Regional Parks Committee Agenda April 3, 2019
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METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING April 3, 2019 9:00 AM 28th Floor Committee Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia A G E N D A1 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 April 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2019, as circulated. 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 March 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held March 13, 2019, as circulated. 3. DELEGATIONS 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area History Verbal Update Designated Speaker: Marcus Merkens, Natural Resource Management Specialist, Central Area, Regional Parks 5.2 Metro Vancouver Regional Greenways Plan Update Designated Speaker: Jamie Vala, Division Manager, Planning and Engineering Services, Regional Parks That the MVRD Board authorize staff to proceed with the public engagement process as presented in the report dated March 5, 2019, titled “Metro Vancouver Regional Greenways Plan Update”. 1 Note: Recommendation is shown under each item, where applicable. March 19, 2019 Regional Parks Committee Regional Parks Committee Regular Agenda April 3, 2019 Agenda Page 2 of 3 5.3 Widgeon Marsh Regional Park – Draft Management Plan and Public Engagement Process Designated Speaker: Steven Schaffrick, Division Manager, Central Area, Regional Parks That the MVRD Board approve the scope of the proposed Widgeon Marsh Regional Park Draft Management Plan and authorize staff to proceed with the engagement process as presented in the report dated March 6, 2019, titled “Widgeon Marsh Regional Park – Draft Management Plan and Public Engagement Process”. 5.4 Manager’s Report - Regional Parks Designated Speaker: Mike Redpath, Director, Regional Parks That the Regional Parks Committee Receive for information the report dated March 27, 2019, titled “Manager’s Report – Regional Parks”. 6 INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 Regional Parks Summary of Events – May 2019 6.2 Regional Parks Stewardship Newsletter Spring 2019 - http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPublications/MVRPStewardshipN ews2019-Spring.pdf 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 scheduled for April 3, 2019, pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) (g) (i) and 90 (2) (b)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: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; Regional Parks Committee Regional Parks Committee Regular Agenda April 3, 2019 Agenda Page 3 of 3 (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.” “90 (2) A part of a meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following: (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the regional district and a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.” 10 ADJOURNMENT/CONCLUSION That the Regional Parks Committee adjourn/conclude its regular meeting of April 3, 2019. Membership: McEwen, John (C) - Anmore Hodge, Craig - Coquitlam Penner, Darrell - Port Coquitlam Wiebe, Michael (VC) - Vancouver Jackson, Lois - Delta Pettigrew, Steven - Surrey Belenkie, Neil - Belcarra Miyashita, Tracy - Pitt Meadows Richter, Kim - Langley Township Calendino, Pietro - Burnaby Muri, Lisa - North Vancouver District Soprovich, Bill - West Vancouver Dilworth, Diana - Port Moody Nicholson, Maureen - Bowen Island 29012937 Regional Parks Committee 2.1 METRO VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Regional Parks Committee held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the 28th Floor Committee Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor John McEwen, Anmore Vice Chair, Councillor Michael Wiebe, Vancouver Mayor Neil Belenkie, Belcarra (departed at 9:54 a.m.) Councillor Pietro Calendino, Burnaby Councillor Diana Dilworth, Port Moody Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Councillor Tracy Miyashita, Pitt Meadows Councillor Maureen Nicholson, Bowen Island Councillor Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam Councillor Steven Pettigrew, Surrey Councillor Kim Richter, Langley Township Councillor Bill Soprovich, West Vancouver MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Lisa Muri, North Vancouver District STAFF PRESENT: Mike Redpath, Director, Regional Parks, Parks and Housing Services Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer Genevieve Lanz, Legislative Services Coordinator, Board and Information Services 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1.1 March 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for March 13, 2019, as circulated. CARRIED Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Page 1 of 5 Regional Parks Committee 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 2.1 February 6, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 6, 2019, as circulated. CARRIED 3. DELEGATIONS No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF 5.1 Regional Parks Brand Book Gordon Inglis, Division Manager, Multi-Media Services, External Relations and Candace Ng, Park Programs and Outreach Coordinator, Regional Parks, provided members with a presentation on the Regional Parks Brand Book, highlighting Metro Vancouver Regional Parks “protect and connect” brand, outreach platforms, and regional parks promotional materials. Presentation material titled “Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 2019 Branding” is retained with the March 13, 2019 Regional Parks Committee agenda. 5.2 Minnekhada Regional Park – Evaluating Human and Bear Conflicts Brian Titaro, Stewardship Technician, and Bronwyn Schoner, Research Technician, Central Area, Regional Parks, Parks and Housing Services, provided members with a presentation on evaluation of human and bear conflicts in Minnekhada Regional Park, highlighting human and natural interface in the regional park, enhanced staff presence and bear-awareness signage, observed high-risk behaviour of humans and defensive response of bears, and pro-active vehicle closure of Oliver Road within Minnekhada Regional Park. Presentation material titled “Evaluating Human and Bear Conflicts Minnekhada Regional Park” is retained with the March 13, 2019 Regional Parks Committee agenda. 9:54 a.m. Mayor Belenkie departed the meeting. Agenda Order Varied The order of the agenda was varied to consider Item 9 at this point. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Page 2 of 5 Regional Parks Committee 9. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Regional Parks Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for March 13, 2019, pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90(1) (e), (g) and (i) as follows: “90(1) A part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following: (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the board or committee considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the regional district; and (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.” CARRIED Adjournment The Regional Parks Committee adjourned its regular meeting of March 13, 2019 at 9:54 a.m. to convene a closed meeting. Reconvene The Regional Parks Committee reconvened its regular meeting of March 13, 2019 at 10:40 a.m. with the following members being in attendance: MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Mayor John McEwen, Anmore Mayor Neil Belenkie, Belcarra Councillor Pietro Calendino, Burnaby Councillor Diana Dilworth, Port Moody Councillor Craig Hodge, Coquitlam Councillor Tracy Miyashita, Pitt Meadows Councillor Maureen Nicholson, Bowen Island Councillor Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam Councillor Steven Pettigrew, Surrey Councillor Kim Richter, Langley Township (arrived at 10:41 a.m.) Councillor Bill Soprovich, West Vancouver MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chair, Councillor Michael Wiebe, Vancouver Councillor Lois Jackson, Delta Councillor Lisa Muri, North Vancouver District Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Regional Parks Committee held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Page 3 of 5 Regional Parks Committee 5.3 Belcarra Regional Park – Belcarra South Recommended Static Landscape Display and Interpretative Feature Report dated March 6, 2019 from Steve Schaffrick, Division Manager, Central