVHC affordable housing through water ingress repairs, improved maintenance standards and preventative maintenance

a) Consolidate BC Housing/CMHC operating agreements, or amend existing agreements individually to address issues on subsidy targets, water ingress funding, rents, oversight, and reporting

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b) Complete Kingston Phase 1 repairs xc) Award contract for Hugh Bird repairs xd) Complete Greystone repairs xe) Do Heather Place re-development review xf) Re-tender expired SOA's xg) Complete Regal Place upgrades xh) Complete major re-roofing projects at Knightsbridge, Euclid, Crown xMaximize economic sustainability through tight financial management and cost controlsa) Establish market rent policy xb) Award contract for Regal Place operations xc) Award contract for Hugh Bird operations xd) Refinance Crown, Manor House, and Regal xe) Apply operating performance financial ratios, analyze results, optimize performance xf) Buy-out some remaining section 27 properties xg) Property management system efficiency tuning x

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Increase actively farmed land by 20127.1 Determine the amount of land that is currently actively farmed in the region x7.2 Investigate constraints to increasing the amount of land being farmed in the region x7.3 Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase actively farmed land, including urban agriculture x

Initiate planning of the Colony Farm Academy in support of sustainable food productiona) Design brief information for charrette xb) Charrette for plan development xc) Draft plan to Committees/Board xd) Public information sessions x

7.5 Ensure adequate water supply for agricultural purposes x7.6 Explore increased agricultural production at the Ashcroft Ranch x

8.0Increase visits to Metro Vancouver outdoor recreation space to 10 million by 2012

8.1 Complete planning for Surrey Bend Regional Park xa) Complete the Delta South Surrey Greenway pedestrian overpass xb) Open the new Burnaby Lake Viewing Tower xPilot a new special eventa) Youth event xb) Colony Farm event x

9.0Have in place financial sustainability mechanisms for all Metro Vancouver services by 2012

9.1 Working towards overall targets, build financial sustainability mechanisms into Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans as they evolve (JR) x

9.2 Identify senior government funding in MV major capital priorities x9.3 Update "Financial Challenges Facing the Region" presentation to support on-going lobbying

strategy x

9.4 Asset Management Long Range Plan x9.5 2010 budgets (operating and capital) x x x x

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Obtain municipal ratification of new Regional Growth Strategy (RGS)Initiate public and municipal consultation process on Draft Strategy xa) Undertake consultation activities - Council of Councils, municipal meetings, Dialogues, public events

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10.2 Circulate final plan for affected local government ratification x10.3 Conclude review and obtain approval of Regional Growth Strategy x

11.0Obtain ministerial approval of the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)

Conclude review and obtain approval of Solid Waste Management Plana) Zero waste challenge actions xb) Managing the non-recyclable waste report xc) Draft Solid Waste Management Plan xd) Final plan approval x

12.0Obtain ministerial approval of the Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP)

Conclude review and obtain approval of Liquid Waste Management Plana) Conduct public and agency consultation, revise draft plan xb) Submit final Plan to Board for approval xc) Obtain municipal approval; submit to MoE x

13.0Develop Biodiversity/ Ecological Health Plan by 2009Protect all endangered wetlands by 2015

13.1 Develop goals, strategies, and actions for Ecological Health Management Plan x13.2 Complete a first draft of Ecological Health plan x13.3 Commence inventory of endangered wetlands within the region x13.4 Complete catalogue of priority park land acquisition x

14.0Adopt a Regional Food System Strategy by 2012

Develop a Regional Food System Strategya) Symposium xb) Draft Strategy x

2009

LIQUID WASTE

REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY

SOLID WASTE

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Priorities: Planning for Sustainability

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FOOD SYSTEM



Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec15.0Contribute to the development and implementation of citizen and business engagement processes

Launch one sustainability academy in regional parks - initiate planning of the Colony Farm Academya) Design brief information for charrette xb) Charrette for plan development xc) Draft plan to Committees/Board xd) Public information sessions xIntegrate provincial Environmental Learning & Experience Framework into MV program deliverya) Teachers' Resource Guide to Regional Parks/ LSCR/Outdoor Classroom xb) Teacher workshops (Exploring Sustainability Concepts in the Classroom) x x x x x xc) Youth leadership workshop (Inspiring Sustainability Actions at School) x x x x x x x x x xd) Integrated teaching resources implementation (satellite map, Get Outdoors) x xe) Convene integrated MV Education Advisory Committee x xLaunch projects using emerging communications technology to reach new audiences in our parksa) Podcasts xb) Blog xc) Facebook x

15.4 Implement partnership projects with Robert Bateman Get to Know program xPromulgate the Sustainability Frameworka) update Sustainability Framework booklet with 2009 Strategies and Priorities xb) Liaise with municipal staff on regional sustainability xContinue to implement public information and education programs to facilitate achievementof a sustainable Metropolitan VancouverA number of programs are captured within other priorites - below are those not captured elsewhere:a) Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues (Economy, Regional Growth, Energy, Community Livability) x x x x x x x x x

b) Sustainability Community Breakfasts (Sustainable Tourism, Sustainability Indicators, Regional Growth, Energy, etc.) x x x x x x x x x x

c) The Sustainable Region TV Show (SCFP, First Nations, Source to Sea, Sewerage System, etc.) x x x x x x x x x

Implement results of Metro Vancouver Sustainability Summit Seriesa) Summit Outcomes document to Board xb) Consideration of Summit outcomes and next steps - report to Intergovernmental Committee x

b) Discussion Forums xc) Partners Working Group x

Priorities: Collaborative Governance

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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15.2

15.3


Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecPriorities: Collaborative Governance2009

Develop Metro Vancouver Sustainability Public Academya) Advocacy campaign including marketing package xb) Finalize academy visions (Colony Farms, Annacis, LSCR) xc) Academic-specific business plans and financial strategies xd) Secure financing and partners (Colony Farms, Annacis, LSCR) xe) Secure funding-Annacis xf) Establish more than one Academy per yearDevelop a forum or venue for receiving input from the public, businesses, the waste management industry and others on waste management issues and solutions (to be linked to Communications Strategies for Zero Waste Challenge and Managing of Non-Recyclables)a) Consultation to understand preferred options with potential users xb) Pilot agreed approach xc) Pilot evaluation xd) Development and implementation x

15.1 Work with VANOC on promotion of sustainability - links to ongoing work with VANOC re zero waste, tap water, etc. x

16.0More fully engage the Musquem, Kwikwetlem, Tsawwassen, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, and other First Nations in the sustainability of the region

