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District of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
February 15, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Blaney Room, 1st Floor, Municipal Hall
The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and
other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at
this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to
Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more
information or clarification.
REMINDERS
February 15, 2010
Closed Council following Workshop
Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 P.M.
February 16. 2010
Public Hearing 7:00 p.m.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
MINUTES - February 1, 2010
PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
Fraser Health Authority Update - Valerie Spurrell, Executive Director
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets in the Official Community Plan
Staff report dated February 5, 2010 recommending endorsement of the process
for early and ongoing public consultation in establishing targets, policies and
actions for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to be included in the
Official Community Plan.
Council Workshop
February 15, 2010
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4.2 Albion Flats Concept Plan Process
Staff report dated February 8, 2010 recommending that the Albion Flats Concept
Plan Process be approved.
4.3 Bill 18-2009 Assistance to Shelter Act Response to Minister Rich Coleman
Staff report dated January 25, 2010 recommending that the letter from the Social
Planning Advisory Committee addressed to Minister Rich Coleman be supported.
Deferred from the February 1, 2010 Council Workshop Meeting.
4.4 Request for Endorsement of letter from the Agricultural Advisory Committee to
Metro Vancouver
Report from Candace Gordon, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee
recommending the endorsement of a letter from the Agricultural Advisory
Committee to Metro Vancouver.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is
seeking direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include:
a) Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be
taken.
b) Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter.
c) Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion.
d) Other.
Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent.
5.1 Sierra Club BC - Species and Ecosystems Protection Act
Letter dated January 27, 2010 from Susan Howatt, Campaigns Director, Sierra
Club BC requesting endorsement of ten principles for a new Species and
Ecosystems Protection Act.
Recommendation: a) receive for information with no further action to be taken
Council Workshop
February 15, 2010
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5.2 Ministry of Community & Rural Development - Local Government Election Issues
Letter dated January 29, 2010 from Bill Bennett, Minister of Community & Rural
Development and Harry Nyee, President, UBCM seeking written comments to
assist in the review of local government election issues
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
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Council Workshop
February 15, 2010
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Rules for Holding a Closed Meeting
A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one
or more of the following:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as
an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or
honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity;
(c) labour relations or employee negotiations;
(d) the security of property of the municipality;
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that
disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
(f) law enforcement, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the
conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment;
(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
(h) an administrative tribunal hearing or potential administrative tribunal hearing affecting the municipality,
other than a hearing to be conducted by the council or a delegate of council
(i) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor -client privile e, including communications necessary for
that purpose;
0) information that is prohibited or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited
from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at
their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the
interests of the municipality if they were held in public;
(1) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and
progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal
report]
(m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting;
(n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection of
subsection (2)
(o) the consideration of whether the authority under section 91(other persons attending closed meetings)
should be exercised in relation to a council meeting.
(p) information relating to focal government participation in provincial negotiations with First Nations, where
an agreement provides that the information is to be kept confidential.
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Deep Roots
Greater Heights
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
District of Maple Ridge
His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin
and Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: February 5, 2010
ATTN: Council Workshop
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets in the Official Community Plan
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Local Government Act was amended, through Bill 27, to require municipalities to establish
targets, policies, and actions for the reduction of community -wide greenhouse gas emissions and
include these in their Official Community Plans. The deadline for completing these Official
Community Plan amendments is May 31, 2010.
During the development of the 2006 Official Community Plan, much thought and consideration on
reducing community greenhouse gas emissions was undertaken as part of addressing climate
change, and significant public input was provided throughout that process. Additionally, substantial
public input went into the background information provided for the development of the 2008 Town
Centre Area Plan. As a result, the Official Community Plan includes numerous policies and actions
that support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
This report proposes a process for early and ongoing public consultation through the process to
incorporate Bill 27 requirements into the Official Community Plan, and identifies potential targets for
the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Whereas Council has considered the requirements of Section 879 of the Local Government
Act that it provide, in respect of the establishment of the Reduction Targets, one or more
opportunities it considers appropriate for consultation with persons, organizations and
authorities it considers will be affected and has specifically considered the matters referred
to in Section 879(2) of the Act;
And whereas Council considers that the opportunities to consult, proposed in respect of an
amendment to the Official Community Plan (as summarized in the report entitled
"Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Targets in the Official Community Plan" dated
February 5, 2010) constitute appropriate consultation for the purposes of Section 879 of the
Local Government Act;
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Now therefore, Council resolves that the early and ongoing consultation as identified in
Appendix E, in the report entitled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Targets in the
Official Community Plan" dated February 5, 2010 be endorsed, and
2. That the proposed greenhouse gas emissions targets of 34% reduction in per capita
emissions from the 2007 baseline by 2020, and 50% reduction by 2031, be forwarded to
Public Open House, and
3. That the process identified in the report entitled, "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Targets in the Official Community Plan" dated February 5, 2010 be endorsed.
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Greenhouse gas emissions discussed in this report are summed in two different subsets: that of the
entire community, and that of the District of Maple Ridge corporate entity.
Communitv Emissions
For the 2007 reporting year, greenhouse gas emissions for the community of Maple Ridge
were about 380,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)1. About 57% of these
emissions were generated from on -road transportation; about 40% were from buildings, and
the balance was generated from solid waste. See Appendix C for details. Land -use change
emissions from deforestation or reforestation are not considered in the inventory at this time
due to a lack of accurate information. The 2007 year forms a baseline for future reporting.
