GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE

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1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Thursday, April 23, :00 AM 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A G E N D A April 23, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 23, 2015, as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 March 31, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held March 31, 2015, as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Regional Parks Designated Speaker: Craig Sobering, Park Planner ll, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 19, 2015, titled 2014 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Regional Parks. 5.2 Regional Parks Service Review Implementation Work Plan Designated Speaker: Mitch Sokalski, Director, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 9, 2015, titled Regional Parks Service Review Implementation Work Plan. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. April 14, 2015 Regional Parks Committee 1

2 Regional Parks Committee Regular Agenda April 23, 2015 Agenda Page 2 of Manager s Report Regional Parks Designated Speaker: Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment Department That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 13, 2015, titled Manager s Report Regional Parks. 6 INFORMATION ITEMS 6.3 Regional Parks Summary of May 2015 Events 7 OTHER BUSINESS 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. That the Regional Parks Committee close its regular meeting schedule for April 23, 2015, pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (i) as follows: 90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. 10 ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Regional Park Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of April 23, Membership: Deal, Heather (C) Vancouver Long, Bob (VC) Langley Township Braun, Henry Abbotsford Dhaliwal, Sav Burnaby Elkerton, Janis Pitt Meadows Hayne, Bruce Surrey Hodge, Craig Coquitlam Jackson, Lois Delta McEwen, John Anmore Muri, Lisa North Vancouver District Nicholson, Maureen Bowen Island Penner, Darrell Port Coquitlam Read, Nicole Maple Ridge Regional Parks Committee 2

3 2.1 GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Regional Parks Committee held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in the 2 nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Councillor Heather Deal, Vancouver Vice Chair, Councillor Bob Long, Langley Township Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby (arrived at 1:02 p.m.) Councillor Janis Elkerton, Pitt Meadows Councillor Bruce Hayne, Surrey Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Mayor Lois Jackson, Delta (arrived at 1:05 p.m.) Mayor John McEwen, Anmore Councillor Lisa Muri, North Vancouver District Councillor Maureen Nicholson, Bowen Island Councillor Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Henry Braun, Abbotsford Mayor Nicole Read, Maple Ridge STAFF PRESENT: Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment Carol Mason, Commissioner/Chief Administrative Officer Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees, Board and Information Services, Legal and Legislative Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 March 31, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for March 31, 2015, as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Page 1 of 6 Regional Parks Committee 3

4 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 February 19, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 19, 2015, as circulated. CARRIED 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1218, 2015 Report dated February 23, 2015 from Gudrun Jensen, Division Manager, Parks Visitor and Operations Services, Policy, Planning and Environment, authorizing amendments to Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 1177, :02 p.m. Councillor Dhaliwal arrived at the meeting. 1:05 p.m. Mayor Jackson arrived at the meeting. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1218, 2015 ; and b) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Regulation Amending Bylaw No. 1218, CARRIED 5.2 Greater Vancouver Regional District Notice of Bylaw Violation Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication Amending Bylaw No. 1219, 2015 Report dated February 23, 2015 from Gudrun Jensen, Division Manager, Parks Visitor and Operations Services, Policy, Planning and Environment, authorizing amendments to Greater Vancouver Regional District Notice of Bylaw Violation Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 1117, Members requested information on cost recovery related to the Bylaw as well as a package of parks related bylaws as a reference tool. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Page 2 of 6 Regional Parks Committee 4

5 Request of Staff Staff was requested to: 1. Regional Parks Committee members with revenue and expenses associated with Greater Vancouver Regional District Notice of Bylaw Violation Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication Amending Bylaw No. 1219, 2015 ; and 2. provide Regional Parks Committee members with a package of regional parks bylaws for information. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Regional District Notice of Bylaw Violation Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication Amending Bylaw No. 1219, 2015 ; and b) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Notice of Bylaw Violation Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication Amending Bylaw No. 1219, CARRIED 5.3 Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 1220, 2015 Report dated February 23, 2015 from Gudrun Jensen, Division Manager, Parks Visitor and Operations Services, Policy, Planning and Environment, authorizing amendments to Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1050, It was MOVED and SECONDED That the GVRD Board: a) give first, second and third reading to Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 1220, 2015 ; and b) pass and finally adopt Greater Vancouver Regional District Ticket Information Utilization Amending Bylaw No. 1220, CARRIED 5.4 Colony Farm Regional Park Sheep Paddocks Pedestrian Only Trail Feasibility Options Report dated March 4, 2015 from Jamie Valla, Park Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, informing the Regional Parks Committee of the work to date on the feasibility of a pedestrian only trail in the Sheep Paddocks area of Colony Farm Regional Park and proposed next steps. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Page 3 of 6 Regional Parks Committee 5

6 Comments were offered about: short timing for public feedback; heightened emphasis placed on environmental impacts for the pedestrian only trail option when presented to the public compared to level of emphasis in earlier discussions; costs for bank stabilization and potential long term flood mitigation; use of barricades as part of trail closure; signage opportunities; and monitoring bank erosion to mitigate further failures. In response to questions, members were informed about: trail safety and closure policy; risk and liability; the regional parks asset management program; funding being allocated for only the multi use trail currently; Kwikwetlem First Nation; and protecting natural areas as part of the Regional Parks Service Review. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee: a) receive for information the report dated March 4, 2015, titled Colony Farm Regional Park Sheep Paddocks Pedestrian Only Trail Feasibility Options ; b) direct staff to halt feasibility testing of the Sheep Paddocks pedestrian only trail option at this time and report back at a future date on the need for additional park trails once the multi use trail has been constructed and has had a full year of operation; and c) direct staff to continue exploring options for connection of view points from the multi use trail to the river. Comments were offered about: exploring options to connect view points from the multi use trail to the river within the existing budget and construction timeline for the multi use trail viewing diking costs separate from the project as they are needed regardless of what trail option is chosen refraining from permanently deactivating trail to allow for further consideration of pedestrian only trail options Considering further public feedback going forward where appropriate In response to questions, members were informed about trail access for machinery, past efforts to explore trail/river alignment opportunities, and timing of streambank stabilization and exploration of possible view points. Presentation material titled Colony Farm Regional Park is retained with the March 31, 2015 Regional Parks Committee agenda. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Page 4 of 6 Regional Parks Committee 6