Finalize implementation for Tsawwassen First Nation's entry as a member of the GVRD and GVWDa) Finalize the GVWD Entry Agreement xb) Present Land Use Plan xc) Treaty Effective Date (April 3), First meeting as a Board Member (April 24) xEngage First Nations in the development of the Sustainability Academiesa) Secure commitment of Kwikwetlem First Nation as a partner in the Sustainability Academy for Colony Farm Regional Park x

b) Initiate a Liaison Committee with Musqueam Indian Band to begin discussions regardingthe Pacific Spirit Park Sustainability Academy x x x

Maintain engagement with Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation on water utility planning for the Capilano/Seymour watershedsa) Kick-off Water Utility Planning process xb) Invite the participation of Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation on the WUP Consultative Committee x

c) Finalize a Metro Vancouver-Tsleil-Waututh Nation Protocol Agreement or MOU to define the government-to-government relationship and joint activities x

16.4 Maintain engagement with Kwikwetlem First Nation on issues related to sockeye salmon, regional parks, and archaeology.a) Organize regular joint Liaison Committee meetings with Kwikwetlem to continue discussing mutual organizational interests in the Coquitlam Watershed x x x

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FIRST NATIONS



Involve First Nations in Fisheries work in Drinking Water Programa) Metro Vancouver involvement with Kwikwetlem First Nation, BC Hydro, Ministry of Environment and Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada on trapping and trucking sockeye salmon returning to the Coquitlam Reservoir

x

b) Issue joint media releases – Metro Vancouver, Kwikwetlem, BC Hydro - on the 2009 return of sockeye salmon to the Coquitlam Reservoir x

First Nations and development of processes at MV to comply with provincial requirement respecting archaeological resourcesa) Finalize internal procedures and processes at Metro Vancouver to comply with the Heritage Conservation Act x

b) Secure support and partnership funding from the Archaeology Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, to conduct an Archaeological Overview Assessment (AOA) for the entire region

x

c) Finalize an Archaeological Overview Assessment (AOA) for the entire region x16.7 Liaise with Musqueam Indian Band to secure lands as a prerequisite for the secondary

upgrades to the Iona WWTPa) Establish and hold the first Liaison Committee meeting with the Musqueam xb) Organize regular joint Liaison Committee meetings with Musqueam to continue discussion of secondary upgrades to Iona WWTP x x

17.0Define a cultural strategy for the region and determine Metro Vancouver's role by 2009

17.1 Conduct a mapping process to establish a database of regional cultural activity and facilities x

17.2 Develop a central clearinghouse such as a MV Cultural Information Network to improve theregion-wide flow of information about arts and culture x

17.3 Compile municipal events data in a regional rolling cultural calendar x18.0Develop and implement program of engagement with senior provincial and federal elected officials in 2009

Establish regularized contact and interaction at the Federal and Provincial levelsa) Engagement Framework/Strategy to Committee xb) Meetings with federal and provincial re Metro Vancouver priorities x x xc) FCM AGM xd) LMLGA AGM xe) UBCM Conference x

18.2 Establish the regional emergency management partnership x18.3 Continue work on UBC governance x

Implement ports engagement strategya) Organize 2nd Port Cities Conference xb) Complete study on port competitiveness x

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CULTURE

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS



Regional Ambient Water monitoring program - stress partnershipsa) Boundary Bay: engage and develop a partnership strategy with municipalities, senior governments, First Nations, NGOs, as well as collaborate with U.S. participants x

b) Develop monitoring program x19.0Implement international strategy by 2009

Engagement in Metropolis/UCLG/CLGF and Mayors for Peacea) Report to Committee xIdentification of two partner metropolitan regionsa) Report to Committee x

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Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Date: February 10, 2009

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To: Environment and Energy Committee From: Roger Quan, Division Manager, Policy and Planning Department Derek Jennejohn, Senior Project Engineer, Policy and Planning Department Date: January 22, 2009 Subject: Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver Recommendation: That the Board endorse the program as described in the report dated January 22, 2009, titled “Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver”, as a basis for further work. 1. PURPOSE To provide information on a diesel emission reduction program for Metro Vancouver, including actions that can be taken by Metro Vancouver in 2009, and considerations for reducing diesel emissions through regulatory and incentive-based actions. 2. CONTEXT In May 2008, the Committee received a staff report outlining diesel emission reduction initiatives underway in Metro Vancouver. The report provided an update on Metro Vancouver’s actions to reduce emissions from its corporate diesel engines, and informed the Committee of the intent to develop a regional diesel emission reduction program. The report provided a summary of regional diesel emissions and highlighted action already underway. Key information on health effects and sources of diesel emissions and actions from that report is reviewed below. The Case for Action on Diesel Emissions Health Effects of Diesel Emissions Emissions from diesel engines are considered to be the most significant contributor to increased human health risk from exposure to air pollution in Metro Vancouver. Potential health impacts from emissions of diesel particulate matter (PM) include increased risk of cancer, asthma, respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, and premature death. Studies in other urban areas of North America indicate that the lifetime cancer risk from diesel PM emissions exceeds the risk from all other toxic air contaminants combined, comprising approximately 70% of the risk from air pollution. In Metro Vancouver, the estimates are similar. A consultant’s assessment indicated that current concentrations of diesel PM are responsible for 67% of the lifetime cancer risk from air pollution. The following figure illustrates the cancer risk of diesel PM relative to other “air toxics”.

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Sources of Diesel PM in Metro Vancouver, 2005

Non-road Engines41%

Marine Vessels43%

Motor Vehicles8%

Locomotives8%

Apportionment of Lifetime Cancer Risk from Emissions of Air Toxics in Metro Vancouver (overall risk 526 per million)

Chromium VI3%

Benzene8%

1,3-Butadiene7%

Carbon tetrachloride5%

Formaldehyde5%

Other5%

Diesel PM67%

Sources of Diesel Emissions The primary contributors to emissions of diesel PM in Metro Vancouver are marine vessels, non-road engines (a broad category that includes equipment used in the industrial, construction, recreational, lawn and garden, agricultural and other sectors), onroad motor vehicles (heavy-duty trucks, buses), and rail locomotives. The figure below shows the estimated contribution of diesel PM emissions from various sources in Metro Vancouver.

Diesel emissions often occur at ground level and close to where people live, work and play – resulting in higher exposures and increased health risk. Exposure to diesel emissions and resulting air concentrations of diesel PM tend to be higher near: • Highways, major roads and

interchanges; • Cargo handling and truck

loading areas; • Construction sites with heavy

equipment; • Rail yards and terminals; • Ports. What’s Happening Now with Diesel Emissions There are a number of diesel PM emission reduction initiatives currently underway in Metro Vancouver. Table 1 provides a brief summary of some key actions for each of the main emission sectors.

