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COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE September 14 – September 20, 2016
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
1. Email dated September 14, 2016 from Janette Loveys, SCRD, regarding the SCRD Receives the British Columbia’s Small Business Roundtable 2016 Open for Business Award
September 14, 2016
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2. Letter dated August 31, 2016 from Jack Davidson, regarding the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association Strategic Goals
September 14, 2016
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3. Email dated September 15 2016, from ICET, regarding bursaries available for tuition and travel support for economic development
September 15, 2016
Pg 15 - 17
4. Email dated September 16, 2016, from Mary McDougall, regarding Silverstone Care Centre Open House
September 16, 2016
Pg 18 - 19
5. Email dated September 18, 2016, from Brian Myhill-Jones, regarding Proposed Development by Snikett Park
September 18, 2016
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6. Email dated September 18, 2016, from Reva Dexter, regarding the proposed condo development on the waterfront
September 18, 2016
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7. Email dated September 19, 2016, from Sharon Gaetz, Mayor of the City of Chilliwack, regarding UBCM Nomination 2016
September 19, 2016
Pg 22 - 23
8. Letter dated September 19, 2016, from Paula Howley, SEWN President, on behalf of the SEWN Board of Directors, regarding the Fair of Women in Business
September 19, 2016
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9. Email dated September 19, 2016, from the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden, regarding why Botanical Gardens Matter & AGM
September 19, 2016
Pg 25 - 27
10. Email dated September 20, 2016, from the Conservation Planning Unit, regarding Seeking input on the Government of Canada's draft policies on the implementation of the Species at risk
September 20, 2016
Pg 28 - 29
11. Email dated September 20, 2016, from Olivia Kingsbury, regarding BC Ferries SC-Vancouver Island Route
September 20, 2016
Pg 30 - 31
From: Janette Loveys Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:39 PM To: DL - Directors <[email protected]> Cc: Susan Hunt <[email protected]> Subject: SCRD Receives the British Columbia’s Small Business Roundtable 2016 Open for Business Award Good Afternoon Chair Nohr and Directors: I am pleased to share with you that I was notified late yesterday that the SCRD is a recipient of the British Columbia’s Small Business Roundtable 2016 Open for Business Award and a financial incentive of $10,000. A formal announcement will be made at the 2016 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention on Monday September 26. The BC Government created a Roundtable to improve interactions with small business and ensure government initiatives and services consider the needs of small businesses. In late August, staff received a call inviting the SCRD to apply to their Open for Business Awards. Through a collaborative effort by SCRD staff, an application was prepared and presented a fulsome picture of the SCRD’s new and existing approaches to better supporting growth and retention of the small business community on the Sunshine Coast. The application demonstrated the SCRD understanding of the local needs of small business through our automated services, granting functions, accessibility, purchasing policies and most recently the regional economic development initiative. The SCRD’s 2015-2018 Strategic Plan was significant in responding to the question of “formalized policy” as it is encompasses the spirit of the Open of Business Award and the ongoing commitment to supporting our communities. I am happy to share more with you at our Thursday meetings. Thank you, Janette Janette Loveys Chief Administrative Officer Sunshine Coast Regional District 1975 Field Road Sechelt, BC V0N 3A1 Phone: 604-885-6811 Fax: 604-885-7909 Visit us: www.scrd.ca Follow us on Twitter at sunshinecoastrd Like us on Facebook
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August 31, 2016
VISION
The BC Road BuiLders and HeavyConstruction Association is the
recognized advocate for the
development and maintenance
of core infrastructure and abaLanced, safe transportation
system that promotes economic
growth and a sustainabLe
environment.
MISSION
We communicate strong,
cLear industry positions andexpectations to governments
and stakehoLders.
We promote awareness,innovative solutions and value
for investment in core
infrastructure.
We provide training, safetyawareness, support, fellowship,
ethicaL Leadership and a strongvoice for our members.
BC ROAD BUILDERS &
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION
ASSOCIATION
Suite 307, 8678 Greenall Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5J 3M6
t 604 436 0220
f 604 436 2627
www.roadbuilders.bc.ca
BCCSASr
District of Sechelt5797 Cowrie Street, 2nd FloorSechelt, BCVON 3A0
Dear Mayor,
Every year the BC Road Builders and Heavy 0Association’s Board of Directors develops strategic go!government asks based on feedback from our membershipvarious industry partners. Members, directors and staff workdiligently to achieve and make progress on these importantpriorities.
It is my pleasure to share with you a copy of the Association’s2016 Strategic Work Plan highlighting our goals and asks forthis year (enclosed).
In addition, we have recently worked with the CanadianConstruction Association to publish a brochure entitled,“Standardization of Construction Specifications and ContractLanguage” (enclosed). This document highlights the manybenefits of working together to standardize contract languageand specs.
Please review these documents and do not hesitate to contactme directly if you have questions, require additional informationabout these initiatives or wish to share ideas on how we canwork together to achieve a better deal for taxpayers acrossBritish Columbia. We look forward to working with you soon.
CANAD1MJ LAssonAfloXCONnLCnON CMiAOI[WE Dc
ASSOCAI1ON LA Lt!SThUfl1OM
Jack W. DavidsonPresident
Enclosure.
