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October 4, 2007

NOTICE TO THE GVRD WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE You are requested to attend a Regular Meeting of the GVRD Waste Management Committee to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia.

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

1.1 October 17, 2007 Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Recommendation: That the Waste Management Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for October 17, 2007 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 July 6, 2007 Special Joint Meeting Minutes Staff Recommendation: That the Waste Management Committee adopt the minutes of its special joint meeting held July 6, 2007 as circulated.

2.2 September 12, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes

Staff Recommendation: That the Waste Management Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held September 12, 2007 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

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

5.1 2008 Programs and Priorities of the Waste Management Committee Designated Speaker: Tom Heath

Recommendation: That the Waste Management Committee endorse the proposed programs and priorities, as outlined in the report dated October 4, 2007, titled “2008 Programs and Priorities of the Waste Management Committee”, as the basis for the budget to be considered at the budget workshop in November 2007.

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5.2 Metro Vancouver Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives From: Greater Vancouver Regional District Board Recommendation: That the Waste Management Committee endorse the proposed programs and priorities, as outlined in the report dated August 28, 2007, titled “Metro Vancouver Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives”, as the basis for consideration in the development of its 2008 program.

5.3 Public Consultation for Utility Management Plans

Designated Speaker: Marie Griggs Report to follow under separate cover.

5.4 Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to August 31, 2007

Designated Speaker: Tim Jervis and Phil Trotzuk Recommendation: That the Committee receive the report titled “Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to August 31, 2007” dated October 2, 2007 for information.

5.5 Manager’s Report

Recommendation: That the Waste Management Committee receive for information the “Manager’s Report” dated September 24, 2007.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS No items presented.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

No items presented. 8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

No items presented. 9. ADJOURNMENT

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Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the GVRD Aboriginal Relations, Waste Management and Water Committee

held on Friday, July 6, 2007 Page 1 of 3

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ABORIGINAL RELATIONS, WASTE MANAGEMENT, AND WATER

COMMITTEES JOINT COMMITTEE Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Aboriginal Relations, Waste Management, and Water Committees held at 12:38 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2007 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. PRESENT: Councillor Mary-Wade Anderson, White Rock, Waste Management Committee Councillor Linda Barnes, Richmond, Water Committee Director Derek Corrigan, Burnaby, Vice Chair, Water Committee (arrived at 12:43 p.m.) Councillor Ernie Daykin, Maple Ridge, Waste Management Committee Councillor Calvin Donnelly, City of New Westminster, Aboriginal Relations and Water

Committees Councillor Fin Donnelly, Coquitlam, Waste Management Committee Director Ralph Drew, Village of Belcarra, Aboriginal Relations and Vice Chair, Waste

Management Committee (arrived at 12:40 p.m.) Director Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, West Vancouver, Waste Management Committee Director Marvin Hunt, Surrey, Chair, Waste Management Committee Councillor Dan Johnston, Burnaby, Waste Management Committee Director Darrell Mussatto, City of North Vancouver, Aboriginal Relations Committee Councillor Alan Nixon, North Vancouver District, Waste Management Committee Director Barbara Steele, Surrey, Water Committee Director Tim Stevenson, Vancouver, Chair, Water Committee Director Harold Steves, City of Richmond, Aboriginal Relations Committee Councillor Ken Stewart, District of Maple Ridge, Aboriginal Relations Committee Director Michael Wright, Port Coquitlam, Water Committee ABSENT: Councillor Bob Elliott, Port Moody, Water Committee Director Judy Forster, City of White Rock, Chair, Aboriginal Relations Committee Councillor Janice Harris, North Vancouver District, Water Committee Director Peter Ladner, Vancouver, Waste Management Committee Director Barrie Lynch, Coquitlam, Water Committee Director Hal Weinberg, Village of Anmore, Vice Chair, Aboriginal Relations Committee STAFF: Johnny Carline, Chief Administrative Officer/Commissioner Heather Schoemaker, Manager, Corporate Relations Department Klara Kutakova, Assistant to Regional Committees, Corporate Secretary’s Department Director Marvin Hunt, Chair, Waste Management Committee, chaired the joint meeting.



1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 July 6, 2007 Special Joint Meeting Agenda

12:40 p.m. Director Drew arrived at the meeting

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations, Waste Management and Water Committees adopt the agenda for the Special Joint Meeting scheduled for July 6, 2007 as circulated.

CARRIED 2. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

2.1 First Nations Issues and GVRD Corporate Interests – Presentation Heather Schoemaker, Manager, Corporate Relations Department, and Marino Piombini, Senior Planner, Corporate Relations Department, provided an overview of First Nations issues and GVRD corporate interests, outlining the following: • Interests of 10 First Nations communities within the Greater Vancouver

region • GVRD interests of First Nations outside the Greater Vancouver region • First Nations involvement in the Cache Creek Landfill Replacement

Process • BC First Nations Leadership Council • GVRD First Nations Strategy • Aboriginal Relations Committee’s background, structure, strategic

priorities and specific actions Discussion ensued on the need to formulate an official GVRD response to the potential use of watersheds by First Nations.

12:43 p.m. Director Corrigan arrived at the meeting.

Presentation material was distributed at the meeting and is retained with the July 6, 2007 Special Joint Aboriginal Relations, Waste Management, and Water Committee agenda package. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Aboriginal Relations, Waste Management, and Water Committees receive the July 6, 2007 presentation on First Nations Issues and GVRD Corporate Interests for information.

CARRIED



3. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Special Joint Meeting of the GVRD Aboriginal Relations, Waste Management, and Water Committees scheduled for Friday, July 6, 2007 be closed pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (2) (b) as follows: “90 (2) A part of a committee meeting must be closed to the public if the subject

matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.”

CARRIED 4. ADJOURNMENT

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the meeting now conclude.

CARRIED (Time: 1:03 p.m.)

___________________________ _____________________________ Klara Kutakova, Marvin Hunt, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Waste Management Committee held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Page 1 of 8

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Waste Management Committee held at 1:03 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. PRESENT: Chair, Director Marvin Hunt, City of Surrey Councillor Mary-Wade Anderson, City of White Rock Councillor Ernie Daykin, District of Maple Ridge Councillor Fin Donnelly, City of Coquitlam Councillor Dan Johnston, City of Burnaby Director Peter Ladner, City of Vancouver Councillor Alan Nixon, District of North Vancouver ABSENT: Vice Chair, Director Ralph Drew, Village of Belcarra Director Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, District of West Vancouver STAFF: Johnny Carline, Chief Administrative Officer Toivo Allas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department Tom Heath, Manager, Operations and Maintenance Department Tim Jervis, Manager, Engineering and Construction Department Marjorie Whalen, Assistant to Regional Committees, Corporate Secretary’s Department 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 September 12, 2007 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Waste Management Committee: a) amend the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for September

12, 2007 by adding: i.) Item 3.3 – Late Delegation: Helen Spiegelman; ii.) Item 5.11 – Invitation to Present to Ottawa City Council; iii.) Item 5.12 – Demolition, Land Clearing, and Construction Material

Disposal Ban; iv.) Item 5.13 – Invitation from the Village of Ashcroft Council; and

b) adopt the agenda as amended. CARRIED


2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 July 11, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Waste Management Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held July 11, 2007 as circulated.

CARRIED

2.2 July 26, 2007 Special Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Waste Management Committee adopt the minutes of its special meeting held July 26, 2007 as circulated.

CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS

3.1 Gordon Skene, Paradigm Environmental Technologies Inc.

Gordon Skene, President, Paradigm Environmental Technologies Inc., provided members with an overview of the BC BioEnergy from Bio-Gas Project. The total project cost of $10 million would utilize MicroSludge, a sustainable technology that has a number of benefits for municipal wastewater treatment plants including reduced greenhouse gases and quantity of biosolids for disposal. Paradigm is seeking early funding commitments to ensure full operation at the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant prior to the 2010 Olympics.