7 Distinct Propositions At the request of the Committee the recommendation was separated to consider parts a), b) and c) separately. Part a) of the recommendation was before the Committee. Question was then called and it was CARRIED Part b) of the recommendation was before the Committee. Question was then called and it was CARRIED Part c) of the recommendation was before the Committee. Question was then called and it was CARRIED 5.5 Crippen Regional Park Pollinator Initiative and Demonstration Garden Proposal Report dated March 3, 2015 from Gregory Paris, West Area Planner, Planning, Policy and Environment, reporting to the Regional Parks Committee on the feedback received from the community consultation on Bowen Agricultural Alliance s proposed Pollinator Initiative and Demonstration Garden in the Killarney Meadows area of Crippen Regional Park. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee: a) direct staff, in response to public feedback, to advise the Bowen Agricultural Alliance to find a more supportable location for its Pollinator Initiative and Demonstration Garden Proposal; and b) thank the Bowen Agricultural Alliance for its volunteer work on the initiative. CARRIED 5.6 Manager s Report Regional Parks Report dated March 2, 2015 from Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment, updating the Regional Parks Committee on the Committee s 2015 Workplan. Members were informed that staff will report back at the next meeting on Regional Parks Service Review implementation. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Page 5 of 6 Regional Parks Committee 7

8 6. INFORMATION ITEMS It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 2, 2015, titled Manager s Report Regional Parks. CARRIED It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the following Information Item: 6.1 Regional Parks Summary of April 2015 Events CARRIED 7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. 8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS No items presented. 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee close its regular meeting schedule for March 31, 2015, pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1)(i) as follows: 90 (1) A part of the meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED 10. ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee adjourn its regular meeting of March 31, CARRIED (Time: 2:19 p.m.) Janis Knaupp, Assistant to Regional Committees Heather Deal, Chair FINAL Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Page 6 of 6 Regional Parks Committee 8

9 5.1 To: From: Regional Parks Committee Craig Sobering, Park Planner ll, Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Department Date: March 19, 2015 Meeting Date: April 23, 2015 Subject: 2014 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Regional Parks RECOMMENDATION That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the report dated March 19, 2015, titled 2014 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Regional Parks. PURPOSE To provide the Committee with annual statistics for Regional Park visitor use, visitor services and volunteering in 2014, and information related to visitor use trends and environmental factors. BACKGROUND A visitor use report is provided annually to Committee to describe public use of Regional Parks. Last year the report was expanded to include information on volunteering activities and visitor services accomplishments. This expanded approach has been continued for 2014 in the attached document titled Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Visitor Services and Volunteering by the Numbers, The Regional Parks 2015 Business Plan includes four performance indicators. Performance indicators measure overall program performance, demand for specific programs, and level of interest and participation in regional parks, and assist in the planning and allocation of resources. Three of the four performance indicators rely on the collection and compilation of annual data: Annual Visits the total number of annual visits provides baseline information on facility demands, resource management, and user trends; Annual Participants in Programing (including special events, recreation, interpretive and school programs) the number of participants in programs offered serves as an indicator of interest in environmental education, citizen engagement and outreach; and Annual Volunteer Hours (for Park Associations, stewardship, educational programs and events) measuring year over year the amount of volunteer hours spent in regional parks assists in park planning, program development, and staff resource allocations. The fourth indicator is specific to protection of sensitive ecosystems in regional parks. This indicator is best measured over time as the target remains the same or grows slowly as sensitive land is acquired or restored. REGIONAL PARKS 2014 VISITOR STATISTICS The following points highlight key 2014 Regional Parks statistics from the Park Visitor, Visitor Services and Volunteering programs. Regional Parks Committee 9

10 2014 Annual Visitor Use and Program Statistics Regional Parks Regional Parks Committee Meeting: April 23, 2015 Page 2 of 2 Park Visits: 10.8 million visits in % growth from Regional Parks and Greenways recorded record number of visits Visitor Services: 709 interpretive programs & events delivered with 61,633 attendees 905 day use bookings (e.g., building, picnic shelter rentals) with 105,706 recorded attendees Volunteering: 23,977 volunteer hours recorded system wide for ,780 volunteer instances during 595 park association sponsored events totaling 14,484 donated hours 4,699 volunteer instances during 243 stewardship events totaling 13,991 donated hours ALTERNATIVES This report is presented for information. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications associated with this report. The collection of information for the annual report, and production of the report itself, are included each year in the Regional Parks approved budget. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION This report transmits the report titled Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Visitor Services and Volunteering by the Numbers, 2014 to the Regional Parks Committee. The attached report provides the Committee with an overview of 2014 Regional Parks visitor use, volunteer, stewardship and visitor services data. This information allows staff to set targets for the regional parks performance indicators. The information is used, as well, to support ongoing park master planning, capital planning, and facility development and implementation activities. This information has been made available to the public in the past. This report will be posted on the Metro Vancouver website. Attachment: (DOC ) Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Visits, Visitor Services & Volunteering by the Numbers, 2014 Summary Regional Parks Committee 10

11 5.1 Attachment METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL PARKS Visits, Visitor Services & Volunteering by the Numbers, 2014 SUMMARY SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION 1 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 11

12 CONTENTS Park Visits... 3 Visitor Services... 5 Events & Programs Booked Facilities Volunteering... 9 Park Associations Stewardship Public Events APPENDICES Park Visits Data: Appendix A...12 Visitor Services Data: Appendix B...16 Volunteering Data: Appendix C Other Data: Appendix D VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 12