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Page 3 of 6 Table 1 – Summary of Key Regional Diesel Emission Reduction Actions Emission Sector

Action

Marine Vessels

BC Marine Vessel Air Quality Work Group – a collaboration that includes Environment Canada, Transport Canada, BC Ministry of Environment, BC Ministry of Transportation, Port Metro Vancouver, Chamber of Shipping of BC, BC Ferries and others to review and implement emission reduction actions.

Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy – includes Port Metro Vancouver, Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma; to address maritime and port-related emissions that affect air quality and climate change in the Pacific Northwest.

Port Metro Vancouver is also working on several initiatives that would address diesel emissions (e.g. truck licensing system, differential harbour dues, shore power).

Motor Vehicles

Federal diesel engine emission standards – progressively more stringent since 1989; year 2007 and later on-road diesel engines comply with some of the strictest emission standards ever.

Federal diesel fuel quality standards. Provincial diesel retrofit regulation – development of a provincial

regulation requiring retrofits for older commercial transport diesel trucks (diesel oxidation catalyst technology or equivalent for 1989-1993 trucks).

Heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance programs – the provincial AirCare On-Road (ACOR) program uses two mobile units to conduct roadside emission checks across BC.

TransLink Emissions Policy – diesel emission reductions through retrofits, replacements and technology improvements.

Railway Locomotives

BC Rail and Locomotive Air Quality Working Group – a group that includes Metro Vancouver, Environment Canada, Port Metro Vancouver and other BC government agencies with a purpose to facilitate information exchange on the air quality aspects of locomotives in BC, jointly assess measures to reduce rail emissions and impacts, and collaborate on the adoption of the most effective measures in BC.

Non-road Engines

Emission standards for new non-road diesel engines and fuels, which will be phased in from 2010 to 2014.

What Metro Vancouver Can Do – A Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver Diesel engines are key contributors to the economy in the Metro Vancouver, playing an important role in goods movement, transportation, and industries such as construction and agriculture. Diesel engines are efficient, reliable and long-lasting. However, with their durability, diesel engines tend to remain in use for many years and fleet turnover to equipment meeting cleaner emission standards can be slow. Given the health risks associated with diesel emissions and the proximity of residents to sources of diesel emissions, mitigating emissions (and resulting health impacts) of diesel engines is a priority. There is a need to ‘fill the gap’ through additional actions in order to address and further reduce emissions from existing diesel engines.

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Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Date: February 10, 2009 Page 4 of 6 It is notable that while emission standards for diesel engines are becoming increasingly more stringent, they are only applicable to new engines. Consequently, the full benefit of these standards may not be realized for decades given the longevity of existing on-road and non-road engines and the comparatively high emissions of older diesel vehicles and engines. Currently, very little action is being taken with respect to emissions from non-road diesel engines in particular. Given the contribution of this sector to overall diesel emissions, more attention should be given to these sources. Metro Vancouver’s 2005 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) includes a number of actions related to reduction of diesel PM emissions. To address the AQMP actions, Metro Vancouver’s Sustainability Framework workplan lists the following two items as regional priorities for 2009: 1 Identify further regulatory and non-regulatory actions that may be taken by Metro

Vancouver to reduce regional emissions of diesel particulates. 2 Initiate consultation on regulatory initiatives to reduce non-road diesel emissions. Regulatory and Non-regulatory Actions Development of a broad program to address all sources of diesel PM emissions throughout the region is complex. There are a wide range of diesel emission sources regionally, and Metro Vancouver’s authority to regulate some of them is limited. As a result, staff has identified a list of actions in the Attachment that can be taken for on-road vehicles (e.g. heavy-duty trucks), non-road engines and equipment, rail locomotives and marine vessels. The diesel emission reduction program in the Attachment outlines the local health impact associated with the particular emission source and action. Actions identified as having a ‘high’ local health impact indicates that that particular action for that emission source have high potential to reduce health impacts associated with diesel engine emissions. Also included in the table is a listing of potential lead agencies for each action and the role for Metro Vancouver. Metro Vancouver’s role in these actions ranges from direct regulation to education and incentive programs, to collaboration with or advocacy to other levels of government. For example, in the marine and rail sectors where activities and emissions tend to be federally regulated, Metro Vancouver’s role is largely one of advocacy and collaboration (e.g. through work planning, provision of technical expertise, etc.). Table 2 lists priority diesel emission reduction actions for 2009 where Metro Vancouver can be a lead agency, based on variables in the Attachment, such as the potential for reducing health impacts. Consultation on Regulatory Initiatives Staff intends to examine regulatory opportunities to reduce emissions of diesel PM in Metro Vancouver. Consequently, a report to this Committee discussing potential regulatory approaches and issues, particularly for non-road engines, and recommending consultation, will be prepared in the coming months. Corporate Diesel Reduction Actions Metro Vancouver has also initiated a corporate program to reduce its own emissions from diesel engines, as reported to the Committee in May 2008. Some of those actions include: • Retrofit of pre-2007 model year diesel trucks operated in the Metro Vancouver fleet;

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Page 5 of 6 • Replacement of older fleet equipment with equipment meeting improved emission

standards; • Replacement of contracted waste-hauling trucks with trucks meeting cleaner 2007

emission standards; • Use of ultra-low sulphur diesel in non-road equipment operated by Metro Vancouver; • Planned retrofits of non-road engines/equipment; • Development of diesel equipment purchase/lease guidelines and idle reduction

programs. Table 2 – Preliminary Diesel Emission Reduction Work Program for 2009 Emission Source and Action Role for Metro

Vancouver / Status

Onroad Vehicles Expedite the development of initiatives to address 1994-2006 model year commercial on-road heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Tighten the emission/opacity standards for heavy-duty diesel vehicles in recognition of the reduction in smoke emissions which have occurred due to improved engine technology. Ensure that adequate staff resources are allocated for effective enforcement of the AirCare On-Road (ACOR) Program.

Advocacy, regulatory – Board recommendation to Province September 2008

Work with other government agencies to enact municipal bylaws and provincial regulations to reduce idling from heavy-duty diesel vehicles.

Advocacy

Develop best practices for member municipalities and owner/operators of heavy-duty vehicles to reduce diesel emissions (e.g. purchasing, rental and leasing guidelines).

Policy, Business services

Develop incentive program for diesel emission reduction programs (includes retrofits and cleaner fuels).

Policy, incentives

Non-road Engines Evaluate and consult on programs for regulating sources at a regional level (e.g. construction equipment).

Regulatory

Work with other government agencies to enact municipal bylaws and provincial regulations to reduce idling from heavy-duty non-road diesel engines/equipment.

Regulatory, Advocacy

Develop best practices for member municipalities and owners/operators of heavy-duty vehicles to reduce diesel emissions (e.g. purchasing, rental and leasing guidelines).

Business services

Develop incentive program for diesel emission reduction programs (includes retrofits and cleaner fuels).

