Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison Committee ......Mar 30, 2010 · Update PPT presentation on Environmental Impact Project Compliance Report and send to Mike for posting

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Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison Committee (DCLC)

Meeting Notes

Date March 30, 2010

Times 6:00 – 9:00pm

Location Coast Tsawwassen Inn

Meeting facilitated by: Charles Holmes, notes by Tom-Pierre Frappé-Sénéclauze

Members present: Leslie Abramson, Allan Baydala, Steve Bayley, Linda McKay, Bernita Iversen, Doug Laloge, Lloyd Sim, Mike Owen, Andrea Jacobs, Robert Butler, Bob Semple, Simon Daniels

Regrets: Roger Emsley, Carl Nygren, Farida Bishay, Vic Rivers, Teresa Cooper, Clint Morgan

Guests: Peter Xotta (PMV), Geoff Freer (MoT), Jon Buckle (MoT), Darrell Desjardin (PMV)

Desired Meeting Results: By the end of this meeting we will have:

1. Follow up to lighting letter and agreement on next steps. 2. Common understanding of the plans for the 28th Ave overpass. 3. Updates from the Communication Committee, the Traffic Committee, and

Port Metro Vancouver. Action Summary

Action Responsible Due Date

Bring the issue of trucks running red lights at the 10th-17 and 60th-17 intersections to the DCTT meeting on March 31st and report back to DCLC

Roger Emsley Next meeting

(May 27)

Clarify if there are issues related to lighting that still need to be addressed by DCLC.

Charles Holmes, Doug Laloge, Vic Rivers

Next meeting

(May 27)

Invite TFN representative to report on Port-related activities Andrea Jacobs Next meeting (May 27)

Invite TSI new President to next DCLC meeting

Naomi Horsford Next meeting (May 27)

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Welcome

• There are 12 DCLC members present (out of 18) at the start of the meeting and quorum is confirmed.

Review Actions from Last Meeting Action Summary

Action Responsible Status

Attend next meeting of the Delta Truck Traffic Working Group, and arrange for one of the traffic subcommittee members to report back to DCLC at the next meeting.

Roger Emsley Today

Update PPT presentation on Environmental Impact Project Compliance Report and send to Mike for posting on website.

Darrell Desjardin Done

Draft a letter to TSI’s CEO on lighting issues and circulate to committee

Vic + Mike Not done

DCLC members will submit feedback (agreement/disagreement/edits) on letter

Everyone N/A

Invite appropriate speakers to address the 28th Ave overpass issue.

Naomi Today

Report back to DCLC once the Bird Wire Study is complete (March/April)

Darrell Desjardin Expected late April

Advise DCLC of when the data from the air quality monitoring station in Tsawwassen will become available.

Darrell Desjardin Expected to be up and running 1st week of April. Metro Vancouver will likely test it for 2-3 months before releasing first data.

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PRESENTATIONS

Smart Corridor Presentation Update on 28th Ave Overpass – Peter Xotta (PMV), Geoff Freer (ED Gateway South Perimeter Road, MoT), Jon Buckle (Project Manager for 28th Ave overpass, MoT)

• The original proposal was to put an overpass over 57B Street – 28th Ave was an alternative solution proposed by MoT.

• The overpass will allow farm equipment to pass across Highway 17. It will also allow pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency vehicles, but will be closed to all other traffic.

• The overpass will tie back to existing road very quickly to avoid impacting residences that are nearby. Bridge will be single-lane, 6m-wide to accommodate the widest agricultural equipment. The bridge will be 50m in length.

• 57B Street will be closed on the South side of Deltaport Way and turned into a cul-de-sac (with a gate accessible only to emergency vehicles).

• Timeline: Project will go to tender in June, contracts awarded in July, and project is expected to be substantially completed (i.e. the overpass open for traffic) March 31st 2011.

Questions/Comments

• Q: Will there be a light installed at 57B Street to protect from the traffic coming off Highway 17? A: There will be a protected refuge for traffic coming from the North of 57B Street and turning right (West) on Deltaport. But nothing protecting vehicles wanting to turn left (East). MoT will look at the possibility of installing a light or a stop sign on the ramp leading traffic from Highway 17 onto Deltaport Way.Once the South Fraser Perimeter Road is open, it will greatly alleviate truck traffic crossing that intersection, which should solve the problem. Q: Trucks frequently run red lights at the intersection of 10th and Highway 17 and at the intersection of 60th and Highway 17. Can there be camera installed and/or other actions taken to prevent this? A: MoT will investigate, and Mike Owen will bring the issue to the DCTT meeting on March 31st.

