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COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
February 6, 2012
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 6
Closed Council following Workshop
Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 P.M.
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. MINUTES -January 9, 2012 and January 23, 2012
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
3.1 E-Comm 911 Presentation and Update
- Mike Dunbar, Director, Police Services
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Area Planning Prioritization - Update
Staff report dated February 6, 2012 recommending that the report entitled "Area
Planning Prioritization - Update" be received for information.
4.2 RCMP Contract Update
Verbal report by the General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services
Council Workshop
February 6, 2012
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4.3 Meeting with Premier Christy Clark and MLA Marc Dalton, arranged by Marc Dalton
Verbal report by Mayor Daykin
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 Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union Local 378 - Smart Meters
Letter dated January 12, 2012 from David Black, President, COPE 378
representing meter readers and speaking to a loss of employment as a
consequence of the Smart Meters program.
Recommendation: Receive for information
5.2 Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) 2012 Resolutions and
Nominations
Memorandum dated January 26, 2012 from LMLGA providing information on
Resolutions for the March 23 Lower Mainland Local Government Association
2012 Annual General Meeting.
Recommendation: Forward resolution suggestions to the Manager of Legislative
Services
5.3 Metro Vancouver - Notification of Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver
Regional Growth Strategy
Letter dated January 27, 2012 from Paulette Vetleson, Manager/Corporate
Secretary, Metro Vancouver notifying all affected local governments of a proposed
amendment from the City of Coquitlam to the Metro Vancouver 2040 Regional
Growth Strategy Bylaw.
Council Workshop
February 6, 2012
Page 3 of 4
5.4 CUPE -Funding for P-3 Water Infrastructure from the Federal Government
Letter dated January 24, 2012 from Barry O'Neill, President, CUPE BC Division,
requesting alternatives to Federal funding of infrastructure through public private
partnerships.
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
8. ADJOURNMENT
Checked by:
Date:
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Council Workshop
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progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal
report]
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(n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection of
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(p) information relating to local government participation in provincial negotiations with First Nations, where
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MAPLERIDGE
Deep Roots
Greater Heights
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
District of Maple Ridge
His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE:
and Members of Council FILE NO:
Chief Administrative Officer
Area Planning Prioritization - Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
February 6, 2012
MEETING: Workshop
At the January 17, 2012 Public Hearing, a number of residents had requested that Council consider
undertaking an area plan for the Hammond neighbourhood. At the January 24, 2012, Council
meeting, staff were directed to provide information on area planning at the next Council Workshop.
Pursuant with this request, this report provides background information on Area Planning in the
District, and most recently the adopted Area Planning Assessment Policy No. 6.30 (refer to Appendix
A). Also discussed in this report, is an overview of the Area Planning Prioritization discussion that
occurred in May 2011, where Council passed a Resolution that the Commercial and Industrial Land
Use strategy remain as Council's next important work.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled "Area Planning Prioritization - Update" dated February 6, 2012 be received
as information and discussion.
BACKGROUND:
The topic of Area Planning is not new in the District, and has been the subject of much discussion
leading up to, and following the adoption of the Official Community Plan. In October 2009, Council
considered a report entitled "Area Plan Process Report" that provided an overview of area planning
in the District and resulted in creation of an Area Planning Assessment Policy. That report is
attached as Appendix B, however extracts from previous reports are provided in this report.
Official Community Plan
• Implementation Policies
The Official Community Plan includes a commitment to utilize an area planning framework as a
means to guide development in the Community. Chapter 11 of the Official Community Plan contains
the Implementation Strategy for the Official Community Plan. It is noted that the OCP identifies a
number of projects that require further study', recognizing that the timing of the projects, roles and
responsibilities will be considered in relation to the Corporate Strategic Plan, and determined by
Council during Business Planning.
' Many of these projects have been completed or are underway
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Policy 11.1.3 of the Official Community Plan identifies that many of the policies are inter -connected
and inter -dependant, and due to this relationship, require a Comprehensive Strategy for
implementation. Those policies are:
11 - I Maple Ridge will collaborate with agencies, including the Agricultural Land
Commission and the Greater Vancouver Regional Board, and the community to
develop a comprehensive strategy to further community objectives. The
comprehensive strategy will include:
i) the completion of an agricultural plan that will form the foundations for the
comprehensive strategy, and will inform decisions regarding further studies,
including item (ii) and (iii) as follows;
ii) an Urban Area Boundary Review: and
iii) a commercial and industrial land use strategy.
To date the Agricultural Plan has been adopted (December 15, 2009) and many of the issues
related to the Urban Area Boundary were addressed during the review of the Regional Growth
Strategy. However, the Commercial and Industrial land use strategy remains outstanding.
• Area Plan Policies
As mentioned above, the Official Community Plan contains policies that guide area planning in the
community. Chapter 10.1 identifies what an area plan is; identifies areas for consideration of an
area planning process; and highlights the elements to be contained in an area plan. Those policies
note that Area Plans "are often called Neighbourhood Plans, Secondary Plans, or Neighbourhood
Concept Plans" and are defined as "An Official Community Plan that applies to a local planning
area." These policies are not the focus of this report, given that they were previously considered by
Council, and formed the basis of the Council adopted Area Planning Assessment Policy No. 6.30.
(refer to Appendix B to review OCP Area Plan Policies)
ii. Area Planning Assessment Policy 6.30
In October 2009 Council directed that an Area Planning Assessment policy be created to provide a
framework to assist Council in the selection of future area planning locations. On October 26, 2010,
the Area Planning Assessment Policy was adopted (Policy 6.30) recognizing that there is a likelihood
that the number of requests for area planning may exceed staffing and budgetary resources, and the
policy was established to help Council in its selection. The Policy states that the decision to
undertake an area plan is at Council's discretion.
Generally speaking, the policy notes that area planning priority would be given to an area that
demonstrates certain characteristics, such as the area is in transition, is experiencing demographic
changes, or changing student enrolment.
