PROGRAM Vancouver Convention Centre Sept 26-30, 2011

UBCM Annual Convention

THE NEW 3R’S

Whether or not we embrace it, this is one of life’s truths - we are getting older. And as the workforce tips the scale toward retirement, local governments must adjust to accommodate this shift.

Local governments currently face increasing challenges with respect to aging populations, workforces and infrastructure. Emerging trends are presenting new challenges, and our ability to anticipate these challenges may determine our capacity to grow and adapt our communities, long-term.

The dynamics of our communities are changing. Concepts that we have long understood - retirement, volunteerism, and

community involvement, among others - are being rethought. By engaging these shifts, we can create stronger local governments with deep roots throughout the province.

Now is the ideal time to take a renewed look at our environments, policies and procedures, and rethink the way we serve our communities. There will inevitably be gaps that need to be filled, and facilities in need of repair. But despite shifting demographics, there are also ample opportunities to tap into the potential within our communities.

This week, we will develop the policies that will shape our actions over the coming year, and beyond. We will also take time to expand and hone our knowledge base, and develop approaches for anticipating change and building momentum. And as always, we will rely on one another to share strategies and successes.

At the 2011 UBCM Convention in Vancouver, let us develop a proactive approach to the challenges we face, and turn trends into progress.

R e t h i n k , R e p l a c e & R e j u v e n a t e : T h e N e w 3 R ’s

“There is absolutely nothing to be said

in favour of growing old. There ought to be legislation against it.”

Patrick Moore

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G e t t i n g A c q u a i n t e d

T h e C o n v e n t i o n & V e n u e s

3 Important Notices 4 Convention Program 7 Delegate Services 7 Government Appointments 9 Networking Events 10 Partners Program & Clinics at a Glance 14-15 Maps

M a k i n g P l a n s

T h e D e t a i l s o n t h e C l i n i c s , W o r k s h o p s & O t h e r S e s s i o n s

16-17 Tuesday Clinics, Forums & Sessions 18-19 Wednesday Clinics & Sessions 20-21 Thursday Clinics & Workshops

F u r t h e r I n f o r m a t i o n

24 Executive & Committees 25 Nomination & Election Procedures, UBCM Office 27 UBCM Convention Sponsors

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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N a m e b a d g e s & E v e n t P a s s

For security and access reasons, name badges must be worn for entry to all Convention sessions. The reverse of your name badge contains admission passes for specific events.

Name badges are not issued for those attending ONLY Monday or Tuesday sessions.

V o t i n g C a r d s

Voting delegates are reminded to carry their voting cards with them during all business sessions. These cards must be presented and initialed by the scrutineers before a ballot is issued, and must be shown when a vote is called for on the Convention floor.

“ E v e n t P a s s ” r e q u i r e d

Separate registration fees apply to:

• Electoral Area Directors, Small Talk, Mid-Sized and Large Urban Communities Forum Lunches - Tuesday Noon

• Welcome Reception - Tuesday Evening

• Area Association Lunches - Wednesday Noon

• Delegates’ Lunch - Thursday Noon

• Annual Banquet - Thursday Evening

The "Event Pass" for admission to these events is printed on the reverse of name badges. Be prepared to show this for admission.

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E S

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D e l e g a t e s ’ C o n t i n e n t a l B r e a k f a s t a n d C o f f e e S e r v i c e s

A light continental breakfast will be available Tuesday to Friday from 7:00 am to 8:30 am. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the breakfast is available at VCC, in Ballroom B/C. For those delegates attending morning clinics, a continental breakfast will be available in the East Foyer, Meeting Room Level at the VCC.

Coffee service will be scheduled twice daily (mid-morning, mid-afternoon) Monday through to Friday morning.

On Wednesday and Thursday, coffee service, along with a variety of cold beverages, will be served in the Municipal Marketplace.

C o n v e n t i o n V e n u e s : O v e r v i e w

All Business Sessions: Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) East Building & Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

See map on page 14 for further details.

W e l c o m e R e c e p t i o n

Tuesday, Sept 27, 5:30 to 7:30 pmVCC West Ballrooms

R e g i s t r a t i o n

The Registration Desk will be open: Main Lobby, Vancouver Convention Centre

H o u r s

7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday

(and thereafter as required)

See Page 16-17 for more information See Page 18-19 for more information

Monday, September 267:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Agricultural Study Tour

1:30 pm – 4: 30 pm Fire Ops 101 Tour

9:00 am – 12 noon Study Sessions

1:30 pm – 4: 30 pm Study Sessions

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Regional Hospital District Meeting

Tuesday, September 277:00 am Clinics Continental Breakfast

7:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration

7:30 am – 8:30 am Forum Clinics:

Rising Oceans and Raising Dikes

Rethinking the Public Library: It’s Not Just About Books Anymore

New Packaging and Printed Paper Responsibilities

Firesmart Communities

BC Hydro’s Smart Metering Program

Building Partnerships to Encourage Farming

9:00 am – 12 noon Mid-Sized Communities and Large Urban Communities Forum (combined)

Electoral Area Directors Forum

Small Talk Forum

12:00 noon -1:30 pm Forum Lunches

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Plenary Session – Municipal Auditor General

3:15 pm – 4:45 pm Provincial Policy Sessions (concurrent)

RCMP Contract Negotiations

Emergency Management: Zen in 10

Management of Urban Wildlife: From Policy to Practice

Jobs and Economy Strategy

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Municipal Insurance Association AGM

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Municipal Finance Authority AGM