Actions

• Roger will bring the issue of trucks running red lights at the 10-17 and 60-17 intersections to the DCTT meeting, and report back to DCLC.

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Report from Lighting Committee – Mike Owen

Letter was to be drafted by an informal Lighting Committee to address pending concerns with glare and light spill from the new berth. The letter was not written. A committee member expressed frustration that PMV’s EA Report declared having met its commitments despite the lighting issue still not being addressed to his satisfaction.

Lighting Update – Simon Daniel (TSI) and Darrell Desjardin (PMV)

See Appendix I: Post-Certification and Construction Phase Lighting Issues Tracking and Response Table

• Lighting is not normally part of the Environmental Impact Assessment process. There is no regulation governing lighting other than Health and Safety standards, which set minimum lighting levels of 30 Lux on terminal yard and 150 Lux on dock face. For comparison, the standard for street lighting is of a minimum of 10 Lux.

• The first requirement for lighting design is to meet these standards as efficiently as possible, to limit overall lighting glow, cost, and energy demand.

• TSI has implemented several measures to limit light spill, which are not mandated by regulation but rather an effort to accommodate the requests of citizens. Boom lights used to be the main source of complaints, and through a series of measure this problem was resolved. Several modifications have also been made to limit glare; see Lighting issue tracking document in Appendix I for more details.

• Q: The DMD report (commission by Delta council) raises a number of issues to which TSI did not respond in writing; particularly, trespass light field studies are not being addressed. Can TSI respond to these issues in writing? A: Delta council made their consultant available to DCLC at a previous meeting and issues raised were addressed by TSI at that meeting.. Delta Council did not request a written answer from TSI, nor did the EAO or DCLC. A copy of the DMD report was sent to the Environmental Assessment Office, which did not enquire further. The main issue that TSI addressed from the DMD report was glare reduction, which TSI did by utilizing a light fixture with an internal deflector and reducing the set angle to 55 degrees from 62.5 degree design. This was presented to DCLC at a 2009 meeting comparing the glare of 3 different angle settings (55, 62.5, and 70), as well as a demonstration of the light fixture itself at meetings and at a night viewing the lights on Tsawassen bluff. TSI will continue to work with DCLC members, and provide answers if specific issues are raised related to the operation of Berth 3; at this point, TSI is not planning further studies on lighting.

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Action items

• Charles, Doug, and Vic will have a conversation to clarify if there are issues pending from the DMD report, or other, that are still needing answers from TSI.

REPORTS

Traffic Committee

See Appendix II: notes from previous Delta Container Truck Traffic working group

Communication Committee

• Committee published a “Did You Know?” column on air quality • Next column will be on traffic: Leslie will write with Bernita. • DCLC news has been circulated for 3-4 weeks as community

announcement on Delta Cable channel, for free.

Port Metro Vancouver

See Appendix III: Port Update to DCLC

• Last Tuesday, PMV’s Air Quality Action Program won the Globe 2010 award for “eco freight”. The Air Quality Action program was started as a result of work done in Delta.

Next Meeting – Thursday May 27, 2010

Items for next meeting: • Updates from traffic subcommittee on Delta Traffic Working Group • Update from TFN on Port-related activities • Follow up to lighting conversation with Vic • Potentially: visit from TSI’s new President

Action Items

• Andrea will invite appropriate TFN representative to report on Port-related activities

• Naomi will invite TSI’s new President

APPENDICES • Appendix I: Post-Certification and Construction Phase Lighting Issues

Tracking and Response Table • Appendix II: notes from previous Delta Container Truck Traffic working

group • Appendix III: Port Update to DCLC

Deltaport Third Berth Project Post-Certification and Construction Phase

Lighting Issues Tracking and Response Table

Lighting Issues

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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response IN-SCOPE LIGHTING ISSUES 1 Janice Sigfusson

April 30, 2007 e-mail

Concern over impact to environment of bright lights. PMV lighting at the port authority should be more energy efficient, low-glare that is shielded, and directed downward where it is needed.