3.2 Stanley W. Antoniuk, Stanton Valle Development Corp. Stanley W. Antoniuk, Stanton Valle Development Corp., agent for Arrow Ecology and the ArrowBio process, provided members with an overview of ArrowBio technology. ArrowBio technology recovers materials and energy and can be used as an alternative to landfill, incineration and other thermal technologies. Members were advised that this technology will help Metro Vancouver meet the Zero Waste Challenge.

3.3 Late Delegation: Helen Spiegelman, Zero Waste Vancouver

Helen Spiegelman, Zero Waste Vancouver, announced a citizen-led campaign to support Metro Vancouver in its Zero Waste Challenge, whose initial focus will be the review of the Solid Waste Management Plan. She spoke in support of the proposed stewardship program. She expressed concern with respect to the long-term outlook for solid waste volumes and building a waste disposal system that allows Metro Vancouver’s waste to double in 30 years, therefore encouraging citizens to continue generating too much waste.

4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

No items presented.


5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 MicroSludge Biogas Technology at Lulu Island WWTP Report dated August 9, 2007 from Fred Nenninger, Regional Utility Planning Division Manager and Martin Clarke, Senior Project Engineer, Policy and Planning Department, seeking support for Paradigm Environmental Technologies Inc. in their application for senior government funding for the use of MicroSludge technology and an advanced reciprocating engine system to produce heat and electricity for the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board: 1) Support Paradigm Environmental Technologies Inc. in their application for

senior government funding for the use of the MicroSludge technology and an advanced reciprocating engine system to produce heat and electricity for the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.

2) Direct staff to include one third of the cost of the co-generation and gas cleanup equipment, up to a maximum of $1 million, in the capital budget for 2008 as the GVS&DD project contribution – subject to the project receiving senior government funding.

3) Authorize the Commissioner to enter into any sole-source contracts required to allow the project to proceed.

CARRIED

5.2 Ministry of Environment’s Consultation on New Stewardship Programs Report dated August 28, 2007 from Monica Kosmak, Policy Analyst and Albert van Roodselaar, Utility Analysis and Environmental Division Manager, Policy and Planning Department, providing recommendations to the Ministry of Environment for new product stewardship programs from Metro Vancouver’s perspective. Discussion ensued relative to including incentive, recognition, and public education programs in the new product stewardship program. Adding antifreeze to the oil recycling program was also suggested. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board convey the report dated August 28, 2007, titled “Ministry of Environment’s Consultation on New Stewardship Programs” to the Minister of Environment with the following comments: 1. The proposed timeline for developing new stewardship programs is too

long. 2. Existing programs should be expanded but not counted as “new”

programs. 3. Metro Vancouver’s priorities for new programs include large appliances,

mercury-containing products, batteries, construction and demolition waste (gypsum) and packaging.

4. Antifreeze and hydraulic fluid, which could be collected through the oil stewardship program, should be moved to the list of existing programs that would be expanded.


5. The Ministry of Environment is encouraged to develop a public education program to promote product stewardship programs, as well as an incentive and recognition program for producers who significantly reduce waste through the design of their products, for example by requiring less packaging.

CARRIED

5.3 Amendment – Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary – South of 64th Avenue and East of Glover Road – Township of Langley Report dated August 13, 2007 from Mike Stringer, Senior Engineer, Policy and Planning Department, responding to a request from the Township of Langley for GVS&DD Board approval to amend the Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board approve the expansion of the Fraser Sewerage Area to include only the future building footprints on the currently vacant properties located south of 64 Avenue and east of Glover Road, identified as Lots A, B, C, and D, Group 2, NWD, Plan NWP 2239 as shown on Plan SA-2376, Sheet 31 subject to the following conditions: a. Use and development on the subject properties proceeds according to

the current RU-3 zoning or other agricultural zone permitted by the Township of Langley Official Community Plan; and

b. Prior to the Township of Langley approving a sanitary sewer connection for the subject properties, a covenant under Section 219 of the Land Titles Act be registered on title for each of the applicable properties. The covenant would specify the Fraser Sewerage Area footprint for each property and limit the sewer connection to a size consistent with the land uses allowed by current zoning.

CARRIED

5.4 Amendment – Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary – 5434 – 164 Street and 3632 Elgin Road, City of Surrey Report dated July 24, 2007 from Mike Stringer, Senior Engineer, Policy and Planning Department, responding to requests from the City of Surrey for GVS&DD Board approval to amend the Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board approve the expansion of the Fraser Sewerage Area to include the following properties in the City of Surrey described in report titled “Amendment – Fraser Sewerage Area Boundary – 5434 – 164 Street and 3632 Elgin Road, City of Surrey” dated July 24, 2007: a) the footprint of the existing residential building at 5434 – 164 Street as shown on Plan SA-2376, Sheet 33 b) 3632 Elgin Road as shown on Plan SA-2376, Sheet 37

CARRIED

5.5 GVRD and GVS&DD Regulatory Programs Enforcement Actions Report dated August 16, 2007 from Raymond Robb, Regulation and Enforcement Division Manager, Policy and Planning Department, informing of enforcement actions taken by GVRD Regulatory Programs to promote


compliance with Air Quality Management Bylaw, Sewer Use Bylaw and Municipal Solid Waste and recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaws. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Environment Committee and the Waste Management Committee receive for information the report dated August 16, 2007, titled “GVRD and GVS&DD Regulatory Programs Enforcement Actions”.

CARRIED

5.6 Solid Waste Volumes - Long Term Outlook Report dated August 9, 2007 from Fred Nenninger, Regional Utility Planning Division Manager, Policy and Planning Department, responding to a request for a report setting out the long-term management of solid waste in the region. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report titled “Solid Waste Volumes – Long Term Outlook.”

CARRIED

5.7 FCM 2007 Community Energy Planning Mission Summary Report dated August 16, 2007 from Director Ralph Drew and Councillor Alan Nixon, Waste Management Committee, and Martin Clarke, Senior Project Engineer, Policy and Planning Department, on the key observations from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2007 Community Energy Planning Mission. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive for information, the report dated August 16, 2007, titled FCM 2007 Community Energy Planning Mission Summary.

CARRIED

5.8 Pre-purchase of Steel Pipe and Valves for Jervis Forcemain No. 2 – Planetarium Section Report dated August 31, 2007 from Simon So, Civil, Mechanical Design and Construction Division Manager, Engineering and Construction Department, seeking authorization for the expenditure of budgeted capital funds for pre-purchase of steel pipe and valves for the Jervis Forcemain No. 2 – Planetarium Section. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board authorize the expenditure of up to $2.3 million of budgeted capital funds for pre-purchase of steel pipe and valves for the Jervis Forcemain No. 2 – Planetarium Section.

CARRIED

5.9 GVS&DD/Wastech Comprehensive Agreement – 2006 Financial Results Report dated August 14, 2007 from Dennis Ranahan, Senior Engineer, Contracted Services Division, Engineering and Construction Department,


providing the year 2006 financial results for the GVS&DD/Wastech Comprehensive Agreement. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board receive for information the report dated August 14, 2007 titled “GVS&DD/Wastech Comprehensive Agreement – 2006 Financial Results”.

CARRIED

5.10 Manager’s Report Report dated August 30, 2007 from Toivo Allas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department, and Tim Jervis, Manager, Engineering and Construction Department, providing an update on the following: • food waste composting demonstration trial; • 15-litre non-refillable water bottles; • system operations during the City of Vancouver labour dispute; and • upcoming Waste-to-Energy Facility routine maintenance shut-downs. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Waste Management Committee receive for information the “Managers’ Report” dated August 30, 2007.

CARRIED

5.11 Invitation to Present to Ottawa City Council Report dated September 5, 2007 from Toivo Allas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department, seeking endorsement of Director Ralph Drew presenting Metro Vancouver’s future direction on solid waste management to Ottawa City Council and senior staff. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board endorse the participation of Director Ralph Drew as the presenter to Ottawa City Council on Metro Vancouver’s future solid waste management strategies.