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception

Wednesday, September 287:00 am – 4:30 pm Registration7:00 am Delegates’ Continental Breakfast7:30 am – 8:15 am Clinics: Building Community Responses to Substance Use Closed Meetings to the Public – Fairness and Best Practice Infrastructure Sustainability Medical Marijuana Licensing and Regulations Community Energy and Emissions Modeling: Visualizing Your Future8:30 am CONVENTION OPENING SESSION O Canada Invocation President’s Opening Address9:00 am ANNUAL MEETING Adoption of Conference Rules and Procedures Adoption of Minutes of 2010 Convention Annual Report Question-and-Answer Period Adoption of Financial Statements Appointment of Auditors Appointment of Convention Committees Welcome from Host Municipality9:20 am First Report of the Nominating Committee for the Positions of Table Officers9:25 am – 10:25 am Keynote Address10:30 am Municipal Marketplace opens10:30 am – 11:55 am Principal Policy Session: Resolutions11:55 am Nominations from the floor for Table Officer positions12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Area Association Lunches (optional)1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Address by the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Candidate speeches (as necessary)2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Address by FCM President2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Election of Table Officers (opens as necessary)3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Cabinet Panels Education, Health and Social Development Panel Community, Safety, Intergovernmental Relations Panel Resource Panel Business and Economy Panel 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm FCM Strategic Planning Consultation Session4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Presentation of 2011 Energy & Climate Action Awards5:00 pm – 6:30 pm BC Government Reception8:00 pm – 11:00 pm CUPE Reception

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See Page 20-21 for more information See Page 22 for more information

Friday, September 307:00 am Delegates’ Continental Breakfast7:30 am – 8:30 am Election for Executive Positions continues8:00 am – 8:30 am Federal Address 8:30 am – 8:35 am Address by Leader of the Green Party8:35 am – 10:45 am Consideration of: Report on Resolutions Received after the Deadline Remaining Section “B” Resolutions10:45 am – 11:00 am Installation of President elect11:00 am Address by the Premier12 noon Adjourn

Thursday, September 297:00 am Delegates’ Continental Breakfast7:30 am – 8:15 am Clinics: Social Media: Tips for Elected Officials and Employers Rethinking the Future of Agriculture Open Government: Citizen-Centric Services, Transparency and Engagement Water Management and the New 3Rs The Role of Community Health Networks8:00 am – 9:00 am Election of Table Officers8:30 am – 8:35 am Second Report of the Nominating Committee for Executive positions8:35 am – 8:55 am Address by Leader of the Opposition8:55 am – 11:25 am Resolutions Session Continues11:25 am – 11:30 am Nominations from the Floor for Executive Positions11:30 am – 12:00 noon Candidates’ Speeches12:00 noon Delegates Lunch1:30 pm Delegates Lunch Dessert in Municipal Marketplace3:00 pm Close of Municipal Marketplace2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Workshops: Affordable Market Housing: A Home Within Reach Small Water Systems Child Poverty Canada-European Trade Negotiations2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Election of Remaining Executive Positions (as necessary) 6:30 pm UBCM Reception7:30 pm Annual Banquet Presentation of Long-Service Awards and Life Memberships

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Sending & receiving a fax / scan / making photocopies

Young Anderson is pleased to provide UBCM delegates with complimentary fax and photocopying services during Convention week.

To send a fax message to delegates 604.647.7480

If you wish to receive a fax, it is your responsibility to have the sending party notify you of the transmission.

Provincial Government Staff Meetings

Meetings with government staff are being held in Exhibit Hall C, VCC. Please check with the Government Staff Meetings Reception desk located in the lobby of the VCC for your meeting room location.

Provincial Government Staff Appointments Desk

Mon/Tues MAIN LOBBY, VCCWed/Thurs Exhibit Hall CMonday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Thursday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Municipal Marketplace (FAR END OF EXHIBITION HALL C)

Wednesday: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Premier and Cabinet Ministers Meetings

Meetings with the Premier will take place in the Premier's office at 740 - 999 Canada Place in the World Trade Centre, next to VCC. Meetings with Cabinet Ministers (with the exception of Minister Chong) will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday either in the Premier's office or in rooms 13, 14, 16 and 17 on the meeting room level at VCC. Your meeting confirmation will indicate the location of the meeting, however delegates are advised to check in the foyer area outside Meeting Room 15.

Meetings with Minister Chong will take place Monday through Friday in Room 20 on the Meeting Room Level at VCC. Questions with respect to appointments must be made through the Minister's Assistant who will be located outside Room 20.

D E L E G A T E S E R V I C E S

Sending or retrieving emails

Delegate email services will be available courtesy of Shaw Communications in the main lobby of VCC.

LocationVCC

Monday, Sept 26 Noon - 6:00 pm Tuesday, Sept 27 to 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday, Sept 29

G O V E R N M E N T A P P O I N T M E N T S

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Tuesday, September 27UBCM Welcome Reception**5:30 pm - 7:30 pm VCC West West Level 1

Wednesday, September 28Area Association Lunches** Noon - 1:30 pm

North Central Local Government Association VCC East Ballroom A

Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities VCC East Ballroom C

Lower Mainland Local Government Association VCC East Ballroom B

Southern Interior Local Government Association Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Ballroom C

Association of Kootenay & Boundary Local Governments Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Ballroom B

BC Government Reception**5:00 pm - 6:30 pm VCC West Level 3 West

N E T W O R K I N G E V E N T S

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Thursday, September 29Delegates’ Lunch**

Introduction of Life Members and Guests12:30 pm Ballroom A, B & C, VCC Sponsored by Central 1 Credit Union

Dessert will be served in the Municipal Marketplace.