The Policy also states that requests for area planning should be considered as a package during
Business Planning, and that requests made outside of a Business Planning Cycle, and/or during an
active area planning process would be considered premature and held until the appropriate
Business Planning Cycle. The policy notes that the District will typically undertake one area planning
process at a time and an area planning process should not be undertaken during an Official
Community Plan review (refer to Area Planning Assessment Policy, 6.30 attached).
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iii. Area Planning Prioritization Report
Following the adoption of the Area Planning Assessment Policy, Council adopted the 2011 Council
Matrix which identified key items of particular interest to Council. Item 46 on that Matrix required
that a report on the prioritization of future area plans would be considered and discussed at the May
16, 2011 Council Workshop.
That report contained an overview of Official Community Plan policies and the newly adopted Area
Plan Policy (6.30) and noted that in January 2010, Council directed that staff proceed with an area
plan for the Albion Flats (refer to next section of this report for additional information on the Albion
Flats).
The Area Planning Prioritization Report noted that the Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy
referenced in the Official Community Plan remained outstanding, with the Albion Flats project taking
precedence. The report suggested that Council may wish to focus on finalizing the Albion Flats Area
Plan before diverting resources to another Area Plan.
In addition, the report said that given the importance of the Commercial and Industrial Land Use
strategy, that Council may wish to complete that study prior to proceeding with another area plan.
Recognizing that Council may want to identify the location for a future area plan, the report
recommended that the Official Community Plan and Area Planning Assessment Policy be used to
guide its decision.
On May 24, 2011Council approved the following Resolution:
"That Council confirm that the Commercial/Industrial land use strategy remain
as Council's next important work."
iv. Albion Flats
In January 2010, Council directed that staff proceed with an area plan for the Albion Flats. The goal
was to prepare a preliminary concept plan for submission to the Agricultural Land Commission for
consideration. Following the Agricultural Land Commission decision, the Area Planning phase would
commence. The Area Planning phase is the step in the process where refinements to the land use
plan would be made, and policies in support of the Concept Plan would be established for inclusion
as a Chapter in the Official Community Plan.
As Council is aware, on May 2, 2011 the draft Albion Flats Concept Plan was endorsed for the
purpose of submission to the Agricultural Land Commission, and the submission materials were sent
to the Commission later that same week. Based on feedback from the Agricultural Land
Commission, on January 24, 2012, Council directed that "staff be directed to Advance Alternative
Three identified in the staff report entitled "Draft Albion Flats Concept Plan - Agricultural Land
Commission Feedback and Next Steps report", dated January 23, 2012". This Resolution will see
the District moving forward with an exclusion application, and following that, the Area Planning
phase of the study will begin.
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Council Matrix:
On January 24, 2012 Council approved the Council Matrix, appended to the January 23, 2012 Staff
report. Amongst other things, the Matrix directs that the Planning Department will undertake the
following key projects: the Albion Flats Area Planning Process; the Commercial and Industrial Review;
Zoning Bylaw; assist with the Affordable Housing Strategy; and Regional Context Statement. These
reports are in addition to the day to day management of development applications and Committee
work.
DISCUSSION
Based on the above noted Policies and Council decisions, staff anticipate continuing with the
completion of the Zoning Bylaw and Albion Flats projects, and to begin work on the Commercial and
Industrial Review, Regional Context Statement, and Affordable Housing Strategy. Given this
significant work program, and the importance of these projects, it is recommended that the work
program not be altered at this time, and that this request to undertake a Hammond Area Plan be
considered in the Business Planning cycle that is to occur in the fall of this year. At that point, the
District should have a clearer understanding of the timing for the Albion Flats project and the
Commercial and Industrial study would be well underway.
However, should Council wish to consider proceeding with an Area Plan for Hammond at this time,
then it is suggested that staff be directed to bring back a report discussing implications on staffing
and resources, and assessing the project against Council's Area Planning Assessment Policy.
CONCLUSION:
This report provides an overview of the District's policies pertaining to Area Planning, and notes that
in May 2011 Council directed that the Commercial and Industrial Land Use strategy remain as
Council's next important work. Should Council priorities change, it is recommended that staff bring
back a report that assess the Hammond Area (or any other area identified by Council) against Policy
6.30, and include information pertaining to the Department's budget, workload, and staff resources.
Prepared by: Christine Carter, MPL, MCIP
Director of Planning
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Approved byt` Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng.
JI GM: Public Works & Development Services
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Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment -
Appendix A -Area Planning Assessment Policy 6.30
Appendix B - Area Plan Process Report
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APPENDIX A
RIDGEMAPLE
Deep Roots
Greater Heights
Title: Area Planning Assessment
Authority: ® Legislative ❑ Operational
Approval: ® Council
Policy Statement:
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General Manager
POLICY MANUAL
Policy No:
Supersedes: New
Effective Date: October 27, 2010
Review Date: 2011
The District of Maple Ridge is committed to preparing area plans in Maple Ridge. Recognizing that
there is a likelihood that the number of requests for area plans may exceed staffing and budgetary
resources, the following policy has been created to assist Council in its selection:
1. The decision to undertake an area plan is at Council's discretion.
2. Area Planning priority will be given to an area that exhibits some or all of the following
criteria:
L that is in transition; experiencing increases in development applications that are
inconsistent with the Official Community Plan; or is impacted by policy changes,
demographic changes, or significant transportation/infrastructure improvements to
the area;
ii. that does not have an existing Area Plan;
iii. where the area plan is intended to further the goals and objectives identified within
the Official Community Plan, or is identified as a future work item in the Official
Community Plan;
iv. with changing student enrolment in the School District catchment area;
V. where the project is consistent with the Corporate Strategic Plan and Council adopted
Business Plans.