13 PARK VISITS 10.8 MILLION MILLION PARK PARK VISITS VISITS % NUMBER NUMBER OF OF VISITS VISITS IS IS GROWING GROWING EACH EACH YEAR YEAR 11 REGIONAL REGIONAL PARKS PARKS & GREENWAYS GREENWAYS RECORDED RECORDED RECORD RECORD NUMBER NUMBER OF OF VISITS VISITS 2014 VISITS BY REGIONAL PARKS PARK 2014 VISITS SHIFT FROM 2013 Aldergrove 379, % Barnston Island 14, % Belcarra 621, % Boundary Bay 1,054, % Brae Island 239, % Brunette Fraser Greenway* 196,576 - Burnaby Lake 373, % Campbell Valley 667, % Capilano River 1,389, % Colony Farm 225, % Crippen 269, % Deas Island 269, % Delta South Surrey Greenway* 81,697 - Derby Reach 753, % Glen Valley 115, % Iona Beach 257, % Kanaka Creek 365, % Lynn Headwaters 291, % Matsqui Trail 422, % Minnekhada 126, % Pacific Spirit 2,098, % Pitt River Greenway 123, % Seymour River Greenway* 26,699 - Surrey Bend 3, % Tynehead 450, % Total 10,818, % * Comparison not reported due to process changes. 3 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 13 Background Metro Vancouver estimates park visits at 21 Regional Parks and 4 Greenways daily. Collection occurs at the entrances to parks using counters installed on roads and trails. Counter data is reviewed frequently by staff. Following the review process a final visitation estimate is produced for each park. Possible Reasons for Increases Good weather Increasing localized population Being outdoors in natural parks continues to be popular Increasingly accurate counting techniques. In 2014 we monitored 21 Regional Parks 4 Regional Greenways Regional Park visitor numbers have been monitored since PARK VISITS 2014

14 2014 MONTHLY VISITS 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, yr avg Record 800, , , ,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual precipitation is up Rainy Days were down Sunshine was up Although precipitation rose significantly in 2014, wet days declined and hours of sunshine rose. The main drivers in park use are dry days and hours of sunshine. When sunshine hours and dry days increase, visitor use generally will rise (regardless of precipitation). Rain events are lessening in numbers but getting more in rainfall amount. Park visits continue to grow more rapidly than population. ANNUAL TRENDS 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 Regional population (average growth rate 1.76%) Park visits (average growth rate 4.05%) VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 14 PARK VISITS 2014

15 VISITOR SERVICES 61,633 ATTENDEES 709 PROGRAMS 105,706 DAY USE BOOKING ATTENDEES Education Programs & Events In 2014 Metro Vancouver staff delivered interpretive programming and special events in 19 Regional Parks to school children, adults and families. See Appendix B for details VISITOR SERVICES - INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS PROGRAM TYPE PROGRAM COUNT LEVEL OF INTERPRETIVE EFFORT* (HOURS) TOTAL ATTENDEES VOLUNTEER HOURS School & Community Groups ,681 - Public Programs , Interpretive Events ,294 1,056 Special Events (interpretive contacts) 8 8 4,489 - Roving (interpretive contacts) ,177 - External Events (interpretive contacts) ,308 - Visitor Centre / Nature House , Beachkeepers - - 1, Contracted Programs 232-4, Special Events 8-15, TOTAL 709 1,163 61,633 3,404 *measured in 2 hour program equivalent ATTENDANCE BY PROGRAM TYPE Beachkeepers Public Programs Roving (interpretive contacts) Special Events (interpretive contacts) Contracted Programs External Events (interpretive contacts) Visitor Centre/Nature House School & Community Groups Interpretive Events Special Events 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 TOTAL ATTENDEES 5 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 15 VISITOR SERVICES 2014

16 Day Use Bookings Metro Vancouver offers short term rental of some buildings, structures, and open spaces within Regional Parks and Greenways to the public for a modest fee. REGIONAL PARK DAY USE BOOKINGS 6 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 16 REGIONAL PARK BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Aldergrove 46 7,360 Belcarra 117 7,649 Boundary Bay ,473 Brae Island 42 4,408 Burnaby Lake 29 6,226 Campbell Valley ,025 Capilano River 25 4,400 Colony Farm Crippen 34 5,246 Deas Island 70 6,394 Derby Reach 65 3,219 Glen Valley 2 42 Iona Beach Kanaka Creek Lynn Headwaters 16 1,508 Minnekhada 81 3,442 Pacific Spirit 37 26,404 Pitt River Greenway Tynehead 10 2,453 Widgeon Marsh 2 52 TOTALS ,706 Note: Does not include either Group or Individual camping numbers reporting process changed from 2013 values not comparable VISITOR SERVICES 2014

17 GROUP CAMPING FACILITIES PARK CAMP BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Aldergrove* Camp Elkgrove 54 1,700 Belcarra* Camp Sasamat 5,211 Campbell Valley Camp Coyote 88 2,538 Capilano River Camp Capilano 118 5,167 Deas Island Muskrat Meadows 86 2,781 Tynehead Raven's Nest TOTAL ,931 * leased facility operated by non-profit societies INDIVIDUAL CAMPING FACILITIES REGIONAL PARK Brae Island* FACILITY TYPE Private campsites NO. ATTENDEES GROUPS 33,045 98,796 Derby Reach Edgewater Bar 5,737 13,769 Various Parks Special Use 31 2,028 Permits Total 38, ,593 * contract operator 7 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 17 Overnight Stays Metro Vancouver provides overnight camping accommodation to guests in Regional Parks. Three types of camping are offered - rustic group, residential group and individual. Group camping provides rustic open air or residential camping opportunities to groups of varying sizes. Individual camping provides selfsupported open air camping opportunities to individuals and families in campgrounds or on a special permit basis. VISITOR SERVICES 2014

18 Picnic Shelters One very popular facility Metro Vancouver offers to the public for rental on a day use basis are the picnic shelters located in 8 Regional Parks. 412 groups with 25,940 guests enjoyed group picnics PICNIC SHELTERS 8 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 18 PARK FACILITY BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Aldergrove Blacktail Belcarra Two Boundary Bay Cattail & Sandpiper Brae Island ^ Group shelter Campbell valley Old Orchard Crippen Three Deas Island One Derby Reach Marpole Total ,940 ^ private operator VISITOR SERVICES 2014