CARRIED 5.12 Demolition, Land Clearing, and Construction Material Disposal Ban

On-table report dated September 10, 2007 from Dennis Ranahan, Senior Engineer, Contracted Services Division, Engineering and Construction Department, seeking authorization for the Commissioner to implement a ban on the disposal of demolition, land clearing, and construction material at regional solid waste disposal facilities. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVS&DD Board authorize the Commissioner to implement a ban on the disposal of demolition, land clearing, and construction material at regional solid waste disposal facilities, with the timing of implementation, and duration of the ban to be determined at the discretion of the Commissioner.

CARRIED


5.13 Invitation from the Village of Ashcroft Council Members were advised that the Village of Ashcroft Council has invited the Waste Management Committee to meet with them during the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention on Tuesday, September 25, 2007.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Waste Management Committee receive for information the following items: 6.1 Correspondence dated June 18, 2007 to Mayor Lois Jackson from

Mark Freberg, Superintendent, Environmental Services, Highland Valley Copper regarding “Location of Municipal Solid Waste from the Greater Vancouver Region”.

6.2 Correspondence as submitted by Director P. Goldsmith-Jones: • Letter dated June 4, 2007 to Mayor P. Goldsmith-Jones from

Dieter Geesing, Project Manager, Transform Compost Systems regarding “Modern Composting Facility for the GVRD and the Lower Mainland”.

• Letter dated July 13, 2007 to the Honourable Barry Penner, Minister of Environment from Mark Rowlands, Vice-President, Recycling Council of BC regarding “Recycling Regulation – Adding New Products”.

6.3 Correspondence dated June 14, 2007 to Marvin Hunt, Chair, Waste Management Committee from Peter Ronald, BC Sustainable Energy Association regarding “Incineration Options for the Cache Creek Landfill Replacement”.

6.4 Correspondence dated June 26, 2007 to Marvin Hunt, Chair, Waste Management Committee from Ronald Langset, President, Prima Developments Ltd., regarding “GVRD Waste Disposal”.

6.5 Correspondence dated June 26, 2007 to GVRD Chair & Board of Directors from Jay Illingworth, Executive Director, Electronics Stewardship Association of B.C. regarding “Important Recycling News for Your Regional District”.

CARRIED 7. OTHER BUSINESS

No items presented. 8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the regular meeting of the GVRD Waste Management Committee scheduled for September 12, 2007 be closed pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) and (g) and Section 90 (2) (b) as follows: "90 (1) A part of a committee meeting may be closed to the public if the subject

matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if

committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district;

(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; and (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed

provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the committee, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public.”


“90 (2) A part of a committee meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence

relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.”

CARRIED 9. ADJOURNMENT

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the meeting now conclude.

CARRIED (Time: 2:45 p.m.)

___________________________ _____________________________ Marjorie Whalen, J. Marvin Hunt, Chair Assistant to Regional Committees

From: Lara Tessaro [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:13 PM To: GVRDSEC Subject: waste committee meeting

Hello,

I would like to apply to speak, on behalf of Ecojustice Canada, to the Waste Management Committee on October 17, 2007 at 1 pm. I only learned about this committee meeting late today. Ecojustice Canada (formerly Sierra Legal) has a long history of interest in sewage treatment practices, particularly in coastal BC communities.

The topic of my presentation is environmental goals for the upcoming 5 year review of the Liquid Waste Management Plan. We will be asking the Committee to take immediate action to commence public consultation in a LWMP 5 year review. We will also be asking the Committee to ensure that the parameters of that review are broad enough both to remedy issues of long-standing environmental concern, and to capture opportunities for environmental leadership.

Thank you for considering my application. Perhaps you could also advise when the staff report to the Committee will be available?

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From: Christianne Wilhelmson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 3:38 PM To: GVRDSEC Subject: application to speak to Waste Committee - Oct 17 Christianne Wilhelmson 604 633 0530 [email protected] Request to speak to Waste Committee on October 17

The subject of my presentation will be sewage treatment planning in Metro Vancouver The specific action I am asking the committee to take: Clearer direction needed on Liquid Waste Management Plan 5 Year Review •

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Waste Management Committee Meeting Date: October 17, 2007 To: Waste Management Committee From: Tom Heath, Manager Operations and Maintenance Department Date: October 4, 2007 Subject: 2008 Programs and Priorities of the Waste Management Committee Recommendation: That the Waste Management Committee endorse the proposed programs and priorities, as outlined in the report dated October 4, 2007, titled “2008 Programs and Priorities of the Waste Management Committee”, as the basis for the budget to be considered at the budget workshop in November 2007. 1. PURPOSE To present the 2008 programs and priorities under the purview of the Waste Management Committee for discussion and/or amendments for Board consideration at the Board budget workshop. 2. CONTEXT The current phase of the Program Planning and Budget Process focuses on determining programs to be undertaken in 2008, subject to final budget considerations. Deliberations on all Metro Vancouver budgets will be the subject of the Finance Committee meeting and the Board Workshop, both scheduled in November. At the Board workshop of September 19, 2007, the Board adopted in principle a Board Statement of SRI Principles and Priorities. While further definition of targets for the key strategies and priorities is anticipated to be discussed at the November workshop, the programs and priorities presented in this report will be delivered using the sustainability principles to guide decision making, and will contribute to the key strategies and priorities to the greatest extent possible (Attachment 1). This report outlines the proposed strategic priorities for the Waste Management Committee. It also includes related implementation priorities (in other words those actions that are important elements for implementation of the strategic priorities) as well as operational priorities (those priorities that are important to our operations, but of lesser strategic importance). Financial implications of these programs and priorities will be presented and are being finalized at the time of writing. 3. DISCUSSION

of 5 2008 Programs and Priorities of the Waste Management Committee Waste Management Committee meeting: October 17, 2007 3.1 Liquid Waste Management This function collects liquid waste (sewage) from the member municipalities, conveying it via large trunk sewers to the five Regional wastewater treatment plants. Those plants process the wastewater and release the final liquid effluent to nearby receiving waters. Three of the plants discharge to fresh water (the Fraser River) and provide secondary treatment. The remaining two plants discharge to the ocean and currently provide primary treatment. The design and operation of wastewater collection and treatment facilities is carried out to help preserve human health and ensure protection of the environment. By-products such as methane gas are used to provide energy for the treatment process at some plants. Biosolids removed from the waste stream are processed and re-used beneficially as soil amendments. A second function included under Liquid Waste Management is operation of major drainage facilities on behalf of member-municipalities within the Still Creek–Brunette River Drainage Area and the Port Moody–Coquitlam Drainage Area. Metro Vancouver maintains the various channels, culverts, debris traps and one dam to ensure stormwater is carried safely within the drainage courses. Staff works co-operatively with local stakeholders, municipalities, and senior government agencies to enhance stream conditions for fish passage and habitat. The Liquid Waste Management Plan established programs to monitor the health of the region’s waterways. Liquid waste effluent discharges will continue to be improved over time by upgrading the remaining primary treatment plants to full secondary treatment. Ongoing initiatives by Metro Vancouver and member municipalities are addressing the issues related to wet weather sewage overflows, with the objective of eliminating these. The overall goal is to achieve continual improvement of the water quality of the region’s receiving waters and prevent pollution. Treatment plant upgrades will include projects that more fully utilize the energy available from biogas to generate power and use the waste heat while also reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Using biosolids as a fuel is currently being explored with the objective of generating power and reduce GHGs. Utilizing the heat available from wastewater for space heating applications will also be considered. 3.1.1 Strategic Priorities Strategic Priorities and Related Initiatives

• Complete an updated Liquid Waste Management Plan and submit it to the Ministry of Environment - Secure property and confirm the timing of secondary treatment plant upgrades

for Iona and Lions Gate - Focus on source control initiatives to manage and improve water quality

• Pursue opportunities to recover energy - Maximize the production of biogas for power generation and heat recovery - Utilize energy from biosolids

• Eliminate pollution - Eliminate chronic wet weather overflows - Develop an integrated Stormwater Management Plan for the Port Moody –

Coquitlam Drainage Area to improve stormwater management. Operational Priorities

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• Complete construction of Lulu Island WWTP Stage 4 expansion.