Corporate Emissions
As a corporate entity, the District of Maple Ridge also inventories "corporate" greenhouse
gas emissions, a subset of community emissions. Corporate emissions account for less than
1% of community emissions, but are among the largest individual source entities. Included
in this .calculation are all the buildings the District operates in providing services to the
community, emissions associated with the fuel consumed by our passenger vehicle fleet and
equipment, and the waste collected from corporate buildings and community and park trash
receptacles. The District has been doing much to reduce this "carbon footprint," such as
using ground -source heating/cooling and other LEED certification initiatives at Fire Hall
Number 1, and dehumidification and solar hot water heating at the Leisure Centre. Smaller
reduction initiatives are too numerous to list, and many more potential reductions are being
researched and evaluated.
Maple Ridge is a signatory to the BC Climate Action Charter. While Bill 27 is legally binding,
the charter is not. By voluntarily signing on, the District has agreed to develop strategies and
take actions to: (a) become carbon neutral in respect of municipal operations by 2012; (b)
1 Source: Community Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory(CEEI) 2007, Ministry of Environment,
Province of British Columbia. It is anticipated that the Province will provide these inventories to municipalities
on a bi-annual basis. Resources are available at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/climate/ceei/
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measure and report on the community emissions profile; and (c) create a complete, compact,
more energy efficient community. There are no targets associated with this agreement other
than the carbon neutral statement.
The reduction targets discussed in this report relate to community emissions only, as that is the
focus of the legislated requirement.
Communky Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Tar ets
The flexibility that is incorporated into Bill 27 enables each municipality to decide on how many
greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to adopt and to select only those that are feasible and
measureable.
Individual communities are unique. Some have a significant commitment to sustainability and the
resources required to meet that commitment; some communities have growth pressures and
competing land uses; some are experiencing no growth; some are heavily industrial and others are
bedroom communities. Along with population and organizational capacity, these factors will result in
a wide range of achievable targets for individual communities across the Province.
Community -wide greenhouse gas emissions will be influenced by many factors over the coming
decades. These influences include, but are not limited to:
• The BC Building Code
• Improvements in building design
• More energy efficient mechanical systems
• The use of alternative and renewable fuels
• More fuel efficient vehicles
• Transportation network and transit system
• Existing and future land -use policies and decisions
• Local jobs
• Changes to solid waste disposal methods
• Personal behaviour changes and social norms with regard to composting, recycling, travel
modes, vehicle selection, personal living space, preferred residential density, lifestyle choices,
proximity to place of work and transit, etc.
• Population growth
• Economic development
Complex modeling and community energy and emissions planning would be required to define a
realistic, challenging yet achievable target for Maple Ridge. This approach does not currently have
dedicated resources; nevertheless, the District has taken action toward reducing emissions on both
the corporate and community fronts:
• The Corporate Strategic Plan and existing Official Community Plan policies demonstrate a
commitment to a more sustainable approach to growth, and a reduction in energy
consumption and emissions.
• Programs such as the tax exemption to encourage higher density residential development in
the Town Centre also demonstrate this commitment.
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• Corporately, the recent implementations of alternative and renewable energy at the Fire Hall
and Leisure Centre, and the build -out of our hybrid fleet, further demonstrate the District's
commitment to these goals.
The absence of a target has not precluded action with respect to reducing emissions on the
corporate side, and on the community side, policies and programs are in place that encourage
reduced emissions.
This being said, the legislation requires at least one emissions reduction target. To this end, four
different scenarios were assembled, to calculate what various targets would mean to the community
out to 2031 based on the population projections in the Official Community Plan:
1. Static Per Capita - For this scenario, it was assumed that the amount of greenhouse gas
emissions per person, calculated at 5.3 tonnes CO2e in 2007, would remain the same
through to 2031. This is the most conservative case, as it is likely that land -use policies,
technology, and personal behaviour will cause per capita emissions to decrease over time.
These reductions could be offset, for example, by non-residential emissions.
2. Static Aggregate - For this scenario, it was assumed that the aggregate community -wide
emissions of 380,000 tonnes CO2e in 2007 would remain the same through to 2031.
Stabilizing overall emissions while experiencing growth in the community may be a
challenge, if not offset by other emissions reduction influences.
3. Provincial Target - For this scenario, the Provincial targets of 33% from 2007 levels by
2020, and 80% by 2050, were used. These targets drive a 50% reduction target for 2031.
This is the most aggressive scenario and may not be appropriate for a growing community.
Appendix A discusses the Provincial targets.
4. 34/50 Model - This scenario is a hybrid of the Provincial Target and Static Aggregate
scenarios, based on achieving the Provincial targeted reductions, but on a per capital basis,
rather than on the aggregate emissions as intended by the Province.
The results of the forecasting exercise are shown in Appendix D. Two graphs represent the results in
aggregate emissions, then per capita. It should be noted that although scenarios 3 and 4 reference
a 2050 target figure, the results are forecasted only to 2031, in alignment with the Official
Community Plan. Observations include the following:
1. Under the Static Per Capita scenario, overall emissions would rise from 380,000 to
574,000 tonnes CO2e, a 50% increase, by 2031.
2. Under the Static Aggregate scenario, overall emissions would remain stable, but per capita
emissions would need to drop from 5.3 in 2007 to 3.5 tonnes CO2e by 2031. This
represents a 21% drop by 2020 and 33% by 2031.
3. Under the Provincial Target scenario, aggregate emissions drop from 380,000 to 190,000
tonnes CO2e by 2031, and per capita emissions decrease from 5.3 in 2007 to 1.7 tonnes
by 2031. This represents a 47% drop by 2020 and 67% by 2031 per capita.
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4. As the name implies, the 34/50 model achieves a 34% reduction in per capita emissions by
2020 and a 50% reduction by 2031. In the aggregate, emissions drop by 16.5% by 2020
and 25% by 2031. Selecting the per capita targets removes the population variable from
the indicator, which is more appropriate in a growing community.