19 VOLUNTEERING 23,977 VOLUNTEER HOURS 3,780 VOLUNTEER INSTANCES AT 595 PARK ASSOCIATION SPONSORED ACTIVITIES 53% OF STEWARDSHIP WORK IS INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL Background Through its Stewardship, Partnership and Visitor Services programs, Metro Vancouver is committed to engaging community partners and volunteers in supporting, sustaining and protecting Regional Parks. Volunteers contribute to the delivery of a range of programs and activities in Regional Parks. See Appendix C for details by park. Park Associations Eight Park Associations (PA) form the foundation of Metro Vancouver s Partnership Program. Park Association volunteers facilitate stewardship, education activities and events in Regional Parks. Volunteer instance When one person volunteers once at an event or program PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER HOURS Education Program Project Web/Materials Development Outreach Board Meeting Other Event Stewardship 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9, VOLUNTEER HOURS 9 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 19 14, Total Park Association Volunteer Hours VOLUNTEERING 2014

20 Stewardship Stewardship is the most popular theme of volunteer activities. Stewardship programs are supported by Metro Vancouver staff, by Park Associations and other park partner groups. 13,991 Stewardship Volunteer Hours 4,699 Stewardship Volunteer Instances TYPES OF STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES 4% 6% 2% Invasive Plant Removal Habitat Maintenance 14% 53% 21% 10 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 20 Native Planting Other Monitoring Bird/Bat/Owl Boxes n= Total Stewardship Activities 139 of these include Park Association involvement VOLUNTEERING 2014

21 EcoBlitz On Saturday, October 25th, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks hosted the first annual EcoBlitz a day of environmental stewardship across the Regional Park system. Volunteers from around the region worked on projects in 10 parks restoring natural areas and removing invasive species. EcoBlitz was supported by six of Metro Vancouver s Regional Park Associations as well as 11 community groups. The Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Ecological Restoration Team on Meetup.com proved to be a great volunteer recruitment tool and source of individual volunteers as well. 7,347 native trees, shrubs and groundcover were planted and 1,071 kg of invasive plants removed. 337 people participated, contributing 823 volunteer hours Beachkeepers Beachkeepers is a program held at the Belcarra Regional Park picnic area and wharf to encourage proper beach etiquette and spread awareness of crab fishing regulations. Organized by Metro Vancouver interpreters and delivered by volunteers, the program is partially funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (FOC). Key Beachkeepers events include: manning an information tent, gathering data on crabs for FOC biologists as well as organizing the popular Creatures of the Not So Deep special event offered as tides permit. 1,478 contacts with the public were recorded. Beachkeepers was supported by 356 volunteer instances and a total of 909 volunteer hours in VISITS, VOLUNTEERING AND VISITOR SERVICES BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee volunteers participated in The program appeals mostly to the high school and university age group. SPECIAL FEATURES: VOLUNTEERING 2014

22 APPENDIX A: PARK VISIT DATA 2014 VISITS BY REGIONAL PARK PARK DIFFERENCE % SHIFT COMMENTS Aldergrove 379, ,201 36, % Urban expansion nearby & Increased filming activity. Barnston Island 14,446 14, % Normal operations Belcarra 621, ,156 42, % Normal operations Boundary Bay 1,054,494 1,090,312-35, % No snowy owls present Brae Island 239, ,478 7, % Urban expansion nearby & longer camping stays permitted. Brunette Fraser Greenway* 196, ,042 82,534 - Improved counting Burnaby Lake 373, ,912 30, % Normal operations Campbell Valley 667, ,133 1, % Normal operations Capilano River 1,389,085 1,221, , % Construction in park. Colony Farm 225, ,754 9, % Construction in park completed. Normal operations resumed. Crippen 269, ,605-14, % Poor weather (spring) and increased ferry cost. Deas Island 269, ,465-28, % No comment. Delta South Surrey* Greenway 81,697 50,000 31,697 - Improved counting Derby Reach 753, , , % Parking scarcity may have shifted visitors to other parks. Glen Valley 115, ,789-5, % Construction in park (Poplar Bar) during fishing season. Iona Beach 257, ,781 10, % Despite Construction in park (jetty), visits grew. 12 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 22

23 VISITS BY REGIONAL PARK-CONTINUED PARK DIFFERENCE % SHIFT COMMENTS Kanaka Creek 365, ,753-48, % Construction in park (Canyon Trail). Closures required. Lynn Headwaters 291, ,665 27, % Extended back country season. Matsqui Trail 422, ,967 46, % Normal operations Minnekhada 126, ,520 12, % Use at Quarry Rd. increased in response to Oliver Rd. gate closure. Pacific Spirit 2,098,912 1,852, , % Improved counting. Urban expansion nearby. Pitt River Greenway 123, ,576 12, % No comment. Seymour River Greenway 26,699 15,505 11,194 Improved counting. Surrey Bend 3,882 3, % Construction in park (habitat) Aug. onward. Tynehead 450, ,292 39, % Data collection problems. Increase may be greater. Total 10,818,230 10,363, , % * Due to methodology change part way through 2013 at these parks there is a discrepancy between the 2014 report and the 2013 report. The values in the 2014 report are correct. 13 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 23 APPENDIX A: PARK VISITS 2014

24 REGIONAL PARK VISITS BY MONTH MONTH YR AVERAGE January 621, , ,246 February 559, , ,490 March 745, , ,669 April 983, , ,361 May 1,126, , ,563 June 1,142,956 1,083, ,563 July 1,313,248 1,390,751 1,252,623 August 1,328,529 1,219,654 1,214,208 September 1,043,278 1,004, ,376 October 775, , ,257 November 636, , ,376 December 541, , ,529 Total 10,818,230 10,363,612 9,779,262 REGIONAL PARK VISITS, SEASONAL PATTERNS Spring 2,910,124 2,730,650 1,135,014 Summer 4,911,429 4,657,285 2,492,426 Fall 2,996,677 2,975,677 1,262,483 TOTAL 10,818,230 10,363,612 4,889, Spring trimester (JAN-APR) 26.9% 26.3% 23.2% Summer trimester (MAY-AUG) 45.4% 44.9% 51.0% Fall trimester (SEP-DEC) 27.7% 28.7% 25.8% 100% 100% 100% REGIONAL PARK VISITS BY MONTH % 45.4% 27.7% % 44.9% 28.7% 23.2% 51.0% 25.8% % 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0% Spring trimester (Jan-Apr) Summer trimester (May-Aug) Fall trimester (Sep-Dec) 14 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 24 APPENDIX A: PARK VISITS 2014