• Continue to coordinate utility relocations and new construction with major transportation infrastructure upgrading initiatives.

• Implement odour and corrosion management projects in the Fraser Sewerage Area.

• Investigate treatment options for chronic sanitary sewer overflows.

• Prepare a comprehensive asset management strategy to help protect and maintain existing capital investments at least cost and identify a long-range capital plan to support the strategy.

• Optimize operations to meet service levels at least cost by optimizing operation of treatment and collection systems, and minimizing energy usage.

• Implement an Environmental Management System, develop operating procedures for systems operations, and a framework for a full set of environmental documentation to minimize operational impacts on the environment.

3.1.2 Longer Term Priorities

• Improve on a continual basis the water quality of the region’s receiving waters - Upgrading of all treatment plants to secondary treatment - Source control management of substances to prevent pollution - Research and monitoring to assess progress and apply new approaches and

technologies

• Significantly increase overall energy recovery in the liquid waste system - Implement options that recover energy from biosolids - Maximize biogas production and heat recovery at treatment plants - Implement options that recover heat from sewers for district heating and space

heating applications.

3.2 Solid Waste Management Metro Vancouver works with its member municipalities to develop policies and plans for the management of municipal solid waste in the region. Recycling, reduction, reuse and energy recovery form the basis for continuous improvement to minimize the volume of solid waste residuals requiring disposal. Solid waste management for the region involves a system based on shared responsibility. The municipalities are responsible for residential and commercial collection and recycling programs which are delivered by municipal programs or through contracts that municipalities have with private waste collection operators. Collected residual solid waste is delivered to Metro Vancouver facilities and transported to disposal. As part of the regional solid waste management system, Vancouver operates its own disposal site. As part of its commitment to developing a sustainable solid waste management system, Metro Vancouver promotes continuous advancement in the design and operation of its facilities. At the Waste-to-Energy Facility in Burnaby, progressive reduction in environmental emissions and the addition of electric power production have led to the recognition of the facility locally, nationally, and internationally. The Surrey Transfer Station received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver designation for

of 5 2008 Programs and Priorities of the Waste Management Committee Waste Management Committee meeting: October 17, 2007 innovative design features minimizing energy and water use, utilization of recyclable materials and on-site stormwater management. The sustainable management of solid waste in Metro Vancouver will require the implementation of three key initiatives. First, as much reduction in waste as possible needs to be achieved through programs that emphasize reduction, reuse and recycling. This is the focus of the Zero Waste Challenge goals, strategies and actions. At present, 52 percent of waste generated in the region is diverted from disposal through existing programs. New initiatives are needed to reach a 60 to 70 percent diversion rate. These initiatives include further disposal bans and new extended producer responsibility programs or take-back initiative, among others. Second, waste that cannot be diverted from the waste stream will be utilized as a resource for further material and energy recovery. Finally, only those residuals that cannot be beneficially used and contain no organic materials for energy production will be disposed at a landfill, with the long-term goal of eliminating the disposal of raw, unprocessed waste at a landfill. 3.2.1 Strategic Priorities Strategic Priorities and Related Initiatives

• Complete an updated Solid Waste Management Plan and submit it to the Ministry of Environment - Implement the Zero Waste Challenge actions to increase the rate of reuse and

recycling - Establish a replacement for the existing Cache Creek Landfill, which will reach

capacity in 2009

• Issue Request for Proposals for waste-to-energy and resource recovery - Pursue multiple options that include proven large-scale technology and

innovative new approaches - Explore options for energy production in conjunction with composting and

resource recovery - Find beneficial uses for residual ash

• Minimize the use of landfills - Work towards the long-term goal of eliminating the disposal of raw, unprocessed

waste at landfills. Operational Priorities

• Provincial approval of Coquitlam Landfill Closure Plan.

• Renew Waste-to-Energy Facility steam sales agreement with Norampac.

• Weighscale system software replacement. 3.2.2 Longer Term Priorities

• Examine and undertake further system improvements - Complete a long-term plan for the regional transfer station system - Significantly increase the rate of recycling in the region - Implement enhanced opportunities for recycling at all Metro Vancouver facilities

• Implement the energy component of the updated Solid Waste Management Plan

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• Continue to work with and support senior governments in the establishment of extended producer responsibility programs.

3.3 Program Summaries Complete program descriptions and level of resources are summarized in the Grey Book. Attachment 2 includes Program Summaries under the purview of this Committee. 4. CONCLUSION The programs proposed for 2008 are presented here for the Committee’s consideration. Amendments, additions, deletions, or adjustments to program scope and priorities might be considered separately as a direction to staff. Attachment 1: Extract: Draft Statement of Board Principles and Priorities Attachment 2: Program Summaries 004553280

ATTACHMENT 1

EXTRACT: DRAFT STATEMENT OF BOARD PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES

1. Metropolitan Vancouver Draft Vision Statement

Metropolitan Vancouver will seek to achieve what humanity aspires to on a global basis: the highest quality of life including cultural vitality, economic prosperity, social justice and compassion, in a beautiful and nurtured environment. We will achieve this within a framework of applied sustainability principles including an unshakeable commitment to the wellbeing of future generations and the other inhabitants of our one shared planet. We will share our efforts to achieve this vision with other cities in the world, confident that the resultant mutual learning and inspiration will be vital ingredients in our hopes for a sustainable common future.

2. Metro Vancouver Mission Statement

As the political body representing the Metropolitan Vancouver area, and a body with specified service function mandates, the mission of Metro Vancouver is to: • deliver its mandated service functions at a standard of excellence in performance

that is a credit to the region and the organization and in accordance with the principles of sustainability;

• identify the priority objectives for the achievement of a sustainable, livable region and advocate for the achievement of those objectives;

• build and facilitate collaborative governance networks and mechanisms to achieve those objectives in partnership with others, including processes to inform and be informed by the citizenry at large.

3. Metro Vancouver Statement of Values

Integrity is our foundation; passion for our work and pride in our accomplishments are our drivers; respect and compassion in our relationships are our guideposts. We are Metro Vancouver.

4. Metro Vancouver SRI Sustainability Principles

The Metro Vancouver SRI foundation principles are: a) decision making must have regard for remote consequences (long term and local

to global); b) decision making must pursue a total systems approach, having regard for the

interconnectedness of systems; c) decision making must pursue a collaborative and adaptive approach, having

regard for linkages with and impacts on all affected actors.

This results in a driving imperative of conserving and developing self sustaining natural, economic and social capital, and leads to the following principles:

1. Conserve and develop natural capital: a. protect, restore and enhance natural ecosystems; exercise extraordinary care

with ecosystems that are themselves or contain species which are rare or endangered or are critical to functioning living systems;

b. allow extraneous material to be introduced to natural ecosystems only in such forms and quantities as can be absorbed by the receiving systems without material harm;

c. use renewable natural resources at no greater rate than they can be replenished;

d. Use non-renewable natural resources only in ways that permit their beneficial re-use at an equivalent level of functionality or at rates no faster than the rate of creation of renewable substitutes.

2. Conserve and develop economic capital: a. Identify, develop, nurture and efficiently use those activities, physical

infrastructure and creative capabilities that are critical to the long term economic health of the region;

b. use pricing mechanisms (‘full pricing’) which account for economic, environmental and social, short and long term and local and global costs and benefits;

c. ensure decisions and actions are affordable and do not accumulate liabilities for future generations;

d. ensure the economic benefits and capacities are adequately distributed so as to avoid the development of concentrations of persistent economic hardship.

3. Conserve and develop social capital: a. develop and apply decision making processes which are transparent,

inclusive and respectful of the interests of all affected parties; b. identify the determinants of physical and mental health and encourage

measures which promote long term health; c. foster a culture of learning through formal and informal mechanisms so that

successive generations can absorb and build on the accumulated knowledge and wisdom of prior generations;

d. foster social cohesion through an appreciation of and involvement in the civic and cultural life of the region, at local and regional scales, emphasizing the involvement of young people and those who through reasons of culture, or economic or physical circumstance, might be otherwise unengaged.