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BC CHAMBERm of Bdilah ColumbiaOF COMMERCE
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The Opportunity
Public resources to support infrastructure modernization are limited. Most governmentsare struggling to keep pace with the need to modernize and expand these assets.
Solutions to stretch limited public resources exist but to achieve them, we must— embrace a new way of doing business. Harmonization and standardization of both
specifications and contracts language is by far the most cost-effective means of.‘ .cdr.... r achievingthisgoal•
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The Needs
According to the 2016 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card, adequate investment inrepair and maintenance is essential to increasing the usable life of infrastructure assets.Despite continued efforts by municipal governments, the report card uncovered thatre-investment rates are well below minimum levels, and if this trend continues, theoverall cost of maintaining infrastructure will increase substantially.
tim the end, it is not a question of investing or not investing, it’s
a question of cost and good infrastructure management. Thebottom line is that the longer we wait to act on these repairs,the more expensive it will get. Canada needs to start planningfor the future by re-investing in our existing assets now:’
Raymond Louie, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Construction specifications describe both the materials and workmanship required to- complete a project. Standardization of specifications means taking all of the great work
being done by various governments across Canada to create “a best of the best” set ofstandard specifications.
Currently, different specifications are being maintained and utilized by each level ofgovernment Specifications from different documents are often pieced together tocreate a new specification, but they weren’t designed to work together and oftenproduce conflicts within the specifications. This creates confusion, different expectations,and increased risk resulting in increased costs.
The solution is to take all of the proven specification work already in existence andsummarize it into a master, collaborative, harmonized document which covers variousconditions and projects. Each jurisdiction would then be able to use the specificationthat best applies to their specific conditions for climate, soil, and usage.
With limited public resources available to fund the modernization of governmentinfrastructure, taxpayers can ill afford to have money wasted on contractors having tore-invent the wheel to bid each level of government’s projects. This savings wouldbenefit the actual construction of infrastructure.
So What Can We Do? Standardized Specification5 Provide Cost Savings
What Are Standardized Specifications?In order to provide effective
infrastructure, public owners need
to achieve efficiencies to capitalize
on the funding that is available.
One way to achieve this goal is to
embrace the inherent efficiencies of
standardized specifications and
standard contract language.
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Standard Contract Language Helps Reduce CostsThrough the use of standard contracts, all parties become familiar with the mainframework that is used over and over again; this leaves the team time to focus on theunfamiliar supplementary conditions, and to ensure clarity of the agreed-upon terms.This reduces construction risk which ultimately reduces costs.
The best example of standard contracts on a national level comes from the CanadianConstruction Documents Committee (CCDC) and in British Columbia, the MasterMunicipal Construction Documents Association (MMCD). In both cases the contractdocuments are developed through a committee of volunteers representin9 publicowners, private owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and legal counsel.Theobjective is to be fair to all parties, to minimize risk and to provide an equitable meansfor resolving disputes.
Familiaritybreeds efficiencies
When contractors understand the specifications and contract through repeatedand consistent usage, they are able to price the project more accurately andcompetitively. Many private sector owners have adopted standard building designspecifications and contracts to reduce costs and accelerate project construction.
Lack of familiarity with specifications increases risk and can lead contractors to eitherincrease their price or ignore the tender altogether. If contractors choose not to bid,owners (and taxpayers) have fewer competitive bids from which to choose.
• Receive better pricingWhen estimators have standard specifications, they can build their bidding softwareto reflect these standards which reduces the risk factors and allows for better, moreconfident pricing.
Eliminate waste of our most valuable commodity—timeTime to read, time to understand, time to plan, time to build...time is an expensivecommodity! The goal of standardization is to give more time in our schedulesto focus on the nuances of the project; as opposed to trying to understand themultitude of specifications and contract clauses.
Reduce training costsWith the retirement of so many professionals in our industry, the experience of ourworkforce is decreasing for all construction industry partners, including owners,architects, engineers, and contractors. Standard specifications and contracts willallow repeated, frequent, and focused training that will develop the required skillsand expertise. Knowledgeable and experienced employees will allow for morepractical versus theoretical inspection techniques, and the confidence to exploreinnovative cost savings and environmentally-friendly concepts.
I • Minimize costly disputesThe construction world is complicated and disputes are fostered frominconsistencies and modifications. Uncertainty and lack of clarity equalsopportunities for disputes. Disputes have an impact on total project costs andschedules.
Improve qualityIn many cases, specifications and contracts are 20 years old and have beenpieced together from many different sources. When specified products don’tmatch the execution specifications, it is wasteful and costly to make corrections.Standardization will put trust back into knowing what is needed to complete theproject to the highest standards and improve quality control enabling bidders tobetter know what to include.
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• Improve purchasing powerStandardized specifications allow contractors to bulk purchase materials and avoidthe expensive one-off purchases whether for new construction or maintenance. Thisequates to better purchasing power for taxpayer dollars.
• Enhance trustUtilizing standard specifications and contracts means that all parties can trustknowing what is stated and what it means. Trust is an important component for thesuccess of any project.
• Reduce injuriesSafety is everyone’s responsibility. Familiarity of products and execution allowscontractors to spend more time on honing and fostering safer work practices in theperformance of their work. Safety starts at the top and is everyone’s responsibility.
