GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Friday, October 2, 2015 9:00 am 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia A G E N D A 1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 October 2, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Regional Planning Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for October 2, 2015 as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 September 4, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Regional Planning Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held September 4, 2015 as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Frank Leonard, Chair, Agricultural Land Commission Subject: Agricultural Land Commission Update 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning Designated Speakers: Allan Neilson, General Manager Elisa Campbell, Director of Regional Planning Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Regional Planning Committee endorse the 2016 Regional Planning Budget and Business Plan as presented in the report 2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning dated September 22, 2015, and forward them to the Board Budget Workshop on October 21, 2015 for consideration. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. September 29, 2015 RPL - 1 -
Regional Planning Committee Regular Agenda October 2, 2015 Agenda Page 2 of 3 5.2 Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment to Reflect Accepted Regional Context Statements Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Designated Speaker: Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board give third reading, pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 to amend Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future to incorporate changes accepted in recently accepted Regional Context Statements. 5.3 Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios Designated Speakers: Raymond Kan, Senior Regional Planner Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board direct staff to initiate a project to conduct an expanded analysis of alternative goods movement scenarios as outlined in the report dated September 18, 2015, titled Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios. 5.4 Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver Designated Speaker: Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated September 18, 2015, titled Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver. 5.5 Regional Planning Monthly Data Update Designated Speaker: Bob Denboer, Senior Policy and Planning Analyst Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the report dated September 14, 2015, titled Regional Planning Monthly Data Update. 5.6 Manager s Report Designated Speaker: Allan Neilson, General Manager Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the report dated September 16, 2015, titled Manager s Report. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS RPL - 2 -
Regional Planning Committee Regular Agenda October 2, 2015 Agenda Page 3 of 3 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING Note: The Committee must state by resolution the basis under section 90 of the Community Charter on which the meeting is being closed. If a member wishes to add an item, the basis must be included below. 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Regional Planning Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of October 2, 2015. Membership: Walton, Richard (C) North Vancouver District Coté, Jonathan (VC) New Westminster Corrigan, Derek Burnaby Froese, Jack Langley Township Mussatto, Darrell North Vancouver City Paton, Ian Delta Penner, Darrell Port Coquitlam Read, Nicole Maple Ridge Reimer, Andrea Vancouver Smith, Michael West Vancouver Steele, Barbara Surrey Steves, Harold Richmond Stewart, Richard Coquitlam RPL - 3 -
2.1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Regional Planning Committee held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2015 in the 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor Richard Walton, North Vancouver District Vice Chair, Mayor Jonathan Coté, New Westminster Mayor Jack Froese, Langley Township Mayor Darrell Mussatto, North Vancouver City Councillor Ian Paton, Delta Councillor Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam Mayor Nicole Read, Maple Ridge Councillor Andrea Reimer, Vancouver Councillor Barbara Steele, Surrey Councillor Harold Steves, Richmond Mayor Richard Stewart, Coquitlam MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Mayor Michael Smith, West Vancouver STAFF PRESENT: Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 September 4, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for September 4, 2015 as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Planning Committee held on Friday, September 4, 2015 Page 1 of 6 RPL - 4 -
2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 July 10, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held July 10, 2015 as circulated. CARRIED 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment Request from the Township of Langley - Latimer Report dated August 14, 2015 from Terry Hoff, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing the GVRD Board with the opportunity to consider a proposed Type 3 minor amendment to Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future (Metro 2040) for two sites in the Latimer area as requested by the Township of Langley. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) give third reading to Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1222, 2015 (Attachment 2); and b) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1222, 2015. CARRIED Request of Staff Staff was requested to correct the report dated August 14, 2015 titled Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment Request from the Township of Langley Latimer, in part b) of the recommendation, by removing the word reconsider, prior to the report being forwarded to the Board. 5.2 Regional Planning Monthly Data Update Report dated August 18, 2015 from Terry Hoff, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, providing the Regional Planning Committee with an opportunity to review regional planning indicators that are tracked monthly and relate to topical regional issues, along with other data that is compiled for the ongoing Map of the Month series. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Planning Committee held on Friday, September 4, 2015 Page 2 of 6 RPL - 5 -
Members suggested that, in the report, consideration be given to: breaking down data by smaller age groups overlaying conservation, recreation and agricultural areas to provide clarity around which areas are populated including per-capita/population data to provide a comparison in terms of transit ridership and vehicle ownership exploring potential relationship between housing prices and presence of rental basement suites Request of Staff Staff was asked to report back to the Regional Planning Committee, through the Regional Planning Monthly Data Update, with any available data on the relationship between impacts on Metro Vancouver housing prices and the presence of rental basement suites. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the report dated August 18, 2015, titled Regional Planning Monthly Data Update. CARRIED 5.3 Industrial Land Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, provided members with a presentation on Metro Vancouver s Industrial Land Portfolio highlighting: regional context of a successful industrial land strategy; work completed to date; 2010 Metro Vancouver Industrial Land Inventory, existing industry in Metro Vancouver; relationship between industrial land and goods movement, employment and economy; demand for and supply of industrial land; issues and responses; 2015 Land Inventory Update; and next steps. Presentation material titled Metro Vancouver Industrial Lands Portfolio is retained with the September 4, 2015 Regional Planning Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the September 4, 2015 presentation from Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, on Industrial Land in Metro Vancouver. CARRIED 5.4 Metro Vancouver 2015 Industrial Lands Inventory: Status and Methodology Report dated August 17, 2015 from Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Regional Planning Committee on the Metro Vancouver 2015 Industrial Lands Inventory Project. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Planning Committee held on Friday, September 4, 2015 Page 3 of 6 RPL - 6 -
It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the report dated August 17, 2015, titled Metro Vancouver 2015 Industrial Lands Inventory: Status and Methodology. CARRIED 5.5 Agricultural Land Theresa Duynstee, Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, provided members with a presentation on Metro Vancouver s agriculture portfolio highlighting: Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) designated lands, local agricultural contributions to the economy; Metro 2040 agricultural designations; major land use challenges; property tax investigation; collaborative efforts between the Agricultural Land Commission and Metro Vancouver; and establishment of a municipal/regional task force to develop a food system security action plan. Concerns were expressed about medical marijuana facilities on agricultural land, need for a creative approach to new land uses and a regional, coordinated approach to licensing, consideration of land values and investments made, and soil management and infill. Request of Staff Staff was requested to report back to the Regional Planning Committee with a primer on options for land use classification of agricultural lands, potential unintended consequences to local governments, and Metro Vancouver s role. Presentation material titled Metro Vancouver Agricultural Portfolio is retained with the September 4, 2015 Regional Planning Committee agenda. 5.6 Recent Changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation Report dated August 14, 2015 from Theresa Duynstee, Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, describing recent changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation and providing an update on other issues identified by Metro Vancouver and member municipalities during the Province s consultation on potential changes to the regulation in July-August 2014. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated August 14, 2015, titled Recent Changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Planning Committee held on Friday, September 4, 2015 Page 4 of 6 RPL - 7 -
5.7 Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas Heather McNell, Division Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis, Planning, Policy and Environment, provided members with a presentation on Urban Centres (UCs) and Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs) highlighting: why structuring growth is important from a regional perspective; costs associated with how and where growth occurs; the managed growth and transit-oriented regional vision in 1975, 1996 and 2011; structuring regional growth in terms of integrating land use and transportation investment; Regional City Centre Profiles; focusing growth in Urban Centres and FTDAs; main issues; work completed to date; current efforts; and next steps. Presentation material titled Urban Centres and FTDA Portfolio is retained with the September 4, 2015 Regional Planning Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the September 4, 2015 presentation from Heather McNell, Division Manager, Regional Planning, Planning, Policy and Environment, on Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas. CARRIED 5.8 Data and Analytics Terry Hoff, Senior Regional Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, provided members with a presentation on regional growth forecasting highlighting: purpose and application; Metro population growth forecasts; growth forecasting methodology; Statistics Canada population scenario forecasts for Canada and British Columbia from 2014 to 2041; Vancouver CMA historic share of growth, historic population growth, and extrapolating Metro Vancouver regional share of growth to 2041; Metro Vancouver growth scenarios to 2041; comparative regional growth forecasts to 2041; and factors affecting growth forecasts. Presentation material titled Regional Growth Forecasting is retained with the September 4, 2015 Regional Planning Committee agenda. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the September 4, 2015 presentation from Terry Hoff, Senior Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, on regional growth forecasting. CARRIED 5.9 Manager s Report Report dated August 10, 2015 from Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Regional Planning Committee on the Committee s 2015 Work Program and the Regional Food System Action Plan. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Planning Committee held on Friday, September 4, 2015 Page 5 of 6 RPL - 8 -
