January 21, 2021
METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
COVID-19 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY TASK FORCE
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 27, 2021
28th Floor Boardroom, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia
R E V I S E D A G E N D A1
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.1 January 27, 2021 Regular Meeting Agenda
That the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for January 27, 2021 as circulated.
2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
2.1 November 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
That the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held November 20, 2020 as circulated.
3. DELEGATIONS
4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS
5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF
5.1 COVID-19 in Metro Vancouver – Regional Impacts
Verbal Update
Designated Speaker: Heather McNell, General Manager, Regional Planning and Housing Services and Sean Galloway, Director, Regional Planning and Electoral Area Services
5.2 CAO’s Report
Verbal Update
Designated Speaker: Jerry W. Dobrovolny, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer
1Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable.
COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force Regular Agenda January 27, 2021 Agenda Page 2 of 2
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.1 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force Terms of Reference 7. OTHER BUSINESS
7.1 COVID-19 Roundtable of Issues by Members 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 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of January 27, 2021.
Membership:
Dhaliwal, Sav (C) - Burnaby
Buchanan, Linda (VC) - North Vancouver City Baird, Ken - Tsawwassen First Nation
Booth, Mary-Ann - West Vancouver Brodie, Malcolm - Richmond Clark, Carolina - Belcarra
Coté, Jonathan - New Westminster Dingwall, Bill - Pitt Meadows
Froese, Jack - Langley Township Harvie, George - Delta
Hocking, David - Bowen Island Hurley, Mike - Burnaby
Little, Mike - North Vancouver District McCallum, Doug - Surrey
McCutcheon, Jen - Electoral Area A McEwen, John - Anmore
McLaughlin, Ron - Lions Bay Morden, Mike - Maple Ridge Stewart, Kennedy - Vancouver Stewart, Richard - Coquitlam Vagramov, Rob - Port Moody van den Broek, Val - Langley City Walker, Darryl - White Rock West, Brad - Port Coquitlam
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD COVID-19 Response Task Force held on Friday November 20, 2020 Page 1 of 3 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
COVID-19 RESPONSE TASK FORCE
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) COVID-19 Response Task Force held at 9:03 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 in the 28th Floor Boardroom,
4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair, Board Chair Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby
Vice Chair, Mayor Linda Buchanan*, North Vancouver City Chief Ken Baird*, Tsawwassen
Mayor Mary-Ann Booth*, West Vancouver Mayor Malcolm Brodie*, Richmond Mayor Jonathan Coté*, New Westminster Mayor Bill Dingwall*, Pitt Meadows Mayor Jack Froese*, Langley Township Mayor George Harvie*, Delta
Councillor David Hocking*, Bowen Island Mayor Mike Hurley*, Burnaby
Mayor Mike Little*, North Vancouver District Director Jen McCutcheon*, Electoral Area A Mayor John McEwen*, Anmore
Mayor Ron McLaughlin*, Lions Bay Mayor Mike Morden*, Maple Ridge
Mayor Richard Stewart*, Coquitlam (departed at 9:58 a.m.) Mayor Rob Vagramov*, Port Moody (arrived at 9:06 a.m.) Mayor Val van den Broek*, Langley City
Mayor Brad West*, Port Coquitlam MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Doug McCallum, Surrey Mayor Kennedy Stewart, Vancouver Mayor Darryl Walker, White Rock STAFF PRESENT:
Jerry W. Dobrovolny, Chief Administrative Officer
Lauren Cichon, Legislative Services Coordinator, Board and Information Services
In opening remarks, the Chair referenced the Provincial Health Order effective November 19, 2020, emphasizing that member jurisdictions must unite to fight the novel coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic).
9:06 a.m. Mayor Vagramov arrived at the meeting.
*denotes electronic meeting participation as authorized by Section 3.6.2 of the Procedure Bylaw
2.1
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1.1 November 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the COVID-19 Response Task Force adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2020 as circulated.
CARRIED 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
2.1 October 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the COVID-19 Response Task Force adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held November 20, 2020 as circulated.
