Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Lions Gate Public Advisory Committee June 26, 2012 Orbit 6241100
Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant Building a working relationship with the community to ensure the project meets the needs of local residents and the region. 2
Agenda 3
Four Key Project Objectives Secondary Wastewater Treatment Sustainability Environmental, Social, Economic Integrated Resource Recovery Community Integration 4
Existing Plant since 1961 5
Liquid waste continues to be managed safely, affordably, and effectively The Lions Gate Plant upgraded to secondary level treatment by 2020 6
Location Map Existing Treatment Plant Site 7
Launching of Outfall (1969) 8
Four Key Project Objectives Secondary Wastewater Treatment Sustainability Environmental, Social, Economic Integrated Resource Recovery Community Integration 9
Secondary Wastewater Treatment The Province May 11, 2011 Killer whales spotted in Burrard Inlet 10
Sustainability Metro Vancouver Academy - Annacis Wastewater Centre 11
Integrated Resource Recovery Fuel Electricity Heat Water Nutrient 12
Annacis Wastewater Treatment Plant Codigestion Facility 13
Neighbourhood Energy Utility 14
Community Integration Columbia Street Pump Station 15
New York Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 16
Project Phases 17
Integrated Design Process Everybody Engaging Everything Early 18
Integrated Design Process Expert Advisors IDP Facilitator Architectural & Community Integration Team Engineering Consultant Team Management Consultants Metro Vancouver Board and Committees Metro Vancouver Departments Public Advisory Committee Intergovernmental Advisory Committee Local Communities 19
Project Definition Phase Timeline 20
Four Key Project Objectives Secondary Wastewater Treatment Sustainability Environmental, Social, Economic Integrated Resource Recovery Community Integration 21
Engagement and Consultation Process 22
Target Audiences Public Community Resource Forum First Nations All Project Phases Metro Vancouver Members Government Agencies Advisory Committees 23
Public Involvement Opportunities through: A Public Advisory Committee Community Resource Forum Public Meetings 24
Public Advisory Committee 11 members Non-affiliated citizens (3) Norgate Park Community Association (2) Chair from membership North Shore Business Interests (3) Environmental Interests (3) 25
Community Resource Forum In-depth discussion for: Individuals who have made contributions to the region, through: community service, academic contributions, and involvement in environmental issues. 26
Key Milestones 2012 Q2 Discovery and User Requirements 2012 Q3 Feasibility Assessment and Screening Q4 Strategy Development and Evaluation April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec LGPAC Meetings Integrated Design Process Workshops Key Community Leaders Meetings Public Meetings 27
Key Milestones 2013 LGPAC Meetings Integrated Design Process 2013 Q1 Indicative Design and Procurement Q2 Indicative Design and Procurement (Cont d) Q3 Establish Project Budget Q4 Project Definition Report and Decision for Procurement and Design-Construction Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Workshops Key Community Leaders Meetings Public Meetings 28
Terms of Reference TOR Purpose Ensure common understanding of the expectations, commitments and advisory role Reviewed at the end of the Project Definition Phase LGPAC Objectives Receive information on the Lions Gate Secondary WWTP project Provide advice on the effects on North Shore communities of the planning and construction of the treatment plant 29
Terms of Reference (cont d) LGPAC Composition Members appointed by Metro Vancouver with input from North Shore municipalities No more than 11 members representing Local Community (2) Environment (3) Business (3) Citizens (3) 30
Operating Guidelines Role of the Chair and Vice-Chair Metro Vancouver selecting Chair and Vice-Chair from primary members of the committee Role of Chair to assure equal opportunity for input during the meetings Assist with development of agendas Review meeting summaries for accuracy Assure Vice-Chair is available in their absence 31
Operating Guidelines Process Facilitator Metro Vancouver has appointed a process facilitator Assist the Chair to facilitate discussion Ensure operating guidelines are followed Independent advice on process Assist Chair to summarize views expressed during discussions Provide advice to Metro Vancouver regarding meeting agendas and format 32
Operating Guidelines Project Team Metro Vancouver engineering and public involvement staff to assure the process: Keeps on schedule Meets sustainability objectives Meets needs of participants. 33
Operating Guidelines Project Team (cont d) Metro Vancouver staff will: Set meetings convenient for majority of members Provide catering and note-taking Produce communication materials, develop web page Draft meeting summaries for committee review Prepare a consultation report. 34
Operating Guidelines Public Communication Process and Access to Information Open and transparent process Meetings open to public Media Relations Metro Vancouver will be official spokesperson Media relations protocol: Chair of the Board lead spokesperson LGPAC will not have media spokesperson Media inquiries referred to Metro Vancouver Media Relations 35
Operating Guidelines Chair and Vice-Chair Selection Process Discussion re: key characteristics of an effective chair (5 to 7) Identify your strengths relative to the characteristics Chair and Vice-Chair Appointment Form emailed to LGPAC for interested primary members to complete Completed application forms can be emailed back to Metro Vancouver All applications are confidential Chair and Vice-Chair will be selected by Metro Vancouver and announced via email prior to the next meeting in the fall 36
Operating Guidelines Primary and Alternate Members Primary members Expected to attend all meetings If unable to attend, arrange for their alternate to attend Ensure that alternate is briefed on issues and deliberation All members Asked to review draft meeting summaries and provide comments Emailed final meeting summaries following meetings 37
Operating Guidelines Observers May attend, but may not participate in discussions Guests may be invited to provide technical information or a presentation Presentations will be an agenda item pre-arranged through the Process Facilitator or Metro Vancouver staff 38
Operating Guidelines Member Rights and Responsibilities Rights Adequate time to become informed on relevant matters Adequate time for discussion within meeting Response from Metro Vancouver on questions or points raised in discussion Responsibilities Come to meeting informed Ensure representation Ensure their alternate is informed 39
Operating Guidelines Code of Conduct Work constructively and collaboratively Support an open and inclusive process Treat others with courtesy and respect Listen attentively Use respectful language Be concise 40
Operating Guidelines Consensus Decision-Making A decision that participants can accept, without having to agree on all details A goal but not a requirement of the LGPAC process No votes will be held to determine a decision Meeting documentation will identify areas of agreement, discord, and trade-offs With non-consensus, members will work with Metro Vancouver staff to describe what does not meet their needs 41
Operating Guidelines Addressing Dissatisfaction Members agree to: Work within the Committee to address issues of dissatisfaction Raise criticisms of the process or emerging results as agenda items for resolution within LGPAC Conflict of Interest Required to declare the nature and extent of any conflict of interest 42
Operating Guidelines Deliverable Project Team will produce a final report that documents the deliberations Report will be delivered to all LGPAC members Will be included in LGSWWTP Consultation Report 43
Community, Business, and Environmental Interests 44
Next Steps Public Advisory Committee Follow-up: June 26 Meeting #1 Summary Fall IDP Workshop #1 Fall LGPAC Meeting #2 Fall Public Meeting #1 45
Contact Us Metro Vancouver Information Centre: 604-432-6200 (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Email: icentre@metrovancouver.org (please include Lions Gate in the subject line) 46