With regard to marine construction lighting, PMV is working with the contractor to ensure the dredge lighting system shields light from spilling outside the basic working footprint of the dredge. TSI, the terminal operator is conducting a study of lighting requirements for DP3. The federal government is releasing new lighting regulations so TSI is waiting to receive these before they can proceed with their lighting design. As part of terminal construction commitments, TSI, the terminal operator, will undertake the following measures: Ensure lighting equipment is pointed north and west, where

possible, to reduce impacts to residents who are typically located east and south of the Roberts Bank port facility.

Implement shielding on terminal construction lighting Use down light style, cut-off luminaries for illumination of wharf

and container yard areas Use less intrusive lighting sources exclusively for illumination

of new wharf and container yard areas Reduce the amount of lighting during periods of low activity

using lighting control systems Incorporate an automatic light shutdown system when the

booms of new ship-to-shore gantry cranes are raised and inactive for longer than 15 minutes.

2 Jim Ronback May 31, 2007 Open House

Concern regarding light pollution, and features of Project lighting: including the type of fixtures; whether the lights will have full cut-off; whether the lights will be turned off when they are not used; and, if they are dark-sky friendly.

TSI Terminal Systems Inc. is conducting a study of lighting requirements for DP3 and is aware of the commitments outlined in Appendix E. New lighting regulations are being released by the federal government so TSI is waiting to received these before they can proceed with a plan. Retrofitting existing lighting is being considered but not as part of the commitments under the DP3 project.

3 Vic Rivers May 28, 2007 e-mail

Interest in innovative mounting systems for lighting on ship-to-shore gantry cranes. Concern with existing system and impacts on community.

Lights on cranes are programmed to turn off and should not be left on – auto shutdown system is in place. If they are not working properly, residents are asked to advise TSI. New cranes will incorporate an automatic light shutdown system when the booms of new ship-to-shore gantry cranes are raised and inactive for longer than 15 minutes. This system is in place with

Appendix I: Post-Certification and Construction Phase Lighting Issues Tracking and Response Table



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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response current cranes. TSI should be notified if automatic shut-off system is not working. TSI will also look at assessing innovative mounting systems for affixing the lights on the cranes.

4 Vic Rivers May 28, 2007 e-mail

Interest in how specific requirements under Section 25.3 of Appendix E of the June 2006 Environmental Assessment Report are being addressed. Interest in what is being done with existing lighting.

With regard to marine construction lighting, PMV is working with the contractor to ensure the dredge lighting system shields light from spilling outside the basic working footprint of the dredge. TSI, the terminal operator is conducting a study of lighting requirements for DP3. The federal government is releasing new lighting regulations so TSI is waiting to receive these before they can proceed with their lighting design. As part of terminal construction commitments, TSI, the terminal operator, will undertake the following measures: Ensure lighting equipment is pointed north and west, where

possible, to reduce impacts to residents who are typically located east and south of the Roberts Bank port facility.

Implement shielding on terminal construction lighting Use downlight style, cut-off luminaries for illumination of wharf

and container yard areas Use less intrusive lighting sources exclusively for illumination

of new wharf and container yard areas Reduce the amount of lighting during periods of low activity



TSI Terminal Systems Inc. is conducting a study of lighting requirements for DP3 and is aware of the commitments outlined in Appendix E. New lighting regulations are being released by the federal government so TSI is waiting to received these before they can proceed with a plan. Retrofitting existing lighting is being considered by the Terminal but is not a commitment under the DP3 project.

5 Frances Tessier Aug. 31, 2007 e-mail

Concern regarding light pollution visible from Galiano Island. A lighting impact assessment, which included the view from the Gulf Islands, was conducted as a part of the DP3 Environmental Assessment Application. The Project was approved by provincial and federal regulators in Fall 2006.




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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response As a part of terminal construction, TSI, the terminal operator, will undertake the following measures to reduce the impact of lighting on surrounding communities:

Implement shielding on terminal construction lighting Use downlight style, cut-off luminaries for illumination of

wharf and container yard areas Reduce the amount of lighting during periods of low activity



6 Susan Jones Open House May 29, 2008

Concern with lighting impacts resulting from operations. Construction, dredging and terminal construction activities will require lighting and Deltaport's lighting system will need to be expanded to illuminate the new facility. A number of measures have been proposed to reduce potential construction and operations lighting impacts, including:

The use of downlight style cut-off luminaries for the wharf and container yard areas

The use of lighting control systems to reduce the amount of lighting in selected areas during periods of low activity

The use of downlighting rather than floodlighting on the gantry crane superstructure.