Policy, incentives

Locomotives Regulatory actions for local rail yards may be possible (e.g. with respect to idling locomotives).

Regulatory

Continued involvement in BC Rail and Locomotive Air Quality Working Group.

Advocacy

Marine Vessels Undertake demonstration project to evaluate the feasibility and benefit of the use of biodiesel in harbour vessels and ferries in Metro Vancouver.

Collaboration

Continued involvement in BC Marine Vessel Air Quality Work Group. Advocacy

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Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Date: February 10, 2009 Page 6 of 6 3. ALTERNATIVES The Board may: 1 endorse the diesel emission reduction program for Metro Vancouver as a basis for further work, Or 2 refer the report back to staff with direction to consider additional or different actions to reduce diesel emissions in Metro Vancouver. 4. CONCLUSION Emissions from diesel engines make a significant contribution to human health risk from air pollution in Metro Vancouver, more than all other toxic air contaminants combined. A number of actions are already underway with the intent of reducing diesel emissions, but given the risk to health and the proximity of most emissions to the public, more needs to be done. This report outlines a diesel emission reduction program for the region, and work program priorities for Metro Vancouver for 2009 are identified. Particular focus is paid to sources of diesel emissions where Metro Vancouver can play a significant role, such as existing non-road engines, an area where very little work is currently being done. Metro Vancouver’s role in these actions ranges from direct regulation to education and incentive programs, to collaboration with or advocacy to other levels of government, with an ultimate focus of reducing diesel emissions and their impact on human health. ATTACHMENT Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver. 004885668

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Diesel Emission Reduction Program for Metro Vancouver

Emission Source and Actions Local Health Impact

Possible Lead Role*

Role for Metro Vancouver Timeline

Onroad Vehicles (8% of diesel PM emissions)

1. Expedite the development of initiatives to address 1994-2006 model year commercial on-road heavy-duty diesel vehicles.

High BCMOE, BCMOT

Advocacy 2009-2010

2.1 Tighten the emission/opacity standards for heavy-duty diesel vehicles in recognition of the reduction in smoke emissions which have occurred due to improved engine technology.

2.2 Require large fleet owners to perform smoke inspection or opacity tests on their own fleet vehicles to ensure compliance with standards.

2.3 Ensure that adequate staff resources are allocated for effective enforcement of the AirCare On-Road (ACOR) Program.

Medium

BCMOE, BC MOT, MV


2009

3. Advocate for renewable fuel standards with minimum 20% content, within Metro Vancouver by 2020.

Medium BCMOE, EC Advocacy 2009-2011

4. Work with other government agencies to enact municipal bylaws and provincial regulations to reduce idling from heavy-duty diesel vehicles.

Medium BCMOE, Municipalities

Advocacy 2009

5. Develop best practices for member municipalities and owner/operators of heavy-duty vehicles to reduce diesel emissions (e.g. purchasing, rental and leasing guidelines).

Low-Medium

MV, Municipalities

Policy, Business services

2009

6. Develop incentive program for diesel emission reduction programs (includes retrofits and cleaner fuels).

Medium MV, EC, BCMOE

Policy, incentives 2009-2010

Non-road Engines (41% of diesel PM emissions)

7. Expedite the federal government's planned amendments to the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Emission Regulations to incorporate Tier 4 emission standards in alignment with U.S. EPA standards.

High EC Advocacy 2009

8. Evaluate and consult on programs for regulating sources at a regional level (e.g. construction equipment).

High MV Regulatory 2009

9. Encourage provincial government to extend renewable fuel standards to cover non-road engines within Metro Vancouver.

Medium BCMOE, EC Advocacy 2009-2011

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Possible Lead Role*


10. Work with other government agencies to enact municipal bylaws and provincial regulations to reduce idling from heavy-duty non-road diesel engines/equipment.

Medium MV, BCMOE, Municipalities


2009

11. Develop best practices for member municipalities and owners/operators of heavy-duty vehicles to reduce diesel emissions (e.g. purchasing, rental and leasing guidelines).

Low-Medium

MV, Municipalities

Business services 2009

12. Develop incentive program for diesel emission reduction programs (includes retrofits and cleaner fuels).

Medium MV, EC, BCMOE

Policy, incentives 2009-2010

Locomotives (8% of diesel PM emissions)

13. With participation from industry and other government agencies, undertake a demonstration project to evaluate the feasibility and benefit of LNG in switch locomotives in Metro Vancouver rail yards.

Medium 2009-2011

14. With participation from industry and other government agencies, re-evaluate the testing of biodiesel in switch locomotives in Metro Vancouver rail yards.

Low-Medium

2009-2011

15. Encourage railway companies to use ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) in rail yard and line haul operations prior to regulated use in 2012.

Medium 2009-2011

16. Encourage railway companies to replace older switchers in Metro Vancouver rail yards with cleaner low emission technology engines.

Medium 2009-2015

17. Encourage railway companies to replace older switchers and line haul locomotives (pre Tier 0, Tier 0 and Tier 1) in Metro Vancouver with Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 engines as they become available.

Medium – High

2009-2015

18. Encourage railway companies to reduce idling at rail yards by retrofitting switchers and line haul locomotives with automatic anti-idling and low-idling systems (e.g. auxiliary power units, “HotStart” systems and automatic electronic shutdown systems).

Medium 2009-2015

19. Encourage railway companies to retrofit switchers and line haul locomotives with diesel PM reducing devices such as diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

Medium – High

Industry, BCMOE, BCMOT, EC, TC, Port MV, NRCan (14)

Advocacy, collaboration

2009-2015

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Possible Lead Role*


20. Encourage the federal and provincial governments to harmonize locomotive emission standards with US EPA for both federally and provincially operating railway companies.

Medium Advocacy, Regulatory

2009-2010

21. Develop regional/municipal bylaws to address complaints related to idling in Metro Vancouver switch yards.

Medium Advocacy, Regulatory

2009-2011

22. Develop outreach and education programs for railway operators through the BC Rail and Locomotive Air Quality Working Group.

Low – Medium

BCMOE, BCMOT, EC, TC Outreach and

Engagement Ongoing

Ocean-going Marine Vessels (31% of diesel PM emissions)

23. With participation from industry, ports and other government agencies, undertake a demonstration project to evaluate the feasibility and benefit of LNG as a fuel source for shore power installations.

High Port MV, EC, Terasen Gas


2009

24.1 Encourage federal / provincial governments to provide funding of land side shore power installation at Canada Place for cruise ships and at Delta Port for container ships.

24.2 Work with federal / provincial governments to ensure that new terminals and expansion of existing terminals include shore power infrastructure.