3. Requests for area planning are to be considered as a package during Business Planning.
Requests received outside of the business planning cycle, and/or during an active area
planning process will be considered premature, and will be held until the appropriate
Business Planning cycle. All requests will be accompanied by a staff report assessing the
areas compliance with the "Area Planning Assessment Policy". The report will also identify
emerging issues in the community that may pertain to the request.
4. Once an area has been selected to undergo an Area Planning Process, a staff report
identifying the public consultation process; elements and issues to be addressed in the Plan;
geographic boundary of the planning area; and scale of detail to be incorporated in the Land
Use schedule will be prepared for Council's endorsement.
5. The District will typically undertake one area planning process at a time, and an area
planning process should not be undertaken during an Official Community Plan review.
Page 1 of 2 Policy 6.30
Purpose:
To provide a framework to assist Council in the selection of an area(s) for future area planning.
Definitions:
Area Planning - is defined in the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan as "an Official Community
Plan that applies to a local planning area". Refer to Chapter 10.1 of the Official Community Plan.
Planning Area - refers to the geographic area being requested, and/or considered for an area
planning process.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Action to Take Responsibility
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APPENDIX B
MAPLE RIDGE
Deep Roots .
Greater Heights
TO: -
FROM:
SUBJECT:
District of Maple Ridge
His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin
and Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
Area Plan Process Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DATE: October 22, 2009
FILE NO:
ATTN: Workshop
During the consultation for the 2006 Official Community Plan the community noted the importance
of detailed planning work at the neighbourhood level, and the need to utilize a consultative approach
to area plans that involves working cooperatively with Provincial and Regional agencies, the School
District, community groups, and residents. Based on this, the Official Community Plan commits the
District to initiate the creation of area plans as a means to guide development The Plan states that
historic and new communities will form the general boundaries for the preparation of future area
plans, and also provides some guidance regarding where area plans will be initiated and the
elements to be addressed in an area plan.
On September 21, 2009 Council considered a Work Schedule Matrix that outlined key deliverables
that Council and staff were to focus their efforts on in the coming months. Item 9 on the Council
Work Schedule Matrix identified that a report on Area Plans would be presented to Council on
October 26, 2009. Item 12 on the matrix identified that a report outlining the process to undertake
an Area Plan for the Albion Flats will be presented on November 9, 2009.
The following report is intended 'to provide an overview of the Area Plan policies in the Official
Community Plan and identify a process for proceeding with an area planning program in the District.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled "Area Plan Process Report", -dated October 22, 2009 be received as
information; and
That staff be directed to prepare a policy to assist in the selection of future area plans.
DISCUSSION:
What is area planning?
The term "Area Planning" refers to a consultative process, where area residents, agencies and
stakeholders work together to refine objectives, policies and land uses for a specific area or
neighbourhood. Area Planning is defined in the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan as "an Official
Community Plan that applies to a local. planning area".
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How' long does the Area Planning Process take?
An area plan typically takes up to 2 years in total to complete, and involves two phases, although
timing may be compressed by targeting staff resources, utilizing consultants, and accelerating the
public process. The first phase involves the formation of a steering committee, the preparation of
background reports, issues identification, and public consultation. The second phase involves the
drafting of the Plan and accompanying mapping and bylaw amendments. The amount of time taken
from presentation of the Bylaw to Council and adoption depends on the nature of the issues relating
to each plan. In addition, Area Plans can be very time dependent on other agencies. For example, if
approvals from the Agricultural Land Commission, Metro Vancouver and TransLink are required, the
timing of the Area Plan is subject to the timing of a response from these agencies.
How many Area Plans does Maple Ridge have?
Area planning is not new to Maple Ridge. ' There are 3 adopted Plans housed in the Official
Community Plan. The Silver Valley Area Plan was adopted in 2001; the Albion Area Plan was
reviewed in 1994, endorsed as a guide plan', and incorporated in the 2006 Official Community Plan;
and the Town Centre Area Plan which was adopted in 2008.
What does an Area Plan cost?
The cost of an area plan depends on the issues pertaining to each neighbourhood. For example, an
Area Plan for a newly emerging area would cost significantly more than an area - plan for an
established neighbourhood. New areas require detailed engineering and servicing work,
transportation studies, and other consultant reports, whereas many of these issues have typically
been addressed in established areas. . Generally, the more consulting reports required, the more
the Plan will cost. For discussion purposes, the cost of an area plan is typically in the range of
$75,000 to $100,000.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN:
Area Plans:
Chapter 10.1 of the Official Community Plan contains the Area Planning policies for the District. This
Chapter identifies what an area plan is; areas for consideration of an area plan; and highlights the
elements to be contained in an area plan. An Area Plan is a Council adopted bylaw that provides a
greater level of detail regarding land use, density, form, character, and phasing for a specific area,
than is typically found in the Official Community Plan. The OCP states that area plans:
- "can apply to a group of neighbourhoods, or a single neighbourhood, or entire designated areas,
and may guide the development of new communities or the redevelopment of existing ones.";
and
- "...are often called Neighbourhood Plans, Secondary Plans, or Neighbourhood Concept Plans".
Policies 10-1, 10-2 and 10-3 of the Official Community Plan identify the general boundaries for
future area plans, priority consideration for area plans, and the elements to be housed in each new
area plan. 'Those specific policies read as follows:
Guide Plans are Council endorsed plans that have been utilized in neighbourhoods where the future land use
is known, yet more detailed information is required regarding elements such as lotting patterns, traffic,
neighbourhood connectivity, and servicing.