Making Standardization Work
One Size Does Not Fit All
It is recognized that any one specification may not fit all circumstances, but with a“database of choices”or through the use of supplementary conditions to the contract,project-specific modifications can be made simpler.
I Maintenance of Standards
Through collaborative efforts of organizations like the CCDC, input is gathered fromusers, and discussions are held to modify contract clauses as necessary reflecting thegoal of efficiency and innovation. It is far more effective to share the job collaborativelyamong many for a united purpose, rather than independently across the country. Today,there is no group assembling construction specification best practices.
Where Do We Go from Here?
The status quo is simply not good enough. With finite government resources underincreasing pressure, the time has never been better to abandon existing practicesin favour of a new approach. In British Columbia, the Master Municipal ConstructionDocuments Association facilitates the development and publication of Master MunicipalConstruction Documents (MMCD).The Province of British Columbia encourages BCMunicipalities to use the Master Municipal Construction Documents for the constructionof municipal infrastructure.
In Canada, there are two organizations in place to facilitate the standardization ofspecifications and contracts:
1. Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) —TAC provides a neutral forum toexchange ideas and information on technical guidelines and best practicesrelated to the Canadian transportation and roadways sectors.
2. Canadian Construction Document Committee (CDCC) — CCDC is a nationaljoint committee responsible for the development production, and review ofstandard Canadian construction contracts, forms, and guides.
It will take strong leadership and a commitment to collaboration; however, the resultswill lead to leaner operations, a reduction of wasted time and resources, and an industrythat has trust in its specifications and contracts. Most importantly, it will provide savingsto taxpayers and additional funding for much needed construction projects.
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VISIONThe BC Road Builders & Heavy ConstructionAssociation istherecognizedadvocateforthe
development and maintenance of core infrastructure and a balanced, safe transportation system thatpromotes economic growth and a sustainable environment.
MISSIONWe communicate strong, dear industry positionsand expectations to governments and stakeholdeis.
We promote awareness, innovative solutions and value for investment in core infrastructure.
We provide training, safety awareness, support, fellowship, ethical leadership and a strong voicefor our members.
ABOUT USThe BC Road Builders & Heavy ConstruDt:n Ass2r;:t:: was established in1966 by twelve
founding firms. In 1989, the maintenance sector joined the association’s construction and service
and supply sectors in order to provide a single, unified voice for the industry. Since that time, the
association has grown to include over 250 member companies representing over 10,000 workers
including privatized highway maintenance contractors, construction contractors, underground/utilily
conhactors, paving contractors and various service and suppliers.
The BC Road Builders is a non-profit organization that is registered under the Societies Act and is
governed by its constitution and bylaws.
We pride ourselves in bringing the industry together to discuss issues, to find solutions to challenges,
to maximize business oppothinWes and to celebrate our successes.
In British Columbia and indeed in all of Canada, the strength of our economy has always been tied to
a strong transportation infrastructure program, In order to pmvlde the excellent heatthcare, educationand other important social benefits that British Columbia and Canada are envied for, we must continue
to have a strong and growing economy. Transportation has a significant impact on jobs, trade, quality
of life and the overall economy.
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2016 STRATEGICWORK PLAN
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CHAIR’S MESSAGE
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The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction
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Association is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversaryin 2016. It’s hard to believe that it was five decadesago that 12 founding firms formed the Associationbecause they realized the benefit of working togetherto work with government, unions and other industry
“It .,... stakeholders. Some of those companies, includingColumbia Bitulithic, (lawson Construction, Emil Anderson
p Construction and Peter Kiewit Infrastructure, are all
4 still active, contributing members along with our 250member companies from our construction, maintenance
and service and supply sectors.
Through all of the years, the Association has prided itself on the strong relationshipswe have built with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTh andgovernments that understand that infrastructure development is the key to growingour economy. Together, we have found an effective way of working collaborativelywith the MOll, as well as our other industry customers, that has brought great benefitto the taxpayers of British Columbia through innovation and competitive processes.
Our Association is also especially proud of our role in advocating a strong safetyculture to not only our industry but to the entire construction industry in BC. It wasin 2001 wiien the BC Road Builders first established the BC Road Construction andMaintenance Safety Network, which today as the BC Construction Safety Alliance,provides over 40,000 employers with the best in safety programs, no-cost safetytraining, consultation services and resources to help them improve safety forapproximately 180,000 workers in BC.
Over the years, the Association has worked hard to identify key strategic goats,priorities and government asks, which has assisted hi praMing the Association withan excellent work plan for our board of directors, various committees and membership.
The 2016 board of directors worked hard on a strategic work plan for this year thatwill continue to advocate for sustained investment in corn infrastructure by workingclosely with all levels of government, industry stakeholders and partners. Three of ourimportant strategic goals include: 1) to continue to make gmat efforts in nurturing thestrong working relationships we have with industry partners such as the MOTI andBC Hydro; 2) to make effort to foster closer working relationships and partnershipswith municipalities by establishing a forum to meet and address municipal worksIssues; and 3) to conduct a member survey to ensure that we are addressing thecurrent needs of our members and to receive feedback on ways to improve ourmember services.
Finally, we plan on recognizing the significance of our 50th anniversary throughoutthe year at all of ow member events, through the launch of ourAssociation’s historybook and at an elaborate celebration at this year’s AGM Conference Gala Okiner.