Without a comprehensive modeling effort, it is difficult to surmise whether the impacts of the positive
influences on greenhouse gas emissions will outstrip population growth and economic development
efforts, and the many other factors which could potentially influence our emissions profile. The
Static Per Capital scenario is a conservative target, given the advances in energy efficiency we are
experiencing even two years after the 2007 baseline emissions inventory. The 34/50 Model is not
as aggressive as the Provincial target, but it is more aggressive than the Static Aggregate model, and
moves towards reduced overall emissions to a degree that may be more appropriate for a growing
community.
Given the time and expense involved in developing a target specific to Maple Ridge (considering
factors such as community behaviour, infrastructure, energy efficiency improvements, growth issues,
land use and existing and future policies), the 34/50 Model is proposed. This targets a 16.5%
reduction in aggregate greenhouse gas emissions and 34% in per capita emissions below 2007
levels by 2020, and a 25% reduction in aggregate emissions and 50% reduction in per capita
emissions by 2031. These targets acknowledge the need to reduce energy and fuel consumption,
while recognizing the constraint of resources required to do so. If the District does in the future
complete a comprehensive study, then the proposed targets could be revisited.
Official Community Plan Amendments and Public Consultation
The Maple Ridge Official Community Plan has a wide range of policies and actions that support a
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within the community. These policies have been organized
into the specific sector categories provided by the Province (i.e. transportation, buildings,
infrastructure, and natural resource protection).
It is proposed that the existing Preparing for Climate Change section in the Official Community Plan
be amended to include the newly created targets, along with a statement on how these will be
measured using energy consumption and emissions conversion data supplied by the Province. The
section will also contain references to the existing Official Community Plan policies and actions that
support a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Proposed Public Consultation
The process for identifying targets, policies, and actions for the Bill 27 mandated amendments to the
Official Community Plan is proposed in the following steps:
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Event
Date
Council Workshop
February 15
Public Open House
March 4
Committee of the Whole
March 15
First Reading
March 23
Public Hearing
April 20
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2nd and 3rd Reading
April 27
Final Reading
May 11
The Local Government Act requirements for public consultation in amending the Official Community
Plan are discussed in Appendix E, along with information on the Public Consultation.
Public Open House
One Public Open House will be held on March. 4, 2010 to provide education on the Bill 27
requirements and to invite comments on the 34/50 Model targets. The existing Official Community
Plan policies and actions that support reduced community emissions will be provided for context.
The information that will be presented at the Public Open House for comment will also be posted on
the website with options for providing input, prior to the open house event. Apart from the usual
advertising, letters and emails will go out to as many stakeholders as possible to inform them of the
Open House date and the information on the website.
The comments received at the open house and any direct stakeholder consultation will be
considered. The final draft will be presented to Council as a bylaw for adoption into the Official
Community Plan. The public will have one further opportunity to comment on the draft at the Public
Hearing that is required as part of the bylaw adoption process.
Alternatives
If the May 31, 2010 deadline is not met, the Province suggests the following:
"If the statutory timeline is not met, the same test applies to the targets, policies and actions
requirement as applies to other required OCP content:
1. Council would be vulnerable to community concerns,
2. The local government would be exposed to potential legal challenge, and
3. Questions about greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, policies and actions may be
important in the future when putting forward funding or grant proposals to the Province."
Another alternative would be to incorporate additional sector -specific greenhouse gas emission
reduction targets into the Official Community Plan. In order to meet the compressed timeline, this is
not recommended, but can be undertaken in future, when resources can be dedicated to the
preparation of a community energy and emissions plan. In the meantime, indicators will be
identified, baseline measures will be developed, and trends will be tracked in order to build a
resource database that can be utilized in future energy and emissions planning activities.
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CONCLUSIONS:
In the absence of complex community energy and emissions modeling and planning, it is proposed
that the District of Maple Ridge invite the public to comment on amending the Official Community
Plan to include a community per capita greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 34% reduction
below 2007 levels by 2020 and by 50% by 2031. This approach to target -setting acknowledges the
desire to reduce energy and fuel consumption, and addresses the issues faced by a growing
community.
Co -prepared by: Laura n, CMA
Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Planning
Co -prepared by: Lisa_Zosiak,
Plan r
Approv by: Jan ering, MCP, M.C.I.P.
❑irec . of PI ning
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: P Work eve pm Services
Concurrence: J.L. (Jiq Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
Attachments: Appendix A: Backgrounder on Bill 27 Requirements relating to
GHG Reduction Targets
Appendix B: Additional Supporting Targets
Appendix C: Community Energy and Emissions Inventory
Appendix D: Emissions Reduction Scenario Results
Appendix E: Local Government Act Requirements for Public Consultation
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Appendix A: Backgrounder on Bill 27 Requirements relating to GHG Reduction Targets
On May 29, 2008, Bill 27, the Local Government (Green Communities) Statutes Amendment Act,
was enacted by the Provincial Government. The intent of Bill 27 is to facilitate more sustainable
initiatives within BC municipalities by considering climate issues and energy conservation
approaches when planning and managing land -use. Through this legislation the Local Government
Act was amended to require each municipality to establish targets, policies, and actions for the
reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and include these in their Official Community Plans. The
deadline for completing these Official Community Plan amendments is May 31, 2010.
Because BC municipalities are at different stages of implementing sustainable development policies,
the legislation is designed to be flexible. This enables each municipality to decide its own approach
to establishing greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and setting policies and realistic actions
for meeting these.
The requirements for local governments related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in
communities have been incorporated into the Local Government Act, specifically under Section
877(3), which states:
An official community plan must include targets for the reduction of greenhouse
gas emissions in the area covered by the plan, and policies and actions of the
local government proposed with respect to achieving those targets.
Fulfilling this municipal mandate also involves the following:
1. establish targets for the Official Community Plan; each community will decide on their
own unique greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
2. define the policies and actions that will be used to achieve those targets
3. at least one target is to be defined as an emissions reduction target
This report is the outcome of a review of existing policies and collaboration between Sustainability
and Corporate Planning, and Planning staff, and consultation with the M;nistry of Community
Development.