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10 - 1 The historic communities identified in the Historic Communities Figure (Figure 1) will
form the general boundaries for the preparation of future area plans. The area plans
map (Figure 6) identifies existing and future area plans. This figure does not preclude
the District from undertaking an area plan for any other portion of the District. (refer to
Figures 1 & 6 attached)
10 - 2 Maple Ridge will initiate the creation of area plans as a means to guide
development.
a) The Regional Town Centre will be one of the first area plans due to its
significance and high capacity to accommodate residential growth;
b) Priority consideration will be given to an area in transition, neighbourhoods that
present the greatest opportunities for redevelopment, or areas where Guide
Plans are in existence,
c) Area. plans will be developed for the historic communities of Maple Ridge
including Hammond, The Ridge, Port Haney/Haney, Albion, Yennadon, Webster's
Comers, Whonnock and Ruskin;
d) The Thornhill area is recognized as a Historic Community that will require an area
plan prior to urban development occurring in the area. This area plan is a loner
term priority for the District and will be initiated in accordance with the Thornhill
Urban Reserve policies of the Official Community Plan; and
e) Subsequent area plans will be based on a consideration of each area's suitability
for accommodating residential intensification.
10 - 3 Area Plans will be developed utilizing a consultative
working cooperatively with Provincial and Regional a,
community groups, and residents and will include, bi
following.
approach that involves
lencies, School District,
t not be limited to the
a) policies relating to the types and form of development, land use patterns, and
phasing,-
b) physical inventory of the site including an assessment of environmentally
sensitive areas, ecosystems and the impact of development;
c) an assessment of existing and future infrastructure, and a fiscal impact analysis
study;
d) a transportation study that addressees road connections, transit and altemate
modes -of travel, and connections to the Regional Town Centre;
e) an assessment of parks and open space; and
f) the provision of community amenities.
Figure 6 Area Plans:
As noted above, the Area Plan map in the Official Community Plan identifies the location of existing
and future area plans in the Community. Identified on this map are Silver Valley and Albion with
existing area plans. The Town Centre', Albion Flats and Thornhill are identified as Future Area Plans.
Policy 10-2(d) notes that an area plan for Thornhill is a long term priority for the District.
a The Town Centre Area Plan was adopted November 4, 2008
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Implementation:
Chapter 11 of the Official Community Plan contains the Implementation Strategy for the Official
Community Plan, noting that policies are general in nature, and that further work is often required
following adoption. It is noted that the OCP identifies'a number of projects that require further study,
recognizing that the timing of the projects, roles and responsibilities will be considered in relation to
the Corporate Strategic Plan, and determined by Council during Business Planning. The area
plans/studies identified in Chapter 11 are:
Albion Flats study
Regional Town Centre Area Plan (adopted November 4, 2008)
Area Plans for Historic Communities
Albion Flats:
The Albion Flats has emerged as an area of considerable interest in the recent past. The OCP
contains numerous policies regarding its current and future land use, as well as policies and a map
figure identifying the Albion Flats as an area requiring future Area Planning. Even more recently,
through its review of the draft Regional Growth Strategy, Council reaffirmed the Albion Flats is an
area requiring further study.
On April 14, 2009 Council adopted the 2010-2014 Business Planning Guidelines. Within those
guidelines it was noted that Council has a strong interest in initiating the Albion Area Plan. On
September 21, 2009 Council considered a Work Schedule Matrix that outlined key deliverables that
Council and staff were to focus their efforts on in the coming months. Item 9 on the Council Work
Schedule Matrix identified that a report on Area Plans would be presented to Council on October 26,
2609. Item 12 on the matrix identified that a report outlining the process to undertake an Area Plan
for the Albion Flats will be presented on November 9, 2009. The November 9, 2009 report will
include an overview of the comprehensive strategy policies in the OCP. The report will provide
options on how those polices will be addressed for the Albion Flats Area Plan to proceed.
FUTURE AREA PLANS:
As noted in the proceeding section, there is a desire for area plans to be prepared for the new and
historic areas in the Community, noting that priority consideration will be given to neighbourhoods in
transition, neighbourhoods with opportunities for intensification, or areas with existing guideplans.
The OCP policies identify the criteria and general locations for future area plans; however the timing
and selection of neighbourhoods for future area planning is to be determined by Council.
Recognizing that there will be competing interests in the selection of a neighbourhood for area
planning, developing a policy to provide clarity regarding how and when area plans are to be
undertaken may be appropriate. Such a policy could include the following elements:
• Guidance regarding the prioritization of neighbourhoods such as:
o areas that are in transition; experiencing increases in development applications that are
inconsistent with the Official Community Plan; or are impacted by policy changes,
demographic changes, or significant transportation/infrastructure improvements to the
area;
o areas that do not have an existing Area Plan;
o where the plan is intended to further the goals and objectives identified within the OCP,
Council's Strategic Plan, or are identified as a future work item in the OCP;
o where the project is consistent with the Corporate Strategic Plan and Council adopted
Business Plans.
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A link to Business Planning and the Corporate Strategic Plan such as:
o that the decision to undertake an Area Plan is wholly at Council's discretion;
o the impact on other projects and priorities;
o the timing of an Area Plan as it relates to Area Plans in progress;
o the number of Area Plans to be undertaken at any one time;
o consideration of the District's financial plan.
CONCLUSIONS:
The Official Community Plan identifies the District's commitment to an area planning framework,
based upon working cooperatively with residents, and other interested groups/agencies. The Official
Community Plan provides an overview of the content for an area plan, and general guidance
regarding where area plans should be initiated, however the selection and timing for future area
plans is not prescribed. Recognizing that area planning is a desirable process, and that the number
of requests for area plans would likely exceed District resources, it is recommended that a policy be
created for Council's consideration. It is intended that this policy would provide a framework to
assist Council in assessing requests for future area plans.
A report outlining the process to undertake an Area Plan for the Albion Flats will be presented on
November 9, 2009 for Council consideration.
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Dear Mayor and Council, diction: K — OPERATIONS CENTRE
Over the Fast year as BC Hydro has started to install Smart Meters, we've seen strong reactions
iron people in cornrnunitie5 across BC.