25 TOTAL PRECIPITATION 1,400 1,200 Precipitation (mm) 1, yr avg TOTAL HOURS OF SUNSHINE yr avg yr avg ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 TOTAL WET DAYS TOTAL HOURS OF SUNSHINE DAYS IN YEAR 15 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 25 APPENDIX A: WEATHER 2014

26 APPENDIX B: VISITOR SERVICES DATA SPECIAL EVENTS & CONTRACTED PROGRAMS EVENTS ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER HOURS SPECIAL EVENTS 8 15, Music in the Park Series 4 3, Mid-Summer's Fete Coho Walk 1 1, Country Celebration 1 9, Eco-Blitz CONTRACTED PROGRAMS 232 4, Silver Sneakers Baby & Me 144 2,880 Tiny Trekers Running Series Get Out! 1 96 Total , REGIONAL PARK DAY USE BOOKINGS SUMMARY BY PARK PARK BOOKINGS ATTENDEES Aldergrove 46 7,360 Belcarra 117 7,649 Boundary Bay ,473 Brae Island 42 4,408 Burnaby Lake 29 6,226 Campbell Valley ,025 Capilano River 25 4,400 Colony Farm Crippen 34 5,246 Deas Island 70 6,394 Derby Reach 65 3,219 Glen Valley 2 42 Iona Beach Kanaka Creek Lynn Headwaters 16 1,508 Minnekhada 81 3,442 Pacific Spirit 37 26,404 Pitt River Greenway Tynehead 10 2,453 Widgeon Marsh 2 52 TOTALS ,706 Note: does not include either Group or Private camping numbers 16 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 26

27 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE PROGRAM COUNT LEVEL OF INTERPRETIVE EFFORT* ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER HOURS Aldergrove School Group Interpretive Event TOTAL Belcarra Pre-Kindergarten School Group External Community Events Interpretive Event Public Program Beachkeepers - - 1, TOTAL ,265 - Boundary Bay Community Groups Inservice Public Group School Group Interpretive Event Roving ,403 - TOTAL ,222 4 Brae Island Community Groups TOTAL Burnaby Lake Community Groups Inservice Public Group Pre-Kindergarten School Group ,089 - Interpretive Event ,285 8 Public Program Visitors Centre ,737 - TOTAL ,979 8 Campbell Valley Community Groups Inservice School Group External Community Events Interpretive Event Public Program Visitors Centre , TOTAL , VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 27 APPENDIX B: VISITOR SERVICES 2014

28 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK-CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE PROGRAM COUNT LEVEL OF INTERPRETIVE EFFORT* ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER HOURS Capilano River Community Groups Inservice School Group Public Program Roving TOTAL ,394 - Colony Farm Public Program TOTAL Crippen Public Group Interpretive Event TOTAL Deas Island Community Groups Inservice School Group Interpretive Event Public Program TOTAL , Derby Reach Community Groups Interpretive Event Public Program TOTAL Glen Valley Public Program TOTAL Iona Beach Community Groups Inservice School Group External Community Events Interpretive Event Public Program TOTAL Kanaka Creek Community Groups School Group Interpretive Event Roving TOTAL , VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 28 APPENDIX B: VISITOR SERVICES 2014

29 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK-CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE PROGRAM COUNT LEVEL OF INTERPRETIVE EFFORT* ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER HOURS Lynn Headwaters Inservice School Group Public Program Roving Visitors Centre , TOTAL , Matsqui Trail Public Program TOTAL Minnekhada Community Groups Pre-Kindergarten School Group Interpretive Event Public Program TOTAL North Alouette Greenway Public Program TOTAL Pacific Spirit Community Groups ,298 - Inservice Public Group Pre-Kindergarten School Group Interpretive Event , Public Program TOTAL , VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 29 APPENDIX B: VISITOR SERVICES 2014

30 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENT SUMMARY BY REGIONAL PARK-CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK PROGRAM TYPE PROGRAM COUNT LEVEL OF INTERPRETIVE EFFORT* ATTENDANCE VOLUNTEER HOURS Tynehead Community Groups School Group Interpretive Event External to Regional Parks TOTAL Community Groups Inservice Public Group External Community Events ,692 - Public Program Roving TOTAL ,530 4 TOTAL Community Groups ,369 - Inservice Public Group Pre-Kindergarten School Group ,407 - External Community Events ,308 - Interpretive Event ,294 1,056 Public Program , Roving ,177 - Beachkeepers (Belcarra) - - 1, Visitors Centre , Special Events (contacts) 8 8 4,489 - TOTAL 468 1,160 41,334 **3,026 Note: *measured in 2 hour program equivalent. **Will not match value in Volunteer Hours from Various Programs summary table above. Must combine total from special events and contracted services table (i.e., 378) to 2,427 total figure to obtain system total for summary table. 20 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 30 APPENDIX B: VISITOR SERVICES 2014

31 BEACHKEEPERS PROGRAM 2014 VOLUNTEER SUMMARY ACTIVITY VOLUNTEER INSTANCES TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS CONTACTS WITH PUBLIC Interpretive ,278 Special Event Stewardship Total ,478 BEACHKEEPERS PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEER HOURS BY YEAR YEAR NO. VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER HRS VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 31 APPENDIX B: VISITOR SERVICES 2014