What Are Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
A greenhouse gas is defined in Bill 44 as "carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide,
hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulphur hexafluoride, and any other substance prescribed by
regulation under the Act." Greenhouse gases are generated by:
electricity and fossil fuel energy use;
transportation (such as vehicle kilometers travelled, fleet composition and fuels(s)
consumed); and
• quantity and composition of waste and disposal methods.
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Appendix A: Backgrounder on Bill 27 Requirements relating to GHG Reduction Targets (cont'd)
Province of British Columbia Emissions Reduction Target
Through Bill 44, the Provincial government has set targets for BC to achieve a 33% reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions below 2007 levels by 2020 and by 80% below 2007 levels by 2050.
The Act also requires the Provincial government and all other public sector organizations to be
carbon neutral by 2010.
The reduction targets are in line with the broad scope of the Provincial government's Climate Action
Plan2. The plan includes a wide range of initiatives to reduce emissions, currently estimated to
achieve 73% of the 2020 goal. A 27% policy gap needs to be resolved.
Percentage of Target Reductions Achieved by Sector
Land Use
Landfill
9 IMT Policy Gap
Industry 27%
164 �.
Buildings
,-- 49b
Electricity Transportation
28',0
Source: BC Climate Action Plan
2 The Provincial targets are based on scientific information indicating the amount of reduction needed to
counter existing trends toward climate change related impacts such as sea level rise, increased heat waves,
plant and animal extinction and decreases in global food production. Information related to these impacts can
be found in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s 2007 report.
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Appendix B: Additional Supporting Targets
Bill 27 states that many different targets may be defined by a municipality, but at least one must be
a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. The Provincial government has identified that
greenhouse gas emissions are a result of a range of community activities that include buildings, land
use,. transportation, and waste. Several examples of potential indicators and measures for these
four activity sectors are provided by the Province's supporting literature to Bill 27. Some of these
measures are not feasible for Maple Ridge due to a lack of data, but can be replaced by others
where data is more easily obtained.
At a corporate level, we are already tracking greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations,
and have set targets and are tracking greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the Fire Hall and
Leisure Centre energy efficiency projects.
Many actions, policies and programs are already in place and will continue to move the community
toward reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Below is a list of community indicators that may be considered in future. It is provided at this time
for information only. In addition, we are establishing baseline data so that we can begin to track
trends relating to these indicators.
• Residential Density
• Housing Diversity
• Proximity to Transit
• Proximity to Services
• Energy Efficiency of Buildings
• Area of Land in Agricultural Land Reserve
• Area of Land in Community Gardens
• Solid Waste and Emissions
• Urban trees and Greenspace
In future, when resources can be dedicated toward community energy and emissions planning, it
may be desirable to set targets at this detailed level.
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Appendix C: Community Energy and Emissions Inventory
Maple Ridge Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions by sector
Solid Waste
3%
On -Road Vehicles
57%
Buildings
40%
Buildings Sector
Residential
27%
Commercial I
Institutional
9%
Industrial
--- - 4%
Total greenhouse gas emissions = 381,979 tonnes CO2e
Buildings sector: includes emissions from electricity and natural gas consumption (source: BC Hydro
and Terasen Gas). It does not include emissions from the combustion of other fuels such as oil,
propane or wood.
On -road Vehicles sector: includes estimated emissions from all registered on -road vehicles. It does
not include vehicles not licensed for public roads, such as bulldozers, forklifts, all -terrain vehicles, or
slow moving heavy equipment vehicles such as rollers, graders, etc. Also excluded are marine, rail
and air transportation vehicles. The calculation of emissions is based on registered vehicles (source:
ICBC) multiplied by fuel consumption figures by vehicle (source: Natural Resources Canada)
multiplied by odometer readings (source: AirCare and vehicle transfer records) multiplied by emission
conversion factors (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
Solid waste: sector includes emissions from estimates of the annual mass (tonnes) of municipal
solid waste disposed of at all regional district landfills and facilities and attributed to Maple Ridge
(source: Metro Vancouver Regional District). It does not include materials disposed of using other
methods, such as compost, green waste, and waste taken to recycling facilities.
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Appendix C: Community Energy and Emissions Inventory
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Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
- 2007
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Appendix E: Local Government Act Requirements for Public Consultation
The proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan require public consultation to ensure
compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act.
The public process that is proposed to meet the requirements of Bill 27 is designed to accommodate
a short timeframe. However, much thought and consideration on addressing climate change was
undertaken during the development of the 2006 Official Community Plan and significant public input
was provided throughout that process. Additionally, substantial public input went into the
background information provided for the development of the 2008 Town Centre Area Plan, which is
an important area for the type of compact development that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
The following is the Local Government Act requirements for consultation during Official Community
Plan development:
Section 8 79
(1) During the development of an official community plan, or the repeal or amendment
of an official community plan, the proposing local government must provide one or
more opportunities it considers appropriate for consultation with persons,
organizations and authorities it considers will be affected
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the local government must:
(a) consider whether the opportunities for consultation with one or more of the
persons, organizations and authorities should be early and ongoing, and
(b) specifically consider whether consultation is required with:
i. the board of the regional district in which the area covered by the plan is
located, in the case a municipal official community plan,
ii. the board of any regional district that is adjacent to the area covered by
the plan,
iii. the council of any municipality that is adjacent to the area covered by the
plan,
iv, first nations,
v. school district boards, greater boards and improvement district boards,
and
vi. the Provincial and federal governments and their agencies.
(3) Consultation under this section is in addition to the public hearing required under
section 882(3)(d).
In addition, Section 881 of the Act requires consultation with the School Board during the
preparation of an amendment to an official community plan.