I'm sure you're hearing — as we are — from people in your communities concerned about potential
health, environmental, cost, and privacy impacts. That's part of what led to last fall's UBCM
convention passing a resoiLition calling for a moratorium on Smart Meter installation.
i am writing to you as the president of COPE 378, the union representing the meter readers who
will be put out of work by Smart Meters, to ask lion€- council/board to consider one further key
impact of the Smart Meter Initiative - the loss of nearly 400 jobs in communities around this
province. ?deter Readers have valuable institutional knowledge and are proud of the work they do
in service of our l:,u`olic utility and communities.
COPE 378 has been doing presentations before municipal councils and public community
meetings on the job impact of Smart Meters, and we would like to extend the offer to corne before
your council to present our information.
Among all the other issues that come with Smart Meters — the impact on the meter readers is tine
most immediate and measurable. Tnese layoffs will have a devastating impact on families and
communities across BC.
To date, the provincial government has simply ignored the issue. COPE 378 has tried several times
to get an 'anywhere, anytime' meeting with various premiers and ministers or energy to discuss
Smart Meters and meter readers, to no avail.
l hope you will contact us at 604-299-0378 or by emailing if you
would like to discuss setting up a presentation to your council.
Sincerely,/
David Black
President, COPE 378
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LOWER MAINLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
TO: Mayor/Chair; Council/Board
FROM: Councillor Lorrie Williams, LMLGA President
DATE: January 26, 2012 (5 pages total)
RE: 2012 RESOLUTIONS - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Please include the following information on your next meeting agenda.
The LMLGA Conference and AGM will be held on May 9 — 11, 2012 in Whistler and we
are now accepting resolutions from the membership. The deadline for receipt of your
resolutions and to have them included for discussion at the AGM is Friday, March 23ra
We encourage LMLGA members to submit their resolutions to the LMLGA for debate,
rather than submittinq them to UBCM. LMLGA-endorsed resolutions on province -wide
issues are submitted automatically to UBCM for consideration at the UBCM Convention.
Resolutions received from the LMLGA, and supported by our membership as a whole,
tend to hold more weight than those that are submitted by individual communities.
GOLD STAR CRITERIA
LMLGA utilizes the Gold Star Criteria that is currently used by the Union of BC Municipalities.
We would encourage all members to review the Gold Star Criteria and the Model Resolution
(attached) in an effort to submit concise and clear resolutions submitted for debate.
DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTIONS
All resolutions must be received in the LMLGA office by: FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Resolutions submitted to the LMLGA for consideration shall be submitted as follows:
• one copy of the resolution via regular mail to the address on page 2 and one copy by email
to jyoung@ubcm.ca
• the resolution should not contain more than two "whereas" clauses;
• background documentation must accompany each resolution submitted.
Sponsors should be prepared to introduce their resolutions on the Convention floor.
5.2
LMLGA P.esolutions Nobcg- & Instructions
LATE RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolutions submitted following the expiry of the regular deadline shall be considered
"Late Resolutions" and shall comply with all other submission requirements to the
LMLGA by the Monday noon (May 7th) preceding the date of the Annual General
Meeting (May 10th)
b. Late resolutions shall be considered for discussion after all resolutions printed in the
Resolutions Book have been debated.
C. Late resolutions are deemed to be appropriate for discussion only if the topic is such that
it has arisen since or was not known prior to the regular deadline date for submission of
resolutions.
d. In the event that a late resolution is recommended to be admitted for discussion LMLGA
shall produce sufficient copies for distribution at the Convention.
SUBMIT RESOLUTIONS TO:
LMLGA
60-10551 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC V6X 2W9
Phone: (604) 270-8226 ext. 103
Fax: (604) 270-9116
Email: iyoung(&ubcm.ca
THE RESOLUTIONS PROCESS
1. Members submit their resolutions to Area Association for debate.
2. The Area Association submits the endorsed resolutions of provincial interest to UBCM.
3. The UBCM Resolution Committee reviews the resolutions submitted for consideration at the
UBCM Convention.
4. Endorsed resolutions at the UBCM Convention are conveyed to the appropriate order of
government, or relevant organization, for responses.
5. Once the responses have been conveyed to the UBCM they are forwarded to the sponsor
for their review.
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING RESOLUTIONS
The Construction of a Resolution:
All resolutions contain a preamble and enactment clause. The preamble describes the issue
and the enactment clause outlines the action being requested. A resolution should answer the
following three questions:
• What is the problem?
• What is causing the problem?
• What is the best way to solve the problem?
LMLGA Resolutions Nnrirp R: Instn.jctro
Preamble:
The preamble commences with a recital, or "WHEREAS", clause. This is a concise sentence
about the nature of the problem or the reason for the request. It should clearly and briefly outline
the reasons for the resolution.
The preamble should contain no more than two "WHEREAS" clauses. If explaining the problem
requires more than two "WHEREAS" clauses, then provide supporting documents to describe
the problem more fully. Do not add extra clauses.
Enactment Clause:
The enactment clause begins with the words "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED". It must convey
the resolution's intent, and should propose a specific action by LMLGA.
Keep the enactment clause as short as possible, and clearly describe the action being
requested. The wording should leave no doubt about the proposed action.
How to Draft a Resolution:
1. Address one specific subject in the text of the resolution.
Since your community seeks to influence attitudes and inspire action, limit the scope of a
resolution to one specific subject or issue. Delegates will not support a resolution if the issues it
addresses are too complex for them to understand quickly.
2. Use simple, action -oriented language and avoid ambiguous terms.
Explain the background briefly and state the desired action clearly. Delegates can then consider
the resolution without having to struggle with complicated text or vague concepts.
3. Provide factual background information.
Even a carefully constructed resolution may not clearly indicate the problem or the action being
requested. Where possible, provide factual background information to ensure that the "intent" of
the resolution is understood.
Two types of background information help to clarify the "intent" of a resolution:
i Supplementary Memo:
A brief, one -page memo from the author, that outlines the background that led to the
presentation and adoption of the resolution by the local government.