We appreciate your continued support and lock forward to celebrating ourAssociation’ssuccesses with you throughout the coming year.
Chad ThnntVice President, Hall Constructors
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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
GOAL
Build stronger working relationships withmunicipalities
STRATEGY
BC Road Builders to demonstrate to municipalities that they will receive a better value for taxdollars with higher quality finished projects byconsistently using standard contract specifications, processes and contract terms
ACTION ITEMS1. Promote association members as
better, more knowledgeable, higherquality builders
2. Work with the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of BC todevelop solutions to municipal issues
3. Work with the Municipal EngineersDivision of Association of ProfessionalEngineers and Geoscientists todevelop solutions to municipal issues
4. Improve procurement practicesand advocate for fair, open andtransparent public tenderingpractices
5. Support Master Municipal Construction Documents Association (MMCD)programs and documents
6. Implement regional meetings
7. Attend and present at the PublicWorks Association of BC’s conference(partner with MMCD)
8. Develop contractor prompt paymentbest practices
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ASKS1. Adopt a contractor payment best
practices policy and impose thatpolicy on all municipal contractscontaining provincial funding
2. Impose the use of fair, open,transparent tendering practiceson municipal contracts containingprovincial funding
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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
GOAL.
SIP ATEG I ES
BC Road Builders will demonstrate toThe Provincial Government That sustainedinvestment in provincial infrastructure Thaipromotes trade will benefit the economyand provide a real return on investment
BC Road Builders will demonstrate to theProvincial Government that we will supporta free-enterprise government which understands that an efficient flnsporbtion systemis the key to building a strong economy
ACTION ITEMS
1. Support the ProvincialGovernment’s “BC Ofl theMove”10 year transportationinfrastructure plan
2. Support the Canadian Construction Association’s “CanadianInfrasiniclure Report Cant”program
3. Support pro-transportation andinfrastructure platforms in the2017 provincial election
4. Athocate for sustained infrastructure funding to protect ourexisting skilled worMorce
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
GOAL
PRIORITY
The Association will meet with and continueto develop relationships with key partnersinvolved in the industry
BC HYDRO
1. Work with BC Hydro to improvecontract language and fairlyassign risk
PROVINCIAL. GOVERNMENT ASKS
1. Increase investment in coreinfrastructure
2. Support pipeline construction whileensuring the implementation of the5 pipeline conditions
3. Legislate a BC One Call Program
4. Improve access to the ProvincialNominee Program
5. Improve access to criticalaggregate resources
6. Increase the Blue Book EquipmentRental Rate Guide allowance fornorthern/isolation work from 10%to 25%
7. Reduce ‘Red Tape’
8. Ensure all provincial infrastructurefunding is spent through a fair,open and transparent tenderingprocess
9. Be prepared to take advantage ofall federal funding opportunities
ACTION ITEMS
1. Set up a loint working committee
2. Initiate round 2 of the contractcommittee meetings
3. Monitor utility relocation protocolbetween BC Hydro and MOTI
GOAL
Through CCA, support sustainedgovernment investment in coreinfrastructure
STRATEGY
Through CCA, BC Road Builders will demonstrate to the Federal Government thatsustained investment in British Columbia’sinfrastructure that promotes trade will beneM the national economy and provide a realreturn on investment
ACTION ITEMS
1. Through CCk become partners withthe Federal Government in deliveringinfrastructure construction
2. Have the Federal Governmentconsult with us on civil infrastructure issues
3. Influence legislation and havethe Federal Government act topromote and sustain economicgrowth in Canada
4. Have the Federal Governmentpractice and encourage fair,open tendering practices
5. Work with local MPs to supportsustained infrastructure funding
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ASKS
1. Increase investment in coreinfrastructure
2. Support pipeline constructionwhile ensuring the implementation of BC’s 5 pipeline conditions
3. Improve access to the TemporaryForeign Worker Program
4. Ensure all federal infrasthickimfunding is spent through a lair, openand transparent tendering process
5. Change the capital cost allowancerate on Class 38 equipment
Support sustained government investment in core infrastructure
Build stronger working relationships with industry partners and stakeholders
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MINISTRY OFTRANSPORTATION ANDINFRASTRUCTURE
WORKER SAFETY
GOAL
Support the development of effective programs that promote worker safety and
GOAL
Build stronger working relationshipswith the Ministry of Transportation andInfrastructure (MOTI)
PRIORITY
To assist MOTI and maintenance sectormembers in developing a fair and opencompetition for the new maintenance contracts (including facilitating and assistingwith government-industry meetings relatedto the new contracts)
STRATEGIES
BC Road Builders to establish strongerworking relationships with MOn personnelat all levels
BC Road Builders to demonstrate to theMOTI that good roads cost less
ACTION ITEMS
1. Support working committees
2. Meet with the MOTI executive ona regular basis
3. Develop a joint award programto recognize best communityprojects and collaborative solutions to construction issues
4. Present contractors’ issues at‘Field Services annual meeting
5. Conduct regional meetings withlocal MOTI directors and managers
6. Support pre-tender and pre-construction meetings
7. Develop a ‘cross training’ program with MOTI
reduce injury rates and duration
PRIORITY
To support BC One Call legislation
Support BC Common GroundAlliance’s efforts in promotingthe need for improved BC OneCall services and programs
Advocate the need for BC One Calllegislation to the government
STRATEGI ES