TSI, the terminal operator of Deltaport is currently undertaking a lighting assessment study to determine which lighting system will have the least impact on the community, while meeting health and safety regulations for the terminal.

7 DCLC Lighting Q&A

What are the compliance requirements for DP3 relative to increases in the amount of lighting?

As part of the approval certificate for DP3, the Port is committed “to ensuring that all contractors and the terminal operator construct and operate DP3 with minimal adverse visual and lighting effects.” There are also several requirements that must be complied with, in regards to lighting, including:

The Port must ensure the dredge lighting system shields light

from spilling outside the basic working footprint of the dredge. The Port will ensure that the terminal operator undertakes the




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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response following:

o Ensure lighting equipment is pointed north and west, where possible, to reduce impacts to residents who are typically located east and south of the Roberts Bank port facility.

o Implement shielding on construction lighting. o Use downlight-style, cut-off luminaries for illumination

of wharf and container yard areas. o Use less intrusive lighting sources such as metal

halide luminaries exclusively for illumination of new wharf and container yard areas.

o Reduce the amount of light during periods of low activity using lighting control systems.

o Incorporate an automatic light shut-down system when the booms of the new ship-to-shore gantry cranes are raised and inactive for longer than 15 minutes.

The Port will evaluate the use of innovative mounting systems

for lighting on ship-to-shore gantry cranes to minimize light throw during raising and lowering of the equipment. The Port will examine options for mounting luminaries on the arms of ship-to-shore gantry cranes to prevent them from rotating when the arms are raised and lowered.

The Port will consider change of gantry crane colour and, where practical, options for a landscape buffer strip to be established along the outer edge of the Roberts Bank causeway.

TSI is conducting a lighting assessment study to identify a lighting system for the new berth that will minimize the impact of terminal lighting on the community, and which will also meet regulatory safety and security requirements.

8 DCLC Lighting Q&A

Will there be additional light needed during construction (e.g. during dredging) and how will this be dealt with?

The impact of additional light needed during construction was assessed as part of the DP3 Environmental Assessment. It was determined that lighting during construction would likely have minor impacts on neighbouring communities. The following mitigation measures have been adopted to minimize impacts during the construction:

Ensuring lighting equipment is pointed north and west as




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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response much as possible (to reduce impacts to residents who are typically located east and south of the Roberts Bank port facility).

Implementing shielding on construction lighting. Establishing an information line for people to call if they

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Q&A

Has the impact of light on birds and wildlife been considered? How so?

The impact of lights on birds and wildlife were considered as part of the DP3 Environmental Assessment. It was determined that lighting would have a minimal impact on the surronding environment, mainly due to their relatively low intensity and height. In addition, areas illuminated at night are likely to attract birds as they provide a secure roosting environment (increased lighting improves visual awareness of predator approach) and attracts insects, which birds feed on.

10 Janice Sigfusson E-mail June 11, 2008

Request for activities that the Port will implement within the next two months aimed at decreasing noise and light impacts.

The terminal operator, TSI, is conducting a lighting study, which is tentatively scheduled for completion at the end of August. This will be provided to the BC Environmental Assessment Office. The main function of lighting is to provide a safe operating environment and terminal lighting requirements have been set by Labour Canada. TSI has made great efforts to reduce the impact of lighting from the terminal within the guidelines set by regulatory agencies. TSI, has conducted a review of their current terminal lighting which resulted in the repositioning of all their current lights to reduce overflow glare from the terminal. In addition, lighting from gantry cranes are set for automatic shut-off when cranes are not in operations.

11 Dec 2, 2008 Open House

Interest in information on new lighting study.

TSI (the terminal operator) has undertaken an additional lighting study for the DP3 project which is currently being reviewed by PMV. In addition, the Corporation of Delta has hired a consultant to review the study. The study and comments on the study will be forwarded to the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).

12 Dec 2, 2008 Open House

Desire to see trespass light dealt with.