Affected Parties
All residents of Maple Ridge will be welcome to participate in the Public Open House session. Public
notification will be done approximately two weeks in advance and wil! include newspaper
advertisements, and website notification. Invitations will also be mailed out to local organizations
including, but not limited to, the Downtown Business Association, neighbourhood associations, and
the Chamber of Commerce.
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Pursuant with Section 879(2) of the Local Government Act, the following considers consultation with
specified organizations and authorities:
Metro Vancouver
Formal consultation with Metro Vancouver is not felt to be necessary, as this organization was
consulted during the Official Community Plan process and is aware of the existing policies.
Additionally, the anticipated amendments do not impose any land -use implications within the
region.
■ Neighbouring Municipalities
Consultation with Pitt Meadows Meadows and the District of Mission is not felt to be necessary
as the amendments do not impose any land -use implications on either of these municipalities.
These communities were consulted during the Official Community Plan process and are aware
of the existing policies.
Agricultural Land Commission
The Commission was consulted during the development of the Official Community Plan and is
aware of the policies within the Plan.
• School District 42
Section 881 of the Local Government Act requires consultation with the local school board
during the preparation of an amendment to an official community plan. In order to satisfy this
requirement, invitations will be sent to School District 42 to attend the public open house
sessions and a copy of the draft amendments will be referred to the School District for
comment prior to presentation to Council. Formal referral to the School District will occur
following First Reading of the bylaw by Council.
Federal and Provincial governments and their Agencies
Outside agencies will be forwarded a copy of the amendments in accordance with Provincial
and Federal regulations.
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Deep Roots
Greater Heights
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin
and Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
Albion Flats Concept Plan Process
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DATE: February 8, 2010
FILE NO: CP/009/10
ATTN: Workshop
On January 11, 2010 Council passed the following resolutions:
• That staff be directed to proceed with an area plan for the Albion Flats Area A
utilizing the Concept Plan approach noted in the staff report dated November
5, 2009, taking into account key linkages to Area B, with a completion date
of March 31, 2011 for the Concept Plan.
• That the Agricultural Land Commission be asked to make their senior staff
available to meet and discuss the current land use policy and explore the
opportunities for collaboration.
It is understood that any changes to existing uses will require the consent of the Agricultural Land
Commission. Council has requested that senior staff of the Commission participate in the
development of the proposed concept plan. Council has directed staff to develop a broad concept
plan that would be presented for endorsement by the Agricultural Land Commission. Council has
requested that the concept plan be completed by March 31, 2011. Once approved or endorsed by
the Commission, the concept plan will be developed into an area plan. At this stage, the approval of
Metro Vancouver would be required, although there will be ongoing consultation with Metro
Vancouver during the preparation of the concept plan.
The 2010 work matrix endorsed by Council included the requirement for a report further detailing
the concept plan process. This report contains the recommended process for undertaking the
Albion Flats Concept Plan review.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Albion Flats Concept Plan Process as recommended in the report "Albion Flats Concept
Plan Process", dated February 8, 2010 be approved.
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DISCUSSION
The concept plan will include an overall context review of adjacent land uses in the area, with an aim
towards identifying compatible land uses, adequate service levels, and required infrastructure to
support these land uses. The main focus of this concept plan study area for the portion of lands
that are mostly within the Agricultural Land Reserve, north of Lougheed and bounded by 2401h Street
and Tamarack Lane. The geographic boundaries of the study area are shown on Appendix A. It is
acknowledged that the intersection at 240th Street and Lougheed will be considered, and the
linkages between the study area and the Albion Industrial area will also be considered in the scope
of this work, as discussed by Council at the workshop of January 11, 2010.
BACKGROUND CONTEXT:
The study area has been noted for its strategic location within the community and the range of
possible uses that could be located there. Based on the findings of background research, the
Official Community Plan noted the diverse interests associated with this site, which in addition to
agriculture, could include commercial, industrial, and recreational uses. Recognizing that the study
area requires senior government agency approvals, the initial step in this process is to identify a
feasible land use option that is acceptable to the community and to pertinent agencies. Once
endorsed or approved, more detailed studies would follow.
On January 11, 2010 Council endorsed the concept plan approach which included the following
work items:
• Detailed public process
• Preliminary servicing assessment
• Preliminary environmental impact assessment
• Preliminary agricultural impact assessment
• Preliminary drainage and stormwater management assessment
• Preliminary transportation study
• Engaging an experienced economist to assist in assessing the highest and best uses for the
area
• Engaging a consultant to undertake a socio-community preliminary assessment
• Input from Parks and leisure Services regarding existing and future recreation use and trails
• Engaging a consultant to prepare a life cycle fiscal impact analysis to assess the fiscal
performance of the Urban Area Boundary adjustment
• On -going discussion with the Agricultural land Commission, Metro Vancouver, and Provincial
ministries.
This process will focus on establishing a recommended option for Council's consideration that will
form the basis of the concept plan. It is noted that some of this information will be facilitated by
consultants, however where possible, appropriate District staff will be engaged in order to efficiently
utilize the resources that have been committed to this process. In addition to the Planning
Department, ongoing input will be required from municipal Departments including: Engineering,
Community Development, Parks and Leisure Services, Sustainability and Corporate Development,
and Economic Development. The inputs from other departments such as Building and Operations
will be requested as the need arises.