BC Road Builders to maintain a strongworking relationship with the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA)
BC Road Builders will continue to supportthe Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and the creation of a strong safetyculture within our industry
BC Road Builders will demonstrate to ourmembers that safe sites cost less
ACTION ITEMS
1. Continue to support the BCCSAwith active participation on itsboard of directors and committees
2. Pwmote and support theBCCSA’s research and sharing ofinformation on industry-relatedsafety issues
3. Support re-instatement of therebate for a qualified “Return toWork” program
4. Support the formation of aunified constmction industryemployer’s advocacy organization (Council of ConstructionAssociations - COCA)
5. Support the development of a riskassessment and harm mitigationtoolkit for silica dust exposure
6. Support the research and analysisof the Traffic Control Personsclaims history to identify areasand processes for improvement
7. Participate with WorkSafeBC onthe Construction Claims Management kion Committee (CCMAC)
Promote effective safetytraining programs
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SKILLED WORKFORCE MEMBER SERVICES
GOALEnsure effective programs are in placeto assist member companies in dealingwith labour and skilled worker shortages
PRIORITY
To develop a proposal and business plan tosupport the BC Road Builders in supporting/offering training programs
Explore the idea of managingtraining programs related tothe road building and heavyconstruction industries
ACTION ITEMS
1. Support the ‘Canada First” policy while advocating for easieraccess to the Temporary ForeignWorker and Provincial NomineePrograms
2. Support completion andexpansion of existing BC RoadBuilders’ training programs,including:
a. Heavy Equipment Operatorb. Asphalt Laydown Technicianc. Plant Operator
GOAL
Support member companies’ operationsby offering networking opportunities andcommunicating business opportunities,new legislation/regulation/ruling information, industry best practices and newinnovations
d. Utility GradespersonSTRATEGIES
BC Road Builders will identify the members’ needs to establish a BC Road BuildersTraining Program
BC Road Builders will support the development of the Construction IndustryTrainingNetwork (CITN)
BC Road Builders will establish strongworking relationships with the IndustryTraining Authority (ITA)
BC Road Builders will advocate for belieraccess to foreign workers
BC Road Builders will promote the advantages of working in the road building andheavy civil industry
3. Promote career opportunitiesin the road building and heavyconstruction industry
4. Offer training based on the CCAEthics Paper and the CCA FirstNations Relationships Paper
5. Create an opportunity for members to access BC Road Buildersmanaged training programsrelated to the road building, roadmaintenance and heavy civilconstruction industries
STRATEGIES
BC Road Builders will host first classnetworking events throughout the year
BC Road Builders will meet with members
BC Road Builders will communicate withmembers via meetings, e-mail bulletins, newsletters and social media
BC Road Builders will offer members groupdiscounts on consumer products
ACTION ITEMS
1. Develop and implement a membership consultation program
2 Complete and publish a book whichwill outline the association’s history
3. Develop a slide show review of thepositive projects BC Road Buildershave built over the past 50 years
4. Plan a memorable and unique SOAGM & Winter Celebrations Gala Ball
5. Recognize the association’s current 50year founding members
6. Conduct regional ‘Town HallMeetings’ inviting local members
PRIORITY
To consult with the membership to determinemember needs
To plan an exceptional BC Road Builders 50thanniversary celebration for 2016
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BC Road Builders &Heavy Construction Association
Suite 307. 8618 GreenalI AvenueBumaby, BC V5J 3MG
Tel 604.436.0220Fax 604.4362627
Email: [email protected]: wwwsoadbuilders.bc.ca
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From: Island Coastal Economic Trust [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:45 PM To: Council
Subject: [Press Releases] BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR TUITION AND TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION
BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR TUITION AND
TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Thursday, September 15, 2016
COURTENAY – For the past 10 years, the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) has invested
in economic infrastructure and planning throughout the region, delivering on its mission to
diversify and grow the regional economy.
One lesser known aspect of ICET’s mandate is its support for the cultivation of economic
development knowledge and leadership in the region.
“Our Bursary Program was developed to help offset costs for travel and registration for targeted
economic development training and events,” said Mayor Phil Kent ICET Chair. “It was important
to us to remove any financial barriers that may be preventing the ‘doers’ and leaders, from
smaller and more remote communities and First Nations, from accessing the economic
development training they need.”
Throughout the year, ICET accepts applications on a rolling basis for bursaries targeting
economic development courses and workshops such as the BCEDA Western Economic
Development Course, EDAC Economic Development Certification Program, Aboriginal
Business Match and Aboriginal Community Economic Development Foundations workshops.
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A major event in the ICET region is the VIEA Economic Summit. This year, ICET will provide
bursaries for up to 20 attendees, with 10 of those reserved for participants under age 40.
“Encouraging and supporting young people to take an active role in economic development is
one of our priorities,” said ICET CEO Line Robert. “The feedback from past participants is
validation that these bursaries really help connect and integrate younger people into economic
development initiatives in their communities.”
For more information about ICET’s bursaries, eligibility, application forms and deadlines please
visit http://www.islandcoastaltrust.ca/bursaries.