6. INFORMATION ITEMS No items presented. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the report dated August 10, 2015, titled Manager s Report. CARRIED 7. OTHER BUSINESS Discussion ensued about collaborative efforts between Metro Vancouver and the Agricultural Land Committee (ALC) and recent change in the ALC Chair. Request of Staff Staff was requested to make arrangements to invite Frank Leonard, ALC Chair, on behalf of the Committee Chair, to attend the October 2, 2015 Regional Planning Committee meeting to provide an update on the ALC. 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING No items presented. 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Planning Committee conclude its regular meeting of September 4, 2015. CARRIED (Time: 10:54 a.m.) Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees Richard Walton, Chair 11860779 FINAL Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Planning Committee held on Friday, September 4, 2015 Page 6 of 6 RPL - 9 -
5.1 To: From: Regional Planning Committee Elisa Campbell, Director of Regional Planning Planning, Policy and Environment Department Date: September 22, 2015 Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Subject: 2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning RECOMMENDATION That the Regional Planning Committee endorse the 2016 Regional Planning Budget and Business Plan as presented in the report 2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning dated September 22, 2015, and forward them to the Board Budget Workshop on October 21, 2015 for consideration. PURPOSE To present the 2016 Regional Planning Budget and Business Plan for consideration by the Regional Planning Committee. BACKGROUND The Regional Planning function provides research and policy analysis and implementation in support of a prosperous, resilient and livable region for all 23 members within Metro Vancouver. A primary responsibility is to develop, implement and monitor Metro 2040: Shaping our Future, the regional growth strategy. Regional Planning is guided by the Board Strategic Plan and Metro 2040: Shaping our Future, the regional growth strategy, with a focus on the following strategic directions and goals: Continue to develop and implement effective and adaptive tools and processes for achieving the goals in Metro 2040. Support the efforts of members in developing complete and livable communities. Coordinate the development of effective collaborative approaches to ensure that the region can adapt to changing conditions. Guide the development of policies, plans and tools that can lead to creative solutions for managing competition for land in the region. Advocate the merits of integrating regional land use and transportation planning. Develop, adopt and implement a regional climate action strategy for reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. Support an evidence-based approach to analyzing the affordability challenges in the Metro Vancouver region. The Metro Vancouver financial planning process is evolving to include a more formalized focus on the longer term. Beginning with the 2016 process, staff will be creating financial plans that will include a 5-year outlook. While these longer term plans are being developed, in this year of transition, staff will be focusing on the 2016 budget this fall and present the longer term view in the second quarter of 2016. RPL - 10 -
2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 2 of 4 2016 BUDGET AND BUSINESS PLAN This report is structured to provide the budgetary highlights of the Regional Planning function. The Budget Details (Attachment 1) and the Business Plan (Attachment 2) are provided for the Committee s consideration. In addition, an organizational chart is attached that shows the department structure for Regional Planning (Attachment 3). [While the Electoral Area function is part of Regional Planning from an organizational perspective, it falls under a separate process from a financial and budgetary perspective.] The 2016 Regional Planning Budget and Business Plan have been prepared to respond to the strategic direction provided by the Board and in support of a broad range of activities that span across five activity areas: Growth Management; Strategic Initiatives; Environment; Housing Policy and Planning; and Regional Development Data & Forecasting. Staff involved in each of the ten portfolios included in these activity areas conduct research and policy analysis; implement supporting tools and guidelines; perform outreach and educational work; and respond to requests for assistance to emerging issues from elected officials and municipal staff. Operating Budget Highlights The Regional Planning operating budget is proposed to increase by $286,914 (9.7%) in 2016 for a total operating budget of $3,259,324 (Attachment 1). This increase is primarily due to the inclusion of an allocation for the internal Communications Program; the request for one new staff position; and an increase in external consulting expenditures. The 2016 operating budget includes the following key actions: Conduct ongoing implementation and monitoring of Metro 2040 Work with External Relations to prepare and implement strategic communications strategy and municipal and public outreach strategy Conduct Livability Survey Support an industrial land strategy and associated outreach activities Undertake legislated process for five-year review of Metro 2040 Migrate to a digital version of Metro 2040 Annual Report Prepare Data and Analytics strategy Continue land use-related climate adaptation and mitigation investigation. Highlights of consulting projects anticipated to be undertaken in 2016 to respond to work plan requirements within the operating budget include the following: Metro 2040 Digital Annual Report ($36,000) Livability Survey ($50,000) Addressing Illegal Fill ( $70,000) Housing + Transportation Affordability Implementation ($35,000) Agricultural Land Use Inventory ($36,000) SEI Regional Land Cover ($50,000) Grow Green ($40,000). Proposed staffing changes are for one new full-time regular (FTR) position: Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, to support strategic initiatives including a Data and Analytics strategy, and land use and climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. RPL - 11 -
2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Business Plan Performance Indicators Within the Regional Planning Business Plan, four performance indicators have been developed and are being tracked. These include: Percentage of residential growth occurring within the Urban Containment Boundary (UCB) Percentage of new dwelling units located within Urban Centres Number of hectares of land within the Metro 2040 Agricultural designation Number of hectares added to, or removed from, Industrial and Mixed Employment areas. The trend in these performance measures suggest that while progress toward core Metro 2040 growth management goals is in the desired direction, the limited land supply in the region will continue to present a challenge that requires attention and commitment to effective management by all municipal partners. BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS The proposed 2016 Budget and Business Plan for Regional Planning are presented to the Regional Planning Committee for consideration and endorsement before being forwarded to the Board for consideration. The next steps of the budget process are: The 2016 Budget and Business Plan for Regional Planning will be presented at the Board Budget Workshop on October 21, 2015. The Board will consider adoption of the Budget on October 30, 2015. ALTERNATIVES 1. That the Regional Planning Committee endorse the 2016 Regional Planning Budget and Business Plan as presented in the report 2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning dated September 22, 2015 and forward to the Board Budget Workshop on October 21, 2015 for consideration. 2. That the Regional Planning Committee make recommendations and endorse the 2016 Regional Planning Budget and Business Plan as amended and forward to the Board Budget Seminar on October 21, 2015 for consideration. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The 2016 Budget and Business Plan for Regional Planning as presented in Alternative 1 comprise part of the overall GVRD tax requisition. The 2016 Regional Planning budget, if approved by the GVRD Board, is projecting a requisition of $3,069,324 (a 6.5% increase from 2015). The overall GVRD requisition will increase by 4.2% after accounting for population growth in the region, which represents a $2 increase to the average household. While the majority of revenue to cover projected Regional Planning expenditures will come from the GVRD tax requisition, non-tax revenue sources account for approximately 5.8% of the operating budget. These non-tax revenue sources include: Sustainability Innovation Fund; and funds from the Regional Planning Growth Strategy reserve. RPL - 12 -
2016 Budget and Business Plan Regional Planning Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Under Alternative 2, the Committee may wish to consider recommending amendments to the operating budget to reflect Board strategic priorities. Any proposed changes would require an update to the tax requisition for the service. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION As part of the annual budget process for 2016, Business Plans have been prepared to accompany service area budgets in order to provide Committee and Board members with a high level overview on the role of the service, the total budget, overall staff complement, performance indicators and key actions for the coming year. The 2016 Budget for Regional Planning is projecting a tax requisition increase of 6.5% over 2015. This increase is due to the inclusion of an allocation for the internal Communications Program; retaining external consultants to provide additional expertise in support of an ambitious Regional Planning 2016 workplan; and the request for one new staff position to support strategic initiatives including a Data and Analytics strategy, and land use and climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. The Budget for 2016 has been prepared to respond to direction provided in the Board Strategic Plan, support the goals of the Metro 2040: Shaping our Future, the regional growth strategy, and to facilitate land use and growth management research and policy analysis and implementation in support of a prosperous, resilient and livable region. Staff recommend endorsing the 2016 Budget and Business Plan for Regional Planning as presented under Alternative 1. Attachments (Doc. #11996678): 1. 2016 Regional Planning Operating Budget Detail. 2. Regional Planning 2016 Business Plan. 3. Organizational Chart for Planning, Policy and Environment Department - Regional Planning. 11964741 RPL - 13 -
B25A ALO GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PLANNING 2016 BUDGET REVIEW 2014 2014 2015 2016 % BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE REVENUES GVRD Requisition $ 2,686,858 $ 2,686,858 $ 2,882,410 $ 3,069,324 6.5% Other External Revenues 7,769 73,984 - - Other Funds / Reserves 77,959 77,956 90,000 190,000 TOTAL REVENUES $ 2,772,586 $ 2,838,798 $ 2,972,410 $ 3,259,324 9.7% EXPENDITURES Operating Programs: Regional Planning $ 2,006,696 $ 1,918,112 $ 2,039,963 $ 2,302,055 Environment 381,022 184,107 550,087 520,490 Housing Policy and Planning 164,606 159,859 181,917 177,591 2,552,324 2,262,078 2,771,967 3,000,136 8.2% Communications Program - - - 64,000 N/A Allocation of Centralized Support Costs 220,262 220,260 200,443 195,188 (2.6%) TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2,772,586 $ 2,482,338 $ 2,972,410 $ 3,259,324 9.7% RPL - 14 -
PLANNING, POLICY & ENVIRONMENT Regional Planning 2016 BUSINESS PLAN Description of services Regional Planning undertakes research and policy analysis and implementation in support of a prosperous, resilient and livable region. A primary responsibility is to develop, implement and monitor Metro 2040: Shaping our Future, the regional growth strategy. There are five main activities included within the Regional Planning function: Growth Management: This activity supports the growth management aspect of developing and implementing Metro 2040. The portfolios include agriculture and food system; Urban Centres; industrial land; and complete communities. Staff involved in each of these portfolios conduct research and policy analysis, and perform outreach and educational work. Strategic Initiatives: This activity relates to work that requires highly integrated approaches. For 2016, the proposed workplan addresses: climate change mitigation and adaptation (landuse and urban form perspective); economic prosperity; and a data/analytics strategy. Environment: This activity relates to the environmental planning work that is conducted in support of Metro 2040, as well as broader ecological health and environment issues. Housing Policy and Planning: This activity relates to the development and implementation of housing policies in support of the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy and Metro 2040. The activity includes research, policy development, advocacy and the provision of technical support to member municipalities and others. Regional Development Data and Forecasting: This activity relates to the collection and analysis of key data relevant to Metro Vancouver functions, including regional planning and utilities planning. This activity also includes emerging work to visualize and communicate data in ways that support decision-making. The activity supports monitoring of Metro 2040. The annual budget for Regional Planning is $3,259,324. Strategic directions and high level goals supported Board Strategic Plan Continue to develop and implement effective and adaptive tools and processes for achieving the goals in Metro 2040. Support the efforts of members in developing complete and livable communities. Coordinate the development of effective collaborative approaches to ensure that the region can adapt to changing conditions. Guide the development of policies, plans and tools that can lead to creative solutions for managing competing demands on land in the region. Advocate the merits of integrating regional land use and transportation planning. Develop, adopt and implement a regional climate action strategy for reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. Support an evidence-based approach to analyzing the affordability challenges in the Metro Vancouver region. 11572174 RPL - 15 -
Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Goal 1 - Create a compact urban area Goal 2 - Support a sustainable economy Goal 3 - Protect the environment and respond to climate change impacts Goal 4 - Develop complete communities Goal 5 - Support sustainable transportation choices Performance indicators Indicator Percentage of residential growth occurring within the Urban Containment Boundary (UCB) Percentage of new dwelling units located within Urban Centres Number of hectares of land within the Metro 2040 Agricultural designation Number of hectares added to, or removed from Industrial areas Number of hectares added to, or removed from Mixed Employment areas Historical and/or industry benchmark 2011 baseline: 97% 2014 review: 98% 2011 baseline: 26% 2014 review: 36% 2011 baseline:55,313 2014 review: 55,342 2011 baseline: 10,190 2014 review: 10,130 2011 baseline: 3,394 2014 review: 3,393 Current performance 99% 98% 38% 40% 2016 performance objectives 55,240 No loss 10,133 No loss 3,390 No loss 2016 key actions Conduct ongoing implementation and monitoring of Metro 2040. Prepare and implement a municipal and public outreach strategy. Work with External Relations to prepare and implement strategic communications strategy. Develop tools and processes that contribute to agricultural land protection and viability. Enhance tools for Urban Centres and FTDAs. Support integration of land use and transportation planning. Support affordable housing efforts. Conduct Livability Survey. Migrate to digital version of Metro 2040 Annual Report. Support an industrial land strategy and associated outreach activities. Undertake legislated process for five-year review of Metro 2040. Prepare Data and Analytics strategy. Continue land use-related climate adaptation and mitigation investigation. Undertake five-year review / renewal of Ecological Health Action Plan. 11572174 RPL - 16 -
CORPORATE STRATEGIES *FTRs = 4.0 GENERAL MANAGER Department Support FTRs = 9.0 AIR QUALITY ELECTORAL AREA SERVICES REGIONAL HOUSING REGIONAL PARKS REGIONAL PLANNING Policy & Management Development Services Housing Policy MV Housing Corporation Planning & Engineering Services Planning, & Policy Analysis Ambient Air Quality Monitoring FTRs = 1.5 FTRs = 1.0 Tenant Services & Support Visitor & Operation Services Strategic Initiatives Climate Change Policy & Management Finance Parks East Environment Sampling & Investigation Operations & Maintenance Parks Central FTRs = 16.5 Data & Assessment SW Area Parks West FTRs = 29.0 NW Area FTRs = 111.6 SE Area NE Area FTRs = 64.0 11901377 September 24, 2015 *Positions counted under Corporate Planning Function RPL - 17 - Planning, Policy & Environment 2015 Total FTRs = 233.6 2016 Proposed FTRs = 237.6
5.2 To: From: Regional Planning Committee Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department Date: September 21, 2015 Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Subject: Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment to Reflect Accepted Regional Context Statements Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board give third reading, pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 to amend Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future to incorporate changes accepted in recently accepted Regional Context Statements. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide the GVRD Board with the opportunity to give third and final readings to a Type 3 Minor Amendment to Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future (Metro 2040), the regional growth strategy. The bylaw amendment entails incorporating changes to the Metro 2040 regional land use designation maps, the addition of Frequent Transit Development Areas, and addition and deletion of local centres stemming from seven Regional Context Statements accepted by the GVRD Board and one Regional Context Statement adopted by the Province between early 2014 and early 2015, as well as changes to population, dwelling unit, and employment growth projections. BACKGROUND Metro 2040 Section 6.2.6 allows the GVRD Board to accept Regional Context Statements (RCS) that include regional land use designation revisions that the Board deems to be generally consistent with the Metro 2040 Land Use Designation Map 2. Metro 2040 Section 6.3.4 provides that these revisions can be incorporated into the regional growth strategy through a Type 3 Minor Amendment. Type 3 Minor Amendments require an affirmative 50% + 1 weighted vote of the GVRD Board and do not require a regional public hearing. On July 31, 2015 the GVRD Board gave first and second readings to Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015, and directed staff to provide written notice of the proposed amendment. Metro Vancouver gave notice to affected local governments and appropriate agencies through an August 4, 2015 letter, and requested written comment by September 16, 2015. The amendment notice was also posted on the Metro Vancouver website. PROPOSED TYPE 3 MINOR AMENDMENT Since the adoption of Metro 2040 on July 29, 2011, 18 Regional Context Statements have been accepted by the GVRD Board. On May 23, 2014, the GVRD Board adopted Greater Vancouver RPL - 18 -
Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment to Reflect Accepted Regional Context Statements Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1201, 2014, which accommodated amendments to Metro 2040 associated with the acceptance of the first 11 Regional Context Statements accepted by the Board in relation to Metro 2040. Since then, during the period from early 2014 to early 2015, the GVRD Board accepted an additional seven RCSs (District of North Vancouver, Village of Anmore, City of Surrey, City of New Westminster, City of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver, and City of Port Moody). In addition, the Province of British Columbia adopted a RCS for the University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus (within the Electoral Area A) through a Ministerial Order in June 2015. The most recently accepted RCSs included revisions to regional land use designation maps, as well as new Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs), and adjusted local centres. Metro Vancouver staff provided specific analysis for all of these changes as part of the respective Regional Context Statement submitted to the Board for approval. Through acceptance of the RCSs, the GVRD Board determined that the regional land use designation changes, the addition of FTDAs and local centres, and updated growth projections were generally consistent with Metro 2040. Amendments to incorporate changes made as a result of Regional Context Statements accepted by the Board are simply to bring the regional growth strategy in line with the legally binding Regional Context Statements, and do not alter the intent of the regional growth strategy. While the amendments have in effect already been approved, the bylaw change brings Metro 2040, as the publicly accessible and consolidated record of accepted RCSs, into alignment with the content (updated mapping and growth projections) of the accepted RCSs. There are two outstanding RCSs that still require GVRD Board acceptance: the Village of Lions Bay and the Township of Langley. Staff anticipates that the Lions Bay RCS will be submitted by late 2015; Metro Vancouver and the Township of Langley are currently engaged in a dispute resolution process regarding the Township of Langley RCS. Metro 2040 Amendment Bylaw - Maps The proposed Metro 2040 bylaw amendment (Attachment 1) proposes 55 regional land use designation changes (15 in Surrey; 7 in New Westminster; and 33 in Port Moody) that will update Metro 2040 Maps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12. It also adds 9 new Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs) (3 in Surrey; 2 in District of North Vancouver; 2 in City of North Vancouver; 1 in Port Moody; and 1 at UBC in the Electoral Area A), and identifies local centres (deletes 4 local centres that are replaced by FTDAs; adds 4 local centres in the District of West Vancouver; and adds 2 local centres in the District of North Vancouver). Metro 2040 Amendment Bylaw - Projections The proposed Metro 2040 bylaw amendment also includes updates to the Metro 2040 Appendix A, Table A-1: Population, Dwelling Unit and Employment Projections for Metro Vancouver Subregions and Municipalities. The updates include 2011 figures based on the 2011 Census, as well as updated growth projections based on accepted Regional Context Statements. The revised regional projection table includes update changes, many of which are relatively small, to the municipal growth projections. It should be noted that the projections in this table are guidelines only, provided to indicate each municipality s assumptions on future growth within a range of lower to higher Metro RPL - 19 -
Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment to Reflect Accepted Regional Context Statements Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 3 of 4 2040 growth projections. Some municipalities have opted to include projections on the lower or higher end of the range. Therefore, in preparing long-term growth scenarios for infrastructure and utility demand planning, Metro Vancouver may choose to apply higher or lower municipal growth projection scenarios beyond what is shown in the table. Processing the Amendment The proposed bylaw amendment, along with a draft version of this staff report, was advanced to the Regional Planning Advisory Committee on June 5, 2015, for information and comment as required by GVRD Regional Growth Strategy Procedures Bylaw No. 1148, 2011. No comments were received. In response to the Metro Vancouver amendment notification process, correspondence was received from the following affected local governments and agencies (Attachment 2): Agricultural Land Commission, staff email August 14, 2015 clarification about precise ALR boundary of lands in Nico Wynd Golf Course in Surrey. TransLink, Board of Directors Chair letter September 18, 2015 no further comments beyond the comments already provided on the RCSs when they were processed. City of Port Moody, Council resolution September 8, 2015 no objections to the amendments. City of White Rock, Council resolution September 14, 2015 supporting the amendments. City of Coquitlam, Council resolution September 14, 2015 supporting the amendments. Metro Vancouver staff have corresponded with ALC staff and City of Surrey staff to establish a common boundary for the residential / agricultural lands along the Nico Wynd Golf Course. Additionally, for the City of Port Moody Regional Context Statement that was accepted in spring 2015, small areas were subsequently identified that, although changed through the acceptance of the RCS, were in fact not intended to be changed. Accordingly, the pre-existing regional land use designation for these lands has been shown as retained on the revised mapping: Map Change #30 area in between Foxwood Crescent and Timbercrest Place and areas along David Avenue road: remain as General Urban The size and reference of the affected area for amendments #30 and #31 was changed, as noted on the table on page 3 of the Bylaw. Metro Vancouver staff have been in contact with Port Moody staff about these mapping edits. Port Moody can amend their Regional Context Statement accordingly at the next practicable opportunity, to rectify this mapping discrepancy. Also, the following maps in the Bylaw were adjusted to improve labelling and notation references: Surrey Map 3 New Westminster Map 1 Port Moody Map 4 Port Moody Map 7 Port Moody Map 10. RPL - 20 -
Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment to Reflect Accepted Regional Context Statements Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 4 of 4 ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVRD Board give third reading, pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 to amend Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future to incorporate changes accepted in recently accepted Regional Context Statements. 2. That the GVRD Board decline to give third and final readings to Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 and provide alternative direction to staff. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications to this report. OTHER IMPLICATIONS If the GVRD Board chooses Alternative 1, the proposed bylaw amendment will be given third and final reading. Revised mapping and growth projections reflecting the amendment will be incorporated into an updated and consolidated version of Metro 2040. If the GVRD Board chooses Alternative 2, the proposed amendment to update Metro 2040 to reflect accepted Regional Context Statements will not be given final reading. The result is that accepted Regional Context Statements and Metro 2040 will be inconsistent, which has no material effect as the accepted Regional Context Statements are legally binding. However, Metro 2040, as the publicly accessible and consolidated record of the accepted RCSs, would not reflect the Board s recent decisions. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION On July 31, 2015, the GVRD Board gave first and second readings to Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015. The purpose of the bylaw amendment is to incorporate mapping amendments which have been deemed generally consistent with Metro 2040 land use designations, as well as addition of Frequent Transit Development Areas, addition and deletion of local centres, and changes to population, dwelling unit, and employment projections contained in Board accepted Regional Context Statements. These amendments do not alter the intent of the regional growth strategy. Following a notification period, no affected local governments or agencies stated opposition to the proposed amendment. Staff recommends Alternative 1, that the GVRD Board give third and final reading to the Type 3 Minor Amendment to incorporate modifications to Metro 2040 associated with the recently accepted Regional Context Statements. Attachments (Doc. #11945276): 1. Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015. 2. Correspondence received from affected local governments and agencies: a. Agricultural Land Commission, staff email August 14, 2015 b. TransLink, Board of Directors Chair letter September 18, 2015 c. City of Port Moody, Council resolution September 8, 2015 d. City of White Rock, Council resolution September 14, 2015 e. City of Coquitlam, Council resolution September 14, 2015. 11842867 RPL - 21 -
5.2 Attachment 1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1223, 2015 A Bylaw to Amend Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010. WHEREAS: A. The Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District adopted the Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010 on July 29, 2011; B. The Board has accepted a number of member municipalities regional context statements that contain maps that differ from the official regional land use designation maps maintained by the Greater Vancouver Regional District; C. The Board has accepted a number of member municipalities regional context statements that contain population, dwelling unit and employment projections that differ from those in Regional Growth Strategy Appendix A, Table A.1: Population, Dwelling Unit and Employment Projections for Metro Vancouver Subregions and Municipalities; D. The Board wishes to amend the Regional Growth Strategy official regional land use designation maps so that such maps are consistent with the maps included in accepted regional context statements and amend Regional Growth Strategy Appendix A, Table A.1 so that it is consistent with projections included in accepted regional context statements; E. In accordance with Regional Growth Strategy section 6.3.4 (h) and (i), any amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy mapping that incorporates maps or projections included in an accepted regional context statement is considered a Type 3 amendment; NOW THEREFORE, the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. The Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010 is hereby amended as follows: a) the official regional land use designation maps number 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 be revised to record the changes in regional land use designations within the City of Surrey that are set out in the following table and are illustrated in the maps contained in Schedule A: Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 1 of 21 RPL - 22 -
REF# Area From Designation 1 Invergarry Park General Urban 2 Bonaccord Creek Park General Urban 3 Green Timbers Urban Forest General Urban 4 Bear Creek Park General Urban 5 Fleetwood Park General Urban 6 Blackie Spit General Urban 7 8 The ALR boundary in the Elgin Heritage Park area The ALR boundary in the southern tip of the Nico-Wynd Golf Course Conservation and Recreation 9 Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest General Urban 10 11 Nuvo live-work townhouse project in Rosemary Heights A portion of the Morgan Crossing mixed-use project in Grandview Heights To Designation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Affected Land Area Regional Context Statement Acceptance Date 0.4 ha September 19, 2014 0.5 ha September 19, 2014 4.3 ha September 19, 2014 1.1 ha September 19, 2014 14.2 ha September 19, 2014 0.9 ha September 19, 2014 General Urban 5.6 ha September 19, 2014 Agricultural General Urban 2.1 ha September 19, 2014 Mixed Employment Mixed Employment 12 Redwood Park General Urban 13 14 15 A portion of the South Newton / Panorama Ridge area A portion of the South Newton / Panorama Ridge area A portion of the South Westminster area Conservation and Recreation 1.8 ha September 19, 2014 General Urban 14.2 ha September 19, 2014 General Urban 3.3 ha September 19, 2014 Conservation and Recreation 5.5 ha September 19, 2014 General Urban Agricultural 4.5 ha September 19, 2014 Agricultural General Urban 2.1 ha September 19, 2014 Industrial Mixed Employment 2.2 ha September 19, 2014 b) the official regional land use designation maps number 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 be revised to record the changes in regional land use designations within the City of New Westminster that are set out in the following table and are illustrated in the maps contained in Schedule B: From Designation Affected Land Area Regional Context Statement Acceptance Date REF# Area To Designation 16 Foot of Boundary Road un-designated Conservation and Recreation 0.3 ha September 19, 2014 17 Portion of 1085 Tanaka Court Industrial Mixed Employment 3.6 ha September 19, 2014 18 1050 Boyd Street General Urban Industrial 0.9 ha September 19, 2014 19 Portion of 501 Boyd Street General Urban Industrial 4.2 ha September 19, 2014 20 505 Boyd Street (Water Lot) un-designated Industrial 5.3 ha September 19, 2014 21 404 Salter Street General Urban Industrial 1.6 ha September 19, 2014 22 366 Brunette Avenue General Urban Industrial 0.2 ha September 19, 2014 Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 2 of 21 RPL - 23 -
c) the official regional land use designation maps number 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 be revised to record the changes in regional land use designations within the City of Port Moody that are set out in the following table and are illustrated in the maps contained in Schedule C: Regional Context REF# Area From Designation To Designation Affected Land Area Statement Acceptance Date 23 Adjacent to Electoral Area A Conservation and Carraholly Point Recreation Rural 0.9 ha May 15, 2015 24 Fourth Avenue alignment Industrial General Urban 0.5 ha May 15, 2015 25 Laneways west of Bert Flinn Conservation and General Urban Park Recreation 0.6 ha May 15, 2015 26 Right-of-way through Bert Conservation and General Urban Flinn Park Recreation 8.5 ha May 15, 2015 27 April Road and Parkside Drive Conservation and General Urban alignment Recreation 0.5 ha May 15, 2015 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Addition of green space and alignment of riparian area north of Aspenwood Park Green space alignment south of Panorama Drive and Aspenwood Park Green space alignment along David Ave and adjacent riparian areas Green space alignment south of Chestnut Way and along Cedarwood Drive Green space alignment at Heritage Mountain Blvd and Turner Creek Dr Green space alignment west of Ioco Rd and Mercier Rd Green space alignment northeast of Ioco Rd and Kicking Horse Way Green space alignment along Heritage Mountain Blvd south Green space alignment at the ends of Beatrice Street Lane and Pleasant Street Lane Green space alignment along Noons Creek Drive Green space alignment at Town Center Park Removal of firehall and adjacent areas at Newport Drive west of Ioco Road Alignment of Sutter Brook west of Ioco Road Alignment of Sutter Brook west of Ioco Road Rocky Point Park and Inlet Park alignment along Murray Street Alignment at Esplanade Street and Moody Street General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation General Urban General Urban Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation 1.1 ha May 15, 2015 1.8 ha May 15, 2015 2.3 ha May 15, 2015 0.3 ha May 15, 2015 0.5 ha May 15, 2015 0.3 ha May 15, 2015 0.2 ha May 15, 2015 2.6 ha May 15, 2015 0.1 ha May 15, 2015 1.0 ha May 15, 2015 0.2 ha May 15, 2015 General Urban 1.2 ha May 15, 2015 General Urban 2.6 ha May 15, 2015 Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation 2.3 ha May 15, 2015 3.3 ha May 15, 2015 43 Conservation and Recreation General Urban 0.1 ha May 15, 2015 44 Alignment along Esplanade St General Urban Industrial 0.7 ha May 15, 2015 Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 3 of 21 RPL - 24 -
Regional Context REF# Area From Designation To Designation Affected Land Area Statement Acceptance Date 45 Alignment along Barnett Highway (south) and Vintner Street General Urban Industrial 5.5 ha May 15, 2015 46 Alignment of parks in Glenayre/College Park area 47 Alignment east of View Street 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Alignment along Barnett Highway (north) and rail rightof-way Alignment along Glenayre Drive Alignment of parks off Glencoe Drive and Weldon Court Alignment along northwest side of Chines Park Alignment along Kyle Street Park Alignment and addition of green spaces north of Chines Park Alignment along northeast side of Chines Park Alignment at James Park and Brookside Park General Urban Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation 1.9 ha May 15, 2015 General Urban 0.1 ha May 15, 2015 General Urban Industrial 9.8 ha May 15, 2015 General Urban Industrial 0.6 ha May 15, 2015 General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban General Urban Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation Conservation and Recreation 0.2 ha May 15, 2015 0.5 ha May 15, 2015 0.4 ha May 15, 2015 1.1 ha May 15, 2015 0.6 ha May 15, 2015 0.3 ha May 15, 2015 d) the official regional growth strategy map number 4 Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas be deleted and replaced with the map contained in Schedule D, which illustrates the following additional Frequent Transit Development Areas: Regional Context Statement Acceptance Date 1 Add FTDA for Lower Lynn May 23, 2014 Municipality REF# Map Additions District of North Vancouver 2 Add FTDA for Lower Capilano/Marine May 23, 2014 3 Add FTDA for 104 Avenue September 19, 2014 City of Surrey 4 Add FTDA for Fleetwood West September 19, 2014 5 Add FTDA for East Clayton September 19, 2014 City of North 6 Add FTDA for Marine Drive February 13, 2015 Vancouver 7 Add FTDA for East 3 rd Avenue February 13, 2015 City of Port Moody 8 Add FTDA for Moody Centre area May 15, 2015 Electoral Area A University of British Columbia 9 Add FTDA for UBC Point Grey Campus Ministerial Order signed on June 2, 2015 Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 4 of 21 RPL - 25 -
e) the official regional growth strategy map number 11 Local Centres be revised to record the Local Centres, Hospitals and Post-Secondary Institutions that are set out in the following table and are illustrated in the maps contained in Schedule E: Municipality REF# Map Additions City of Coquitlam 1 District of North Vancouver District of North Vancouver District of West Vancouver 2 3 4 Delete local centres for Burquitlam and Lougheed (due to creation of FTDAs) Add local centres for Queensdale and Maplewood (identified as Village Centre on the RCS map, but not noted in the RCS staff report) Delete local centres for Capilano Marine and Lower Lynn (due to creation of FTDAs) Add local centres for Dundarave, Horseshoe Bay, Caulfeild, Park Royal Regional Context Statement Acceptance Date October 11, 2013 May 23, 2014 July 2011 and May 23, 2014 February 13, 2015 f) Table A.1: Population, Dwelling Unit and Employment Projections for Metro Vancouver Subregions and Municipalities, contained in Appendix A of Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1136, 2010 is deleted and replaced with the Table A.1 contained in Schedule F. 2. The official citation for this bylaw is Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No, 1223, 2015. This bylaw may be cited as Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015. Read a First time this day of, 2015. Read a Second time this day of, 2015. Read a Third time this day of, 2015. Passed and Finally Adopted this day of, 2015. Chris Plagnol Corporate Officer Greg Moore Chair Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 5 of 21 RPL - 26 -