32 APPENDIX C: VOLUNTEERING DATA 2014 VOLUNTEER HOURS FROM VARIOUS PROGRAMS (REFERENCED IN PARKS BUSINESS PLAN) PROGRAM 2013 (HOURS) 2014 (HOURS) Park Association Activities 16,238 14,484 *Visitor Services Programs 3,430 3,404 Stewardship Activities (non-pa) 3,280 6,089 Total 22,948 23,977 *Visitor Services Programs include volunteer hours from: Interpretive Programs/Events, Nature Houses, Visitor Centres, Special Events, Contracted Programs amd Beachkeepers. EXAMPLES OF ORGANIZATIONS WHICH GENERATE VOLUNTEER HOURS IN REGIONAL PARKS PARK ORGANIZATION ACTIVITES VOLUNTEER HOURS IN PARK Belcarra Colony Farm Association of Neighbourhood Houses of Greater Vancouver Colony Farm Community Gardens Society Crippen Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Salmon hatchery operation, stream keeping & surveys Crippen Bowen Heritage Museum operation, annual events, demonstration garden, community heritage work Pacific Spirit Wreck Beach Preservation Society Operate Sasamat Outdoor Centre Residential & Day Camp, mainly paid staff, $1 million budget 962 Lease Operate 250 garden plots 2,745 Licence Beach & litter cleanup, informal events, park information, beach observations & management recommendations Total Hours 7,063* 600 Licence LEASE / LICENCE 735 Letter of Agreement 2,021 None Note: These Groups are a sampling of the 33 different leases, licences and other community groups which conduct operations, including contributing volunteer time, in Regional Parks.This data is incomplete and has not been incorporated into volunteer hours totals. 22 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 32

33 PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES METRICS PARK ASSOCIATION (PA) ACTIVITY TYPE NO. ACTIVITIES NO. VOLUNTEER INSTANCES 23 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 33 TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS NO. PUBLIC ATTENDEES Boundary Bay PA Board Meeting Event Other Stewardship Web/materials dev't BBPA Total Burnaby Lake PA Board Meeting Education Program Event Other Outreach Project Stewardship Web/materials dev't BLPA Total , Colony Farm PA Board Meeting Education Program Event Other Outreach Project Stewardship Web/materials dev't CFPA Total , Campbell Valley PA Board Meeting Event Other Outreach Web/materials dev't CVPA Total Derby Reach & Brae Island PA Kanaka Environmental Education & Partnership Society Board Meeting Education Program Event Other Outreach Project Stewardship Web/materials dev't DRBIPA Total , Board Meeting Education Program ,808 Event ,070 Other Outreach ,350 Stewardship ,380 - Web/materials dev't KEEPS Total ,040 10,233 APPENDIX C: VOLUNTEERING 2014

34 PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES METRICS - CONTINUED PARK ASSOCIATION (PA) Minnekhada PA Board Meeting Education Program Event Other Outreach Project Stewardship Web/materials dev't MPA Total Pacific Spirit Park Society Board Meeting Education Program Event ,165 Other Stewardship 93 1,790 5,112 - PARK ASSOCIATION TOTAL ACTIVITY TYPE NO. ACTIVITIES NO. VOLUNTEER INSTANCES TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS NO. PUBLIC ATTENDEES Web/materials dev't PSPS Total 132 2,098 6,346 2, ,780 14,484 17, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 34 APPENDIX C: VOLUNTEERING 2014

35 2014 PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER HOURS ACTIVITY DIFF. % CHANGE Education Program 153 1, Project 194 1,584-1, Web/Materials Development Outreach 700 1, Board Meeting 1,445 1, Other 1,458 1, Event 2,047 1, Stewardship 7,902 7, Total Park Association Volunteer Hours 14,484 16, Note: 3,780 Volunteering Instances at 595 Park Association Sponsored Activities Public Attendees at Park Association Sponsored Activities totaled 17, PARK ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER METRICS BY ACTIVITY TYPE ACTIVITY TYPE NO. PARK ASSOCIATION SPONSORED ACTIVITIES NO. VOLUNTEER INSTANCES TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS NO. PUBLIC ATTENDEES Board Meeting , Education Program ,060 Event ,047 6,191 Other , Outreach ,682 Project Stewardship 139 2,259 7,902 - Web/materials dev't Total 595 3,780 14,484 17, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 35 APPENDIX C: VOLUNTEERING 2014

36 VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP METRICS BY REGIONAL PARK & PARK ASSOCIATION (PA) INVOLVEMENT PARK PA (IF APPLICABLE) NO. ACTIVITIES NO. VOLUNTEER INSTANCES TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS ALD non-pa BAR non-pa BEL non-pa BFG non-pa BOU BBPA non-pa BRA non-pa BUR BLPA non-pa CAM non-pa COL CFPA CRI non-pa DER DRBIPA non-pa GLE non-pa ION non-pa KAN KEEPS non-pa MIN MPA PAC PSPS non-pa PRG non-pa TYN non-pa PA Total 139 2,259 7,902 Non-PA Total 104 2,440 6,089 Grand Total 243 4,699 13,991 TOTAL STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES BY TYPE (N=243) ACTIVITY TYPE % Bird/Bat/Owl Boxes 2% Habitat Maintenance 21% Invasive Plant Removal 53% Native Planting 14% Other (see comments) 6% Monitoring 4% Total 100% 26 VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 36 APPENDIX C: VOLUNTEERING 2014

37 APPENDIX D: OTHER DATA STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN ORGANIZED EVENTS IN 2014 REGIONAL PARK STEWARDSHIP TECH. LEAD STEWARDSHIP TECH. SUPPORTED STEWARDSHIP TECH. NOT INVOLVED Aldergrove Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Barnston Island Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Belcarra Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Brunette-Fraser Greenway Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Boundary Bay Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Brae Island Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Burnaby Lake Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Campbell Valley Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Colony Farm Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 37

38 STEWARDSHIP TECHNICIAN ORGANIZED EVENTS IN 2014-CONTINUED REGIONAL PARK STEWARDSHIP TECH. LEAD STEWARDSHIP TECH. SUPPORTED STEWARDSHIP TECH. NOT INVOLVED Crippen Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Derby Reach Number of Events 2-4 Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Glen Valley Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Iona Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Kanaka Creek Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Minnekhada Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Pacific Spirit Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Pitt River Greenway Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Tynehead Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated Grand Totals Number of Events Number of Volunteer Hours Generated 5,333 5,533 3, VISITS, VISITOR SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERING BY THE NUMBERS Regional Parks Committee 38 APPENDIX D: OTHER DATA 2014

