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625 Fisgard St., Capital Regional District Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 Notice of Meeting and Meeting Agenda Regional Parks Committee Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:00 AM 6th Floor Boardroom 625 Fisgard St. Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 R. Mersereau (Chair), G. Young (Vice Chair), G. Holman, B. Isitt, R. Martin, J. Ranns, D. Screech, L. Seaton, M. Tait, N. Taylor, C. Plant (Board Chair, ex officio) The Capital Regional District strives to be a place where inclusion is paramount and all people are treated with dignity. We pledge to make our meetings a place where all feel welcome and respected. 1. Territorial Acknowledgement 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1. 21-178 Minutes of the January 27, 2021 Regional Parks Committee Meeting Recommendation: That the minutes of the Regional Parks Committee meeting of January 27, 2021 be adopted as circulated. Attachments: Minutes - January 27, 2021 4. Chair’s Remarks 5. Presentations/Delegations In keeping with directives from the Province of BC, this meeting will be held by Live Webcast without the public present. To participate electronically, complete the online application for “Addressing the Board” on our website. Alternatively, you may email the CRD Board at [email protected]. 21-182 Delegation - Yvonne Mendel; Representing South Island Mountain Bike Society: Re: Agenda Items 6.2. Capital Regional District Regional Parks - Revenue Generation Strategy - 2021-2024, and 6.3. Initial Engagement Reports for the Mount Work, East Sooke, Matheson Lake and Roche Cove Regional Parks Management Plans. 6. Committee Business 6.1. 21-144 Regional Parks - Strategic Plan Recommendation: The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: That staff report back on a plan to review and update the Regional Parks Strategic Plan. Capital Regional District Page 1 Printed on 2/23/2021 Regional Parks Committee Notice of Meeting and Meeting February 24, 2021 Agenda Attachments: Staff Report: Regional Parks Strategic Plan 6.2. 21-174 Capital Regional District Regional Parks - Revenue Generation Strategy - 2021-2024 Recommendation: That the Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: 1. That the Capital Regional District Regional Parks Revenue Generation Strategy 2021-2024 be approved with a gradual implementation of parking fee changes over three years, including the expansion of seasonal paid parking to nine additional regional parks in 2022; 2. That staff bring back an amendment to the Capital Regional District Parks Services and Facilities Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3675 in 2021. Attachments: Staff Report: CRD Regional Parks - Revenue Generation Strategy - 2021-2024 Appendix A: Revenue Generation Strategy 2021-2024 (Options) Appendix B: Regional Parks Revenue Generation Strategy 2021-2024 Appendix C: Regional Parks Revenue Generation Review 6.3. 21-147 Initial Engagement Reports for the Mount Work, East Sooke, Matheson Lake and Roche Cove Regional Parks Management Plans Recommendation: The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: That this report be received for information. Attachments: Staff Report: Regional Parks Management Plans Engagement Appendix A: Mount Work Engagement Appendix B: East Sooke Engagement Appendix C: Matheson Lake/Roche Cove Engagement 7. Notice(s) of Motion 8. New Business 9. Motion to Close the Meeting 9.1. 21-179 Motion to Close the Meeting Recommendation: 1. That the meeting be closed for Land Acquisition in accordance with Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter. 2. That such disclosures could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Regional District. [1 item] 10. Adjournment The next meeting is March 24, 2021. To ensure quorum, please advise Tamara Pillipow ([email protected]) if you or your alternate cannot attend. Capital Regional District Page 2 Printed on 2/23/2021 625 Fisgard St., Capital Regional District Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 Meeting Minutes Regional Parks Committee Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:00 AM 6th Floor Boardroom 625 Fisgard St. Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 PRESENT Directors: R. Mersereau (Chair), G. Young (Vice Chair), G. Holman (EP), B. Isitt (EP), R. Martin (EP), J. Ranns (10:05 am), D. Screech, L. Seaton (EP), M. Tait (EP), N. Taylor Staff: L. Hutcheson, General Manager, Parks and Environmental Services; J. Leahy, Senior Manager, Regional Parks; B. Schultz, Manager Planning, Resource Management and Development, Regional Parks; T. Moss, Visitor Services & Community Devel Manager, Regional Parks; B. Martin, Senior Project Engineer, Facilities Management & Engineering Services; M. Lagoa, Acting Deputy Corporate Officer; T. Pillipow, Committee Clerk (Recorder) EP - Electronic Participation Regrets: Director C. Plant The meeting was called to order at 10:01 am. 1. Territorial Acknowledgement Chair Mersereau provided a Territorial Acknowledgement. 2. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Director Screech, SECONDED by Director Taylor, That the agenda for the January 27, 2021 Regional Parks Committee meeting be approved. CARRIED 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1. 21-100 Minutes of the November 25, 2020 Regional Parks Committee meeting MOVED by Director Screech, SECONDED by Director Taylor, That the minutes of the Regional Parks Committee meeting of November 25, 2020 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 4. Chair’s Remarks Chair Mersereau welcomed everyone to the first meeting of 2021. She is very honoured to be chairing this committee along with Vice-Chair Young, especially as the public is very engaged with this committee. Any suggestions or Capital Regional District Page 1 Printed on 2/18/2021 Regional Parks Committee Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021 feedback is welcomed by the Chair. 5. Presentations/Delegations 5.1. 21-104 Delegation - Corey Burger; Representing Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition: Re: Agenda Item 6.3.: Regional Trails Widening Study Corey Burger spoke in favour of Item 6.3. 5.2. 21-105 Delegation - Elise Cote; Resident of Saanich: Re: Agenda Item 6.3. Regional Trails Widening Study Elise Cote did not participate in the meeting. 6. Committee Business 6.1. 21-089 2021 Regional Parks Committee Terms of Reference L. Hutcheson spoke to Item 6.1. Discussion ensued on the committee being able to seek regular updates related to the Regional Trails Management Plan. L. Hutcheson noted that regional trails is part of the purview of this committee. MOVED by Director Screech, SECONDED by Director Ranns, That the Regional Parks Committee receive the 2021 Terms of Reference, attached as Appendix A. CARRIED 6.2. 21-087 CRD Regional Trails Visitor Use Survey - 2019 L. Hutcheson introduced T. Moss who spoke to Item 6.2. Discussion ensued on the following: - future plans for the existing parking lots near trail heads - recreation and active transportation of people living near the trails - municipal and regional investments in regional trails - the status of the trail between Savory School and Atkins Road - increased staff presence to curb speeding, promote trail etiquette and reduce danger on the trails - funding for new construction MOVED by Director Screech, SECONDED by Director Taylor, The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: That this report be received for information. CARRIED 6.3. 21-084 Regional Trails Widening Study L. Hutcheson introduced B. Schultz who spoke to Item 6.3. Discussion ensued on the following: Capital Regional District Page 2 Printed on 2/18/2021 Regional Parks Committee Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021 - implications to other projects with an expedited timeline for this project - funding sources - lighting options that take into account the various needs across the region - rationale for the recommendation of the 6.5m wide pathway - conducting the public consultation while maintaining COVID-19 protocols - room for growth within the recommended widening strategy MOVED by Director Young, SECONDED by Director Screech, The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: 1. That the Regional Trails Widening Study be received for information; 2. That staff be directed to conduct public engagement on the 6.5 m separated use pathway design with lighting and implementation priorities as recommended; and 3. That staff report back to a future committee meeting with further recommendations. MOVED by Director Isitt, SECONDED by Director Taylor, That recommendation 2 be amended by adding the words "including consideration of low-intensity lighting in the trail segment adjacent to Swan Lake, aiming for balance between wildlife and public safety considerations.", after the words "priorities as recommended". CARRIED OPPOSED: Ranns, Seaton, Tait MOVED by Director Isitt, SECONDED by Director Screech, That the recommendation be further amended by adding the following: "That staff aim to expedite public engagement and detailed design with a view toward having a shovel ready project." CARRIED OPPOSED: Martin, Ranns, Seaton, Tait MOVED by Director Young, SECONDED by Director Screech, The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: 1. That the Regional Trails Widening Study be received for information; 2. That staff be directed to conduct public engagement on the 6.5 m separated use pathway design with lighting and implementation priorities as recommended including consideration of low-intensity lighting in the trail segment adjacent to Swan Lake, aiming for balance between wildlife and public safety considerations; 3. That staff report back to a future committee meeting with further