The following mitigation measures have been adopted to minimize impacts during the construction:

Ensuring lighting equipment is pointed north and west as much as possible (to reduce impacts to residents who are typically located east and south of the Roberts Bank port facility).




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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response Implementing shielding on construction lighting. Establishing an information line for people to call if they

have concerns (604-665-9337). 13 Dec 2, 2008

Open House Comment that lighting has improved in regards to the gantry cranes, the lights now go off when the booms goes up

Noted.

14 David Johnson December 28, 2009

Interest in plans to reduce amount of light pollution from Deltaport.

TSI Terminal Systems Inc. (TSI) – the DP3 operator – is in the process of looking at lighting for the Deltaport Third Berth Project and has undertaken a lighting study which has been reviewed by the Corporation of Delta, and which is being reviewed by Port Metro Vancouver. Concern over the current terminal lighting is an issue that TSI is aware of. TSI is working with the Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison Committee (DCLC) to try and address these concerns, a challenging task, because the terminal must meet minimum health and safety requirements. Current work underway relevant to this topic include: Presentation to DCLC from TSI on lighting: http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/libraries/projects_deltaport_third_berth_project/2008-11-25_presentation_to_dclc_lighting_presentation_by_tsi.sflb.ashx DCLC meeting notes – presentation by Don McClean of DMD & Associates (hired by Corporation of Delta to review the TSI lighting report): http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/libraries/projects_deltaport_third_berth_project/2009-01-22_dclc_meeting_notes.sflb.ashx Report to Delta Council including DMD & Associates assessment of TSI lighting study: http://www.deltaviews.com/contentengine/launch.asp?ID=19340

15 Public Information Session March 14, 2009

Suggestion that DP3 lights are killing birds. The impact of lights on birds and wildlife were considered as part of the DP3 Environmental Assessment. It was determined that lighting would have a minimal impact on the surronding environment, mainly due to their relatively low intensity and height. In addition, areas illuminated at night are likely to attract birds as they provide a secure roosting environment (increased lighting improves visual awareness of predator approach) and attracts insects, which birds


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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response feed on.

16 Vic Rivers March 30, 2009 E-mail

Concern regarding night-time lighting from DP3 It appears that the lighting may relate to some after-dark work on the installation of concrete to the crane rails at the south end of berth 3. TSI has asked crews to ensure that they shield the lighting away from the bluffs, whenever it is possible to do so. TSI is also following up with Seaspan.

17 Janice Sigfusson September 15, 2009 E-mail

Concern regarding light emanating from Port. Interest if downcast lighting will be installed at DP3.

Yes, the lights that are being installed will be down-lighting with shields. TSI has been working with DCLC on this issue and TSI provided a presentation to the group on some of the additional work that they have done on the topic. The report is available at: http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/Libraries/PROJECTS_Deltaport_Third_Berth_Project/2006-12-12_Community_Liaison_Plan_Construction_First_Year_Operation_Phase_amended_2009-04-23_FINAL.sflb.ashx

18 September 17, 2009 DCLC Meeting

Concern that many of the commitments from the environmental assessment report have not been kept:

Construction lighting was supposed to be facing away from shore.

Yard lighting was supposed to be down-lighting Gantry cranes were supposed to have swivel lighting,

and be a colour other than white to better blend in with the landscape.

Some commitments were mandatory requirements, while others were dependent on best practices. There are no environmental regulatory requirements for lighting, but there are safety regulatory requirements, and those bind PMV to certain lighting constraints. A report on the status of commitments will be produced for regulatory agencies prior to opening. DCLC will have the opportunity to review this report. PMV and TSI have worked hard to reduce the impact of construction on the community. Some of the new lights are still being tested and PMV and TSI will continue to work with the community on these issues.


Request for detailed information on what lighting is being used and what lighting improvements are going to be installed at DP3.

