Jerry W. Dobrovolny

The purpose of the special meeting is to consider an update regarding the water supply.

The Board discussed and approved various items, including a contribution agreement for the Kanaka Creek Bell-Irving Hatchery, the acceptance of Regional Context Statements from the Cities of Surrey and Coquitlam, and endorsement of a joint statement on floodplain resilience in the Lower Mainland. Other actions included advocating for provincial responsibility regarding orphan dikes, receiving updates on the BC Retrofit Accelerator Program and air quality warning initiatives, and allocating community works funds for projects in Electoral Area A. Additionally, the Board addressed building bylaws, approved an alternative approval process for park dedication removal and clean-up services, adopted regional growth strategy amendments, and finalized a mortgage renewal for a housing project. Financial requests were also authorized concerning the Building Communities Strong Fund to recover revenue from development cost charge reductions.

The boards for the Metro Vancouver Regional District, Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, Greater Vancouver Water District, and Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District are convening for their regular meetings. The meetings are to be held in an electronic format to facilitate public viewing.

This Board Strategic Plan for Metro Vancouver outlines key priorities for its four-year mandate. Its mission focuses on serving as a regional federation, delivering core services including water, liquid waste, solid waste, regional parks, and housing, and actively planning for the region, encompassing aspects like air quality and climate change. The plan is guided by central themes of regional growth, environmental and financial sustainability, system stewardship, and adherence to the regulatory and legislative environment. The overarching vision is to embrace collaboration and innovation to provide sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable, resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

This document provides a look back and review of Metro Vancouver's Board Strategic Plan for 2019-2022. It details the organization's achievements and progress across its core service areas, including regional governance, water services, liquid waste, solid waste, regional parks, housing, regional planning, and air quality and climate change. The plan aimed to provide sustainable regional services, foster a livable and resilient region, and contribute to a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.