About the Island Coastal Economic Trust
The Island Coastal Economic Trust is a $50 million fund established in 2006 by the Government
of British Columbia to help diversify the economies of central and northern Vancouver Island
and the Sunshine Coast.
ICET is guided by a Board of Directors and two Regional Advisory Committees which include
more than 50 locally elected officials and MLAs and five appointees. This exceptional team of
leaders collaborates to set regional priorities and build vital multi-regional networks.
Through a community-centred decision-making process, ICET has approved $49 million for over
160 economic infrastructure and economic development readiness projects on the Island and
Sunshine Coast since implementing its grant program in 2007. ICET investments have generated
over $278 million in incremental funding into the region. A full overview of ICET can be found
at www.islandcoastaltrust.ca.
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For further information:
Line Robert, CEO
Island Coastal Economic Trust
Tel. 250-871-7797 (Ext. 227)
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Mayor Phil Kent, ICET Chair
City of Duncan
Tel. 250-709-0186
PDF Version:
NR_Bursaries_Fall 2016_15Sept2016.pdf
#108 - 501 4th Street - Courtenay, British Columbia - Canada V9N 1H3
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From: Mary McDougall [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 2:59 PM To: Council
Cc: Information Request Subject: Silverstone Care Centre - Open House - Sept 19 (5-7pm)
Dear Mayor and Council, The purpose of this email is to inform you of an upcoming Community Event related to the proposed Silverstone Care Centre project that will be held at the Legion on Monday, September 19th from 5-7pm. My intention with sharing this information is to both invite you to attend our Early Input Opportunity and to make you aware of the Open House format. Given the interest in the recent Community Meeting hosted by VCH, we want to ensure that the Community is aware of the nature of our event and we are working hard to clarify the format and purpose. For your information, we have distributed and posted important information about the event (included below). To note, this open house format allows people to:
Register for a tour time to view the information boards related to the proposed building design and land use (as we are expecting high attendance and we want to ensure everyone has a chance to view the boards and speak to our representatives);
Ask any questions of our design team; and
Provide written feedback on the proposed building design and land use. This information is also available on our website at www.silverstonecare.ca. Hope to see you there! Kind regards, Mary McDougall Managing Partner – The Trellis Group
Silverstone in Sechelt: Open House Silverstone Care Centre is hosting an open house to provide information about the proposed land use and building design of the Care Home on Derby Road. This is an early input opportunity for the community to learn about the development. Your comments will be summarized and provided to the District of Sechelt as part of the re-zoning application.
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When: Monday, September 19, 2016
Where: Sechelt Royal Legion Hall 5591 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt
Important to know about the Open House Register in person for a Tour Time. Due to a high level of interest and limited capacity, people will need to sign up for a tour time when they arrive for the open house. You can arrive as early as 4:30 pm to sign up for a tour time. Tour start times are 5pm, 5:20pm, 5:40pm, 6pm, 6:20pm, 6:40pm. pm 6:40 pm Time is precious: We will need all attendees to be respectful of the tour start and end times to allow fellow community members to have the same access to the presented information.
Space is limited: Tours will be limited to 50 people so that everyone has the opportunity to spend time looking at the design boards and information around the proposed land use and building design/features. If there is enough interest and not enough time, Trellis is committed to scheduling a second open house (signup for priority tickets at this meeting will be available for those not able to get a tour time on Monday September 19th).
Feedback will be requested: Attendees will be asked to complete a form with their ideas and comments with the option of handing it in at the end of their tour or mailing it in during the following week.
We are so pleased to see the strong community support for Seniors in Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast. Your input is invaluable and we thank you in advance.
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From: Brian Myhill-Jones [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:32 PM To: Council
Cc: [email protected] Subject: Proposed development by Snickett Park
I have lived and worked in Sechelt for 41 years and truly value the ambience and beauty of
our small town. What makes Sechelt attractive, I believe, is the rural type flavour and this
includes our waterfront access and trees.
We do need to maintain economic growth and jobs, and the downtown core will have to
develop, of course. However, I adamantly oppose the extreme high density development
being proposed for the properties at the junction of Highway 101 and Shorncliffe Avenue.
This proposed development is between existing treed residential properties. One just has to
visualize the existing Watermark development plunked into a residential waterfront area
(but with much higher density and parking lot) to see how horrendous this would be.
Sechelt has already allowed a wall of residential properties along the waterfront in the
downtown core, with virtually all trees removed. This wall should not be allowed to be
extended along this beautiful stretch of beach and waterfront. Further wholesale tree
removal should no longer be allowed (at this development or any other subdivision).
Developers in virtually every subdivision in Sechelt in the last 10 years have been allowed
to do this, which is both environmentally and aesthetically damaging and unacceptable.
Please say absolutely no to this proposal. Please have the vision to encourage any
development of such a nature to be placed in the defacto commercial area behind (north of)
Cowrie Street in the town center where ocean views will not be obstructed and waterfront
access not hindered.