5. Key Strategies

There are three key objectives presented here largely corresponding to the threefold role of the Metro Vancouver presented earlier: 1. Metro Vancouver will pursue “Sustainability in Action”, a program of achievement

in the critical areas of energy, materials and pollution supported by documentation of success stories and sustainability focused decision making mechanisms;

2. Metro Vancouver will complete its development of a complete suite of sustainability based Metro Vancouver management plans under the umbrella of the Sustainable Region Initiative;

3. Metro Vancouver will develop and deliver a public campaign to inspire the achievement of a sustainable Metropolitan Vancouver and demonstrate the leadership role of Metro Vancouver in this exercise of collaborative governance;

Each of these objectives is multi-faceted. Their intended components and timelines are as follows:

1. Sustainability in Action 1.1 Energy, Materials and Pollution

Energy, materials and pollution are three vital performance areas in the achievement of sustainability. Currently under development is a detailed information base to allow a comprehensive and accurate measuring of performance.

Metro Vancouver will: • Triple the ratio of energy generated by Metro Vancouver operations to

the energy consumed from non-renewable sources in five years; • Significantly reduce the volumes of non-renewable materials consumed

and non-recyclable material waste generated in Metro Vancouver activities;

• Significantly reduce the volume of particulates and greenhouse gases emitted by Metro Vancouver activities.

1.2 Sustainability Performance

To achieve our strategic objectives, we must communicate, continuously learn, and also gauge performance. The Metro Vancouver (then the GVRD) Sustainability Report for 2003-2005 focused on telling the stories of success achieved by the organization and its partners, including the ‘near misses’. It is vitally important to continue to share these stories, both as a way of sharing experiences with others by way of lessons in what worked and did not work in our circumstance, and in celebrating the performance of an organization of committed, capable and hard working individuals whose contribution to this region may find few other avenues of recognition.

Metro Vancouver will: • Develop targets and measures to gauge and manage progress on the

Board’s strategic objectives; • Provide a comprehensive Sustainability Report in the third year of each

Metro Vancouver Board’s term of office and periodic interim statistical and anecdotal reports.

1.3 Decision-making and Sustainability

Mechanisms for making decisions that follow sustainability principles and achieve the foregoing objectives will be developed and documented. The extent and impact of their application on actual decision making will be assessed and evaluated against international best practices. Continuous improvement will be sought based on that assessment and feedback received. Various mechanisms in place or under development will be assessed in the first round of documentation, including: The Sustainability Lens;

Business casing tools; Sustainability design; Sustainability assessment; Innovation.

Metro Vancouver will: Include in the triennial Sustainability Report documentation on the

assessment of decision making mechanisms including benchmarking against best practice in sustainability decision making where possible.

2. Management Plans

2.1 A New Regional Growth Strategy Dialogues and conferences over the years of the SRI have provided some basic understanding of expectations for a new strategy. Extensive discussions have been held with municipal planning staff. While the growth strategy is essentially focused only on land use and transportation and is not the all encompassing plan some have assumed, it is still a critical component of any metropolitan sustainability initiative. Moreover the achievement of a new growth strategy, equal in vision to its predecessor, the LRSP, but more comprehensive in scope and effective in implementation, may be the litmus test for the resolve and effectiveness of the current two tier governance system.

Metro Vancouver will: Adopt a new Regional Growth Strategy in 2008.

2.2 A New Solid Waste Management Plan

‘Waste’ and ‘Sustainability’ are almost contradictory terms. Any solid waste management plan must therefore begin by a determination to minimize the generation of waste and eliminate toxic waste. That is the essence of the ‘Zero Waste Challenge’ adopted by the Metro Vancouver Board as the foundation of a new sustainability inspired Solid Waste Management Plan. At the same time the fact that zero waste is not a current reality must be dealt with in a manner most consistent with sustainability principles – seeking beneficial use where feasible, responsible disposal otherwise.

Metro Vancouver will: Integrate the Zero Waste Challenge into a new Solid Waste

Management Plan to be adopted in 2008.

2.3 A New Liquid Waste Management Plan The existing plan was based on extensive consultation and implicitly includes the diligent application of environmental risk management principles and seeks cost effective solutions. Nonetheless the application of sustainability principles in the review of this plan will increase the emphasis on source control, explore accelerating the upgrade of primary wastewater treatment plants to secondary treatment, and explore increased energy generation from biosolids and liquid waste sources.

Metro Vancouver will: Adopt a new Liquid Waste Management in 2008.

2.4 A Metro Vancouver Housing Strategy

The prime responsibility for affordable housing rests with the Provincial Government in conjunction with Federal housing policies. But local government has an important role to play and there is a broad consensus that a coordinated regional approach adds significant value.

Metro Vancouver will: Adopt a Housing Strategy by the end of 2007.

3. The Sustainable Metro Vancouver Campaign

3.1 Campaign Announcement The new name ‘Metro Vancouver’ reflects current reality and removes potential limitations imposed by the old name of ‘GVRD’ as we move forward. To make the transition with the maximum effect and least effort/cost it was felt that the exposure generated at the Union of BC Municipalities convention would be the optimum place to make an announcement. Metro Vancouver will: Announce the campaign and the ‘Metro Vancouver’ name at the UBCM

conference during the LMLGA luncheon meeting, September 26, 2007.

3.2 Launch of the Metro Vancouver Sustainability Summit series, February 2008 ‘Sustainability Summits’ will be high level regional meetings held biannually to review progress towards collaboratively set sustainability targets, exchange experience and collaboratively set new targets to be achieved by the next summit. A partner organization will be engaged to co-produce these summits. In the off year (the first being 2008) ‘sub-regional summits’ will be held around the region and these in turn will be supported by dialogues and breakfasts, building on the current successful series. The entire set of summits and supporting events will be streamed around sustainability themes deemed critical to the region’s future.

Metro Vancouver will: Host the first Sustainability Summit in early 2008.

3.3 Development of the Metro Vancouver Sustainability Public Academy

The Academy is intended to be a network of combined visitor centres/public education facilities and applied research centres located at key Metro Vancouver facilities. The research component will allow Metro Vancouver staff to participate in research and development relevant to their work. The education component will include formal and informal programs and will seek artistic and cultural expressions in addition to traditional scientific and technical components. University education faculties, school boards, the private sector and other government agencies may be partners.

Metro Vancouver will: Seek approval for any required legislative amendments by late 2008. Establish prototype designs, programs and costing by late 2008.

Greater Vancouver Districts

Program Summaries

Waste Management

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Waste Management Committee - 2008 Programs Engineering & Construction

E&C-Contracted Services AdministrationS&D-Infrastructure Annacis Stage 5 Expansion-CapitalS&D-Infrastructure Growth-Capital S&D-Infrastructure Maintenance-CapitalS&D-Infrastructure Relocation-CapitalS&D-Infrastructure Risk Management-CapitalS&D-Infrastructure Secondary Upgrade-CapitalS&D-Infrastructure Upgrade-Capital Sewer-E&C-Operating SW Ashcroft Ranch - Operations SW Ashcroft Ranch-Capital SW-E&C-Operating SW-Environmental Impact ReductionSW-Landfills SW-Landfills-Capital SW-Transfer Station System SW-Transfer Station System-Capital SW-Waste-to-Energy Facility SW-Waste-to-Energy Facility-Capital

Finance & Administration S&D-Operating Contingency

Operations & Maintenance S&D Flow Monitoring S&D Technical Support S&D-Infrastructure Evaluation S&D-Maintenance S&D-Quality Control S&D-Trucked Liquid Waste S&D-Urban Drainage S&D-Wastewater Collection S&D-Wastewater Treatment SW-Quality Control-Allocated System Control SCADA-S&D

Policy & Planning Liquid Waste Planning Liquid Waste Regulation

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Waste Management Committee - 2008 Programs Policy & Planning

Liquid Waste Residuals Solid Waste Planning Solid Waste Regulation Solid Waste Residuals Solid Waste System Analysis and Environmental ManagementWastewater System Analysis and Environmental Management

Regional Planning & Sustainable Initiatives Liquid Waste Source Compliance Monitoring

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Engineering & Construction Department: Program: E&C-Contracted Services Administration Allocation

Committee: Waste Management

This program provides the senior level management both within the GVRD and with municipal partners and contractors to operate the region's solid waste system and the Ashcroft Ranch. This program provides high level administration for recycling and disposal options for solid waste, expenditures and collection of revenues for contracts and agreements, capital works and facility upgrades, environmental monitoring and reporting, and addressing customer concerns.