SCHEDULE A SURREY AMENDMENT REFERENCES Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 6 of 21 RPL - 27 -
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SCHEDULE B NEW WESTMINSTER AMENDMENT REFERENCES Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 10 of 21 RPL - 31 -
SCHEDULE C PORT MOODY AMENDMENT REFERENCES Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 11 of 21 RPL - 32 -
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SCHEDULE D FREQUENT TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT AREAS Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 18 of 21 RPL - 39 -
SCHEDULE E - LOCAL CENTRES, HOSPITALS AND POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 19 of 21 RPL - 40 -
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SCHEDULE F - TABLE A.1: POPULATION, DWELLING UNIT AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS FOR METRO VANCOUVER SUBREGIONS AND MUNICIPALITIES Total Population Total Dwelling Units Total Employment 2011 2021 2031 2041 2011 2021 2031 2041 2011 2021 2031 2041 Metro Vancouver Total 2,356,000 2,788,000 3,152,000 3,443,000 890,000 1,112,000 1,287,000 1,423,000 1,209,000 1,424,000 1,626,000 1,773,000 Burnaby, New Westminster 295,000 350,000 406,000 447,000 117,400 154,900 178,600 196,300 169,600 189,000 233,000 251,000 Burnaby 227,700 270,000 314,000 345,000 86,800 117,800 136,000 149,300 140,900 152,000 189,000 203,000 New Westminster 67,300 80,000 92,000 102,000 30,600 37,100 42,600 47,000 28,700 37,000 44,000 48,000 Langley City, Langley Township 131,900 174,140 220,150 249,000 48,600 65,800 85,300 96,800 70,500 92,000 110,000 125,000 Langley City 25,600 30,140 34,150 38,000 11,300 13,800 16,300 18,800 18,000 21,000 23,000 25,000 Langley Township 106,300 144,000 186,000 211,000 37,300 52,000 69,000 78,000 52,500 71,000 87,000 100,000 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows 95,900 107,600 122,800 141,500 34,800 44,200 52,900 55,200 29,100 43,000 51,200 53,700 Maple Ridge 77,600 87,600 100,800 118,000 28,000 36,100 43,700 45,000 23,300 34,000 41,000 42,500 Pitt Meadows 18,300 20,000 22,000 23,500 6,800 8,100 9,200 10,200 5,800 9,000 10,200 11,200 Northeast Sector 222,900 289,400 341,100 363,900 79,595 110,150 136,130 149,340 79,825 108,550 129,490 141,520 Anmore 2,100 2,900 3,400 3,900 620 930 1,180 1,350 300 500 600 700 Belcarra 700 800 900 1,000 275 320 350 390 225 250 290 320 Coquitlam 129,000 176,000 213,000 224,000 45,500 67,700 86,700 94,100 46,800 70,000 86,000 94,000 Port Coquitlam 57,500 70,000 79,000 85,000 20,600 26,300 30,900 34,300 23,600 28,000 32,000 35,000 Port Moody 33,600 39,700 44,800 50,000 12,600 14,900 17,000 19,200 8,900 9,800 10,600 11,500 North Shore 185,100 206,425 224,650 243,700 73,200 84,300 92,775 100,450 78,400 91,350 100,460 109,570 North Vancouver City 49,800 56,000 62,000 68,000 23,000 25,600 28,000 30,200 31,100 34,000 37,000 40,000 North Vancouver District 87,700 98,000 105,000 114,000 31,300 37,500 41,000 45,000 28,300 33,000 36,000 40,000 West Vancouver 46,300 51,000 56,000 60,000 18,400 20,600 23,100 24,500 18,700 24,000 27,000 29,000 Lions Bay 1,300 1,425 1,650 1,700 500 600 675 750 300 350 460 570 Delta, Richmond, Tsawwassen 296,900 344,000 380,000 409,500 103,100 125,300 142,900 161,100 178,750 210,200 233,400 252,500 Delta 101,900 110,000 116,000 121,000 34,800 39,000 41,000 44,000 49,900 62,000 67,000 71,000 Richmond 194,300 230,000 258,000 280,000 68,000 85,000 100,000 115,000 128,600 147,000 165,000 180,000 Tsawwassen First Nation 700 4,000 6,000 8,500 300 1,300 1,900 2,100 250 1,200 1,400 1,500 Surrey, White Rock 497,500 614,500 707,000 793,500 162,800 211,000 251,000 288,000 175,200 221,800 266,400 306,300 Surrey 477,800 594,000 685,000 770,000 152,900 200,000 239,000 275,000 168,200 214,000 258,000 297,000 White Rock 19,700 20,500 22,000 23,500 9,900 11,000 12,000 13,000 7,000 7,800 8,400 9,300 Vancouver, Electoral Area A 630,500 702,000 750,000 795,000 270,250 316,200 347,000 376,000 427,700 468,000 502,000 533,000 Vancouver 617,200 685,000 725,000 765,000 265,100 309,000 336,000 362,000 406,700 446,000 477,000 505,000 Electoral Area A (UBC, UEL, other) 13,300 17,000 25,000 30,000 5,150 7,200 11,000 14,000 21,000 22,000 25,000 28,000 1. Growth projections are provided as reference to member municipalities and regional agencies, and do not represent specific growth targets for the region or respective municipalities. 2. Figures for the year 2011 are based on Census of Canada 2011. Population and employment figures include a 2011 Census undercount estimate as calculated post Census by Statistics Canada. 3. The projections are prepared by Metro Vancouver in association with member municipalities. Projections for each of the municipalities are taken from respective municipal Regional Context Statements as accepted by the GVRD Board. 4. All projections represent an approximate figure for the given year, with consideration for potential variance within a high and low growth margin. Particular municipal projections may represent a higher or lower estimate within that margin. Metro Vancouver may apply alternative higher or lower regional and municipal projection estimates in preparing planning scenarios for land use, infrastructure, utilities or other purposes. 5. All figures in this table are rounded and may include minor inconsistencies for summary totals. 6. All municipal totals, with the exception of Tsawwassen First Nation, include the totals for any First Nation communities located within the respective municipal boundary. Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 Page 21 of 21 RPL - 42 -
5.2 Attachment 2a Kelly Hardy Subject: Attachments: FW: RGS Amendment Bylaw No.1223, 2015 GoogleEarth_Image.jpg From: Pellett, Tony ALC:EX [mailto:tony.pellett@gov.bc.ca] Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 11:23 AM To: Chris Plagnol Subject: RGS Amendment Bylaw No.1223, 2015 If necessary this comment could be submitted in the form of a resolution of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission. It relates to Proposed Change 8 (Agriculture to General Urban) in the souther [southern] tip of the Nico Wynd Golf Course. The arrow points to the southeastern tip of the Nico Wynd Golf Course (which is in the ALR). Instead it should point to the area designated on Surrey Map 3 just east of Change 7 at the southwestern tip of Nico Wynd Golf Course (which is not in the ALR), as may be seen from the green ALR boundary on the attached Google Earth image. K.A. Pellett Tony Pellett RPP, MCIP, Regional Planner Provincial Agricultural Land Commission 133-4940 Canada Way BURNABY BC V5G 4K6 604 660-7019 FAX 660-7033 web site: www.alc.gov.bc.ca (http://earth.google.com) 1 RPL - 43 -
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5.2 Attachment 2b Translink Metro Vancouver Board and Information Services Leial &Legislative Services Department 400-287 Nelson's Court New Westminster, BC V3L OE7 Canada Tel 778-375-7500 www.translink.ca South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority SEP 2 1 2015 RECEIVED Metro Vancouver File No: CR-04-01 September 18, 2015 Chris Plagnol Corporate Officer Board and Information Services Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8 Dear Mr. Plagnol, Re: Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping Our Future Amendment to Reflect Recently Accepted Regional Context Statements - Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 The following constitutes the response from the Translink Board of Directors to the abovedescribed notification from Metro Vancouver, dated August 4, 2015. We appreciate the opportunity to provide input to the proposed Metro 2040 amendment, which we understand to reflect the culmination of those draft Regional Context Statements (RCSs) previously reviewed by Translink. Pursuant to our legislative mandate to review Official Community Plans (OCPs) and OCP amendments and advise on their implications to the regional transportation system, Translink did review and comment on previous drafts of all eight RCSs in question, prior to their approval by the GVRD Board. Comments on the draft RCSs were provided to both the local governments and Metro Vancouver, and through constructive inter-agency dialogue, major concerns were addressed to Translink's overall satisfaction, with the final Regional Context Statements reflecting those changes. As such, Translink has no further comments with respect to the proposed Metro 2040 amendment to align the Regional Growth Strategy with changes stemming from the eight RCSs accepted between early 2014 and early 2015. RPL - 45 -
Translink's Regional Transportation Strategy highlights the importance of partnering with regional and local governments to advance the land use objectives identified in Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy, including policies to locate jobs and housing in places that advance regional transportation goals. Based on the Regional Transportation Strategy, Metro 2040, and our Transit-Oriented Communities Design Guidelines, Translink supports developments which: are located in designated Urban Centres, Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs), and on the Frequent Transit Network (FTN); create compact and complete communities; and facilitate most trips being possible by walking, cycling and transit. If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact Tim Savoie, Vice President Transportation Planning and Policy, at 778-375-7717, or tim.savoie@translink.ca. Regards, Barry Forbes Chair, Translink Board of Directors cc: Tim Savoie, Vice President Transportation Planning and Policy, Translink RPL - 46 -
5.2 Attachment 2c PORT MOODY 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C., V3H 5C3, Canada CITY OF THE ART S www.portmoody.ca Tel 604.469.4500 Fax 604.469.4550 M~trn Vlncouver /JQ.ard and 'nformatlon S rvl~ 1.11a1 l Lt1Jl1l11tlv1 Services D1p1rtm1nt September 9, 2015 SEP 11 2015 File: 0480-20-03 RECEIVED Chris Plagnol Corporate Officer Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8 Dear Mr. Plagnol: Re: Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Update At the Regular Council meeting of September 8, 2015, Port Moody City Council considered the letter dated August 4, 2015 and passed the following resolution: THAT the letter from Metro Vancouver dated August 4, 2015 regarding Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment to Reflect Recently Accepted Regional Context Statements - Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015 be received for information; AND THAT Metro Vancouver be advised that the City of Port Moody has no objections to the amendments referenced in the letter. Yours truly, Dorothy Shermer Corporate Officer Cc: James Stiver, General Manager of Development Services, City of Port Moody Document: 323448 RPL - 47 -
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DATE: September 14, 2015 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK CORPORATE REPORT TO: FROM: Mayor and Council Karen Cooper, Director of Planning and Development Services SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT Council: 1. Receive for information the corporate report dated September 14, 2015 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040; and 2. Provide a response to Metro Vancouver indicating White Rock s support of the Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040. INTRODUCTION On July 31, 2015, the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board resolved to: a) Initiate the Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future amendment process for a Type 3 amendment to the regional growth strategy to incorporate population, employment and dwelling unit projections by municipality, land use designation changes and the addition of Frequent Transit Development Areas and local centres stemming from accepted Regional Context Statements from local municipalities; b) Give first and second readings to Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015; and c) Direct staff to notify affected local governments and appropriate agencies to seek input on the amendment. The letter from Metro Vancouver received August 10, 2015 requesting feedback from the City of White Rock and the Metro Staff Report and draft amendment are attached as Appendix A to this report. The deadline for comments on the amendment is September 16, 2015. PAST PRACTICE / POLICY / LEGISLATION Section 866 of the Local Government Act provides that "if a regional growth strategy applies to all or part of the same area of a municipality, the official community plan must include a regional context statement that is accepted in accordance with this section by the board of the regional district for which the regional growth strategy is adopted". After a regional growth strategy is adopted, requirements must be fulfilled by the municipal Council submitting a proposed regional context statement to the Board within two (2) years after the regional growth strategy is adopted. RPL - 49 -
Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040 Page No. 2 Section 878(1)(b) of the Local Government Act requires that an official community plan include a regional context statement that is consistent with: the rest of the community plan; the social, economic and environmental objectives; the population and employment projections; and the needs of the projected population in relation to housing, transportation, services, parks and natural areas, and economic development, in the OCP, in a regional context. The City of White Rock completed its Regional Context Statement as Amendment 10 to its Official Community Plan. Section 857.1(2) of the Local Government Act and Sections 6.4.2 and 6.4.5 of Metro 2040 require that all affected local governments and relevant agencies be given a minimum of 30 days to comment on proposed amendments to Metro 2040. ANALYSIS Metro Vancouver has proposed a Type 3 Minor Amendment to incorporate changes to Metro 2040 regional land use designation maps, addition of Frequent Transit Development Areas, addition and deletion of certain Local Centres, and changes to population, dwelling unit and employment projections stemming from the Regional Context Statements from local municipalities that were accepted by the GVRD Board. Of note to White Rock the proposed amendment includes updates to the Metro 2040 Appendix A, Table A-1: Population, Dwelling Unit and Employment Projections for Metro Vancouver Sub regions and Municipalities, to reflect municipal numbers deemed to be generally consistent with Metro 2040. Council adopted OCP Amendment No. 10 to satisfy the legislative requirements for regional context statements subject to acceptance by the Metro Vancouver Regional Board of Directors. All of the land area of the City of White Rock is fully located inside of the Regional Growth Strategy Urban Containment Boundaries With the exception of the foreshore area and the Centennial Park lands and ravine area, all of the remainder of the City is also designated General Urban in the Regional Growth Strategy. White Rock is a fully developed community and new growth can only be accommodated through infill and redevelopment. Section 1.8 of the Official Community Plan regarding the Regional Context statement indicates that the City will endeavor to achieve the population, dwelling and employment projections in the Regional Growth Statement. The OCP goes on to state: However, recent information provided by the 2011 Census of Canada has identified that it is more likely that the population, dwelling and employment figures will be closer to those provided in the following table, which has been extrapolated from the City s OCP projections and recent Census information, as follows: 2006 2011 2021 2031 2041 Population 18,750 19,350 20,500 22,000 23,500 Dwellings 9,400 10,300 11,000 12,000 13,000 Employment 7,000 7,300 7,800 8,400 9,300 RPL - 50 -
Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040 Page No. 3 Section 2 of the City s Official Community Plan provides an outline and projection of population, dwelling unit and employment growth, which has a slightly different projection for 2031 and states: Based on current trends, White Rock s 2031 population could be 23,505. Table 3 in the Official Community Plan provides for illustrative purposes the estimated number of private dwellings that would be required based on 1.9 and 1.5 persons per dwelling. This varies from 2,179 new units to 5,478 new units from 2011 to 2031. 2011 2031 Population forecast 19,705 19,705 23,505 23,505 Persons per household 1.9 1.5 1.9 1.5 Number of projected 10,371 13,137 12,371 15,670 private dwellings units required Existing number of private 10,192 10,192 10,192 10,192 dwelling units in 2006 Projected number of new private dwelling units required 179 2,945 2,179 5,478 Source: White Rock Official Community Plan - Table 3, Estimated Residential Demand The effect of the Regional Amendment is to align Metro Vancouver s population projections for White Rock with White Rock s Official Plan Amendment 10 as illustrated in the following table. Total Population Total Dwelling Units 2006 2011 2021 2031 2041 2006 2011 2021 2031 2041 Current Metro RGS 18,900 23,000 25,000 27,000 9,515 11,700 12,300 13,400 Increase in dwelling units from 2006 2,185 2,785 3,885 Proposed Metro Amendment 19,700 (Actual 19,339) 20,500 22,000 23,500 9,865 11,000 12,000 13,000 Increase in dwelling units from 2011 1,135 2,135 3,135 RPL - 51 -
Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040 Page No. 4 Total Population Total Dwelling Units 2006 2011 2021 2031 2041 2006 2011 2021 2031 2041 Existing White Rock OCP 18,750 19,350 20,500 22,000 23,500 9,400 10,300 11,000 12,000 (12,371-15,670) 13,000 Increase in dwelling units from 2006 (179 2,945) (2,179 5,478) BUDGET IMPLICATIONS There are no budget implications associated with this corporate report. OPTIONS 1. The following options are available for Council s consideration: Support the Greater Vancouver Regional District Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1222, 2015; or 2. Oppose the Greater Vancouver Regional District Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1222, 2015. Staff recommends Option 1, which is incorporated into the recommendations at the beginning of this corporate report. CONCLUSION The item of relevance to White Rock is Schedule F of the proposed amendment to Metro 2040. It aligns the Metro population, employment and dwelling unit projections with the existing City of White Rock Official Community Plan. Respectfully submitted, Karen Cooper, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning and Development Services RPL - 52 -
Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040 Page No. 5 Comments from the Chief Administrative Officer: I concur with the recommendations of this corporate report. Dan Bottrill Chief Administrative Officer Appendix A: Letter Requesting Feedback, Metro Staff Report and Draft Amendment RPL - 53 -
Proposed Amendments to Metro 2040 Page No. 6 APPENDIX A Letter Requesting Feedback, Metro Staff Report and Draft Amendment (Attached Separately) RPL - 54 -
5.2 Attachment 2e Coo uitlam ----- M~trg ViJR 1JUV~f sa.i:ml emu lfl/ormotlun ltrvlc11 ~ti&al iii l@1i1l1tlv1 Suvlc11 D1p1rtm1nt SEP 23 2015 September 18, 2015 Our File: 01-480-20/RD13-01/2014-1 Doc#: 2081855.vl RICllVIQ Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8 Dear Mr. Plagnol: RE: Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy - Proposed Amendments to Reflect Recently Adopted Regional Context Statements (Bylaw No.1223, 2015) Please be advised that at the September 14, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council for the City of Coquitlam the following resolution was adopted: That Council inform Metro Vancouver in writing that it supports the proposed minor amendments to the Regional Growth Strategy contained in Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 1223, 2015. Should you, or your staff, have any questions or require any further information with respect to this matter, please contact me at 604-927-3013 or at jgilbert@coguitlam.ca. Jay Gilbert City Clerk Cc: Peter Steblin, City Manager City of Coquitlam 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC v3s 7N2 File#: 01-0480-20/RD13-01/2015-1 Doc#: 2081855.vl Office: 604. 927. 3000 coquitlam.ca 11945276 RPL - 55 -
5.3 To: From: Regional Planning Committee Raymond Kan, Senior Regional Planner Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department Date: September 18, 2015 Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Subject: Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board direct staff to initiate a project to conduct an expanded analysis of alternative goods movement scenarios as outlined in the report dated September 18, 2015, titled Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios. PURPOSE This report provides the Regional Planning Committee with the opportunity to review a proposal for Metro Vancouver to undertake, in cooperation with partner agencies, a comprehensive study of actions to optimize container goods movement and minimize adverse effects on communities in the Metro Vancouver region. BACKGROUND At its meeting of April 24, 2015, the Regional Planning Committee received a report presenting the Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Short Sea Shipping in Metro Vancouver. The ensuing discussion included consideration of such factors as the need to look beyond purely economic measures to include social and environmental implications, and the value of a triple-bottom line analysis to identifying viable options to alleviating congestion. It was in this context that the Committee approved the following resolution: That the Regional Planning Committee direct staff to report back to the Regional Planning Committee, no later than its meeting of June 19, 2015, with a strategy to move forward and engage Metro Vancouver in policy development related to Short Sea Shipping in Metro Vancouver. Reflecting this direction, as well as to response to the subsequent presentation of the Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Inland Terminals to the Regional Planning Committee on July 10, 2015, staff have prepared the following proposal for Metro Vancouver to undertake, in cooperation with partner agencies, a comprehensive study of actions to optimize container goods movement and minimize adverse effects on communities in the Metro Vancouver region. Goods Movement in Metro Vancouver Since 2013, Metro Vancouver has produced a number of Metro Facts in Focus policy backgrounders to offer information to support a broad understanding of the key issues and opportunities that frame implementation of Metro 2040, the regional growth strategy. RPL - 56 -
Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 2 of 5 Three Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounders completed to date have focused on goods movement: Moving Goods through Marine Ports in Metro Vancouver (received by the Metro Vancouver Transportation Committee, December 3, 2013); Short Sea Shipping in Metro Vancouver (received by the GVRD Board, May 15, 2015); and Inland Terminals (received by the GVRD Board, July 31, 2015). The GVRD Board s interest in goods movement is partially rooted in the expansion plans of the marine terminal tenants of Port Metro Vancouver. Specifically, local governments have longstanding concerns about the adverse effects that rising container traffic has on communities (i.e., road congestion, safety, noise) and on the region as a whole (i.e., air emissions, pressures on industrial and agricultural lands). The interest in goods movement demonstrates the need to have a systems and regional perspective on problems, solutions, and impacts. Metro Vancouver can use the Metro Facts in Focus work to inform and advance a research agenda and policy framework for the region. Triple Bottom Line Analysis Members of the Regional Planning Committee expressed interest in looking at the viability of expanded short sea shipping and inland terminals from a broader triple bottom line perspective, as opposed to from a market/financial viability perspective only. Specifically, the Committee suggested consideration be given to: Looking beyond pure economic considerations to include social and environmental implications through a triple bottom line analysis; Identifying viable options to alleviating congestion; Investigating successful models in other counties; Identifying barriers, how to address them, and what policy options might be available; Identifying the broader context for this issue and identifying Metro Vancouver's role; Calculating the cost of congestion by analyzing the total economic impact of major industrial and economic centres; Considering conditions under which short sea shipping is feasible; and A collaborative approach with TransLink and Port Metro Vancouver. A triple bottom line analysis is a tool through which to analyze or evaluate a project based on three pillars: social, environmental/ecological, and financial. One means of undertaking a triple bottom line analysis is through a multiple accounts evaluation, which is used predominantly in public infrastructure studies. Generally, a multiple accounts approach generates a wide-range of quantitative and qualitative information for decision-makers to use when choosing options to address a planning problem. Some of the benefits of a multiple accounts evaluation approach are: Information from multiple perspectives is more transparent; Trade-offs between criteria are explicitly revealed; and, Quantitative and qualitative information are presented without bias. RPL - 57 -
Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 3 of 5 An illustrative list of scenarios, accounts, criteria, and measures are presented in the Attachment. The list may be expanded or shortened as discussions progress with stakeholders on the project scope and problem statement(s). Key stakeholders include Port Metro Vancouver, the Gateway Transportation Collaborative Forum, TransLink, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Transport Canada, WESTAC, railway companies, import/export distribution operators, BC Trucking Association, and local governments in Metro Vancouver (and adjoining region districts as appropriate). Staff has prepared an illustrative set of considerations for a possible multiple accounts evaluation (Attachment). Advancing Goods Movement Knowledge The three Metro Facts in Focus policy backgrounders on goods movement serve as basic building blocks for Metro Vancouver and local government partners to engage with Port Metro Vancouver, the Province, and industry in deeper dialogues about goods movement issues and opportunities in the region. The policy backgrounders are not intended to recommend specific solutions; rather they are intended to explore the complexity of goods movement, draw out the key issues, identify possible solutions and challenges, and raise policy questions to promote a deeper regional dialogue. The policy backgrounders help to build both the Board and staff s understanding and knowledge of goods movement issues. Additionally, TransLink has been working with key stakeholders, including Metro Vancouver, on a regional goods movement strategy. A logical next step is to advance the learnings from the three goods movement Metro Facts in Focus policy backgrounders (including TransLink s forthcoming regional goods movement strategy and other research efforts) and to show how the subject areas intersect. While the ability for Metro Vancouver to influence the planning and investment decisions of marine terminal operators in Port Metro Vancouver s jurisdiction is limited and indirect, Metro Vancouver is well-positioned to bring forward facts and information that have undergone a triple bottom line assessment. By doing so, Metro Vancouver can frame a balanced study of goods movement in relation to regional economic prosperity and livability for residents of the region. For instance, the current federal and provincial environmental assessment processes do not promote the analysis of alternatives beyond the region, nor the effects beyond the immediate jurisdiction of the proposed project. The proposed study will provide the opportunity to proactively advance goods movement knowledge in the Metro Vancouver region in relation to regional interests in transportation, environment, industrial lands, agricultural lands, human health, and economy. The project will entail Metro Vancouver working in cooperation with different levels of government and organizations to explore and evaluate alternative options to accommodate national and provincial goals of facilitating trade through the region while attempting to mitigate or pre-empt adverse effects on local communities. Proposed Multiple Accounts Evaluation of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios This preliminary work plan outlines draft account criteria and measures. These criteria can be measured against a variety of different possible scenarios for port expansion, ranging from business-as-usual, to expanded short sea shipping, to new inland terminals, to re-directing port related activities to other regions. RPL - 58 -
Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 4 of 5 The following table identifies the key activities and proposed timing. Staff expects an iterative process and will update the timeline accordingly. Milestone Time Consult with key stakeholders (e.g. Port Metro Vancouver, TransLink, Q4 2015 and ongoing municipalities) Consult with Regional Planning Advisory Committee and Major Roads September 17/18, 2015 and Transportation Advisory Committee Receive direction from Regional Planning Committee October 2, 2015 Convene stakeholders roundtable to review project methodology, scenarios, accounts, and measures Multiple times starting Q4 2015 Retain consultant support Q1/Q2 2016 Technical work: data collection, modelling, engineering estimates as 2016 needed Present study report to Regional Planning Committee and GVRD Board 2017 ALTERNATIVES 1. That the GVRD Board direct staff to initiate a project to conduct an expanded analysis of alternative goods movement scenarios as outlined in the report dated September 18, 2015, titled Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios. 2. That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the report dated September 18, 2015, titled Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The 2015 budget for Regional Planning identifies $30,000 to support an alternative goods movement scenarios study. Staff estimates that the full cost of such a study could be in the range of $100,000, and would take place over more than one year. Additional funding will be subject to regular budget processes. (As context, a study on inland terminals commissioned by the Province in 2006 cost $125,000; the scope included a large amount of data collection and engineering estimates). Staff proposes to investigate cost-sharing opportunities with TransLink, Port Metro Vancouver and other partners, and will include anticipated and refined cost estimates through in the 2016 budget process and through continued discussions about scope and methodology with stakeholders. OTHER IMPLICATIONS If the GVRD Board selects Alternative 1, the project to conduct an expanded analysis of alternative goods movement scenarios will be initiated. The success of this multi-year project will rely on participation by various key stakeholders, including Port Metro Vancouver and TransLink. The project will provide for a fuller and broader understanding of goods movement options for the region and associated financial, social, and environmental implications. If the GVRD Board selects Alternative 2, proposed goods movement transportation infrastructure projects will continue to be reviewed and commented upon as they are received. The information provided in support of associated decision-making processes will not, however, be guided by a consistent and comprehensive set of expanded evaluation criteria, potentially reducing a broad environmental, economic and social understanding of impacts and opportunities. RPL - 59 -
Expanded Analysis of Alternative Goods Movement Scenarios Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 5 of 5 SUMMARY / CONCLUSION This report presents a proposal for Metro Vancouver to undertake, in cooperation with partner agencies, a comprehensive study of actions to optimize container goods movement and minimize adverse effects on communities, specifically through a multiple accounts evaluation process. This proposal responds to Regional Planning Committee discussion and the desire amongst Committee members for a broader perspective on evaluating options for addressing goods movement, including through short sea shipping and inland terminals. Staff recommends Alternative 1. Attachment: Illustrative list of scenarios, accounts, criteria, and measures. Reference: Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder Website: www.metrovancouver.org/services/regional-planning/research-policy-analysis/facts 11961068 RPL - 60 -
5.3 Attachment ILLUSTRATIVE LIST OF SCENARIOS, ACCOUNTS, CRITERIA, and MEASURES (Subject to revision upon consultation with stakeholders) Scenarios 1. Business-as-Usual: planned terminal expansion (e.g., RBT2 and Centerm). 2. Enhanced efficiencies for terminal and drayage operations. 3. Expanded short sea shipping (non-container goods; container goods). 4. New or expanded inland terminals. 5. Industrial land co-locating/clustering logistics centres (e.g., South Fraser Perimeter Road corridor). 6. Re-direct port related activities to other regions (e.g., Prince Rupert, Calgary, Seattle). Account Criteria Measure Transport Transport Intensity Auto and truck kilometres travelled Transport Efficiency Congestion levels on trucks routes Number of double-ended truck moves to port terminals (trucks pulling loaded chassis in both directions) Number of truck trips crossing the Fraser River Modal Shift % loaded import containers moved on rail, truck, barge Environment Air Emissions Tonnes of common air contaminants Tonnes of air toxics Tonnes of greenhouse gases Biodiversity Impact to habitat and sensitive species due to habitat loss, collisions, noise and vibration Water Impact on water resources River Hydraulics Impact on Fraser River hydraulics Regional Land Base Industrial Lands Number of hectares affected Change in access to well-located industrial lands Change in intensification potential of industrial lands Agricultural Lands Number of hectares affected Conservation/ Recreation Lands Fragmentation of agricultural lands Number of hectares affected Fragmentation of lands Human Health Air emissions Exposure Number of residents exposed to common air contaminants and air toxics Safety Number of road-related collisions, injuries, and fatalities Noise and Vibration Exposure Number of residents exposed to excessive noise and vibration Economic Construction Effects Construction and operating employment in person-years Regional economic impact (gross domestic product) Tax Revenue Effects Federal, provincial, and municipal taxes during construction Federal, provincial, and municipal taxes during operations Gross farm receipts RPL - 61 -
Illustrative List of Scenarios, Accounts, Criteria, and Measures Page 2 of 2 Financial Capital Costs Private sector capital costs Public sector capital cost Operating Costs Private sector operation costs Implementation Government Policy Alignment and Acceptability Local government policy alignment Regional policy alignment (Metro Vancouver, TransLink) Provincial/Federal government policy alignment 11961068 Industry Support Constructability Meets the needs of shippers, terminal operators, carriers, customers Technical viability of construction RPL - 62 -
5.4 To: From: Regional Planning Committee Eric Aderneck, Senior Regional Planner Planning, Policy and Environment Department Date: September 18, 2015 Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Subject: Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver RECOMMENDATION That the GVRD Board receive for information the report dated September 18, 2015, titled Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to convey to the GVRD Board the Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver, the fifth in a series of policy backgrounders related to regional planning matters. BACKGROUND On May 9, 2014, the Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee received a report on the Metro Vancouver Facts in Focus series. The Facts in Focus policy backgrounders are designed to offer facts and information that can promote a broad understanding of the key issues and opportunities that frame implementation of the Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future (Metro 2040), the regional growth strategy. On April 24, 2015, the Regional Planning Committee received a report titled Office Development in Metro Vancouver s Urban Centres Report: An Update for information. At the meeting, Committee members raised questions about office development patterns relative to Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Network locations in the region, as well as general development patterns for office over time. Questions were asked about the variation across the region in the office market and building sizes, office characteristics in terms of supply and demand by location, and how office development patterns relative to sub-regional locations have evolved over time. The attached Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver (Office Development Facts in Focus) addresses the Committee s questions through synthesizing information about the office market and highlighting specific policy issues informed by data from the Office Inventory. This Metro Facts in Focus publication is the fifth in the series that is intended to advance dialogue and policy development related to regional planning matters. RPL - 63 -
Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 2 of 4 METRO 2040 POLICY CONTEXT While Metro 2040, the regional growth strategy, includes policies that strive to support the location of office development in Urban Centres, two issues have emerged that demonstrate the need for further consideration. First, Metro 2040 does not recognize or describe either different office types or how those differences manifest in different types of Urban Centres, and therefore, it is not clear what types of office tenants locate in what type of Urban Centre or how best to align the two. Second, the Metro 2040 policies regarding directing office development to Urban Centres were founded on a history of office locating in more suburban office parks, job dispersal, and the resulting negative impacts on growth management goals. However, the current policies are not reflecting current office development trends where the market is seeking rapid transit station locations irrespective of whether they are in Urban Centres or not. Further, Metro 2040 s growth management tool, the Frequent Transit Development Area (FTDA), is neither embedded in the regional policies for office development, nor is it recognized to influence office location associated with the Frequent Transit Network. Policy questions that arise from these considerations include what further guidance or prioritization for growth Metro 2040 could provide with regards to different types of office development and types of Urban Centres, as well as what work could be undertaken to explore the relationship among office development, policy levers, market trends, and locational considerations by Urban Centre type, FTDA or rapid transit station areas. Variety of Office Tenants and Accommodations Interest was expressed in better understanding how different types of office tenants relate to office development patterns throughout the region, including whether and how Urban Centres and other areas attempting to draw office development are in fact competing. There are a wide variety of office tenants and accommodation needs in the region. For example, while the attributes of the downtown Vancouver and Central Broadway areas draw certain tenants and needs, other tenants flourish in a local community or neighbourhood, and still others prefer business park campus environments. The Office Development Facts in Focus explores the relationship between, and characteristics of, the different types of Urban Centres, the types of office development these characteristics draw, and issues associated with construction and absorption of larger, high-rise office buildings. Office Growth Relative to Urban Centres and the Frequent Transit Network Interest was also expressed in learning more about the impact of office development at SkyTrain station locations and how this trend is impacting efforts to encourage office to locate in Urban Centres and the relationship to Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs). Office tenants are increasingly prioritizing accessibility to rapid transit as a key requirement, and developers are responding accordingly. Between 1990 and 2014, approximately 61% of new office space development was located within 800 metres (10 minute walk) of rapid transit, and 22% within 400 metres (5 minute walk) of bus Frequent Transit Network (FTN). However, despite some years with a RPL - 64 -
Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 3 of 4 higher proportion of development in FTN locations, there is not yet a clear trend towards a consistently larger proportion of development occurring near frequent transit. Range of Office Building Sizes Finally, Committee members expressed a concern that smaller scale office spaces, prevalent in smaller Urban Centres, were not captured in the updated inventory. The previous office inventory was limited to buildings 20,000 sq. ft. and larger. The 2015 inventory was expanded to include buildings with office components of 10,000 sq. ft. and larger, in part to gain a better understanding of the offices and their characteristics that are locating in smaller Urban Centres and along the Frequent Transit Network. The inventory includes 369 buildings in the region in the 10,000-19,999 sq. ft. range, with a total office space of approximately 5.2 million sq. ft. The characteristics of the smaller office accommodations vary considerably in Municipal Town Centres, from small two-level office buildings, some on sites with redevelopment potential, to office components in larger mixed-use projects in newer areas, with buildings ranging in age and value. Although these buildings may be small compared to the large buildings in Metro Core and Regional City Centres, they are an important part of the local market. This variety of office spaces illustrates the diversity of office development forms, market characteristics, and tenant needs. Next Steps Metro Vancouver is working on a number of regional planning initiatives that have a strong relationship to office development, including a review of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas (FTDAs), the development of Regional City Centre profiles (including commercial and employment data), and a preliminary exploration of regional economic initiatives that would be generally supportive of economic and employment growth, in turn helping to drive office space demand. The attached Office Development Facts in Focus is intended to highlight specific policy issues that data from the 2015 Office Development in Urban Centres Inventory can support. Future research will further explore the relationship between office development in FTDAs and rapid transit stations, and the implications on regional planning of locating significant office growth at rapid transit stations outside of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas. ALTERNATIVES This report is provided for information only. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications associated with this report. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION The Metro Vancouver Facts in Focus policy backgrounder series is designed to offer information that can promote a broad understanding of the key issues and opportunities that frame implementation of the Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future (Metro 2040), the regional growth strategy. The 2015 Office Development in Metro Vancouver s Urban Centres report was prepared to assist and inform the implementation of Metro 2040 by monitoring and advancing RPL - 65 -
Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 4 of 4 office development in the region s Urban Centres. At the April 24, 2015, Regional Planning Committee meeting, discussion queried information available in the report. Staff have prepared this follow-up report and the attached Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder: Office Development in Metro Vancouver to assist in furthering the dialogue about the relationship between office development and locational considerations. Attachment: Metro Facts in Focus Policy Backgrounder - Office Development in Metro Vancouver s Urban Centres (Copies will be provided on table). References: - Metro Vancouver Urban Centres Website - Metro Vancouver Regional Economy Website - HQ Vancouver Office Initiative Website - HQ Vancouver $6.5M project aims to attract Asian businesses to B.C., CBC News, Feb. 13, 2015 - Avison Young Metro Vancouver Office Market - Year End 2014 11294157 RPL - 66 -
5.5 To: From: Regional Planning Committee Terry Hoff, Senior Regional Planner Planning Policy and Environment Department Date: September 14, 2015 Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Subject: Regional Planning Monthly Data Update RECOMMENDATION That the Regional Planning Committee receive for information the report dated September 14, 2015, titled Regional Planning Monthly Data Update. PURPOSE This report provides the Regional Planning Committee with an opportunity to review regional planning indicators that are tracked monthly and that are related to topical regional issues. BACKGROUND Every month, Metro Vancouver staff compiles and publishes Regional Planning Indicators, which is a brief summary of regional economic, development, and transportation statistics. The data is supplied by Metro Vancouver municipalities, CMHC, TransLink, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, ICBC, BC Stats, and Statistics Canada. In addition, Metro Vancouver uses other data sources to generate maps and graphics on topics of regional interest in order to prepare the ongoing Map of the Month series. The Regional Planning Indicators and the Map of the Month often coincide with current events related to regional planning, and can contribute important background information to the Committee s discussions. MONTHLY REGIONAL PLANNING INDICATORS SYNOPSIS The monthly indicators generally show strong and stable growth in Metro Vancouver through to August 2015 (see Attachment). This month s data show comparative building permit activity for 2014 and 2015. So far in 2015, the value of building permits is up by 32% over 2014 levels, with residential permits showing the largest increase. Likewise, housing starts have increased by 28% over 2014 levels. Increased development activity is largely related to demand from increased population growth. The preliminary population estimate of Metro Vancouver for mid-year 2015 is 2.5 million, with growth of about 40,000 over the past year. This number is significantly higher than the 30,000-33,000 per year average growth in population over the past 10 years. With population growth, the number of licenced vehicles has also increased by 47,000 since July 2014. About 37,000 or 80% of this increase was passenger vehicles, with 6,000 or 14% commercial vehicles. RPL - 67 -
Regional Planning Monthly Data Update Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Comparing Metro Vancouver Housing Prices on the World Stage It is interesting to compare aspects of Metro Vancouver with other cities in the world. One of the recent issues in our region concerns foreign investment and the cost of housing in the high-end real estate market. The Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index monitors and compares the performance of prime residential prices across 35 global cities. Prime property refers to the top 5% of the housing market in each city. The index is prepared quarterly. The latest index is for the second quarter of 2015. The chart below shows the Q2 2015 city rankings based on price percentage increases over the past 12 months and it shows that Vancouver, Miami and Sydney are the top performers this quarter with prime prices increasing by 15%, 14% and 13% respectively in the year to June. The report notes that low interest rate environments, expanding economies and safe haven capital flows have proved to be influential market drivers in these markets. The Prime Global Cities Index has been rising for 22 consecutive quarters, but the pace of growth for the Index has fallen by almost 50 percent in the last year with annual growth falling from 5.2 percent to 2.5 percent. ALTERNATIVES This report is provided for information only. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications associated with this report. RPL - 68 -
Regional Planning Monthly Data Update Regional Planning Committee Meeting Date: October 2, 2015 Page 3 of 3 SUMMARY / CONCLUSION Every month, Metro Vancouver staff compiles and publishes Regional Planning Indicators, which is a brief summary of regional economic, development, and transportation statistics. In addition, Metro Vancouver uses other data sources to generate maps and graphics on topics of regional interest. The Regional Planning Indicators and the Map of the Month often coincide with current events related to regional planning, and can contribute important background information to the Committee s discussions. Attachment: Regional Planning Monthly Data August 2015 (Doc. #11931682). 11934252 RPL - 69 -
5.5 Attachment Regional Planning Monthly Data August 2015 Planning, Policy & Environment Building Permit Values Metro Vancouver Housing Starts Metro Vancouver Total YTD 2015 Total YTD 2014 (Preliminary) % Change $3,687.8 $2,706.4 36% Residential $123.8 $96.4 28% Industrial $947.8 $833.5 14% Commercial $5,061.5 $3,843.8 32% Total Millions $1,400 Residential $1,200 $1,000 Industrial Commercial Total YTD 2015 Single-Detached Multiples Total Total Total YTD 2014 3,126 10,591 13,717 single 2,500 2,417 8,296 10,713 multiple % Change 29% 28% 28% total 2,000 $800 1,500 $600 $400 1,000 500 $200 $- 0 Source: CMHC Note: Current month is prerliminary. Pevious month is revised. Source: Statistics Home Price Index Benchmark Price Greater Vancouver Aug-15 Detached Attached Apartment Jul-15 $1,159,600 $511,500 $405,400 Aug-14 to Aug-15 % change $1,141,800 $984,300 17.8% $511,500 $474,900 7.7% $400,900 $379,200 6.9% Home Price Index Benchmark Price Fraser Valley Aug-15 Aug-14 GVRB detached Detached $629,400 Attached $306,700 Apartment $191,900 GV attached $1,100,000 $900,000 $900,000 $700,000 $700,000 $500,000 $500,000 $300,000 $300,000 $100,000 $100,000 Total Transit Ridership Metro Vancouver Jul-14 20,030,972 19,759,529 20,003,686 Aug-14 Aug-14 to Aug-15 % change $569,800 10.5% $298,500 2.7% $196,700-2.4% FVRB attached FVRB apt Source: Fracer Valley Real Estate Board. Source: Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Jun-15 $621,100 $304,900 $192,700 FVRB detached $1,100,000 Jul-15 Jul-15 Jul-14 to Jul-15 % change 0.1% 26,000,000 Licensed Vehicles Metro Vancouver Jul-15 Jun-15 Jul-14 1,674,667 1,661,713 1,627,759 1,700,000 1,650,000 1,600,000 1,550,000 1,500,000 1,450,000 1,400,000 1,350,000 1,300,000 21,000,000 16,000,000 11,000,000 6,000,000 1,000,000 Note: Ridership values are preliminary and finalized in the 1st quarter of the following year. Source: Translink Source: ICBC For more information, please visit Regional Data and Statistics on the Metro Vancouver web site: http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/regional-planning/data-statistics/pages/default.aspx RPL - 70 - Jul-14 to Jul-15 % Change 2.9%