UBCM Annual Banquet**6:30 pm - Reception hosted by Terasen Ballroom A, VCC

7:30 pm - Annual Banquet Exhibit Hall A, VCC

Entertainment: Sponsored by Terasen

Banquet Reservations For those who have not pre-arranged their banquet seating, reserved seating can still be booked on-site up until Wednesday, September 28 by 1:00 pm at the Delegates Services Office located in the Coat Check in the main lobby of VCC. Please ensure that only ONE person from your group makes the booking. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tables of 10.

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7:30 am - 8:30 am

Clinics at a glance All Rooms at the VCC, Meeting Room Level.

Continental Breakfast available at Clinic locations

7:30 am - 8:15 am 7:30 am - 8:15 am

ROOMS

The Partners Program

Please check in at the Partner’s Program Registration Desk.

TOURS: Please be at the lobby in the VCC 15 minutes prior to tour time, as buses will leave on time. If you miss the bus, you will miss the tour and no refunds will be issued. Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Umbrellas and cameras are recommended.

Partners Program Desk

Hours: Tuesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am to 11:00 pm

Wednesday, September 28

Hike - Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Vancouver Garden Tour 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, September 29

Vancouver Architectural Gastown Walking Tour 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Scenic Tour Luncheon Cruise 1:00 - 4:30 pm

P A R T N E R S P R O G R A M & C L I N I C S A T A G L A N C E

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Smart Metering Program

TuesdaySee p. 16 for Clinic Descriptions

Social Media Policies-Tips for Elected Officials and Employers

Infrastructure Sustainability

Rethinking the Future of AgricultureMedical Marijauna Licensing and

Regulations

Water Management and the new 3R’s

Closed Meetings to the Public-Fairness and Best Practices

WednesdaySee p 18 for Clinic Descriptions

ThursdaySee p 20 for Clinic Descriptions

Community Energy and Emissions Modelling: Visualizing your Future

Open Government: Citizen Centric Services, Transparency and

Engagement

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Building Partnerships to Encourage Farming

Rethinking the Public Library

New Packaging and Printer Paper Responsibilities

Firesmart Canada

Rising Oceans and Raising Dikes

Building Community Responses to Substance Use

The Role of Community Health Networks

The future. We’ve got our best people on it.

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EXHIBITION HALLBALLROOMS

Delegate LateRegistration Office

Government Appointments(Monday - Tuesday)

Underground Walkwayto the Waterfront Hotel

Main Delegate RegistrationUBCM Information Desk

Delegate Office ServicesDelegate E-mail Services

Partners Program Desk

MAIN Entrance

Municipal MarketplaceTradeshow & Exhibit ion

Plenary Sessions

Provincial Government Offices

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Building Partnerships to Encourage FarmingR o o m : Meeting Room 11P a r t i c i p a n t s : Honourable Don McRae, Minister of AgricultureRichard Bullock, Chair of the Agricultural Land CommissionThe session will provide the opportunity for the Honourable Don McRae, Minister of Agriculture and Richard Bullock, Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission to discuss new strategies and opportunities to enable effective partnerships between the Ministry, the Commission and local governments in preserving agricultural land and encouraging farming. The Agriculture Land Commission and the Ministry of Agriculture have identified the need to promote pro-active land use planning as a priority. Pro-active planning is intended to move the ALC away from application-based planning which is re-active by nature. The objective is to move towards enhanced collaboration with local governments and farm industry groups to better assess regional issues and to be positioned to deal with emerging issues.

Rethinking the Public Library: It’s Not Just About Books AnymoreR o o m : Meeting Room 12P a r t i c i p a n t s : Errin Morrison, Executive Director, BC Library AssociationCatherine Evans, Chair, Vancouver Public Library BoardAlix Nicoll, Trustee, Whistler Public Library BoardShannon Ellis, Library Director, Pemberton & District Public LibraryEdel Toner-Rogala, Chief Librarian, Burnaby Public Library

Did you know that collectively local governments fund over 85% of public library operations in BC? This is a significant line in your budget and you should know how your money is put to work. Join us for a concise overview of the public library system (types of libraries, funding, legislation, role of the library trustee), followed by a look at some intriguing trends and revealing statistics from BC’s 243 libraries. You may be surprised at the number of library card holders and program participants out there. We’ll show you why and how investments in libraries pay dividends, and we’ll show off some of the innovative programs, services and resources on offer in the modern public library. All questions answered; all comments, issues and concerns addressed. (Plus door prizes for two lucky attendees!)

New Packaging and Printed Paper ResponsibilitiesR o o m : Meeting Room 13P a r t i c i p a n t s : Kris Ord, Manager, Community Waste Management, Ministry of EnvironmentAllen Langdon, VP Sustainability, Retail Council of Canada, Multi- Materials British Columbia RepresentativeLarisa Hutcheson, General Manager of Environmental Sustainability, Capital Regional District

On May 19,2011 the BC Recycling Regulation was amended to include a Packaging and Printed Paper Product Category. The Recycling Regulation requires producers (manufacturers/sellers) of designated products to take full life-cycle responsibility of their products, including collection and processing. The producers of packaging and printed paper have been provided 3 years (by May 2014) to develop, through consultation with stakeholders, a product stewardship program for their products. In this session, hear how industry, local government and the provincial government are working together to manage the transition of municipally funded and managed blue-box packaging and printed paper programs to an industry funded program by 2014.