Council/Board Report:
A report on the subject matter, presented to council or board in conjunction with the
resolution. If it is not possible to send the entire report, then extract the essential
background information and submit it with the resolution.
Resolutions submitted without adequate background information will not be considered until the
sponsor has been consulted and has provided documentation outlining the intent of the
resolution.
4. Construct a brief, descriptive title.
A title assists to identify the intent of the resolution and eliminates the possibility of
misinterpretation. It is usually drawn from the "enactment clause" of the resolution.
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For ease of printing in the Annual Report and Resolutions Book and for clarity of intent, a title
should be no more than three or four words.
5. Check legislative references for accuracy.
Where necessary, identify:
• the correct jurisdictional responsibility (e.g., ministry or department within the provincial
or federal government)
• the correct legislation, including the name of the Act
6. Focus on issues that are relevant to all LMLGA members.
The issue identified in the resolution should be relevant to other local governments in the
LMLGA. This will support proper debate on the issue and assist LMLGA or UBCM to represent
your concern effectively to the provincial or federal government on behalf of all local
governments.
7. Avoid repeat resolutions.
In the past, resolutions have come back year after year on the same topic. Elected officials and
staff are encouraged to search the UBCM Resolutions database available though the website at
www.ubcm.ca. Click on the "Resolutions and Policy" tab at the top of the page. It will be
possible to locate any resolutions on the same topic that have been considered in the past and
what the response has been. Endorsed resolutions are part of the advocacy agenda and
duplicates are not required.
8. Ensure that your own local government's process for consideration, endorsement,
and conveyance of resolutions to LMLGAAIBCM is followed.
UBCM GOLD STAR AND HONOURABLE MENTION RESOLUTIONS
The Gold Star and Honourable Mention resolution recognition initiative was launched at the
2003 Convention, and is intended to encourage excellence in resolutions drafting and to assist
UBCM members in refining their resolutions in preparation for submission to the annual UBCM
Convention.
To be awarded Gold Star or Honourable Mention recognition, a resolution must meet the
standards of excellence established in the following Gold Star Resolutions Criteria, which are
based on the resolution:
1. Resolution must be properly titled.
2. Resolution must employ clear, simple language.
3. Resolution must clearly identify problem, reason and solution.
4. Resolution must have two or fewer recital (WHEREAS) clauses.
5. Resolution must have a short, clear, stand-alone enactment (THEREFORE) clause.
6. Resolution must focus on a single subject, must be of local government concern province -
wide and must address an issue that constitutes new policy for UBCM.
7. Resolution must include appropriate references to policy, legislation and regulation.
8. Resolution must be submitted to the relevant Area Association prior to UBCM Convention.
If you have any questions, please contact Joslyn Young by email at jyoung@ubcm.ca or by
calling (604) 270-8226 ext. 103.
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LNILGA Resnkit ns Notice & 'Fnztr;z0ons
MODEL RESOLUTION
SHORT TITLE:
Local Government Name
WHEREAS
AND WHEREAS
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
(Note: A second resolve clause if it is absolutely required should start as follows:)
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
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Tel, 604-432-6250 Fax 604-451-6686
JAN 3 0 2012 File: CP-11-01-RCS-14
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January 27, 2012
Mayor Ernie Daykin
and Members of Council
District of Maple Ridge
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A6
Dear Mayor Daykin and Members of Council:
Re: Notification of Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy
Metro Vancouver has received a request from the City of Coquitlam to amend the Metro Vancouver
2040 Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw. The amendment would remove the following words from section
6.3.4 (b) of the Regional Growth Strategy: "Conservation and Recreation lands utilized only for
commercial extensive recreation facilities." This letter provides notification of the proposed amendment
to all affected local governments, in accordance with sections 6.4.2 and 6.4.5 of the Regional Growth
Strategy.
This is a Type 1 amendment because it involves a change to the minor amendment process of the
Regional Growth Strategy, Type 1 amendments require unanimous acceptance from all affected local
governments and a majority vote of the Metro Vancouver Board, but do not require a public hearing.
The attached report provides the full details of the proposed amendment.
It is anticipated that the Metro Vancouver Board will consider first and second readings to a Regional
Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw following the notification period. If the Bylaw is given initial readings
it will be sent to all affected local governments for acceptance. Affected local governments will have 60
days upon receipt of the Bylaw to accept or not accept the Bylaw.
You are invited to provide written comments on the proposed amendment to the Regional Growth
Strategy, Please provide comments in the form of a Council/Board resolution and submit to me at
paulette.vetieson @ metrqyg,ncouver.or by March 1, 2012. If you have any questions with respect to the
amendment, please contact Jason Smith, Regional Planner, at 778-452-2690 or
jason.smith @ metrova_ncouver.ora. More information about the Regional Growth Strategy can be found
on our website at www.metrovancouver.org.
Sincerely,
Paulette Vetleson
Manager/Corporate Secretary
PV/GR/cd
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Notification of Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy
To: Mayor Daykin and Members of Council, District of Maple Ridge
Page 2 of 2
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Report to the Metro Vancouver Board on September 23, 2011, titled 'Request by the City of Coquitlam
for Type 1 Amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy', dated September 7, 2011
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Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: September 16, 2011
To: Regional Planning Committee
From: Christina DeMarco, Regional Development Division Manager
Metropolitan Planning, Environment and Parks Department
Date: September 7, 2011
Subject: Request by the City of Coquitlam for Type I Amendment to the Regional
Growth Strategy
Recommendations:
That the Board:
a) Initiate the process for a Type 1 amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy in
accordance with section 857 of the Local Government Act for the amendment requested
by the City of Coquitlam to delete from section 6.3.4b) of the Regional Growth Strategy
the phrase "Conservation and Recreation lands utilized only for commercial extensive
recreation facilities"; and
b) Direct staff to provide written notice of the proposed Type 1 amendment to all affected
local governments, with the intent to commence bylaw introduction in early 2012.