High

EC, TC, MV, Port MV


2008-2009

25. Encourage shipping industry to use low sulphur marine diesel and bunker fuels in advance of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Annex VI regulation and creation of an Emission Control Area (ECA).

Medium – High

2009-2013

26. Encourage shipping line owners to retrofit vessels with slide valves on main engines.

Low-Medium

2009-2015

27. With participation from industry and other government agencies, undertake demonstration projects to evaluate the feasibility and benefit of emerging diesel PM retrofit technologies such as diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

Medium

Shipping industry, Port MV, EC, MV, BCF


2009-2015

28. Encourage the federal government to ratify IMO Annex VI and develop domestic regulation to enforce the Annex VI requirements.

Medium 2009

29. Encourage the federal government to adopt California regulations prior to the creation of an ECA at BC ports.

High

Industry, MV, BC MOE, BC MOT

Advocacy

2009-2011

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Possible Lead Role*


Other Marine Vessels - harbour vessels, ferries (12% of diesel PM emissions)

30. With participation from industry and other government agencies, undertake demonstration project to evaluate the feasibility and benefit of the use of biodiesel in harbour vessels and ferries in Metro Vancouver.

Low – Medium

2009

31. Encourage harbour vessel operators to use ULSD in their vessels prior to regulated use in 2012.

Medium 2009-2011

32. Encourage harbour vessel operators to rebuild or replace existing engines (Tier 0, 1) to meet US EPA Tier 2.

Medium 2009-2015

33. Encourage harbour vessel operators to retrofit existing vessels with DOCs and DPFs to reduce diesel emissions.

Medium

CMC, TC, EC, BC MOE, BC MOT, NRCan (30), BCF, Port MV


2009-2015

34. Encourage harbour vessel operators to replace existing vessels with newer vessels meeting US EPA Tier 3 and 4 emission standards.

Medium Industry, MV, BC MOE, BC MOT


2009-2015

35. Encourage the federal and provincial governments to harmonize Category 1 and 2 marine engine emission standards with US EPA.

Medium – High

Industry, MV, BC MOE, BC MOT

Advocacy 2009

36. Encourage the federal and provincial governments to develop incentive programs for continued support for emission reduction actions.

Medium EC, TC, BC MOE, MV


2009-2010

* MV – Metro Vancouver BCF – BC Ferries

BC MOE – BC Ministry of the Environment BC MOT – BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure CMC – Council of Marine Carriers EC – Environment Canada

NRCan – Natural Resources Canada Port MV – Port Metro Vancouver TC – Transport Canada 004886287

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To: Environment and Energy Committee From: Ken Reid, Air Quality Planner, Policy and Planning Department Date: January 21, 2009 Subject: Updating the Air Quality Monitoring Network Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee receive for information the report dated January 21, 2009, titled “Updating the Air Quality Monitoring Network”. 1. PURPOSE In March 2008, the Environment and Energy Committee received a report on the Lower Fraser Valley air quality monitoring network, including the recommendations of a third party review of the network prepared by consultants. Since that time Metro Vancouver staff has developed an implementation plan to act on the consultants’ recommendations, with input from staff and network partners. This report provides an update on changes proposed for the air quality monitoring network and a path for on-going enhancement and management. 2. CONTEXT Metro Vancouver maintains and operates a network of 27 long-term air quality monitoring stations in the Lower Fraser Valley airshed, in partnership with the Fraser Valley Regional District, the federal government and a number of industrial partners who contribute funding for some of the stations. The network of permanent monitoring stations is complemented by a mobile air monitoring unit, and other portable instruments that can be deployed for special air quality monitoring studies. A map of the network with station classifications is provided in Attachment 1. Action #31 in the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP, 2005) requires Metro Vancouver to “update and improve the ambient monitoring network to respond to ongoing changes in regional and local air quality management priorities and needs”. In 2007, an external review of the network, funded by Metro Vancouver and the FVRD, identified technical issues, such as redundant monitoring, deficiencies in monitoring, and more efficient approaches to collect the air quality information required, provided an opportunity to evaluate the overall objectives and budget for the network, and provided a set of recommendations. Metro Vancouver staff has followed up on that report and drafted a plan to improve and update the Monitoring Network. This plan establishes objectives and priorities; aligns Monitoring Network activities with the goals and actions of Metro Vancouver’s AQMP; ensures adequate coverage, given current and future growth patterns; and allocates resources in a manner consistent with priorities.

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Updating the Air Quality Monitoring Network Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Date: February 10, 2009 Page 2 of 6 Metro Vancouver operates the Monitoring Network with the purpose of supporting the goals of the AQMP and its strategies and actions to improve both regional and local air quality. This purpose is met by achieving several priority objectives for the Network, including: • measure air pollutant concentrations in populated areas to determine representative

community exposures; • provide measures of performance for the Air Quality Management Plan with respect

to regional air quality and trends; • investigate and characterize air quality at the neighbourhood scale; • provide air quality information for use by the public and researchers; • support regulatory decisions, as well as the development of new AQMP policies and

local air quality action plans, and • assess and track visual air quality. A Network Built on Permanent and Special Study Monitoring An important foundation of an evolving Monitoring Network is the recognition that a core network of permanent monitoring stations should be supplemented by shorter term, specialized monitoring and investigative capabilities. A system of permanent monitoring stations is well established in Metro Vancouver but the deployment of these stations needs to be re-examined from time to time. In broad terms, a well-deployed network of permanent stations provides information to answer the questions: • What are the air quality levels that the residents in Metropolitan Vancouver are

exposed to most of the time? • How do those levels vary throughout the region? • How have those levels varied over time? The Monitoring Network review has indicated that permanent stations do not need to be located at uniform distances throughout the region, nor is a permanent station needed in every community. Special studies capabilities are a comparatively new aspect to the network. While a mobile air monitoring unit has been in use in the region for some time, the network review shows that additional capabilities are needed to answer the questions: • Even if air quality is generally acceptable at the overall regional or airshed level, are

there “hot spots” or problem areas at the local or community scale? • What are the causes of the hot spots and what remedial actions are needed to

resolve them? The duration of special studies monitoring is typically finite, as monitoring continues for as long as is needed to characterize or investigate a problem. Attachment 2 provides a more detailed comparison of the objectives and uses of permanent stations and special studies. The following sections describe major initiatives underway or planned for improving and updating the LFV Air Quality Monitoring Network, utilizing both permanent stations and special studies. Special Study Monitoring The Monitoring Network review recommended that Metro Vancouver acquire greater capability to undertake special study monitoring and that more special study monitoring be performed. Increasing capacity for special study monitoring was a priority in 2008: • Instruments designed for portability and deployment as stand-alone units were

acquired, including one Airpointer (with capability to monitor common air pollutants in a single unit), eight continuous fine particulate (PM2.5) monitors and five elemental, or

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“black”, carbon monitors to help understand the particulate emissions associated with diesel fuel combustion.