FireSmart CommunitiesR o o m : Meeting Room 14P a r t i c i p a n t s : Kelly Johnston, Partners in Protection, City of Kamloops, Thompson Okanagan Interface SocietyMolly Mowery, National Fire Protection AssociationDan Leighton, District of Logan Lake

FireSmart is a program developed and administered by the Canadian non-profit Partners in Protection Association. Since 1999, communities and individuals across Canada have been using the FireSmart manual as a cornerstone reference for developing effective wildfire risk reduction strategies. Recent initiatives, such as a collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities Program, will further benefit Canadian communities facing wildland/urban interface challenges. A new initiative, FireSmart Communities , is currently under development and will provide municipalities across Canada with a valuable neigbourhood-level program that promotes wildfire risk reduction and recognizes community efforts. This session will focus on how BC municipalities can better understand their wildfire risk and how the FireSmart Communities program will help them reduce that risk through grassroots neighbourhood participation and national recognition.

BC Hydro’s Smart Metering ProgramR o o m : Meeting Room 15P a r t i c i p a n t s : Gary Murphy, Chief Project Officer

Municipalities across the province are struggling with aging infrastructure – and so is BC Hydro. The electricity system has changed very little over the past 50 years and has not kept pace with the rapid growth of technology and other demands on the system. Introducing a smart metering system is a key first step in modernizing BC Hydro’s electricity system and that’s why smart meters are part of the new global standard for electricity service. The Smart Metering Program will help to ensure your community and our economy can benefit from safe, reliable and cost-effective power for years to come, while keeping rates among the lowest in North America. This clinic will provide you with an overview of the program and an opportunity to have your important questions answered. Rising Oceans and Raising DikesR o o m : Meeting Room 18P a r t i c i p a n t s : Tina Neale, Climate Change Adaptation Advisor, Ministry of EnvironmentJesal Shah, Flood Safety Engineer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperationsCarrie Baron, Manager, Drainage and Environment, City of Surrey

Over the next century, sea levels in British Columbia’s coastal areas are expected to r ise approximately one meter. While some BC coastal communities will experience more sea level rise than others, it will be necessary for all local governments in coastal areas to consider sea level rise in infrastructure and development planning. The province is considering recommendations for new guidelines for sea dikes and flood construction levels that account for the impacts of sea level rise. This session will provide an overview of sea level rise impacts for BC, the proposed provincial policy changes and activities being undertaken by local governments to begin planning for sea level rise impacts.

T U E S D A Y C L I N I C S7 : 3 0 A M - 8 : 3 0 A M

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T U E S D A Y W O R K S H O P S

M O R N I N G F O R U M S 9:00 am – 12:00 NOONElectoral Area Directors ForumChair: Chair Al Richmond Ballroom A/B Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Lunch: Ballroom C Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Large Urban Communities ForumBallroom A VCC EastLunch: Room 8 VCC East

Mid-sized Communities ForumBallroom A VCC East Lunch: Room 2/3 VCC East

Small Talk ForumChair: Councillor Galina Durant Ballroom B VCC East Lunch: Ballroom C VCC East

A F T E R N O O N F O R U M 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Emergency Management: Zen in 10R o o m : Ballroom BP a r t i c i p a n t s : Lisa Lapointe, Chief Coroner, BC Coroners Service, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralGary Hartwig, Fire Service Advisor, Office of the Fire Commissioner, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralKelli Kryzanowski, Manager, Catastrophic Disaster Planning and Community RecoveryCarol Loski, Director, Flood Protection ProgramRuth Thistle, Coordinator, Funding and Recovery ProgramsRalph Mohrman, Senior Regional Manager, Provincial Emergency Program

Creating resilient communities doesn’t happen by coincidence. Emergency Management’s Zen in 10 is a list of tips, tools, tactics and techniques that will help guide local authorities in their emergency management planning and practices: ten ways coroners have made communities safer; ten tips for fire-proofing your community; ten ways to better your flood protection plan; ten lessons and best practices in emergency management. Join senior officials from Emergency Management BC in a facilitated panel discussion and participant Q&A session on areas of critical interest and concern to local authorities, including issues around funding to local governments and community-based fire and life safety initiatives. Participants will gain access to subject matter experts and leave with a tool kit of information relevant to managing emergencies at the local level from prevention and preparedness, to response and recovery.

The Management of Urban Wildlife: From Policy to PracticeR o o m : Meeting Room 11/12P a r t i c i p a n t s : Jeff Morgan, Manager of the Provincial Agriculture Zone Wildlife Program, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperationsMike Badry, Provincial Wildlife Conflicts Prevention Coordinator, Ministry of EnvironmentChris Zettel, Corporate Communications Officer, City of CranbrookDave Dunbar, Fish and Wildlife Section Head, Regional Operations Division -Kootenay Boundary, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperationsErika Lok, Migratory Bird Biologist, Population Management Unit, Canadian Wildlife Service

The management of urban wildlife has become a pressing issue amongst BC communities in recent years. This session will outline the management challenges, government policy and process, practical solutions and the responsibilities of the various parties in managing urban wildlife, including deer and geese.

Jobs and Economy StrategyR o o m : Meeting Room 8/15P r e s e n t e r s : Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation

Join the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation and municipal representatives in an open dialogue on BC’s new jobs and economic strategy. This workshop will focus on how communities and the Province can partner to achieve new regional economic development opportunities and greater economic growth. Take part in this session to share your community’s ideas and opportunities.

RCMP Contract NegotiationsR o o m : Ballroom AP a r t i c i p a n t s : Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralMayor Peter Fassbender, City of Langley

The session will provide an update on the status of the RCMP contract negotiations. Key themes of the negotiations include cost containment, accountability and a new relationship. The RCMP policing agreements expire March 31, 2012. The session will also provide an update on the implementation of the new BC Local Government Contract Advisory Committee. This new committee will provide a mechanism for communication between the Province and communities that receive RCMP police services.