Description

Purpose To manage Solid Waste System Operations and Ashcroft Ranch.

Outputs Milestones / Performance Targets Date12/31/2008 Install upgraded stationary compactor at North Shore Transfer StationThe Program provides advice to Committees and direction to staff.12/31/2008 Complete design and start construction of NOx Reduction System12/31/2008 Finalize stream sale agreement with Norampac

Outcomes The Management of the programs necessary to operate the Solid Waste System

Staffing 2008 1.00Regular Full Time 0.00Regular Part Time 0.00Temporary Full Time 0.00Temporary Part Time/Auxiliary 1.00Total Staffing (FTE)

Total Expenditure$167,000 E&C-Contracted Services Administration$167,000

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Program: S&D-Infrastructure Annacis Stage 5 Expansion-Capital Capital



Total Expenditure$0 S&D-Infr Annacis Stage 5 Exp-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009$0

Program Capital Costs Actual Costs Prior to 2008 0Capital Costs 2008 to 2017 188,000,000Capital Costs After 2017 0

188,000,000Total Capital Costs End Date Start DateProject DescriptionCostProject Name Dec 2016 Jan 2009Annacis Stage 5 Expansion - $188,000,000. 188,000,000S&D-Infr Annacis Stage 5 Exp-Cap-Projects

Commencing in 2009 188,000,000Total Cost

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Engineering & Construction Department: Program: S&D-Infrastructure Growth-Capital Capital


This Program includes capital projects derived from the District's on-going sewer system capacity assessments for both sanitary flows and an allowance infiltration and inflow into the sewers. The Program relies on close cooperation with municipal planning and Policy and Planning Department to review municipal development and servicing plans in order to identify areas that require capacity upgrade to meet growth demands.

Description

Purpose To deliver capital projects which provide additional sewerage collection, treatment, and drainage infrastructure capacity to service population growth in the region.

Outputs Milestones / Performance Targets Date12/31/2008 Complete construction of LIWWTP Stage 4 ExpansionCapital projects are completed using sustainability principles to meet

current and future flows and for integration into the existing infrastructure.

12/31/2008 Commence construction of Sapperton Pump Station

Outcomes The GVS&DD sewerage infrastructure is expanded to meet sewage collection, treatment and disposal service needs of residents, businesses and industries in the member municipalities.


Total Expenditure$19,757,000 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Approved Projects in Progress

$1,350,000 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-FSA-Annacis Island Stage 5-Trickling Filter Pump

$600,000 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-FSA-North Surrey Interceptor-Port Mann Section Twinning

$800,000 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-FSA-South Surrey Interceptor-King George Section Design

$0 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009$0 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2010$0 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2011$0 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2012$0 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2013$0 S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2015

$22,507,000

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100,657,000Total Capital Costs

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End Date Start DateProject DescriptionCostProject Name Dec 2009 Jan 2008FSA - Sapperton Forcemain - Phase 1 Construction (Front St) - $800,000;

FSA - Sapperton Forcemain - Phase 1 Skytrain Section Construction - $457,000; FSA - Sapperton Pump Station Construction and Equipment - $20,700,000; LSA - Lulu WWTP Stage 4(b) Expansion - Construction - $9,000,000.

30,957,000S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Approved Projects in Progress

Dec 2009 Jan 2008A trickling filter pump is needed in order to the meet the Annacis operating certificate (ME-00387) requirement of providing secondary treatment to 2x ADWF. Based on flow projections, the ADWF will reach 5.9 m3/sec in 2009 and, at 2x ADWF, will exceed the trickling filter pump firm operating capacity of 11.7m3/day. As part of installation, the work will also resolve an operation problem with flexibility between the existing trickling filters and pumps that will then allow redistribution of flow when a pump or filter is out of service. The first year budget is design and procurement with an estimated cost of $1,350,000 and the second year budget is construction with an estimated cost of $1,250,000.

2,600,000S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-FSA-Annacis Island Stage 5-Trickling Filter Pump

Dec 2011 Jan 2008Due to the intensive development in the North Surrey Area, the existing North Surrey Interceptor - Port Mann Section (NSIPM) becomes undersized to convey the increased flows. The insufficient capacity of the NSIPM affects the sewer servicing of the North Surrey and the areas north of the Fraser River (Katzie Pump Station and forcemain) connected to the North Surrey Interceptor. Due to the coincidence of the NSIPM works with the Gateway program - South Fraser Way - it is recommended that the upgrade of the NSIPM is installed in the form of the new 72-inch pipe in the South Fraser Way righ-of-way.

14,500,000S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-FSA-North Surrey Interceptor-Port Mann Section Twinning

Dec 2009 Jan 2008This project involves twinning of the existing King George section of the South Surrey Interceptor, located between the Cloverdale Forcemain and the existing twinned section at Panorama. It is required primarily for the purpose of infrastructure risk management (wet weather management), but also for reasons of infrastructure growth and infrastructure maintenance.

2,800,000S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-FSA-South Surrey Interceptor-King George Section Design

Dec 2010 Jan 2009FSA - Burnaby Lake North Interceptor Sperling Section Design - $600,000; FSA - South Surrey Interceptor - N. Nicomeki Trunk Sewer Stage 1 Design - $400,000; FSA - South Surrey Interceptor - N. Nicomeki Trunk Sewer Stage 1 Construction - $2,500,000.

3,500,000S&D-Infr Growth-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009

Dec 2011 Jan 2010FSA - Katzie Pump Expansion & 500KW Genset - $2,000,000; FSA - South Surrey Interceptor- King George Section Construction - $20,000,000.


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Dec 2012 Jan 2011FSA - Burnaby Lake North Interceptor- Sperling Section Construction - $3,500,000; FSA - NSI - 104th Ave Extension - Construction - $4,000,000.


Dec 2014 Jan 2012FSA - Increase Pump Capacity - Sperling PS - $750,000; FSA - South Surrey Interceptor - N. Nicomeki Trunk Sewer Stage 2 Design - $600,000; VSA - Southwest Marine Drive Interceptor Twinning - $1,500,000.


Dec 2015 Jan 2013FSA - Maple Ridge Forcemain - Surrey Section Twinning (formaly Keatzie Section Twinning) - $1,000,000; FSA - Langley Pump Station Upgrade - $1,500,000; FSA - South Surrey Interceptor - N. Nicomeki Trunk Sewer Stage 2 - Construction - $3,200,000.


Dec 2015 Jan 2015FSA - Annacis Outfall Upgrade - Land Section - Design/Construction - $8,250,000.


100,657,000Total Cost

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Engineering & Construction Department: Program: S&D-Infrastructure Maintenance-Capital Capital


This Program covers repair, replacement and rehabilitation of existing sewerage and drainage facilities. On average, it is estimated that between 1 to 2% of GVS&DD infrastructure should be renewed annually based on the aggregate of the service life of the facilities. The Program relies on the Operations and Maintenance Program and annual system assessments for early detection of system deterioration. Early detection allows renewal work to be done under optimum conditions rather than under expensive emergency repair conditions.

Description

Purpose To deliver major capital repair, replacement and rehabilitation projects to existing sewerage collection, treatment, and drainage facilities as the facilities become unreliable or uneconomical to operate and maintain over time.

Outputs Milestones / Performance Targets Date12/31/2008 Complete design for IIWWTP Enhanced Primary Treatment System

Replacement Capital projects are completed for integration into existing infrastructure.