HOW910-1=
The purpose of this report is to initiate a Type 1 amendment process for the Regional
Growth Strategy in response to a request by the City of Coquitlam, to outline the process for
considering the amendment, and provide information and analysis on the requested
amendment.
The Regional Growth Strategy (Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth
Strategy Bylaw No, 1136, 2010) was accepted by all affected local governments and
adopted by the Metro Vancouver Board on July 29, 2011. Following acceptance by the City
of Coquitlam, Coquitlam Council submitted a resolution to Metro Vancouver requesting
amendments to the Regional Growth Strategy be considered after its adoption (Attachment).
Coquitlam requests an amendment to delete from section 6,3.4(b) the phrase "Conservation
and Recreation lands utilized only for commercial extensive recreation facilities".
Metro Vancouver Staff Analysis
The Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) sets out that any changes to the Conservation and
Recreation area requires a two-thirds vote of the Board and a regional public hearing.
However, the RGS section 6.3.4(b) included a provision specifically requested by the City of
Coquitlam to allow Conservation and Recreation lands to be redesignated by a simple
majority vote if those lands are used for commercial extensive recreation facilities, and are
situated within the Urban Containment Boundary.
Request by the City of Coquitlam for Type I Amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy
Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: September 16, 2011
Page 2 of 3
This section is currently written as follows:
"6.3.4 The following Type 3 minor amendments require an affirmative 50%+1 weighted
vote of the Metro Vancouver Board and do not require a regional public hearing:
b) for sites within the Urban Containment Boundary, amendments from Industrial,
Mixed Employment, Conservation and Recreation lands utilized only for
commercial extensive recreation facilities, or General Urban land use designations
to any other such regional land use designations".
The City of Coquitlam had requested the clause to allow increased flexibility in land
designations for those particular uses, Howe ' ver, the City has subsequently determined that
this clause is not necessary, and should be removed.
Metro Vancouver Staff Recommendation
Metro Vancouver staff support the proposed amendment as it will provide a higher degree of
protection for designated Conservation and Recreation lands throughout the region.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Comments
TAC supports the Metro Vancouver staff recommendation to amend the Regional Growth
Strategy as proposed by Coquitlam, and also provides the following comments:
TAC supports removing the clause and agrees that the amendment should be
brought forward as soon as reasonably possible in 2012.
Process and Timeline for the Regional Growth Strategy Amendment
It is recommended that the Type 1 amendment bylaw be initiated in early 2012 after the new
Board has been appointed. The Type I process requires a 60 day period for ratification by
affected local governments, which would extend beyond the term of the current Board.
Initiating the bylaw in 2012 would avoid having the bylaw amendment considered by two
different sets of Board directors. The proposed amendment is not considered to be time
sensitive.
Proposed Timeline for Type 1 Amendment
Request by the City of Coquitlam for Type I'Arnenddent to the Regional Growth Strategy
Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: September 16, 2011
Page 3 of 3
The Type I amendment requires an affirmative 50% + I weighted vote of the Metro
Vancouver Board, and acceptance by all affected local governments in accordance with
section 857 of the Local Government Act. An initial 30 day notification of the Type I
amendment will be made to all affected local governments on September 23, 2011 by
sending a copy of this report and by posting a notice of the proposed amendment on the
Metro Vancouver website. If affected local governments wish to respond to the proposed
amendment, they must do so by Council resolution.
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a) Initiate the process for a Type l.amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy in
accordance with section 857 of the Local Government Act for the amendment requested
by the City of Coquitiam to delete from section 6.3.4b) of the Regional Growth Strategy
the phrase "Conservation and Recreation lands utilized only for commercial extensive
recreation facilities"; and
b) Direct staff to provide written notice of the proposed Type 1 amendment to all affected
local governments, with the intent to commence bylaw introduction in early 2012.
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c) Provide alternative direction.
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This report initiates the amendment process to the Regional Growth Strategy for a Type 1
amendment with the intent to commence bylaw introduction in early 2012. Metro Vancouver
staff recommends that the Board support the proposed amendment.
ATTACHMENTS
1 Request from City of Coquitlam for Type I RGS Amendment (Doc. #5375141).
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ATTACHMENT
CoQuitlam
March 22, 2011 EMWILED AND FAXIED
Our File; 01-0480-201RD13-0112011-1,
Doc #: I 047405-VI
Christina DeMarco
Regional Development Division Manager
Policy and Planning Department
Metro Vancouver
4330 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4GS
Christina.DeMarco@metrovancouver.of--g
Dear Ms. DeMarco:
RE- Redesignation of the Westwood Piateau Golf Co se I. —ands
Please be advised that at the March 21, 2011 Regular Meeting of Council for the City of
Coquitlarn, the foll.owing.resolution was adopted:
That the Metro Vancouver Board be requested to:
1. Redesignate the Westwood Plateau Golf Course lands, which are presently
designated in the proposed Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) as "General
Urban" and in the City of Coquitlam's official Community Plan as "Extensive
Recreation" to the RGS "Conservation and Recreation" land use designation;
2. Delete the phrase "Conservation and Recreation lands utilized only for
commercial extensive recreation facilities" in Section 6.3.4,b) on page 60 of
the proposed RGS; and,
3. Extend the "Conservation and Recreation" land use designation to existing
public parks and protected riparian corridors in Coquitiam as shown on the
attached map.
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Aliarch 22, 2011
Please find enclosed a copy of the report of the General, MjhagprPlanning and
Development dated March 17, 2011 entitled "Supplement ry I nf6r'm' atio n Regarding
Notice of Motion - Redesignation of the Westwood Plateau Golf Course Lands".
Should you have any questions or require further information With respect to this
matter please contact Jim McIntyre, General Manager Planning and Development
at 604-927-3401.