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CONCEPT PLAN PROCESS
• Step 1 Establishing baselines, evaluating information, and notifying the community
Completion: Summer 2010
i) Public Engagement' -to notify residents that the concept plan process has begun and
provide contact information.
a. Public Announcement - and press release of Commencement of Albion Flats Study
(Feb 2010)
b. Ongoing advertisements- in local newspaper informing about the process and
suggesting contact.
c. Special links- to municipal website providing information about the process and
contact addresses, with hardcopies available at Municipal Hall, and staff available to
answer questions during City Hall hours.
d. Maple Ridge Home Show (April 30, May 1&2, 2010).
ii) Background Research2 - As directed by Council, initial information should provide baseline
assessments on the following:
• servicing assessment
• environmental assessment
• transportation study
• agricultural assessment
• drainage and stormwater management
• economic analysis (including highest and best use and an overall assessment of community
goals)
• socio-Community assessment
• lifecycle fiscal impact analysis
iii) Preparation of Communications Materials - Using District resources, prepare
communications materials to engage stakeholders during the public consultation process.
iv) Presentation of analysis, and communications materials to Council, and to pertinent
advisory committees. - once the background studies and materials have been completed,
this information will be presented to Council prior to proceeding to Step 2 as follows.
• Step 2 Concept Plan Development
Completion: March 2010
i) Charette - The general public and other community stakeholders will be invited to
participate in a design charette process to identify a preferred land use option for the study
area. This event will be advertized in the newspaper and information will be posted on the
municipal website. All pertinent background information will be available at the charette.
1 Council may wish to direst staff to hold a public information meeting at the outset of the process.
2 Land owners, residents, and other stakeholders in the area will be engaged to provide local information that
will assist in the background research component of the concept plan.
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ii) Refinement of Preferred Land Use Option - following the charette event, it is envisioned
that the land use option will be further refined for submission to the District. This proposed
land use option will be presented to Council for endorsement.
iii) Public Open House- the Council endorsed land use option will be presented to the public for
final comment.
• Step 3 Finalization of the Concept Plan
Completion: March 2011
i) Following this public event, the concept plan will be finalized for Council's endorsement.
ii) Following Council's endorsement, the concept plan will be submitted to the Agricultural Land
Commission for consideration.
DESIRED OUTCOME:
The desired outcome of this concept plan process will be to determine the highest and best uses of
the study area, for acceptance by Council, using information derived from background research,
public consultation, and professional assessments evaluating overall community goals including
economic, agricultural, environmental, and social goals. After acceptance / approvals are given by
pertinent government agencies, a more detailed planning process will commence.
OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES:
As the study area is within the jurisdiction of the Agricultural Land Commission and Metro
Vancouver, input from these agencies has been requested and ongoing dialogue will be made as the
concept plan develops. The initial dialogue with pertinent agencies is summarized as follows:
• Agricultural Land Commission: The Commission was requested to meet with Council to
review their intentions 'for the study area and establish their willingness to consider
exclusion applications in the area. In correspondence dated January 7, 2010, the
Commission denied this request, stating that it was not considered appropriate to meet with
potential applicants in advance of an application occurring. However, the Commission
offered their staff resources to assist in the development of an area plan for the subject
area.
• Metro Vancouver: The Albion Flats is identified as a Special Study Area in the Draft Regional
Growth Strategy. Assuming the Regional Growth Strategy is adopted prior to completion of
the concept plan and the Albion Flats remains a Special Study Area, then the land use
designation could be amended through the Regional Context Statement. However, until the
Regional Growth Strategy is adopted, most of this land remains within the Green Zone.
CONSULTATION:
Public Consultation will be a significant component of the development of possible land use options
for Council's consideration. Members of municipal advisory committees will be invited to
participate in consultation events. It is also recommended that background information be
forwarded to pertinent advisory committees for comment.
Some of the background studies required to prepare a land use concept may engage stakeholders
in consultation.
It is noted that the process will be publicized at the Maple Ridge Homeshow and the draft land use
concepts will be developed further with input received during the design charette. Information will
be posted on the municipal website on a regular basis, as well as regular updates to Council at
specific steps.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL/ BUSINESS PLAN & FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds totalling $100,000.00 have been earmarked for professional consultant services to assist in
the development of the concept plan. To utilize these funds most economically, staff expertise will
be used wherever possible in the development of background research. It is anticipated that
consultants will be retained to undertake various technical background reports and the charette
process.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The policies of the Official Community Plan will be a consideration in the development of possible
land use options for the study area. Although the concept plan will not involve policy changes or
introduction of new bylaws at the outset, it will be used to guide land uses and bylaw amendments
through the subsequent development of an area plan.
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CONCLUSION:
This concept plan process provides an approach designed to meet the direction of Council at the
workshop of January 11, 2010. This approach provides a framework for preparing a land use
concept plan for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission, including a public consultation
program. It is recognized that this process is an initial step in moving towards pursuing desired land
uses in the study area.
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Prepared by: Diana Hall
Planner r-\
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Director of Planning
Approved by. Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
GM: Public Works & D elo ent Services
Concurrence: L. (Jim) Rule
,Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A - Context Map - Study Area
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RIDGEMAPLE
Deep Roots
Greater Heights
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
District of Maple Ridge
His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin
and Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
DATE:
January 25, 2010
FILE NO:
0540-20-01/SPAC1
ATTN:
Council Workshop
Bill 18-2009 Assistance to Shelter Act Response to Minister Rich Coleman
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Province of British Columbia has now passed Bill 18-2009 Assistance to Shelter Act enabling
police to assist British Columbians that are homeless to shelters when communities issue an
extreme weather alert. The Assistance to Shelter Act provides police with the option of using
reasonable physical force to compel a person who has been deemed at risk of suffering physical
harm to an emergency shelter. The Act is not intended to supplant or limit the enforcement of other
provincial or federal acts. The Act does not provide any powers of arrest, nor does it provide any
powers to compel a person at risk to remain in a shelter once the police have transported them
there. The Social Planning Advisory Committee has discussed the implications of the Act and
recommends sending the attached letter to the office of the Honourable Rich Coleman.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That the letter from the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee, addressed to Rich
Coleman, be supported and forwarded on behalf of the Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory
Committee.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
The Assistance to Shelter Act has raised questions and concerns amongst advocates for the
homeless and those working in shelters. Additionally, the Vancouver Police Department and
many municipalities across British Columbia have also registered their concern in statements
to the province. After a review of the Act, the Social Planning Advisory Committee has
outlined their concerns in the attached letter. The District of Maple Ridge Social Planning
Advisory Committee remains committed to working collaboratively with all levels of
government and community organizations to find solutions to address the issue of
homelessness.
b) Desired Outcome:
That this letter be sent to the Honourable Rich Coleman.
c) Strategic Alignment:
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Support of this outcome follows the current emphasis on sustainability and is in alignment
with the district's safe and livable community mandate
d) Citizen/Customer Implications:
Recognition that all citizens have the right to make decisions about their own health and
safety.
e) Interdepartmental Implications:
Police services could be impacted by the regulations outlined in Bill 18.