• Existing instrument shelters continue to be renovated to provide two additional portable air quality stations.

Current special studies include: New Westminster Following a request from the City of New Westminster, a one-year study was initiated in 2008 to measure air quality in the vicinity of a heavy-duty truck route (Front Street) and at a community site (Sapperton Park). The community site was selected with dual purposes: (i) to allow a comparison between community levels in New Westminster to the truck route, and (ii) to allow a comparison of community levels in New Westminster to other communities in the region. The latter will facilitate an informed decision upon completion of the special study, about whether or not a permanent station is needed in New Westminster. Surrey One air quality monitoring station is currently located in Surrey, in the Clayton area, and one nearby in North Delta. Following a request from Metro Vancouver’s Environment and Energy Committee, a one-year special study involving the deployment of the Mobile Air Monitoring Unit to several locations was initiated in Surrey in 2008. The study is intended to assess the adequacy of existing stations in or near Surrey, and provide information about the optimum location for a new station in Surrey. Burrard Inlet Area Local Air Quality Study This special study seeks to gain a better understanding of the air quality in the Burrard Inlet Area, where many air emission sources operate, including vehicles, buildings, industrial operations, heavy construction equipment, locomotives, marine vessels and port operations. Monitoring equipment has been set up in various locations. Requests for more special study monitoring were also received in 2008, and it appears that both the need and demand for such studies is increasing. Adjustments to Permanent Monitoring Stations Proposed Retirement of Two Existing Stations The existing permanent monitoring stations at Second Narrows in North Vancouver (T6), and Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver (T35) should be re-classified as special study sites and considered for retirement following their respective special studies: • The North Vancouver station was established in 1977 and is situated amidst

industrial and commercial operations, including marine port activity, and currently contributes to the Burrard Inlet Area Local Air Quality Study (BIALAQS). While it is a key site for this special study, it does not meet the typical criteria for permanent station siting and is likely impacted significantly by local emission sources. Special study monitoring for BIALAQS is scheduled to be complete by 2010.

• The Horseshoe Bay station was originally established (in cooperation with the District of West Vancouver and BC Ferries) in 2002 as part of a monitoring program for the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal expansion. Currently measurements at Gleneagles Elementary School indicate that carbon monoxide and fine particulate (PM2.5) levels at this location are the lowest measured of any station located in Metro

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Vancouver. It is recommended that monitoring at this site continue until completion of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games.

Retirement of these two stations reduces the overall number of permanent monitoring stations, and should be done in consultation with affected stakeholders. The North Shore area would continue to be served by the permanent monitoring station at Mahon Park (T26) in North Vancouver. New Air Quality Monitoring Station in Tsawwassen As part of the environmental assessment process for the Deltaport Third Berth Project, Port Metro Vancouver made a commitment to air quality monitoring. Metro Vancouver worked with Port Metro Vancouver, the Corporation of Delta, Tsawwassen First Nation, and Environment Canada, developing a recommendation that an air quality monitoring station be established in the Tsawwassen area of Delta. The station will be installed, operated and maintained by Metro Vancouver, with funding provided by Port Metro Vancouver. As a result of this new station, the operation of a nearby non-continuous particulate matter monitor will end. Super Sites A core set of permanent “Super Sites”, will be established at five existing stations distributed throughout the LFV. These stations, as the name implies, are fully instrumented for meteorological, air quality and visibility measurements. These stations are capable of detailed speciation (to determine the chemical constituents of VOCs and PM) and can conduct source apportionment studies to help identify the sources that are contributing to air quality levels. Implementation of these Super Sites will require some minor re-distribution of monitors from other existing sites, as well as the deployment of new elemental, or “black”, carbon monitors acquired in 2008. Super Sites are proposed for Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Moody, Abbotsford and Chilliwack. A future station in Surrey may be considered as an additional super site. Establishment of Super Sites can also support reduced monitoring at other sites where comprehensive monitoring may not be necessary. Reduced Monitoring at Some Stations The Monitoring Network review has indicated that each station in the Monitoring Network need not monitor the same suite of pollutants. By allowing some flexibility in pollutants being monitored, redundancy can be avoided without limiting the air quality information provided. As a result, changes are proposed in the Monitoring Network for stations monitoring carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and sulphur dioxide: Carbon Monoxide (CO) The consultant’s Network Review report showed that there is currently more CO monitoring than required in the LFV and that CO emissions are declining. Five stations have been identified where CO monitoring can be removed. As CO levels are strongly influenced by local emissions, CO monitoring should continue to play a role in special studies. Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5) The Network Review report recommended that with the increased understanding of the health effects associated with smaller particles, PM2.5 monitoring should be increased and PM10 monitoring could be reduced within the Monitoring Network. Implementing proposed changes in particulate matter monitoring will result in a total of 9 stations with both PM2.5 and PM10 and 6 stations with PM2.5.

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Page 5 of 6 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) The Network Review report recommended that SO2 monitoring should be retained at Super Sites, that areas of highest SO2 emissions (e.g. near shipping, heavy-duty vehicle traffic and rail) should be preferred, and could be reduced elsewhere since concentrations tend to be low. Three stations have been identified where SO2 monitoring can be removed. Ozone (O3) Redundant ozone monitoring in the central and western parts of the Lower Fraser Valley was identified by the Network review report, although no stations were specifically named. At this time no reductions in ozone monitoring are planned, since a major initiative to examine ozone in detail and to provide an understanding of the relationship between ambient ozone levels and emissions of ozone precursors is being proposed. This collaborative effort between researchers (UBC, UNBC) and government (Metro Vancouver, FVRD, Environment Canada) may provide some additional insight into the ozone network. New Monitoring in Metro Vancouver Generally, permanent stations in the Monitoring Network were established 10-20 years ago for most of Metro Vancouver and as much as 30 years ago for some of the western parts. Given the intervening patterns of growth, densification, traffic increases, and changes to the industrial base, there was a need to consider how well the current and future population was covered by the Monitoring Network. A qualitative assessment considered land-use and population density and identified Surrey, New Westminster and the east side of Vancouver as areas where coverage may not be adequate. Both Surrey and New Westminster are already the subject of one-year special studies (described in the previous section). The two current stations in Vancouver (Kitsilano and Downtown Vancouver) are facing local site challenges that may require their relocation. If re-location is undertaken, the need for air quality monitoring on the east side of Vancouver should be included when new sites are considered. New Monitoring in the FVRD Additional ozone and PM2.5 monitoring in the eastern parts of the Fraser Valley was recommended by the Network Review report. In cooperation with the FVRD, up to three new monitoring stations located in the FVRD will be considered. While the FVRD has proposed approaching the BC government for initial funding to establish the stations, provisions for their annual operation and maintenance costs would need to form part of the existing air quality monitoring agreement between Metro Vancouver and the FVRD. Management/Operations A new air quality data acquisition system and software will replace the current system in 2009. This is anticipated to introduce greater automation, the capacity for remote station maintenance and increased efficiencies for data quality assurance/quality control, analysis and reporting. Accordingly, the number of staff involved in the operation of the permanent monitoring stations has been reduced for 2009. One position has been eliminated and some resources have been shifted to a new “air sampling and investigation” program, which responds to an increased emphasis on specialized, portable monitoring capabilities with the intent of investigating air quality hot spots and resolving air quality issues. A management framework is also being put in place to ensure on-going network evaluation, such that the system remains current. Consultation with network partners will be important, as will the access to air quality information for the public.