Yours truly,
c - Jim McIntyre, General Manager Planning and Development
File #: 01-0480-20/RDi3-01/201 1-1 DOC #, 1047405,v1
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BRMSH COLUMBIA DIVISION IAN 3 0 2012
5110 - 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby; British Columbia V5G 4T3
vn,wv.cu oe.bc.ca
Tel; 604-291-9119 Fax: 604-291-9043 MAY013
January 24, 2012
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Mayor & Council
District of Maple Ridge
Action,
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge BC V2X 6A9
Dear Mayor & Council:
There is no question that the rebuilding of infrastructure in Canada's municipalities is one of our
most pressing issues. For that reason, as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has said,
All governments - federal, provincial, territorial and municipal - must work together and
with the private sector to make immediate infrastructure repairs to protect public health
and safety. They must act now to establish a fully funded, long-term plan to build roads,
water systems, community facilities and transportation systems Canada needs to.
support businesses and families, enrich our quality of life and maintain competitiveness
in international markets.
The Federal government has said it wants to work with municipalities and provinces to develop
a long-term infrastructure plan, The Canadian Union of Public employees believe it is critical
that municipalities play a role in designing such a program.
It is also critical that the federal government be discouraged from imposing a unilateral program
that forces municipalities to privatize operation of their facilities and which is subject to change
at the government's whim. This is exactly the situation municipalities face today.
Two prominent recent examples of this problem happened in Abbotsford and in Calgary. In
both of those communities Councils sought funding from the federal PPP (Public Private
Partnership) Canada fund for community projects. They sought the furd"rig not because the
community supported it or because they were enthusiasts for PPPs or as they are also called,
P3s — they sought it because there was no other source of federal infrastructure funding. Funds
for other infrastructure programs developed during the recession had been depleted and not
replaced. "That money's all spent," Abbotsford Conservative MP Ed Fast told the Abbotsford
Times.
Neither Abbotsford nor Calgary will receive federal funding. In Abbotsford the community voted
by a 75% margin not to hand their water system over to a private company in a P3. In Calgary
the community spent $3 million on a P3 proposal for recreation centers only to have the federal
government change its policies at the last minute to deny funding for such centres. Surely,
given these results, this is no way to run an infrastructure program.
Regardless of what people think of P3s, municipalities must be given other options. On
September 6'h, 2011 the District of Mission, which had been involved in early discussion of a
possible Abbotsford water P3, passed the following resolution:
Barry O'Neffi, President
Mark Hancock, Secretary -Treasurer
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January 24, 2012
Letter to BC Municipalities re: infrastructure and CETA Page 2
RESOLVED: That Council write to the federal government requesting that funding be
made available for non-P3 water infrastructure projects to the same degree as P3
infrastructure projects, and further that a copy be given to Mission's Member of
Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly."
We believe this resolution was an important development. We hope other municipalities will
consider similar resolutions that go even further by requesting alternatives to P3 funding for all
infrastructure projects, not just water projects.
If you are interested, we have attached a possible draft resolution which expands on the Mission
resokition.
Another federal initiative that will limit the autonomy of local governments is the proposed
Canada European Union Trade Agreement (CETA). The EU is insisting on full access to
procurement from local governments. The Province, which has jurisdiction over local
governments, has not indicated just what it will be giving up in the trade deal, including local
government powers. It is time for BC to share the details of its "offer" to the EU.
Such an action would be one more power seized from local governments without their consent
in British Columbia. Some local governments have passed resolutions on CETA relating to
water. Again, if you agree we believe it is important to go further and a possible resolution is
also attached.
The Community Charter says that local governments are a full order of government within their
own jurisdictions. Actions such as only making infrastructure funding available as P3s and the
giving up of powers through the signing of CETA will continue to erode these powers.
We hope that you will agree that the role of local governments for our communities is too
important to have these powers eroded. We hope you will consider these resolutions.
Yours sincerely,
Barry O'Neill
President
CUPE BC Division
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COPE-378
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Possible resolution on alternatives to Federal funding
irifrastructure through Public Private • i
WHEREAS the Federal Government has indicated it wishes to enter into discussions on
a new national infrastructure program, and
WHEREAS currently there is no federal infrastructure money available to local
governments other than through public private partnerships (P3s), and
WHEREAS local governments should have choices as to the structure of the
development of infrastructure projects and not be limited to public private partnerships,
THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that council write to the Federal Government
requesting that the federal government not limit its infrastructure funding for local
governments to public private partnerships and asking that, in all cases for infrastructure
projects, that local governments be given a choice of funding arrangements that does
not involve a public private partnership; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Union of BC
Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for consideration at their
next convention as policy for those bodies, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be distributed to local
Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly.
COPE-378
Proposed Canada European Union Trade Agreement (CETA)
WHEREAS the Canadian government is close to concluding negotiations with the
European Union (EU) on a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),
with participation from the provinces and territories; and
WHEREAS the EU is insisting on full access to procurement by local governments
which could significantly reduce the ability of local governments to hire or source locally
or use public spending as a tool for economic development, environmental protection
and support for local Tamers and small businesses; and
WHEREAS government procurement rules combined with investment protections
related to transit, water, electricity and other public services delivered locally may lock in
privatization and make it prohibitively expensive to apply new regulations, to re -
municipalize services, or create new municipal programs; and
WHEREAS local governments in British Columbia already have open and fair
procurement policies;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council:
Request the BC government to issue a clear, permanent exemption for BC local
governments from the Canada-EU CETA agreement, and that it otherwise
protect the powers of local governments; and
Request the BC government to disclose what it is putting on the table regarding
procurement, services and investment as part of CETA discussions, explain the
impacts CETA would have on municipal governance, and give local governments
the freedom to decide whether or not they will be bound by the agreement.
Send this resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, and to local Members of Parliament and Members of
the Legislative Assembly with a request that this policy be adopted.
COPE-378