CONCLUSION:
The Assistance to Shelter Act raises a number of questions and concerns that requires a community
response. The District of Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee recommends sending the
attached letter to the Honourable Rich Coleman.
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Gene aI M ager, Community Development
Park and ecreation
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) ule
Chief A inistrative Officer
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Greater Heights
January 25, 2010
Rich Coleman, MLA
Fort Langley - Aldergrove
#130-7888 2OOth Street,
Langley, BC
V2Y 3J4
Dear Honourable Rich Coleman,
It is well known that the causes of homelessness are complex and varied. Accordingly, responses intended
to address the issue must be equally as complex and varied. To include Bill 18 as one of the responses to
the issue of homelessness is not appropriate or supportive of finding a collaborative solution to this growing
problem. With this Bill having received Royal Assent, what measurements are in place to ensure that it has
been effective?
There is no question that the plight of individuals that are homeless is a very difficult one especially during
extreme weather conditions. The recent incidents where individuals in an effort to keep warm have lost their
lives are tragic and regrettable. However, to suggest that the Act is a response that would prevent such
tragedies is difficult to imagine.
The Act itself presents a number of fundamental questions and concerns. It is not clear as to what
constitutes" extreme weather" and how this decision is made. The determination by a police officer as to
whether a person is "at risk" is also complicated. Currently, police officers have a number of tools to deal
with individuals who are placing themselves or others at risk including the Mental Health Act, the Child,
Family and Community Service Act, the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and the Offence Act. Additionally,
what constitutes "reasonable force" to remove someone from the streets and place them in a shelter is
unclear. Removing someone against their will and taking them to a shelter surely is not a guarantee that
they will stay there. Police resources could be taxed unnecessarily.
Ultimately, personal dignity and individual freedom are as important as personal safety. Individuals that are
homeless deserve to be safe and treated with dignity and respect. The Metro Vancouver Regional Steering
Committee on Homelessness has identified the pressing need for a national housing strategy to address the
growing number of homeless or those at risk of homelessness across Canada. The Steering Committee has
also identified the three ways to home as being affordable housing, adequate income and support services.
The District of Maple Ridge Social Planning Advisory Committee supports the collaborative efforts of all
levels of government, community organizations, non -profits agencies, businesses and individual community
members working together to find solutions to the issue of homelessness.
Sincerely.
L�vo
Chair, Social Planning Advisory Committee
cc: Sue Wheeler, Director of Community Services
District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Canada • Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329
enquiries@mapleridqe.ca • www.mapleridge.ca
District of Maple Ridge
Deep Roots
Greater Heights
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: February 9, 2010
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Agricultural Advisory Committee ATTN: Workshop
SUBJECT: Request for endorsement of letter from Agricultural Advisory Committee to Metro
Vancouver.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On the January 28, 2010 meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Committee passed a
resolution to send a letter to Metro Vancouver in support of the agricultural policies of the Regional
Growth Strategy. The Committee noted that Council endorsement was required prior to sending the
letter. This correspondence is the Committee's request to Council for this endorsement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council endorse the letter from the Agricultural Advisory Committee, dated February 8, 2010 as
attached for forwarding to Metro Vancouver.
DISCUSSION:
The letter as compiled by the Agricultural Advisory Committee is attached.
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Prepared by: Candace Gordon, Chair
Agricultural Advisory Committee
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February 8, 2010
Your file CP-11=01-RGS-01
Mr. Johnny Carline
Chief Administrative Officer
Metro Vancouver
4330 Kingsway
Burnaby BC
V6Z 2V8
Dear: Mr. Carline:
Re: Comments on the Regional Growth Strategy
At the January 28th meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, a resolution was passed to
extend the following comments:
The Agricultural Advisory Committee for the District of Maple Ridge would like to express
its strong support for the protection of agricultural land and the promotion of agricultural
viability as proposed in Strategy 2.3 of the Draft Regional Growth Strategy.
The Committee gratefully acknowledges your acceptance of these comments at this later date.
Yours truly,
Candace Gordon, Chair
Maple Ridge Agricultural Advisory Committee
District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Canada • Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329
enquiries@mapleridge.ca • www.mapleridge.ca 100% Recycled Paper
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SIERRA MAYOR
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11995 Haney Place Y i
Maple Ridge, BC
January 27, 2010
Re: Endorsement for a new Species and Ecosystems Protection Act
Atm. Mayor and Council;
One year ago, the members of the Species at Risk Working Group- Sierra Club BC, Wilderness
Committee, Ecojustice and the David Suzuki Foundation- contacted you about our campaign to
ensure protection for British Columbia's species at risk, including strong habitat protection.
We are pleased to share with you that the August 2009 Throne Speech made a welcome
announcement of a new Species at Risk Task Force, which will make a policy recommendation in
2010. While this is an important step toward the protection of species at risk in our province, we
still need to demonstrate that legislated protection is an important priority for all British
Columbian.
We are requesting that City Council take effective action to conserve our irreplaceable natural
heritage by passing a motion to endorse the ten principles for a new Species and Ecosystem
Protection Act.