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Stations Special Study Stations*

Timeframe • long-term • unspecified

• temporary • typically one to two years

Purpose

• Determine representative concentrations in populated areas and the highest representative concentrations in a metropolitan area

• Provide community-oriented monitoring (i.e. sites where people live, work and play)

• Investigate problem areas (or “hot spots”) in communities

• Measure the impact of specific emissions sources (e.g. industries operating under air emissions permits with Metro Vancouver)

• Survey potential locations for permanent monitoring stations

Information Outcomes

• show how air quality patterns vary throughout communities in the Lower Fraser Valley

• characterize community-wide public exposure in populated areas

• provide long-term trends in regional air quality

• provide an understanding of the contributing sources

• provide community-wide air quality health indices

• determine compliance with objectives and standards

• assess and track visual air quality

• confirm that a problem area exists

• identify the cause (i.e. contributing sources)

• characterize air quality at finer spatial scales, such as the neighbourhood level

Planning Outcomes

• evaluate emission reduction efforts

• measure the performance of Metro Vancouver’s Air Quality Management Plan

• inform regional air quality management planning efforts and policy development

• development of improvement measures

• development of local air quality action plans with improvement measures

• support regulatory decisions

Infrastructure

• self-contained air quality stations, most of which are modular buildings. Some stations make use of space within existing buildings

• centralized data acquisition system

• real-time communications

• mobile air monitoring unit (MAMU)

• 2 portable air quality stations • portable stand-alone

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To: Environment and Energy Committee From: Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary, Corporate Secretary’s Department Date: February 4, 2009 Subject: 2009 Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Dates Recommendation: That the Environment and Energy Committee establish the day, hour and place for its 2009 regular meetings as follows: Tuesday, February 10 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 6 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 9:00 a.m. Meetings will be held in the 2nd floor boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia unless otherwise specified on the Metro Vancouver public notice board, Metro Vancouver website, and the respective agenda. 1. PURPOSE To establish the day, hour and place of committee meetings. 2. CONTEXT The Procedure Bylaw requires the board and committees to decide from time to time by resolution the day, hour and place its regular meetings will be held. Scheduling meetings considers the timing for the board, 11 standing committees, four advisory committees, and sub committees, as well as statutory holidays, conferences for elected officials, FCM and MFA annual meetings, and spring break. 3. ALTERNATIVES None presented. 4. CONCLUSION The committee will have met the requirements of the board Procedure Bylaw by establishing the day, hour and place of its regular meetings, and the public can plan to attend such meetings.

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Item............................................................. Meeting ................................. 2008 October 27

TO: CITY MANAGER DATE: 2008 October 21 FROM: DIRECTOR ENGINEERING SUBJECT: NEIGHBOURHOOD ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES PURPOSE: To determine the feasibility of allowing the use of Neighbourhood Zero Emission

Vehicles within the City of Burnaby. RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. THAT the Street and Traffic By-Law be amended to:

• allow Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles to travel on streets with speed limits of 50km/h or less, and

• ensure Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles utilize the general purpose lane on the street that is closest to the right hand edge or curb of the street, except when a left hand turn is necessary or when passing another vehicle.

2. THAT a copy of the report be sent to TransLink and Metro Vancouver for consideration at a regional level, and that a copy be sent to neighbouring municipalities, the Transportation Committee and the Traffic Safety Committee for information.

REPORT

1.0 BACKGROUND City Council, at its regular meeting of 2008 October 06, adopted the following resolution:

“That Council direct staff to develop a feasibility report on allowing electric vehicles within the City of Burnaby.”

Electric vehicles, or more formally Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles (NZEVs), is a defined class of slow moving electric vehicles that was included in the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations as of 2008 June 06. Specifically, an NZEV is a vehicle that travels on 4 wheels and is powered by an electric motor that is designed to allow the vehicle to attain a speed of 32km/h per hour but not more than 40km/h. Safety requirements for NZEVs are federally regulated by Transport Canada as “low speed vehicles” and cannot travel faster than 40km/h because of its crash test performance. Under provincial regulations, NZEVs can be operated on municipal

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To: City Manager From: Director Engineering Re: Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles 2008 October 21 ............................................................. Page 2 roads with a speed limit of 40km/h or less, and can also operate on municipal roads with a speed limit greater than 40km/h but no more than 50km/h if authorized by municipal bylaw. Within the Lower Mainland, the City of Vancouver is the only municipality to adopt the use of NZEVs on their roads with speed limits of 50km/h or less. This includes most streets within Vancouver but excludes the bridges over False Creek. 2.0 EVALUATION Within Burnaby, most roadways have a speed limit of 50km/h or less, except for Highway 1, Marine Way, Barnet Rd (east of Inlet Dr), Burnaby Mountain Pkwy, Gaglardi Way and portions of Lougheed Hwy. Despite some access limitations, NZEVs do provide a sustainable travel alternative for short trips with light loads. They have little to no noise and, because they do not depend on fossil fuels, they create no greenhouse gases at source. Given the growing interest in sustainable transportation and greenhouse gas emissions, the NZEV can be an attractive option for some users and would be consistent with the City’s goal of promoting alternative modes and protecting the liveability and environment of the community. Staff consulted with the RCMP who expressed some concerns with the use of NZEVs in the City of Burnaby because of the lack of crash protection equipment and the speed differential with other traffic. NZEVs are not typically equipped with safety features such as airbags and impact-absorbing bumpers and thus their occupants are more exposed in the event of a collision with a full size vehicle or truck. It should be noted that many other different types of vehicles like bicycles, motor-assisted bicycles, and motorcycles share similar speed or safety characteristics of NZEVs but are permitted on most roads. As per federal regulations, NZEVs must be clearly identified with a slow moving vehicle emblem, thus alerting other motorists to their limitations and the need for greater precaution. To further reinforce the safe use of NZEVs, it is recommended that they utilize the general purpose lane on the street that is closest to the right hand edge or curb of the street, except when a left hand turn is necessary or when passing another vehicle. Staff, together with the RCMP and ICBC, will monitor the use of NZEVs and report back as required to address any concerns that may arise. 3.0 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS The Canadian National Institute for the Blind has previously raised the issue of the lack of roadside noise from electric vehicles. The lack of noise from both hybrid and electric vehicles make them more difficult to detect, particularly for those that are visually impaired and who depend more on detection by sound. As expanded use of these vehicles could increase pedestrian safety issues, staff will be reviewing this aspect as part of their monitoring program. In addition, staff will send a letter to NZEV distributors to bring this to their attention and seek their response.