12/31/2008 Complete design for AIWWTP Disinfection System12/31/2008 Complete design for Marshend Pump Station Rehabilitation12/31/2008 Complete IIWWTP MCC Replacement 200612/31/2008 Complete LGWWTP MCC Replacement 2006

Outcomes These types of projects ensure that the condition of the GVS&DD sewerage infrastructure is kept in optimal condition to continue to deliver sewage collection and disposal services to residents, businesses and industries in member municipalities.

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Total Expenditure$5,006,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Approved Projects in Progress

$10,000,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-Annacis WWTP Disinfection System-Construction

$400,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-Annacis-Level Transmitter Replacement$506,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-Crescent Beach FM Scour Protection

$1,000,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-South Surrey-Interceptor Rehab. Construction

$1,500,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-NSA-Lions Gate Digester #4-Refurbishment Construction

$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2010$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2011$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2012$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2013$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2014$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2015$0 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2017

$237,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Highbury Interceptor Scour Protection$1,550,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Iona CEPT System Replacement Design

$267,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Iona IPS Pump Discharge Liner and Grit Chamber Repair

$610,000 S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Iona PA Tanks Influent Gates & Actuators$21,076,000


120,730,300Total Capital Costs

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End Date Start DateProject DescriptionCostProject Name Dec 2012 Jan 2008FSA - Annacis WWTP Disinfection System Design - $320,000; FSA -

Marshend PS Rehab Design/Construction - $600,000; FSA - NW Langley WWTP Construction - $1,290,000; VSA - Iona Island Control & Instrumentation Replacement - $2,250,000; VSA - Iona MCC/Power Distribution Assess/Repalce 2005 - $133,000; VSA - Iona MCC/Power Distribution Assess/Replace 2004 - $63,000; VSA - Iona MCC/Power Distribution Assess/Replace 2006 - $500,000; NSA - Lions Gate Control & Instrumentation Replacement - $900,000; NSA - Lions Gate WWTP O&M Facility Design - $300,000; NSA - Lions Gate Digester #4 Refurbishment Design - $250,000; NSA - Lions Gate Power Dist. MCC Replace/Transformers 2006 - $350,000; NSA - Glen Eagles Pump Station 1 - Rehab - $500,000.

7,456,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Approved Projects in Progress

Dec 2009 Jan 2008A liquid / liquid system (SHS & SBS) to replace the aging Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide gaseous systems.

13,000,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-Annacis WWTP Disinfection System-Construction

Dec 2009 Jan 2008There are 120 Milltronics Ultrasonic Level Transmitters installed at Annacis. They have now been in service for 10 years and are approaching the end of their life expectancy which is 10 years for this type of instrument. 20 failed transmitters were replaced by our Instrumentation maintenance personnel during the past years. However, at the rate of replacement of 10 units per year which can be handled now it will take 10 years to replace the remaining 100 level transmitters. This is not acceptable as it would significantly affect reliable plant operation in the near future. It is therefore recommended that proactive replacement of all remaining 100 transmitters with new instruments be completed by 2011 at a planned rate of 33 per year, starting in 2008.

681,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-Annacis-Level Transmitter Replacement

Dec 2009 Jan 2008Bank revetment construction and scour protection are recommended for the north side of the Crescent Beach Forcemain - Serpentine River Crossing as recommended by Northwest Hydraulics Consultants in February, 2006. The bank construction and scour protection are required to prevent ongoing bank erosion and in-stream scour from exposing the steel sewer pipe.

638,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-Crescent Beach FM Scour Protection

Dec 2009 Jan 2008A multi-year program to restore the integrity of the sewer system where structural damage has occurred, primarily due to corrosion effects. This work entails repair methodologies to rehab concrete and steel surface to prolong facility life.

2,000,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-FSA-South Surrey-Interceptor Rehab. Construction

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Dec 2009 Jan 2008The intent of this project is to refurbish the gas mixing system in Digester #4 to the same standard as existing Digester #3. Digester #4 was constructed in the 1970's and was equipped with a single Walker process draft tube and surface mixers. The surface mixers have proven ineffective and have been out of service. Current mixing is achieved with the singe draft tube which produces less than optimal mixing to the extent that the digester overflows are severely compromised. The addition of three-zone gas mixing, similar to the regime employed in the recently modified Digester #3, will greatly improve mixing, improve the reliability of the overflows, and will result in longer service between cleaning intervals. Additional factors that add complexity and cost of Digester #4 refurbishment are: 1. Digester cleaning prior to construction. 2. High local water table which can compromise structural integrity during cleaning. 3. Lack of onsite disposal for solids.

5,000,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-NSA-Lions Gate Digester #4-Refurbishment Construction

Dec 2013 Jan 2009VSA - Iona CEPT System Replacement Construction - $5,450,000; VSA - Iona MCC/Power Distribution Assess/Replace - Future Years - $8,325,000; VSA - Iona MCC/Power Distribution Assess/Replace - 2007 - $1,020,000; NSA - Lions Gate Power Distribution MCC Replace/Transformers Future Years - $1,580,000; NSA - Lions Gate Power Dist. MCC Replace/Transformers 2007 - $425,000; NSA - Lynn Pump Station Design/Construction - $4,200,000; FSA - Braid St. Gate Repair - $670,000; FSA - New West Interceptor Grit Chamber Design - $150,000; FSA - Marshend PS Rehab Construction - $6,300,000.

28,120,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009

Dec 2016 Jan 2010NSA - Assest Management - $12,000,000; FSA - Annacis Replacement of MCCs - $2,460,000; FSA - New West Interceptor Grit Chamber Construction - $2,000,000.


Dec 2011 Jan 2011VSA - Jervis SPS MCC Replacement - $610,000. 610,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2011 Dec 2014 Jan 2012VSA - Iona Grit System Upgrade - Design/Construction - $2,750,000; LSA -

Lulu Raw Sewage Pump and Replace Generator - $812,000. 3,562,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2012

Dec 2015 Jan 2013FSA - Annacis Major Equipment Repairs & Replacement - $6,000,000; FSA - NW Langley Major Equipment Repairs & Replacement - $1,000,000.


Dec 2017 Jan 2014VSA - Asset Management - $15,400,000. 15,400,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2014

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Dec 2017 Jan 2015NSA - LGWWTP Plant Drainage - $1,600,000; NSA - LGWWTP Clean Water Utility Capacity & Distribution - $1,000,000; NSA - Lions Gate Plant Drainage Replacement - $1,600,000; LSA - Asset Management - $4,140,000; LSA - Lulu Major Equipment Repairs & Replacement - $3,000,000.


Dec 2017 Jan 2017FSA - Asset Management - $6,800,000. 6,800,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2017 Dec 2008 Jan 2008Scour protection to prevent bank erosion at the north end of the Highbury

Sewer Interceptor - North Arm, Fraser River Crossing is required to ensure the continued protection of the 1700 mm (67-inch) diameter concrete encased steel tunnel liner pipe as recommended by Northwest Hydraulics Consultants in February, 2006.

237,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Highbury Interceptor Scour Protection

Dec 2008 Jan 2008Replacement of the chemically enhanced primary treatment (CEPT) system at IIWWTP is required to keep the plant within its Operating Certificate (OC) until the secondary treatment upgrade project is complete in 2020. Preliminary and detailed design and procurement of long-delivery items is scheduled to take place in 2008 with construction of the facility to take place in 2009. $1,550,000 should be allocated for preliminary, detailed design and procurement of long delivery items in 2008, with $5,450,000 allocated for construction and management of the new system in 2009. Construction costs should be evaluated and reviewed in the spring of 2008 during preliminary design and the construction budget of $5,450,000 updated at that time for incorporation into the 2009 budget. This project will be undertaken by E&C staff.

1,550,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Iona CEPT System Replacement Design

Dec 2008 Jan 2008The raw sewerage pump discharge liner and sub basin have been deteriorating and have worn to the degree of having a missing liner in the discharge chamber and having a 5 inch dugout at the bottom of the grit channel sub basin. Concrete restoration is needed to maintain this asset. The following remedial work is proposed: Since 2000, 5 of the 6 discharge grit chambers and sub basins have been restored. One chamber and one sub basin are yet to be done.