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Infrastructure SustainabilityR o o m : Meeting Room 11P a r t i c i p a n t s : Alberto De Feo, CAO and Greg Buchholz, Manager Operations, Lake CountryJamie Hodge, City Engineer, CranbrookCecile Arnott, Director Finance, Grand Forks

The framework of our communities is infrastructure bringing people with like interests together to live in the same space. Managing community infrastructure is a business process balancing long term costs against long term revenues; and communities need people, business and industry to generate these revenues. However are our investment decisions based on the long term realities of our infrastructure? Are they collaborative? Are they sustainable? Several communities in British Columbia have undertaken a modern, collaborative infrastructure asset management team approach that quickly and successfully introduces cost effective infrastructure business practices to enhance the sustainability of their communities. Join these community leaders to hear why they did it, how they did it, their challenges, and why it was successful. The session will conclude with a brief Q&A.

Medical Marijuana Licensing and RegulationsR o o m : Meeting Room 12P a r t i c i p a n t s : Craig MacFarlane, City Solicitor, City of SurreyDan Barnscher, Deputy Fire Chief, City of Surrey

The session will look at the Medical Marijuana Access Regulations (MMAR) as established and administered by Health Canada and changes that Health Canada is proposing to the Regulations. The session will also review the health and safety concerns that have been raised by local governments in relation to the administration of the MMAR and improvements to the proposed Regulations that would assist local government. The session will also review a number of actions that a local government might undertake to address problems associated with licences issued under the MMAR.

Community Energy & Emissions Modelling: Visualizing Your FutureR o o m : Meeting Room 13P a r t i c i p a n t s : Nicole Miller, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, UBCAlison Stewart, Senior Planner, Fraser Valley Regional DistrictDuncan Cavens, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, UBC Ted Sheldon, Senior Policy Analyst, Climate Action Secretariat, BC Ministry of Environment

This session will showcase the role of community energy and emissions modelling in helping local governments visualize the effects of policies and actions necessary for meeting their Climate Action Charter commitments and Local Government Act requirements. The session will highlight local government and modelling practitioner efforts to better understand and visualize the kinds of carbon-friendly futures they are beginning to create through their Official Community Plans, Regional Growth Strategies, Integrated Community Sustainability Plans and Community Energy and Emissions Plans.

Closed Meetings to the Public - Fairness and Best PracticeR o o m : Meeting Room 14C h a i r : Chair Al RichmondP a r t i c i p a n t s : Kim Carter, Ombudsperson for the Province of British ColumbiaBruce Clarke, Manager of Investigations, Office of the Ombudsperson

One of the primary means of meeting the demand for open, transparent and accountable local government is through proper implementation of the open meeting provisions in the Community Charter. These provisions require that all meetings of local government bodies be open to the public unless they are authorized to be closed by prescribed procedures in limited circumstances. Applying these provisions correctly, consistently, and fairly is critical to ensuring public confidence in local government.This clinic will assist by highlighting best practices that have been successfully implemented by local governments in BC and offering ideas for avoiding common and sometimes costly and time consuming problems and complaints. A dialogue to further identify practice excellence and concerns will follow.

Building Community Responses to Substance UseR o o m : Meeting Room 15P a r t i c i p a n t s : Cheryl Ashlie, Maple Ridge Debbie Dee, Powell RiverKen Melamed, WhistlerWayne Lippert, VernonCheryl Ashlie, Maple RidgeFred Pattje, Nanaimo

All communities in British Columbia face health and social problems related to the non-medical use of drugs. Ensuring that health and social services effectively respond to this reality is a challenge faced by many communities small and large. Recognizing that each community is unique, and that health authorities and partner agencies are responsible for service delivery, this workshop will use case studies to explore ways in which local governments can provide leadership for reducing drug-related health harms. The panel will engage workshop participants in dialogue about community engagement and building partnerships for harm reduction. Workshop participants can expect to leave with ideas and tools to adapt to the particular needs of their home communities.

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Morning Sessions

Exhibit Hall A, VCC 8:30 am Convention Opening Session Address by the UBCM President, Councillor Barbara Steele

9:00 am Annual Report and Annual Meeting Chair: Director Heath Slee 9:25 am Keynote Address

DAVID FOOT

Demographic trends are essentially long-term. You can ignore them this year. You can ignore them next year. But if you ignore them over five years, they’ll get you in the end. One of the nation’s most outspoken and consistently controversial demographic experts, Professor David K. Foot has the distinction of being one of the few who can make the study of the aging of society relevant to any specific interest group.

Accessed by both corporate and association clients for his in-depth and on-target knowledge of what the aging of society means to their business, his presentations are customized and liberally sprinkled with humour.

David Foot is an acknowledged expert on the relationship between economics and demographics, and the resulting implications for both private and public policies. He is the co-author (with Daniel Stoffman) of the best-selling hardcover in Canadian publishing history, Boom Bust & Echo: How to Profit from the Coming Demographic Shift. Originally released in 1996, the book was on the national bestseller list for over three years. The current version continues to be on the Books for Business best-selling books list.” Following his undergraduate degree in Australia and his doctorate in economics from Harvard University, David joined the department of Economics at the University of Toronto where his research involved medium-term analysis and projections for economies. Currently, Dr. Foot’s research focuses on declining population growth and aging population as one of the fundamental and often-neglected determinants of the challenges to economic performance and policy.