TSI worked with specialized lighting consultants to meet the intent of the Environmental Assessment Document (EAD), which is to reduce lighting impacts on neighbouring persons and the environment. Where possible, lighting is being directed away from north and east around the perimeter of the site. As part of the work done by the lighting consultants, studies indicated that the berth 3 light design (using High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and aktra widelite style fixtures) is the most efficient way to gain the required lighting levels because they require fewer fixtures and light towers and they have less impact on the surrounding community and environment in terms of reflected light and sky glow in marine weather conditions. HPS is a yellow light that is standard in outdoor applications, as opposed to Metal Halide (MH), which was noted in the EAD. It was found that MH light is a bright white light that is more visible to the human eye, appearing brighter. It is less intense in terms of light




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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response output so it requires more physical lights, more powerful lighting, and more electrical power material resources. HM also increases sky glow, particularly during rain and foggy conditions, and burns out more quickly, leading to disposal and waste generation issues. In regards to the use of cut-off style downlighters; downlighters concentrate light at the base of the tower, requiring greater density of towers and lights to achieve HRSDC light levels, requiring more power. Downlighters can also cause greater sky glow from the concentrated light reflecting off of the containers. The Aktra widelite style fixtures are cut-off fixtures by definition, meeting minimum light cast requirements above a certain plane from the light, and are directional, utilizing an internal shield, allowing the designer to target lighting as required, increasing flexibility. Additionally, TSI’s lighting design was reviewed by the Corporation of Delta and TSI utilized comments from the Corporation of Delta’s lighting consultant to reduce glare. TSI also worked with the Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison Committee (DCLC) on this issue and as a result, committed to test the set angle of the lights to 55 degrees to see if this further reduces off-site glare, despite design lighting specifications to set the lights at 62.5 degrees. This testing is subject to meeting HRSDC regulations and Site Health and Safety. TSI is also committed to ongoing maintenance of existing lighting to ensure that lights are not angled too high (i.e. 62.5 degrees).


Note that PMV should continue down the path of protecting the environment, nature, people and energy through improved lighting.

PMV is aware that terminal lighting is a concern in the community. TSI has spent a lot of time and energy trying to find a solution that balances community concerns while ensuring the safety and health of the employees and work force at the terminal. The lighting design on the terminal aims to provide site lighting requirements in the most efficient way possible while meeting federal standards required by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), which requires a standard of 30 lux on site.

21 Vic Rivers October 7, 2009 E-mail

Concern regarding possible noise and excess light emanating from East Causeway Compensation Project night work.

There are currently a number of activities occurring on the site at the moment. One of which is some night-time work on the East Causeway for the East Causeway Habitat Compensation Project. This work is occurring at night at the moment as it must be done during low tides. This activity includes moving rock with excavators. To date, these activities do not appear to have an impact on the local community.

22 Bill Liaskas Concern with flashing strobe lights and red flashing light The aircraft warning lights required by Transport Canada are being




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# Source Issue Port Metro Vancouver Response Nov. 6, 2009 E-mail

associated with the new gantry cranes. commissioned and will be adjusted to match the existing cranes.

OUT-OF-SCOPE LIGHTING ISSUES 23 Nov. 24, 2007

Open House Attendees (2)

Concern that issue of existing lighting at terminal has not been addressed.

PMV and TSI have reviewed a number of lighting concerns raised by local residents with respect to the existing terminal. TSI agreed to implement the following:

a review of the existing lighting equipment and sources (based on reusing the existing pole locations)

the feasibility of incorporating shielding, if appropriate re-familiarize the crane operators on the importance of

ensuring the ship to shore gantry crane arm lights are off when not in operation and ensure that the automatic shutdown of the gantry arm lighting system is operating

PMV and TSI will continue to work with the community to reduce lighting impacts from the terminal.


Appendix II: notes from previous Delta Container Truck Traffic working group

Will be added when permission to release these notes publicly is given by the Delta Container Truck Traffic working group.

March 29, 2010 Page 1 of 3

Meeting Date: March 30, 2010

Construction Update

Terminal and Marine Works all work is complete

East Causeway Construction

Work on the East Causeway Habitat Compensation is progressing steadily. Slower than

anticipated progress on excavation of material from in front of the sheet pile walls has

resulted in a schedule extension and adjustment. Completion of civil works is now

anticipated by mid July, 2010. Salt marsh planting is planned for the summer of 2010 with

planting of trees and shrubs in fall 2010.