267,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Iona IPS Pump Discharge Liner and Grit Chamber Repair

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Dec 2008 Jan 2008The Primary Aeration (PA) tanks each have two influent gates and one outlet gate. The gates are currently made of 3/8" thick aluminum plates. One type of gate with a rectangular opening is used during normal operation while a solid gate is used during shutdown to isolate the PA tank from the influent. The gates are guided up and down through mild steel slides which are corroding. The gates are manually operated and are within a concrete chamber which also shows signs of surface corrosion where the concrete aggregate is exposed. This budget item will cover the costs to design, manufacture and install manually actuated gates in all 15 PA tanks. Each tank has two influent and one effluent gates for a total of 45 gates.

610,000S&D-Infr Mtce-Cap-VSA-Iona PA Tanks Influent Gates & Actuators


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Engineering & Construction Department: Program: S&D-Infrastructure Relocation-Capital Capital



Total Expenditure$2,871,000 S&D-Infrastructure Relocation-Cap-Approved Projects in Progress$2,871,000


5,844,380Total Capital Costs End Date Start DateProject DescriptionCostProject Name Dec 2011 Jan 2008FSA - Gateway - $5,844,377. 5,844,000S&D-Infrastructure Relocation-Cap-Approved Projects in

Progress 5,844,000Total Cost

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Engineering & Construction Department: Program: S&D-Infrastructure Risk Management-Capital Capital


GVS&DD facilities are subject to ongoing engineering investigation and evaluation. Where found to be deficient with respect to risk management, they need to be upgraded to meet current standards and industry best practices. Deficient facilities which are either critical to the system or present a risk or hazard to the public or employees are assigned the highest priority for upgrading.

Description

Purpose To deliver capital projects that reduce the amount of combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows during wet weather. To upgrade existing GVS&DD facilities which are deficient in terms of meeting the current structural, geotechnical, seismic, and other engineering standards, as well as safety standards, and meeting current system monitoring, control and communication requirements. To upgrade facilities to withstand an earthquake and still provide essential service during a post-disaster situation, is a key component of this program.

Outputs Milestones / Performance Targets Date12/31/2008 Complete construction of Jervis Forcemain - Planetarium Section.Capital projects are completed for integration into the existing

infrastructure

Outcomes The components of the Sewerage and Drainage infrastructure are maintained to a standard which enables the continuous delivery of services to residents and businesses in the member municipalities by upgrade, protection and duplication of facilities to manage and minimize the risks to which the infrastructure is subjected.


Total Expenditure$7,600,000 S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Approved Projects in Progress

$300,000 S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-NSA-Lions Gate Refurbishment of DSST #1

$0 S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009$0 S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2012

$4,000,000 S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-VSA-Highbury Interceptor North Arm Crossing-Siphons-Construction

$11,900,000 Program Capital Costs Actual Costs Prior to 2008 0Capital Costs 2008 to 2017 26,993,810Capital Costs After 2017 0

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End Date Start DateProject DescriptionCostProject Name Dec 2009 Jan 2008VSA - Jervis Forcemain - Planetarium Section Replacement Construction -

$6,500,000; VSA Easement Acquisition Program - $183,810; FSA - Coquitlam Interceptor Repair Lougheed Section - $2,000,000.

8,684,000S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Approved Projects in Progress

Dec 2009 Jan 2008Establishment of permanent DSST #1 & #2 and DS handling facility. 900,000S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-NSA-Lions Gate Refurbishment of DSST #1

Dec 2011 Jan 2009NSA - LGWWTP Sodium Befulfate System - $2,400,000; NSA - Lions Gate WWTP Third Influent Screen - $800,000; VSA - 8th Ave Interceptor - Cambie & Balaclava Gates Data Collection - $575,000; VSA - Jervis Grit Chamber - $585,000; DRAIN - Port Moody/Coquitlam Integrated Stormwater Mgt Plan - $250,000.

4,610,000S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009

Dec 2012 Jan 2012VSA - Highbury Weir Design Construction - $500,000; DRAIN - Dyking Improvements - Brunette River - $300,000.

800,000S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2012

Dec 2010 Jan 2008The Highbury Interceptor North Arm Crossing was constructed in 1961. It takes the entire combined sewage flow (471 ML per day on average) from the City of Vancouver to the Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant for processing. The crossing is made up of three 68 inch steel siphon pipes encased in concrete. This pipe structure is buried under the North Arm of the Fraser River. Access to the siphons from the north side of the river is through a chamber located on the Musqueam Indian Reserve. Access to the siphons from the south side of the river is through a chamber located at the Iona WWTP. During an inspection of the siphons in September 2005, significant leakage into all three pipes was observed. The leakage was limited to wastewater leaking in from adjacent pipes and not wastewater flowing into the river. As well, the concrete chambers have severely deteriorated. The siphons and chambers need significant rehabilitation to prevent a catastrophic failure.

12,000,000S&D-Infr Risk Mgmt-Cap-VSA-Highbury Interceptor North Arm Crossing-Siphons-Construction


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Program: S&D-Infrastructure Secondary Upgrade-Capital Capital



Total Expenditure$0 S&D-Infr Sec Upgrade-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2011

$2,000,000 S&D-Infr Sec Upgrade-Cap-VSA-Iona Secondary Treatment Upgrade Conceptual Design

$2,000,000


418,000,000Total Capital Costs End Date Start DateProject DescriptionCostProject Name Dec 2017 Jan 2011VSA - Iona Secondary Treatment Upgrade Construction - $414,000,000. 414,000,000S&D-Infr Sec Upgrade-Cap-Projects Commencing in

2011 Dec 2010 Jan 2008Development of the secondary treatment plant upgrade concept including

obtaining required project approvals. A multi-disciplined team consisting of professionals with expertise in process engineering, plant layout design, building and landscape architects, wildlife biologists, terrestrial biologists, fisheries biologists, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers and professional cost estimators will be retained to develop multiple concepts, construction grade capital budgets and project schedules for the design and construction of the treatment plant suitable to take to obtain all approvals required for the project and preceed to the design phase of the project. It is assumed that this conceptual phase of the project would be a three year program with the bulk of the work taking place in 2008 and 2009, with projected cash flow as follows: $2,000,000 in 2008, $1,000,000 in 2009 and $1,000,000 in 2010.

4,000,000S&D-Infr Sec Upgrade-Cap-VSA-Iona Secondary Treatment Upgrade Conceptual Design


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The existing sewerage system requires upgrade in response to changing regulations, technological advances, and increasing operational and maintenance demands. Improvements to the system components involve improved operational practices, modified maintenance techniques, and expenditures designed to improve physical plant facilities. Examples include replacing the programmable logic controller system in pump stations to improve operational control and set up remote control opportunities, replacing pumps and drives to improve performance, constructing degritting collection chambers and flow isolation valves to improve operation and maintenance efficiency and flexibility, construction of odour control facilities, access roads, standby power generators, pump station ventilation, operational improvements and overflow storage facilities to reduce wet weather overflow impacts etc.

Description

Purpose To improve the sewerage collection, treatment, and drainage infrastructure through the delivery of capital projects to address operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Outputs Milestones / Performance Targets Date12/31/2008 Commence conceptual design for LGWWTP UpgradeCapital projects are completed for integration into the existing

infrastructure. 12/31/2008 Complete construction of Burnaby South Slope West Branch Twinning

Outcomes The GVS&DD sewerage infrastructure delivers effective sewage collection, treatment and disposal services to the residents and businesses in the member municipalities.


Total Expenditure$4,825,000 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-Approved Projects in Progress

$542,000 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-FSA-Annacis-Gas Flow Meter Replacement$236,000 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-LSA-Lulu Island WWTP-Gas Flow Meter

Replacement $1,000,000 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-NSA-Lions Gate Plant Upgrade-Conceptual

Design $0 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2009$0 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2010$0 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-Projects Commencing in 2011

$303,000 S&D-Infr Upgrade-Cap-VSA-Iona Island WWTP-Gas Flow Meter Replacement

$6,906,000

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Program Capital Costs Actual Costs Prior to 2008 0Capital Costs 2008

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