DISCUSSION:

The Task Force has since considered the input from municipalities and has
completed a "Revised Proposal tor a Consensus/Partnership Mandate for Regional

Land Use and Transportation Planning in Greater Vancouver" (attached as
Appendix I).

The proposal stresses the need for a Regional Strategic Plan and outlines
the fundamental principles of regional planning in Greater Vancouver. It also
outlines the scope of and steps to preparing, adopting and implemerting a
Regional Strategic Plan.

The Revised Proposal is generally consistent with the approach recommended
by the Task Force. The following points were clarified in the Revised
Proposal:

1. Adoption of a Regional Strategic Plan by the G.V.RD. would not, in
itself, have any impact on the policies, plans and services of any entity
other than the regional district and its affiliates;

2. The requirement for a majority of 75% to adopt a plan is intended to
provide closure for a process which has other, more important features to
reflect ite consensus nature. A higher or lower percentage could be set
between a simple majority or total unanimity;

3. Implementation of a Regional Strategic Plan would be achievei through
partnership agreements with Municipalities. Any entity deciding not to
enter into such an agreement would be free to dc so.

It is recommended that this report and the attached Revised Proposal be
received for information.

Carlos’ Feli ; ~Krch., M.C.I.P.
Registered PYannér, Director of Planning

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