39 Metro Vancouver 4330 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8 Regional Parks Committee 39

40 5.2 To: From: Regional Parks Committee Mitch Sokalski, Director Regional Parks, Planning, Policy and Environment Department Date: April 9, 2015 Meeting Date: April 23, 2015 Subject: Regional Parks Service Review Implementation Work Plan RECOMMENDATION That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 9, 2015, titled Regional Parks Service Review Implementation Work Plan. PURPOSE To update the Regional Parks Committee on the status of the staff work plan arising from the 2014 Park Service Review. BACKGROUND At its January 29, 2015 meeting, the Regional Parks Committee requested that the Park Service Review Implementation Plan include a timeline for each recommendation to indicate when work is to occur. The Committee also requested that staff report back to Committee with progress reports on an ongoing basis. The Attachment to this report was first presented to Committee in January and forms the Regional Parks Service Review (PSR) Implementation Work Plan for years 2015 and Dependent on timelines and scope of consultation, and the assembly of technical materials, there is a possibility that some of the work will not be fully complete until The status of the work is indicated as pending, in progress, or complete; the read bars indicate when work is intended to occur. Inclusion of the PSR Implementation Work Plan was requested by Committee and will be included in each meeting agenda as an information report. ALTERNATIVES This report is provided for information. No alternatives are presented. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications from this report. Resources required to implement the Regional Parks Service Review recommendations have been included for 2015 in the approved Regional Parks 2015 budget, and will be included in future years budgets for Committee consideration. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION At the request of the Regional Parks Committee the Park Service Review Implementation Plan includes Board adopted recommendations, timelines and a notation on the status of work. This work plan will be included in each month s meeting agenda package to keep the committee updated on the progress of implementing the Board adopted recommendations. Regional Parks Committee 40

41 Regional Parks Service Review Implementation Work Plan Regional Parks Committee Meeting: April 23, 2015 Page 2 of 2 Attachment: (DOC ) Service Review Implementation Workplan (Preliminary) Workplan / Schedule Regional Parks Committee 41

42 SERVICE REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION WORKPLAN (PRELIMINARY) WORKPLAN / SCHEDULE SERVICE REVIEW RECOMEN DATION # WORK PACKAGE SERVICE REVIEW REPORT RECOMMENDATION (PARAPHRASED) IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS (FEB 2015 COMMITTEE RPT) PRIORITY LEVEL STATUS JAN MAR 2015 Q1 APR JUN 2015 Q2 JUL SEP 2015 Q3 OCT DEC 2015 Q4 5.2 Attachment JAN MAR 2016 Q1 APR JUN 2016 Q2 JUL SEP 2016 Q3 OCT DEC 2016 Q4 1,2 Regional Park Plan Update 1.Update mandate & purpose statements Programming limited to interpretation & stewardship Update statements: purpose of service in RPP Amend service purpose statements to reflect nature based programming & develop policy to guide programming High High In progress In Progress 6,7 Policy Development Research 1. Conservation & agricultural land purchase constraints clarification 3,10 2. Develop Park Classification; add development level/type & include can/can t occur Role of Regional Parks in promoting local Agriculture Develop local jurisdiction consultation policy 5 5. Decline requests to transfer responsibility for local parks to MV & financial contributions to develop or operate Research & report to Board on constraints related to Agriculture & Conservation land acquisition Implement classification from report, determine associated zoning & development; include in Land Acquisition Strategy Develop policy for Board approval 4.1 Establish Municipal Advisory Group 4.2 Create policy listing items & activities for consultation Board to respond if requested High High Medium Medium Medium No Current Action In Progress Pending Pending Complete Pending Pending (Document used for the Regional Parks Committee s Monthly Manager s Report) Page 1 of 3 Regional Parks Committee 42

43 SERVICE REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION WORKPLAN (PRELIMINARY) WORKPLAN / SCHEDULE SERVICE REVIEW RECOMEN DATION # WORK PACKAGE SERVICE REVIEW REPORT RECOMMENDATION (PARAPHRASED) IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS (FEB 2015 COMMITTEE RPT) PRIORITY LEVEL STATUS JAN MAR 2015 Q1 APR JUN 2015 Q2 JUL SEP 2015 Q3 OCT DEC 2015 Q4 JAN MAR 2016 Q1 APR JUN 2016 Q2 JUL SEP 2016 Q3 OCT DEC 2016 Q4 6 Parkland Acquisition Strategy Development 1. Develop formal parkland acquisition strategy (LAS) 21 2.Consider Local Park Inventories & acquisition efforts in LAS development 4 3.Develop policies with conditions & criteria to assess transfers of regional parklands to local jurisdictions 8 4.Bring revised annual contribution amount to Board; 10 year implementation span 9 5. Publicize /explain LAS & financial support once approved 11 Capital Development Planning 1. Create 10 year capital plan & relate improvements to each park Historic Building Retention policy 13 3.Board to encourage partnerships to fund development with conditions 1.1 Develop LAS Framework + Criteria 1.2 Develop LAS Catalogue of sites 1.3 Develop interim approach to land acquisition until new LAS adopted Create municipal inventories& acquisition efforts Develop policy on potential transfers as part of LAS Include in LAS for Board consideration Incorporate consultation & communication of results in LAS process Create 10 year capital plan Develop policy & program No current action. Staff to act consistently as opportunity occurs High Pending High Pending High In Progress High Pending Medium Pending High Pending 2017 High Pending 2017 Medium Pending Low Pending No Current Action Pending (Document used for the Regional Parks Committee s Monthly Manager s Report) Page 2 of 3 Regional Parks Committee 43