David’s research continues to contribute to a variety of fields: marketing, human resource planning, corporate organization, saving and investing, housing, health, education, recreation and leisure, unemployment, migration, government expenditures, and intergovernmental relations. A number of these themes are explored in two of his previous books, Canada’s Population Outlook: Demographic Futures and Economic Challenges and, with Blossom T. Wigdor, The Over Forty Society. In addition to academic writings and contributions to both professional journals and the popular media, Professor Foot’s work in public policy includes research and submissions to many provincial and federal government commissions, and numerous consulting and conference assignments for both private and public organizations. He is a recipient of a National 3M Award for Teaching Excellence and a two-time winner of the University of Toronto undergraduate teaching award.

David Foot’s presentations are full of mind-stretching information and statistics on the baby-boom, bust and echo generations as well as pre-boomers and new millennials. At the same time he manages to focus on what is relevant to his specific audiences. Combining a natural talent for storytelling and a teacher’s passion for getting the point across, he coerces and cajoles audiences into identifying with the need to acknowledge the demographic trends and work with them, in order to succeed in their specific business.

10:30 am Principal Policy Session: Resolutions

Resolutions Committee Members: Mayor Sharon Gaetz (Chair), Mayor Greg Moore Mayor Christopher Causton Mayor Mike Bernier Councillor Sav Dhaliwal 224 resolutions have been printed for consideration at the 2011 Convention. After reviewing the resolutions, the Resolutions Commit tee placed 7 resolutions in Sections A, 176 resolutions in Section B, and 41 resolutions in Section C.

Please refer to the Conference Rules and Procedures in the Resolutions Book for information on the handling of resolutions.

Afternoon Sessions1:45-2:15 pm Address by the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

3:15pm -4:15 pm UBCM Convention 2011 Cabinet Panels

Education, Health and Social Development Panel R o o m : Meeting Room 1P a r t i c i p a n t s : Honourable Michael de Jong, Minister of Health Honourable Mary McNeil, Minister of Children and Family DevelopmentHonourable George Abbott, Minister of Education Honourable Harry Bloy, Minister of Social Development Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of Advanced Education

Community, Safety and Intergovernmental Relations PanelR o o m : Meeting Room 2/3P a r t i c i p a n t s : Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and interim Attorney General Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

Business and Economy Panel R o o m : Meeting Room 8/15P a r t i c i p a n t s : Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and InnovationHonourable Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Transportation and InfrastructureHonourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of FinanceHonourable Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government

Resource Panel R o o m : Meeting Room 11/12P a r t i c i p a n t s : Honourable Terry Lake, Minister of Environment Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy & Mining Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resource OperationsHonourable Don McRae, Minister of Agriculture

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Social Media: Tips for Elected Officials and EmployersR o o m : Meeting Room 11P a r t i c i p a n t s : Bryan Baynham, QC - Partner, Harper Grey LLPDaniel Reid - Associate, Harper Grey LLP

Local government elections will be held throughout British Columbia in November 2011, and social media sites will play a significant role as candidates aim to engage the electorate. This clinic will explore best and worst practices of social media use for campaigns, highlighting legal risks such as defamation and breach of privacy. The presentation will provide suggestions for creating policies for social media, with consideration of the legal risks in relation to employment law, privacy and communication.

Rethinking the Future of AgricultureR o o m : Meeting Room 12P a r t i c i p a n t s : Dr. Chris Byra, Investment Agriculture FoundationLarry Binks, Director, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Ag Planning Steering CommitteeAlberto DeFeo, CAO, District of Lake Country

This session will consider how an aging farming population will impact our local food security and how planning processes such as Agricultural Area Planning can help rejuvenate this vital part of many BC communities. The average age of a BC farmer is rising. What does this mean for the communities in which these hardworking folks live and work? Will this put our local food security at risk? Farm succession planning and attracting new, young farmers are just two of the many topics that communities can address when they go through a consultative process to create a vision and plan for agriculture. Without such a plan in place, how confident are you that agriculture will still be a vibrant part of your community 10 or 25 years from now? Join us for a look at what several leading BC communities are doing to keep agriculture growing and find out what resources and sources of funding are available to help your community get started.

Open Government: Citizen-centric Services, Transparency & EngagementR o o m : Meeting Room 13P a r t i c i p a n t s : Alex MacLennan, A/ Director, Internet StrategyDavid Hume, Executive Director, Citizen EngagementMark Tatchell, Executive Director, Strategic Information Managementall from the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services & Open Government

What is “open government” and why is it important for governments and citizens? Governments around the world are using modern technology to open up data and information to citizens and to provide easy access to government services. They are also using technology to connect with citizens to solve problems and innovate. Find out why British Columbia has embraced open government to enhance transparency, citizen participation and collaboration. Discover why government as a platform is central to redesigning how information, services and data are provided to citizens. Explore new websites that open up government, encourage engagement and put citizens at the centre.

Water Management and the New 3 R’sR o o m : Meeting Room 14P a r t i c i p a n t s : Mayor Jane Mendum, District of Highlands Doug Backhouse, Manager of Landscape and Architecture, HB Lanarc - Golder Mark Bolton, Senior Hydrogeologist, Golder Assocites LTD.Nick Sargent, Principal, Senior Hydrogeologist, Golder Associates Ltd.

Municipalities are facing challenges managing water resources. How stormwater, groundwater, and water supply systems are managed, balanced with community development and adapted for climate change, are key to long-term sustainability in many communities. This session will discuss some of the key issues, challenges, and solutions for water management through case studies in several communities, including the District of Highlands, the Regional District of Nanaimo, Fort St. John, and the City of Kelowna.