Sincerely,
Brian Myhill-Jones
Brian Myhill-Jones P.O.Box 1328 Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 604 885 3633
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From: Reva Dexter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 8:21 PM To: Council Subject: Proposed condo development on the waterfront. Dear Sechelt Council Members, We are property owners in Roberts Creek who often come to Sechelt for various reasons such as, but not limited to, shopping, culture, festivals and sports activities. We noticed that this past summer there seemed to be an influx of more tourists; the ferries were always full, and the Sunshine Coast Highway was close to gridlock. Adding 48 condos will do nothing to preserve the " small quaint town" atmosphere of your charming village. What it will do, is create an urbanized concrete development on a piece of lushly treed beachfront. Remember Joni Mitchell's song " They pave paradise to put up a parking lot". Make it a beach front park instead. Imagine the boost to tourism, the economic development opportunities inherent in welcoming tourists who stay for a short while , enjoying the rare combination of town and country. Some of the most sought out vacation spots in the world are quiet, heavily treed , beach accessible places far from the noise and frenzy of urban structures. And please stop using the excuse that seniors need more places to recreate. I believe that there is a greater need for the younger folks to have affordable places to live . We cannot see any positive outcome of this proposed development for Sechelt. Yours truly, Al and Reva Dexter Sent from my mobile device.
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From: Gaetz, Sharon [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 9:40 PM To: Information Request Subject: To Mayor and Council Dear Mayor Bruce Milne and Councillors Darren Inkster, Alice Lutes, Noel Muller, Mike Shanks, Darnelda Siegers and Doug Wright, In just a week I will be packing my bags to head off to Victoria and I really hope that you will be joining me and many other Local Government and First Nations' Representatives at the 2016 UBCM Annual Convention. We will have an opportunity to meet with the Provincial Government, debate 177 resolutions, attend workshops and plenary sessions, network and hopefully come away inspired and ready to tackle the issues that face each and every one of us. We will also be electing our executive members who work hard in advocacy, education, policy development and implementation, communication and government relations. I would be honoured if you would take a moment to consider me for the position of Director at Large. I have attached my nomination paper for your information. Thanks again – hope to see you there! Warm regards, Sharon Gaetz Mayor, City of Chilliwack Chair, Fraser Valley Regional District
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FOR DIRECTOR AT LARGE - PLEASE ELECT
Sharon Gaetz: Is Mayor of the City of Chilliwack for a 3rd term
Served as Councillor for 12 years
Is married to her high school sweetheart, Jim, and
they will be celebrating their 43rd wedding
anniversary next Spring
Served in many roles on the LMLGA’s Executive
for five years, including President
Served as UBCM Resolutions Chair and
Environment Committee Chair
Is Chair of Fraser Valley Regional District
Serves as MFA Trustee
Was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for community service and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions made to the community and to all of Canada
Is a retired Minister and Family Counsellor
In her spare time, Sharon enjoys walking, bicycle rides, swimming, hiking, listening to music and
catching up on her social media accounts. She also enjoys an annual polar swim and cigar.
“I truly enjoyed serving you on the Executive of the UBCM for nine years and look forward to returning
to the Executive table and represent your views to senior levels of government. I am grateful to be part
of an organization that has 100% local government membership. We have also welcomed a growing
number of First Nations into our association and are an effective lobbying voice for every area of our
province. We are growing in influence and leadership and I would like to return to serve you in this
organization. I ask for your consideration in electing me to represent you as Director at Large!” Sharon
Thank You
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From: Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 5:57 PM To: Council
Subject: Why Botanical Gardens Matter & AGM
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Why Botanical Gardens Matter
There have been botanical gardens for half a millennium. Find
out why they matter to everyone even more today, by attending a
talk by Iain Taylor, Professor Emeritus of the UBC Department of
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Botanical gardens may have begun as collections of herbs for
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Join Iain Taylor to learn more about the surprising roles of
today’s botanical gardens.
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: The Pavilion, 5941 Mason Rd., Sechelt
Tickets: at the door $15 for members $20 for non-members
Annual General Meeting of the Sunshine Coast
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Join us for a review of the past year, presentation of our year-end
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Directors. Please note that while all are welcome, only current
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available prior to the start of the meeting.
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm
Place: The Pavilion, 5941 Mason Rd., Sechelt
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From: EP.RPY / SAR.PYR (EC) [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 1:58 PM To: EP.RPY / SAR.PYR (EC)
Subject: Seeking your input on the Government of Canada’s draft policies on the implementation of the Species at Risk Act
Hello,
Please accept the attached letter regarding the Government of Canada’s consultation for
draft policies on the implementation of the Species at Risk Act.
Thank you for your time,
Conservation Planning Unit
Canadian Wildlife Service / Pacific Region
Environment and Climate Change Canada / Government of Canada
5421 Robertson Road, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2
[email protected] / Tel: 604-350-1900
Unité de la planification de la conservation
Service canadien de la faune / Région du Pacifique
Environnement et Changement climatique Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
5421 rue Robertson, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2
[email protected] / Tél: 604-350-1900
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September 20th, 2016 RE: Seeking your input on the Government of Canada’s draft policies on the implementation of the Species at Risk Act On September 19th, 2016, the Government of Canada posted seven draft policies on the Species at Risk Public Registry (sararegistry.gc.ca). These policies listed below support the predictable, clear and consistent implementation of the Species at Risk Act. As an individual, community, or organization which may be directly affected by these policies, we wanted to notify you of the opportunity to provide input. We would welcome any comments you may have and are particularly interested in your response to the following:
• Do you find the policies clear and understandable? • Do you have any concerns or recommendations regarding these policies?