44 SERVICE REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION WORKPLAN (PRELIMINARY) WORKPLAN / SCHEDULE SERVICE REVIEW RECOMEN DATION # WORK PACKAGE SERVICE REVIEW REPORT RECOMMENDATION (PARAPHRASED) IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS (FEB 2015 COMMITTEE RPT) PRIORITY LEVEL STATUS JAN MAR 2015 Q1 APR JUN 2015 Q2 JUL SEP 2015 Q3 OCT DEC 2015 Q4 JAN MAR 2016 Q1 APR JUN 2016 Q2 JUL SEP 2016 Q3 OCT DEC 2016 Q ID cost of development including geographic distribution ID cost in 10 yr capital plan & include geo distribution of development expenditures Medium Pending 15 Service Operating Model 1.Board endorsement of basic features of existing operating model Assess opportunities for contracting out 23 3.Explore opportunities for municipal delivery of rec programs in regional parks Board endorsed Low Complete Assess as opportunity occurs Explore with Municipal Advisory Group /other discussions Medium Low In Progress In Progress 18 Burnaby Lake Regional Parkland Transfer 1.Acknowledge Burnaby s desire to return BLRP to municipality 19 2.Initiate discussions with Burnaby to facilitate transfer Board acknowledged through endorsement of recommendation Continue discussions with Burnaby about transfer or BLRP High High Complete In Progress (Document used for the Regional Parks Committee s Monthly Manager s Report) Page 3 of 3 Regional Parks Committee 44

45 5.3 To: From: Regional Parks Committee Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment Department Date: April 13, 2015 Meeting Date: April 23, 2015 Subject: Manager s Report Regional Parks RECOMMENDATION That the Regional Parks Committee receive for information the report dated April 13, 2015, titled Manager s Report Regional Parks. REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE 2015 WORK PLAN Attachment 1 to this report sets out the Committee s Work Plan for The status of work program elements is indicated as pending, in progress, or complete. The listing is updated as needed to include new issues that arise, items requested by the Committee and changes in the schedule. PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK NIGHT QUEST 2015 Regional Parks Night Quest event was held at Pacific Spirit Regional Park on Saturday, March 28, This annual event is held to commemorate the regional park s anniversary, celebrate community involvement, and experience the regional park s forest both during the daylight and at night. This year s event attracted 1,100 visitors. With support from the Pacific Spirit Park Society, numerous volunteer exhibitors, community volunteers and staff, the event was once again a success, despite the rainy weather that persisted throughout most of the evening. Participants loved the 2km lantern lit walk through the forest where they viewed art installations, could stop at nature stations along the trail, try their hand at drumming, or sing a song at the campfire. This collaborative event involved the Musqueam First Nation, Pacific Spirit Park Society, BC Mobility Opportunity Society, Wreck Beach Preservation Society, Guides, Scouts, Nature Vancouver, Vancouver Aquarium, O.W.L. and UBC Beaty Biodiversity Museum. These groups were just a few of the exhibitors that offered hands on activities that were enjoyed by all ages. REGIONAL PARKS & GREENWAYS, MUNICIPAL AND PROVINCIAL PARKS & PROTECTED AREAS MAP At the request of the Committee the Regional Parks & Greenways, Municipal and Provincial Parks and Protected Areas map is being provided for reference. Committee members indicated that the provision Regional Parks Committee 45

46 Manager s Report Regional Parks Regional Parks Committee Meeting: April 23, 2015 Page 2 of 3 of a regional map that includes municipal, regional and provincial parks, ecological reserves and wildlife management areas would be of assistance during review and discussion of staff reports. Attachment 2, will be included as part of the Managers Report in each committee meeting agenda. LYNN HEADWATERS REGIONAL PARK CARSON AIR FLIGHT 66 Verbal update regarding the plane crash that occurred in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park April 13, Attachments: 1. Regional Parks Committee 2015 Work Plan (DOC ) 2. Regional Parks & Greenways, Municipal and Provincial Parks & Protected Areas Map (DOC ) Regional Parks Committee 46

47 Manager s Report Regional Parks Regional Parks Committee Meeting: April 23, 2015 Page 3 of Attachment 1 Regional Parks 2015 Work Plan Report Date: April 13, 2015 Priorities 1 st Quarter Status Regional Parks Service Review Implementation Plan Development, early actions: in process develop Land Acquisition strategy and funding model, confirm park classifications, develop 10 year capital Plan, and policy development Complete the North Arm Extension addendum to the Experience the Fraser in process Concept Plan and obtain Board approval Explore and report back to Committee on possible options for a pedestrian only complete Sheep Paddocks trail in Colony Farm Regional Park 2 nd Quarter Implement solid waste management improvements for garbage, dog waste, in process recyclables and organics to meet Zero Waste targets; complete solid waste handling plans for each park site Contingent on land transfers commence field operations at the Delta Nature in process Reserve Respond to invitation from Parks Canada on development of an operations and in process management plan for the Admiralty Point lands 3 rd Quarter Complete construction of Kanaka Creek Watershed Stewardship Centre and hold pending opening ceremony 4 th Quarter Resume work on Regional Parks Master Plan pending Complete construction of the Surrey Bend Regional Park facilities and hold in process opening ceremony Commence construction of the Colony Farm Regional Park Multi use Sheep pending Paddocks Trail; complete in 2016 Assemble and develop technical information required for Regional Park pending Management Planning, activities specific to the Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Reserve Review 2016 Regional Parks Program Budget pending Regional Parks Committee 47

48 5.3 Attachment Regional Parks Committee 48

49 6.1 Regional Parks May 2015 SUMMARY OF EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS 02 May Birds a Humming Coop Burnaby Lake 09 May International Migratory Bird Day Colony Farm 09 May Salmon Send off Tynehead 10 May Mother's Day Tea with the Birds Boundary Bay 16 May Forest Fairy Gathering Burnaby Lake 17 May Burnaby Lake Nature House Burnaby Lake 17 May Campbell Valley Nature House Campbell Valley 24 May B.C. Mills House Lynn Headwaters 24 May Wilderness at your Doorstep Lynn Headwaters 30 May Bugs, Snails and Spider Trails Coop Colony Farm *Note: This page links to the Metro Vancouver website. Events may have been updated since this page was created. Regional Parks Committee 49