CARRIED
3. DELEGATIONS
No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Dr. Réka Gustafson, Vice President, Public Health and Wellness, Provincial Health Services Authority and Deputy Provincial Health Officer
Dr. Réka Gustafson, Vice President, Public Health and Wellness, Provincial Health Services Authority and Deputy Provincial Health Officer, provided members with a presentation highlighting goals of the pandemic response, ethical principles, response to the pandemic, and COVID-19 vaccines.
Discussion ensued on antibody testing, specifics on vaccine prioritization, engaging individuals to follow guidelines, and how Provincial Health Orders are delivered to local governments, along with clear communication methods from health authorities, and the provincial government.
Presentation material titled “Co-Existing with COVID-19” is retained with the November 20, 2020 COVID-19 Response Task Force agenda.
5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF
5.1 COVID-19 Impacts – Regional Planning Information
Heather McNell, General Manager, Regional Planning and Housing Services and Sean Galloway, Director, Regional Planning and Electoral Area Services, Regional Planning and Housing Services, provided members with a presentation highlighting housing, economy, transportation, and land use, along with the data due to the impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic).
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD COVID-19 Response Task Force held on Friday November 20, 2020 Page 3 of 3 Presentation material titled “COVID-19 in Metro Vancouver” is retained with the November 20, 2020 COVID-19 Response Task Force agenda.
9:58 a.m. Mayor Richard Stewart departed the meeting. 5.2 CAO Update
Jerry W. Dobrovolny, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer, updated members on the following:
• Metro Vancouver’s Financial Position • Regional Coordination of Civic Facilities
• Metro Vancouver’s Systemic Racism Forums taking place every Saturday in November, 2020.
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
No items presented. 7. OTHER BUSINESS
7.1 COVID-19 Response Roundtable of Issues by Members
A member inquired on how the vaccine will be distributed and communicated. 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 COVID-19 Response Task Force conclude its regular meeting of November 20, 2020.
CARRIED (Time: 10:20 a.m.)
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Lauren Cichon, Sav Dhaliwal, Chair
Legislative Services Coordinator
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COVID‐19 Response and Recovery Task Force
Terms of Reference
The COVID‐19 Response and Recovery Task Force is the standing committee of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board responsible for providing advice and recommendations to the MVRD Board on the Metro Vancouver response to and recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID‐19) pandemic. MVRD is a federation of 23 member jurisdictions with members collecting and remitting revenues on behalf of, and to, Metro Vancouver.
Task Force Responsibilities
The Task Force will provide advice and recommendations on the response to and recovery from the pandemic, including:
Considering the immediate impacts of the pandemic on the delivery of regional services, including but not limited to, water services, liquid and solid waste services, housing, regional parks, and air quality management, and how these services impact Metro Vancouver members;
Acting as a forum to speak as a united voice for direct funding for local governments to respond to, and recover from, the pandemic;
Providing direction on the creation of a long‐term economic recovery plan for the organization, including advocating for senior government support for priority capital projects that support economic recovery; and,
Making recommendations to the MVRD Board on priority initiative adjustments in response to COVID‐19, including the Board Strategic Plan, short and long‐term financial plans, the Regional Economic Prosperity initiative, and the inter‐governmental relations strategy, as applicable to the designated standing committee.
Task Force Membership and Meetings
The Chair of the MVRD Board shall serve as the Chair of the Task Force. The Vice Chair of the MVRD Board shall serve as the Vice Chair of the Task Force. Task Force members are appointed by the MVRD Board Chair.
The Task Force meets monthly, except for August and December, and holds special meetings as required. A quorum of 50% plus one of the Task Force’s members is required to conduct Task Force business.
Task Force Management and Support
The Task Force Chair (Board Chair) will be the chief spokesperson on matters of public interest within the Task Force’s purview. On technical matters, or in cases where an initiative is still at the staff proposal level, the Chief Administrative Officer or designated senior staff member is the appropriate spokesperson. Where necessary and practical, the MVRD Board Chair, Task Force Chair and Chief Administrative Officer will confer to determine the most appropriate representative to speak.
COVID‐19 Response and Recovery Task Force Terms of Reference
Page 2 of 2 The Chief Administrative Officer will serve as Committee Manager for the Task Force. The Task Force Committee Manager is responsible for coordinating agendas and is the principal point of contact for Task Force members.