Already, eight municipalities- Fernie, Coldstream, North Saanich, Mission, Osoyoos, Burnaby,
Whistler and Hudson's Hope- have answered our call to endorse the ten principles for a new
Species and Ecosystem Protection Act. We would be thrilled to add your municipality to the
growing numbers of British Columbians who support a new Species and Ecosystem Protection Act
and will highlight your efforts on our website www.lastr_laceonearth.ca
British Columbia sells itself to the world as "the best place on earth." Unfortunately, it's one of the
last places on earth without an endangered species law. Despite having some of the richest wildlife
in North America, and more endangered species than any other province or territory, British
Columbia is one of only two provinces in Canada without endangered species legislation.
Our vision is a strong Species and Ecosystem Protection Act that protects at -risk species and
prevents other species from becoming at risk of extinction or extirpation. Studies of provincial and
international species protection laws and best practices show that laws based on the following key
principles protect species and ecosystems at risk:
1. Enshrine the principle that healthy ecosystems are essential to healthy human societies
and economies;
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2. Recognize that biological diversity is essential to healthy ecosystems;
3. Identify, protect and recover at -risk biodiversity throughout the province;
4. Protect and recover biodiversity by protecting habitat; assessment, list and develop
recovery strategies for at -risk biodiversity on the basis of sound science;
5. Incorporate global warming into policy, planning and management;
6. Enshrine the precautionary principle, the principle of intergenerational equity, and the
polluter -pays principle;
7. Require citizen, community and First Nations participation;
8. Require accountability and transparency;
9. Be funded; and
10. Be enforced.
To protect our incredible wealth of diversity, the BC government needs to enact a strong, stand-
alone endangered species and ecosystems law. A strong provincial Species and Ecosystem
Protection Act will help BC's biodiversity adapt to global warming by reducing impacts from other
activities. Additionally, this law will help maintain the essential ecosystem services (e.g., carbon
storage, pollination, nutrient cycling) that nature provides us, helping us maintain, and pass on to
future generations, the biological richness and healthy ecosystems we are blessed with today.
Habitat protection is a way to heal ecosystems that are starting to show signs of ill health, such as
imminent loss of species, in order to maintain all the irreplaceable benefits that local communities
receive, including ecotourism opportunities that access to wild places brings.
We all care deeply about endangered species. Recent polling shows that close to 90% of British
Columbians support the creation of a single, effective provincial law to protect species.
Our organizations have joined forces to campaign for species protection legislation for B.C. that
includes necessary, strong habitat protection. We hope that, given what is at stake, your
municipality will support the above -mentioned 10 principles.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with you further.
Yours truly,
Susan Howatt
Campaigns Director
Sierra Club BC
(250) 386-5255 ext. 239 susanla.sierraclub.bc.ca
On behalf of:
David Suzuki Foundation
Ecojustice
Wilderness Commitee
JAN 2 9 2010
His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin
and Members of Council
District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC V2x 6A9
Dear Mayor Daykin and Councillors:
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The Local Government Elections Task Force is currently seeking written comments from your
local government, and from organizations and individuals in your community, to assist in its
review of local government election issues.
Announced at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2009 Convention, the
Local Government Elections Task Force is a joint, consensus -based group of provincial and
UBCM members. The Task Force co-chairs are Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister. of
Community and Rural Development, and Chair Harry Nyce, President of the UBCM. Other
Task Force members are:
• Surrey Councillor, Barbara Steele, first vice-president, UBCM;
• Quesnel Mayor, Mary Sjostrom, third vice-president, UBCM;
• Donna Barnett, MLA, Cariboo—Chilcotin; and
• Douglas Horne, MLA, Coquitlam—Burke Mountain.
Recognizing the importance of hearing from local governments throughout British Co!wrnbia, the
Task Force invites you to submit the comments of your local government on any or all of the
following topics:
• Campaign finance, including contribution/spending disclosure and limits, and tax
credits;
• Enforcement processes and outcomes;
• Role of the British Columbia Chief Electoral Officer in local government elections;
Ministry of Community
and Rural Development
Office of the Minister
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• Election cycle (term of office);
• Corporate vote; and,
• Matters raised in election resolutions submitted to the 2009 UBCM Convention, such
as the eligibility of volunteers.
To assist in its deliberations, the Task Force would appreciate your comments as soon as
possible, preferably by April 15, 2010. It is anticipated that the Task Force will deliver its
recommendations to the Province of British Columbia and the UBCM by May 30, 2010, after
which legislation is expected to be presented to the Legislature in time for the 2011 local
government elections.
The Task Force is aware of the tight time frame and that the interest in local government
elections extends beyond local governments to the broader community including individuals,
community groups and other representative organizations. As such, the Task Force requests
that you share this request for written comments within your community, particularly with
local groups and individuals interested in local government election issues.
Written comments can be made via email to: Local Election sTaskForceiv ov.bc.ca, by fax to:
250 3 87-7972, or by mail to:
Local Government Elections Task Force
c/o Ministry of Community and Rural Development
PO Box 9839 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9Tl
Though the Task Force will receive feedback primarily through written comments, individual
Task Force members will also engage in conversations on the election issues under review as
they meet with local government representatives, organizations and citizens during the normal
course of their responsibilities.
For local governments, the UBCM is planning a one -day workshop in March for its members
who wish to attend. In addition, Area Associations will have a further opportunity to discuss
these issues at their Spring Conventions. Workshop details will be announced shortly.
For farther information on the Local Government Elections Task Force, please visit the website
at: www.LocaiElecuonslaskForce.auv.bc.ca.
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We look forward to hearing from you on ways to improve our local government election
processes.
Sincerely,
Bill Bennett Harry Nyce
Minister of Community President
and Rural Development Union of British Columbia Municipalities