The contractor has continued to make steady progress on construction of the slope

stabilization works, barrier islands and salt water marsh areas. To date, approximately

1.5km of slope stabilization has been constructed. Installation of the sheet pile wall is

continuing, with 87% of sheet piles installed to date. Concrete cap beam construction on the

sheet pile walls commenced early this year with 395m (50%) of the cap beam installed to

date. Filter stone and rip rap continue to be imported by barge from the Fraser Valley with

approximately 3 barges arriving each week. Construction has moved from a night shift

schedule to an afternoon shift schedule to allow foreshore works to be completed during low

tides. It is anticipated that construction will return to a regular day shift by the end of April. Environmental Update On-site Habitat Compensation

East Causeway Habitat Compensation: see East Causeway Construction update.

Reefs – This project is complete Salt Marsh – This project is complete. Caisson Refugia –This project is complete. Off-site Habitat Compensation (Rose-Kirkland Island) - This project is complete. Appendix E – Owner’s Table of Commitments and Assurances A new version of the TOCA is available online.

Delta Container Traffic Working Group

The Delta Container Truck Traffic Working Group (DCTT) has met twice; January 27th and

February 24th. The purpose of the group is to work collaboratively to address port-related

container truck issues in the community of Delta. The scope and mandate of the group is to

focus efforts on issues raised by the Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison

Committee Truck Traffic Sub-committee in the

DP3 Update to DCLC

http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/Libraries/PROJECTS_Deltaport_Third_Berth_Project/TOCA_-_February_2010_Update.sflb.ashx


DCLC Truck Traffic Sub-Committee Report and Recommendations (September 17, 2009),

and other port-related container trucking issues that may arise in the community of Delta.

Membership includes representatives from Delta, DCLC traffic subcommittee, BC MoT, ICBC

and Delta Police. The next meeting is scheduled for March 31st.

Air Quality Monitoring Station (update from Metro Vancouver)

The occupancy permit has been received. All the instruments are now in place inside the

station along with the computer. A monitor for the computer still needs to be added, and

installation of the manifold to be completed along with mounting of the wind mast, and a

few other things to be done. Next step after that is to turn it all on and establish

connections and data polling. The expectation is that it will be up and running in the first

week of April.

Public Consultation Activities The following activities have been planned for 2010: Public Information Sessions: Saturday, June 5: – Tsawwassen Mall Saturday June 12: – Tsawwassen Mall Sunday, June 13: – Ladner Village Market Open House: Saturday, June 19

The terminals at Roberts Bank will open their doors to the public to provide an opportunity

to see their operations first hand. As part of this event, there will be a specific DP3

component that will allow public to see the new berth, quad gantry cranes and other feature

related to third berth project. An information booth will be set up for DCLC members and

key staff to speak to members of the public specifically about the project.

Questions from committee members

Request for detailed description of rail work (R. Emsley)

Response: Copy of environmental work plan is available.

Related to Chapter 1 of EA Application. Have studies been updated based on new

capacity numbers? Noted that original studies were for 400,000 and that number

has increased to 600,000 TEUs. In particular rail volumes and the resulting

community impacts. Suggested a revised look at the future and assessment of the

community impact from container traffic is something that should be carried out.

(R. Emsley).

Response:

The new projected capacity of Deltaport with a three berth terminal is approximately 1.8

million TEUs. The Deltaport Third Berth project assessment was completed based on a 1.3

TEU capacity. However Chapter 23 Revision, dated November 2005, provided the

cumulative effects assessment for Deltaport layered on past, present and future projects

including a proposed Terminal 2 handling a potential capacity on 1.7 million TEUs by 2021.

The analysis of effects looked at coastal geomorphology, water quality, ecology, noise,

traffic and air quality. The traffic analysis indicated that a long term regional solution such

Appendix III: Port Update to DCLC

http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/Libraries/PROJECTS_Deltaport_Third_Berth_Project/2009-09-07_DCLC_Truck_Traffic_Sub_Committee_Report.sflb.ashx


as the South Fraser Perimeter roadway was required for the combined movement of 3.0

million TEUs from Roberts bank between Deltaport and Terminal 2. The South Fraser

Perimeter roadway is now under construction and is anticipated to be completed in 2013

well in advance on Deltaport achieving the theoretical capacity of 1.8 million TEUs.

Appendix III: Port Update to DCLC

Documents

Deltaport Third Berth Project Community Liaison Committee ......Mar 30, 2010 · Update PPT presentation on Environmental Impact Project Compliance Report and send to Mike for posting