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To: City Manager From: Director Engineering Re: Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles 2008 October 21 ............................................................. Page 3 CONCLUSION Overall, the use of NZEVs within the City of Burnaby is feasible despite some access and speed limitations. Allowing the use of NZEVs is a tangible way for the City of Burnaby to support another alternative form of sustainable transportation, help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide leadership in promoting sustainable transportation technology. L. S. Chu, P.Eng. DIRECTOR ENGINEERING DL/br Copied to: Director Planning and Building

City Solicitor RCMP – OIC Burnaby Detachment Supt. Rick Taylor

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VANCOUVER FRASER PORT AUTHORITY NEWS RELEASES December 17, 2008 Shore Power for Cruise Ships at Canada Place in 2009 Metro Vancouver, BC: Port Metro Vancouver will be the first port in Canada to implement shore power for cruise ships, beginning with the 2009 cruise season at Canada Place. Shore power is a highly effective way to reduce marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their engines and connect to BC Hydro’s electrical grid in order to provide necessary power while docked. The shore power installation at the homeport of the Vancouver-Alaska cruise – one of the world’s most popular cruises – represents a $9 million cooperative initiative among Transport Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Port Metro Vancouver, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. "Our government is working with our provincial, territorial and industry partners to invest in infrastructure projects that can improve our quality of life, encourage job creation and ultimately strengthen our economy," said Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages James Moore. “The launch of the port electrification project is a clear example of what can be done to stimulate our economy when we all work together. This project is good for Vancouver and will set an example for other ports across Canada. Representatives from each of the participating organizations gathered at Canada Place today for the formal announcement of the project. "British Columbia is setting a new transportation standard by being the first Canadian province to have a commercial application of shore power at its ports,” said British Columbia's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Kevin Falcon. “Improving air quality will make Vancouver an even more liveable city and bring us closer to our government’s goal of reducing greenhouse emissions by one-third by 2020.” Planning for shore power installation at Port Metro Vancouver began in 2005. The initiative represents the first shore power installation for cruise ships in Canada, and only the third in the world. “We are grateful for the outstanding support and cooperation of all the participants in this initiative,” said Captain Gordon Houston, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver. “The installation of cruise ship shore power at Canada Place demonstrates the Port’s commitment to implementing valuable environmental programs, and allows us to remain competitive with other West Coast ports in the provision of this innovative technology.” Port Metro Vancouver is Canada’s largest port. Port activities generate 132,700 total jobs across Canada and $10.5 billion in GDP. The Port hosted 254 cruise ship visits in 2008. Each cruise ship that docks in Vancouver contributes $2 million to the local economy.

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Contacts: Anne McMullin Director, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Port Metro Vancouver 604-665-9069 Email: [email protected] Chris Day Press Secretary Office of Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird, Ottawa 613-990-0700 Media Relations Transport Canada, Ottawa 613-993-0055

Donna Howes Communications Manager Western Economic Diversification 604-666-1318 Email: [email protected] David Currie Public Affairs Officer B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 250-387-5798 Email: [email protected]

© 2008 Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

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The Globe and MailCleaner air lengthens our lives, study findsThu 22 Jan 2009Page: L1Section: Globe LifeByline: Carly WeeksIllustrations: Illustration ;

Efforts to cut air pollution in the past few decadeshave helped increase life expectancy in the generalpopulation, according to groundbreaking new U.S.research.

The study, published today in the New EnglandJournal of Medicine, gives the most comprehensiveevidence to date that may put to rest the question ofwhether air quality improvements can have ameasurable effect on health.

"This tells us that continued efforts to improve airquality, even in only moderately polluted cities,should result in improved life expectancy," said leadauthor Arden Pope.

On average, reductions in fine particulate airpollution in the past few decades increased lifeexpectancy by about five months for those living in51 U. S. cities that researchers included in the study.

"The evidence clearly suggests that the reason we'reseeing increases in life expectancy is because wehave a reduction in an important risk factor, in thiscase air pollution, to cardiopulmonary diseasegenerally," said Dr. Pope, who is a professor atBrigham Young University in Utah.

Although Canadian cities weren't included in thestudy, the findings represent promise for thiscountry's continuing efforts to improve air quality,according to Ted Boadway, health care consultant forthe Canadian Medical Association and OntarioMedical Association.

"The message is that prevention works here," he said."In short, it's worth doing anything because if you dosomething, you get something."

Fine particulate air pollution is associated with anincreased risk of various health issues, ranging frombreathing problems to decreased lung function andheart attacks. Research has suggested that long-termexposure to fine particulate matter can dramaticallyincrease the risk of dying from heart disease orstroke.

Fine particulate matter consists of microscopicparticles and liquid droplets that can containsulphates, nitrates and other acids, as well as organicchemicals, metals and dust. While some particulatematter occurs naturally, a major portion of it comesfrom industrial activities, burning fossil fuels andother human activities.

Researchers compared changes in the amount ofparticulate matter measured in the air in 51 U.S. citiesfrom the early 1980s to the early 2000s and also

looked at changes in life expectancy to arrive at theirconclusion.

They found an overall decrease in the amount of fineparticulate matter in the air was associated with anincrease in life expectancy. Areas that had the largestreduction in air pollution also had the largest increasein life expectancy, the study said. Average lifeexpectancy increased seven months for everydecrease of 10 micrograms per cubic metre of fineparticulate air pollution, according to the study.

"There's been some success and it seems to be payingoff," Dr. Pope said. "The other encouraging aspect ofthis seems to suggest that further improvements in airquality will result in further improvements in lifeexpectancy."

The researchers arrived at their conclusion byanalyzing death and population data from the citiesinvolved in the study. They also took into accountadditional factors that may affect life expectancy,such as smoking rates, level of education, migration,income and other demographic information, toincrease the accuracy of their findings.

Although other factors contributed to an overallincrease in life expectancy, researchers determinedthat up to 15 per cent of the boost could be attributedto improvements in air quality.

Over all, the researchers found that life expectancy inthe cities studied increased by nearly three years fromabout 1980 to 2000. Of that, about five months, onaverage, could be attributed to a reduction in fineparticulate air pollution.

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