The seven draft policies include:
1. Policy on Critical Habitat Protection on Non-federal Lands 2. Policy on Protecting Critical Habitat with Conservation Agreements under Section 11 of the Species at Risk Act 3. Policy on Survival and Recovery 4. Policy Regarding the Identification of Anthropogenic Structures as Critical Habitat under the Species at Risk Act 5. Approach to the Identification of Critical Habitat under the Species at Risk Act when Habitat Loss is Not Believed to be a
Significant Threat to the Survival or Recovery of the Species 6. Species at Risk Act Permitting Policy 7. Listing policy for Terrestrial Species at Risk
You are invited to submit your feedback to the Species at Risk Public Registry at the following address: [email protected] by November 18th, 2016 or by contacting: Conservation Planning Unit Canadian Wildlife Service, Pacific Region Environment and Climate Change Canada 5421 Robertson Road, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2 [email protected] 604-350-1900 For your information, related to the seven draft policies, the Government of Canada also posted the following final documents:
1. Range Plan Guidance for Woodland Caribou, Boreal Population (Final) 2. The Species at Risk Act Policy Principles (Final)
Should you have any questions regarding these materials, please contact us at the e-mail address provided above. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your input. Yours sincerely,
Randal Lake Unit Head, Conservation Planning Canadian Wildlife Service, Pacific Region Environment and Climate Change Canada 5421 Robertson Road, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2 District of Sechelt
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From: Olivia Kingsbury [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 11:51 AM To: Council
Subject: Transportation Proposal to discuss with Todd Stone at UBCM
Dear Mayor Milne and Sechelt Council Members, My name is Olivia Kingsbury and I am a Sunshine Coast resident hoping to push forward my idea of providing ferry service between Langdale and Nanaimo. In July, at the suggestion of BC Ferries, I wrote to Nicholas Simons and the Honorable Todd Stone regarding my idea and rationale. Attached is the letter I sent to Nicholas Simons and Todd Stone. I received a response from Mr. Simons suggesting I contact you in the hopes you will share my idea directly with Todd Stone when you have an opportunity to meet with him at the UBCM next week. Please let me know if this is a possibility or if you need any further information. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Olivia
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Olivia Kingsbury P.O. Box 154, Roberts Creek, BC, V0N 2W0
604-885-4785, [email protected]
July 4, 2016
Mr. Nicholas Simons, M.L.A., Member of the Legislative Assembly
109 - 4675 Marine Ave.
Powell River, BC
V8A 2L2
Dear Mr. Simons,
I am writing to express my interest in a direct BC Ferries route that would provide marine transportation between
Langdale and Nanaimo, an approximate distance of 23 nautical miles. As a resident of the Sunshine Coast who
visits Vancouver Island frequently, I find it inconvenient to travel to and from the Island due to the services
currently offered by BC Ferries. For example, if traveling to Victoria via Vancouver, it takes 40 minutes to travel
by ferry to Horseshoe Bay, approximately 2-2.5 hours to travel across Vancouver on public transportation to
Tsawwassen, and another 1 hour and 35 minutes to ferry to Swartz Bay. If catching the 8:30am ferry in Langdale,
an individual would arrive in Swartz Bay around 1:45 or 2:45 pm, making for a 5-6 hour commute, excluding
transportation to and from the ferry terminals at either end.
Similarly, if a Sunshine Coast resident were traveling to Vancouver Island through Nanaimo on the 8:30am ferry
from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay, they would have to wait 1 hour and 35 minutes in Horseshoe Bay in the
shoulder season before boarding the 10:40 am, 1 hour and 40 minute ferry to Departure Bay at a total distance of
40.5 nautical miles. Additionally, the questions “Is the ferry on time?” or, “Are we going to make the ferry?” are
all too common amongst Coastal BC residents as operational delays, overloads and unexpected circumstances
often postpone expected ferry departure and arrival times. This Coastal rhetoric speaks to the current challenges
the BC Ferries Corporation currently faces.
Of course, I am aware that riding in a private vehicle would reduce land-related travel time, though given the high
cost of boarding a vehicle on three ferries round trip, this option is often unaffordable or off-putting for many
Sunshine Coast residents wishing to visit family and friends or tour Vancouver Island. Traveling via land or
floatplane is also an expensive option. As many youth graduating from Sunshine Coast high schools are attending
UVIC and VIU, the travel time to and from the Sunshine Coast makes visiting for long-weekend holidays hardly
worth the effort. As an aside, I recently lived in Victoria for 5 years and found this commute daunting and rarely
traveled home as a result.
By providing direct, BC Ferries services between Langdale and Nanaimo, it would not only satisfy Sunshine
Coast/Vancouver Island residents traveling to and from the Island/Sunshine Coast, but would open the doors to
tourism, previously unappealing because of high ferry costs and long travel and wait times.
I have received widespread support from Sunshine Coast locals who agree that such a service would stimulate the
local tourism economy and morale of regular BC Ferries passengers. I have also spoken to BC Ferries and the BC
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure staff about my concerns and they suggested I write to my local
MLA and to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure directly.
Thank you for taking the time to read my request.
Yours sincerely,
Olivia Kingsbury District of Sechelt
Council Correspondence
For the Week of September 14 - September 20, 2016
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