Georgia Basin Inter-Regional Education Initiative

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1 Presentation to Metro Vancouver Utilities Committee September 2018 Georgia Basin Inter-Regional Education Initiative Progress Report on Moving Towards Sustainable Watershed Systems, through Asset Management Kim A Stephens, M.Eng., P.Eng., Executive Director

2 The Partnership s Champion Supporter designation recognizes municipal champions who are making exceptional contributions Metro Van City of Surrey North Vancouver District North Vancouver City City of Coquitlam City of Delta Langley Township

3 Three Key Messages in the Progress Report Update you about inter-regional accomplishments over past 18 months Thank you for supporting the Blue Ecology Workshop in November 2017 Invite you to attend the Parksville Water Stewardship Symposium in April 2019

4 Georgia Basin About the IREI Launched in Five regional district partners, including Metro Vancouver. The five represent 75% of BC s population. The Utilities Committee has been an ingredient in the success of the IREI. In 2016, for example, your support helped the Partnership to secure $265,000 in federal and provincial funding. Thank you!

5 The $265,000 grant has enabled the Partnership to move forward with three parallel initiatives that have further strengthened the twin pillars of the IREI A guiding principle for EAP is that local governments need real numbers to deliver outcomes and support decision-making. EAP provides a methodology to establish worth i.e. what is it worth to the community to invest in ongoing maintenance and management of a creekshed? In 2019, Stage 2 would refine the valuation of worth methodology through additional demonstration applications.

6 The members of the team: The Blue Ecology Workshop mainstreamed Michael Blackstock s vision for interweaving Indigenous knowledge & Western science Michael Blackstock Senior negotiator at BC Hydro Finn Donnelly former member of Utilities Committee Ted van der Gulik Agriculture & Water Expert Bob McDonald CBC Quirks & Quarks host Kim Stephens with hair & beard

7 And in conclusion, the Partnership invites you to attend 2 nd Annual Vancouver Island Symposium on Water Stewardship in a Changing Climate SAVE THE DATES: Join us in Parksville on April Theme: Restorative Development 80% of the revitalizing work done by urban planners and civil engineers in the 21st century will undo 80% of the work their predecessors did to cities and nature in the 20th century. Storm Cunningham Author Motivator Publisher Free Public Lecture on April 3

8 Sustainable Infrastructure and Buildings Policy PROPOSED BOARD POLICY Conor Reynolds DIVISION MANAGER, AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY Utilities Committee Meeting: September 20, 2018 Megan Gerryts CORPORATE PROJECTS COORDINATOR

9 GVWD GVS&DD Water Filtration Plant Pump Station Reservoir Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Station Transfer Station Waste-to-energy Facility Metro Vancouver MVRD Office Space Works Yards Parks Buildings and Infrastructure MVHC Residential Buildings 2

10 Policy Intent Set a consistent minimum standard for different types and scales of projects Cover a wide spectrum of sustainability considerations - beyond business as usual Demonstrate fiscal responsibility 3

11 Rating Systems and Standards Envision emerging as accepted Rating System for Infrastructure LEED for occupied buildings BC Energy Step Code 4

12 Proposed Policy Rating systems ensure a minimum standard is met Envision Gold LEED Gold and BC Energy Step Code Level 3 Priority Performance Objectives ensure project-specific sustainability goals are included Implementation guide to provide direction for project types 5

13 Example: Wastewater Treatment Plant 6

14 Example: Residential Building 7

15 Application Triple Bottom Line approach Alternative Performance Levels or Rating Systems may be considered Evaluate feasibility of applying policy to other project types 8

16 Discussion

17 Pavement Restoration for Sewer and Water Main Installations Policy Mark Ferguson DIRECTOR, PROJECT DELIVERY LIQUID WASTE SERVICES Utilities Committee September 20, 2018 Orbit # Hein Steunenberg DIVISION MANAGER, ENGINEERING, E&C WATER SERVICES

18 Current Restoration Policy GVS&DD and GVWD Boards adopted the current policy in 1992 Consistent with general municipal standard specification in Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) Provides general direction and consistency for Metro Vancouver sewer and water main projects Does not address specific restoration details 2

19 Restoration Policy Current Policy Proposed Policy Thickness mm (match existing) mm (match existing) Repair Extend to curb line when repair is within 750 mm of curb line Extend to curb line or lane line when repair is within 1.2 m of curb line or in the wheel path 3

20 Restoration to Curb Line if Edge of Repair Located in Wheel Path (or < 1.2 m) CURRENT PROPOSED 4

21 Restoration to Individual Lane Line if Edge of Repair Located in Wheel Path CURRENT PROPOSED 5

22 Recommendation That the GVS&DD Board approve the Pavement Restoration for Sewer and Water Main Installations Policy as presented in the report dated August 24, 2018, titled Pavement Restoration for Sewer and Water Main Installations Policy. That the GVWD Board approve the Pavement Restoration for Sewer and Water Main Installations Policy as presented in the report dated August 24, 2018, titled Pavement Restoration for Sewer and Water Main Installations Policy. 6

23 Questions 7