The Role of Community Health NetworksR o o m : Meeting Room 15P a r t i c i p a n t s : Mayor Robert Hutchins, Town of Ladysmith, Co-Chair Cowichan Community Health NetworkJennifer Williams, Community Health Nurse Cowichan Tribes, Co-Chair CCHNChair Gerry Giles, Cowichan Valley Regional DistrictCaryl Harper, Manager Public Participation & Collaborative Systems Development, VIHA

The present health care delivery system is not sustainable. Individual citizens and communities, as a whole, need to become more engaged in fostering good health. Involving citizens and communities in local decision making is a key strategy of the Cowichan Communities Health Network. Through public participation and working together, the Network is creating a culture of shared stewardship for health / well being and improving the quality of health decisions and services within the Cowichan Region. Key innovative steps and milestones will be chronicled showing how communities moved from distrust to a collective voice for change. What was the catalyst that replaced top down decision making with collaboration? How can Network (thinking) contribute to creating a sustainable health system and healthy populations?

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Affordable Market Housing: A Home Within ReachR o o m : Meeting Room 2/3P a r t i c i p a n t s : Hon. Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines (Minister Responsible for Housing)Hon. Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural DevelopmentKim Flick, Planning & Building Services Manager, City of Vernon Matthew Baldwin, City Planner, City of LangfordDon Luymes, Manager, Community Planning, City of SurreyBob Deeks, Canadian Home Builders Association of BCJeff Fisher, Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region)

Minister Rich Coleman is joined by Minister Ida Chong in championing this workshop to showcase promising practices for increasing the supply of affordable market housing in BC. The provincial government is collaborating with local governments, the Canadian Home Builders Association of BC and the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region) to highlight the collaboration needed to facilitate housing affordability. This workshop will update participants on last year’s UBCM Convention session, and further explore strategies that increase supply, reduce costs and remove barriers to the development of entry-level affordable market housing. Presentations from local governments will demonstrate successful partnerships, innovative housing options and approaches for gaining community support to increase the supply of affordable market housing within more compact, complete communities.Participants will also be introduced to the Market Housing Affordability Scorecard, a self-measurement tool developed by the CHBA-BC based on actions identified by participants at the industry-led Housing Affordability Symposium in 2010.

Small Water SystemsR o o m : Meeting Room 1P a r t i c i p a n t s : Chair Al Richmond, Cariboo Regional DistrictDirector Andy Shadrack, Central Kootaney Regional DistrictDirector Dave Bartram, Regional District of NanaimoDirector Lloyd Forman, Fraser Valley Regional District Director Tom Chapman, Regional District of Okanagan-SimilkameenTim Lambert, Executive Director, Public Health, Ministry of Health ServicesGlen Brown, Executive Director, Infrastructure, Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural DevelopmentPieter Bekker, Manager, Water Use Planning and Utilities Sections, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations

The UBCM Small Water Systems Working Group was struck in 2010 with a mandate to address local government small water systems issues through the identification of policy changes and/or regulatory amendments where appropriate. This session is designed to solicit feedback from local governments on the recommendations and approaches developed, as well as the issues and challenges identified, by the UBCM Small Water Systems Working Group. In particular, it will address the definition of small water systems, treatment objectives for surface water, cost issues associated with the development and maintenance of systems, as well as the linkage between the subdivision process and small water systems.

Canadian - European Trade NegotiationsR o o m : Meeting Room 11/12P a r t i c i p a n t s : Don White, Executive Director, Trade InitiativesMinistry of Jobs, Tourism and InnovationJanel Quiring, Director, International Trade, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and InnovationRobert Musgrave, Director, Trade Policy, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Guy Gensey, Director, Corporate Policy and External Relations, Ministry of Energy and Mines

This session will provide Ministry staf f with an opportunity to inform participants of the status of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement negotiations and the potential implications for local governments. An agreement is anticipated to be reached in 2012. It is critical and timely that local governments are provided with up to date information on what may, or may not be, covered by the agreement and an opportunity for dialogue. In addition, local governments would benefit from receiving information and having a discussion on existing obligations under other trade agreements such as the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, the Agreement on Internal Trade, and the Canada-United States Procurement Agreement ( Buy American ).

Child PovertyR o o m : Meeting Room 8/15P a r t i c i p a n t s : Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Representative for Children and Youth Mayor Darrell Mussatt, City of North Vancouver Chris Bone, Manager, Social Development, City of Prince GeorgeHonourable Mary McNeil, Minister of Children and Family Development Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children and Family Development

This session will discuss the status of child poverty in BC and the factors that contribute to the issue, such as affordable childcare, housing supports, and early learning and early childhood development programs. Local governments will also share success stories of initiatives that they have introduced in their communities to help reduce child poverty with the goal of inspiring other local governments to do the same.

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Elsie Lemke CAO, District of Peachland, Chief Scrutineer

Patti Ferguson CAO, City of Armstrong, Deputy Chief Scrutineer

David Allen CAO, Town of Golden

Carl Bannister CAO, City of Salmon Arm

Allan Chabot CAO, City of Fernie

Tom Dall CAO, Village of Valemount

Alberto DeFeo CAO, District of Lake Country

Doug Fleming CAO, District of Chetwynd

Paul Gipps Deputy CAO, District of Mission

Leslie Groulx Corporate Administrator, District of Clearwater

Fred Manson CAO, City of Parksville

Heather Nunn Interim CAO/Corporate Administrator, City of Terrace

Ron Poole CAO, District of Kitimat

Glen Robertson CAO, District of Mission

Patrick Robins CAO, Town of Princeton

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Corien Speaker CAO, District of Elkford

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Ian Izard, Q.C., Law Clerk and Clerk Assistant, Legislative Assembly of BC

2010-2011 UBCM Executive

President Councillor Barbara Steele Surrey

First Vice-President Director Heath Slee East Kootenay RD

Second Vice-President Mayor Mary Sjostrom Quesnel

Third Vice President Director Rhona Martin Columbia Shuswap RD

Past President Chair Harry Nyce Kitimat-Stikine RD

Vancouver Representative Councillor Tim Stevenson Vancouver

Metro Vancouver Rep. Mayor Greg Moore Port Coquitlam

Small Community Rep. Councillor Galina Durant Stewart

Electoral Area Rep. Chair Al Richmond Cariboo RD

AKBLG Councillor Wesly Graham Creston

LMLGA Councillor Sav Dhaliwal Burnaby

NCLGA Mayor Mike Bernier Dawson Creek

SILGA Councillor Kevin Flynn Salmon Arm

AVICC Mayor Christopher Causton Oak Bay

Directors at Large Mayor James Atebe Mission

Mayor Sharon Gaetz Chilliwack

Mayor Barry Janyk Gibsons

Councillor Murry Krause Prince George

Councillor Jerrilyn Schembri Tumbler Ridge

Resolutions

Mayor Sharon Gaetz, Chair Mayor Greg Moore Mayor Christopher Causton Mayor Mike Bernier Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Convention

Director Heath Slee, Chair Mayor Christopher Causton Councillor Wesly Graham Councillor Kevin Flynn Councillor Tim Stevenson Chair Harry Nyce

Nominating

Chair Harry Nyce, Past PresidentMayor Mike Bernier, NCLGACouncillor Noreen Guenther, SILGACouncillor Wes Graham, AKBLGCouncillor Lorrie Williams, LMLGAMayor Christopher Causton, AVICC

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The ongoing administration and policy determination of the UBCM is governed by an Executive Board that is elected and appointed at the Annual Convention. As a result of bylaw changes endorsed at the 2010 UBCM Convention, the Board has added two additional “elected positions” (*) for Vancouver Metro Area Representatives increasing the Board to 21 members.

T h e r e a r e t h i r t e e n e l e c t e d p o s i t i o n s :President • First Vice-President • Second Vice-President • Third Vice-President • Director at Large (five positions) • Small Community Representative • Electoral Area Representative • Vancouver Metro Area Representative (two positions)

T h e r e A r e E i g h t A p p o i n t e d P o s i t i o n s :Immediate Past President • Vancouver Representative • GVRD (Metro Vancouver) Representative • Area Association Representatives – AKBLG, AVICC, LMLGA, NCLGA, and SILGA

N o m i n a t i n g C o m m i t t e e : is appointed under provisions of the UBCM bylaws and is composed of the Immediate Past President and representatives of the five Area Associations. The Nominating Committee is responsible for overseeing the nomination and election process.

T H E N O M I N A T I O N S P R O C E S S The Nominating Committee:• Issued a Call for Nominations (June 9, 2011)• Reviewed the nominations received at the close of nominations

(July 29, 2011) and ensured that they were complete according to policies and procedures

• Distributed the Nomination Committee report to members ( Aug 18,2011)

A summary of the nominations contained in the report is included below. It is not the role of the Nominating Committeee to recommend any one nomination. Other delegates maybe nominated from the floor during the election process.

T H E E L E C T I O N S P R O C E S SThe process will proceed as it has in past years in two steps:

S t e p 1 - E l e c t i o n O f T a b l e O f f i c e r s

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 9:20 amNominating Committee presents the nominations for positions of President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, and Third Vice-President.WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 11:55 amNominations from the floor for Table Officer positions.WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2:15 pmCandidate speeches if necessary.WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2:30 P.M. - 5:00 pmElections for Table Officer positions (as necessary).THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 amElections continue for Table Officer positions (as necessary).

S t e p 2 – E l e c t i o n O f R e m a i n i n g E x e c u t i v e P o s i t i o n s

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 8:30 amNominating Committee present nominations for five Directors at Large, Small Community Representative and Electoral Area Representative.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 11:25 amNominations from the floor for the above positions.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 11:30 amCandidate speeches if necessary.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2:30 P.M. - 5:00 pmElection for remaining Executive positions (as necessary).FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 amElections continue for remaining Executive positions (as necessary).For further information on the nomination and election process contact the Chair of the UBCM Nominating Committee.

N O M I N A T I O N S R E C E I V E DThe following names are included in the Nominating Committee Report

Name Position Mun/RD

Director Heath Slee President RD East Kootenay Mayor Mary Sjostrom 1st VP Quesnel

Director Rhona Martin 2nd VP Columbia Shuswap RD

Mayor Barry Janyk 3rd VP Gibsons Mayor James Atebe Director at Large Mission

Mayor Sharon Gaetz Director at Large Chilliwack

Councillor Murry Krause Director at Large Prince George Mayor David Pernarowski Director at Large Terrace

Councillor Jerrilyn Schembri Director at Large Tumbler Ridge

Mayor Corrine Dahling Small Community Rep. Tahsis

Councillor Galina Durant Small Community Rep. Stewart

Director Al Richmond Electoral Area Rep. Cariboo RD

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal Vancouver Metro Area Rep BurnabyCouncillor Mel Kositsky Vancouver Metro Area Rep Langley Twp.

Councillor Barrie Lynch Vancouver Metro Area Rep Coquitlam

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